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🌱 La Fiesta de Elgin Mexican Independence Day... and 11 more events

Also check out Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing on the South Elgin Patch calendar

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Good morning to you South Elgin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing
  • Monday Movies at South Elgin Branch
  • La Fiesta de Elgin Mexican Independence Day...

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Consulado General de México en la Biblioteca
    Gail Borden Public Library Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
    8:00 am
  • Specialized Student Services - Murphy
    Bartlett High School A309, A310, A311, A312, A313, A314, A315, A316, A317, A32
    8:00 am
  • Emergency Telephone System Board →
    Elgin Calendar, 151 Douglas Ave 3rd Floor Conference Room, Elgin
    3:30 pm
  • Fire and Police Board →
    Elgin Calendar, 150 Dexter Court 2nd Floor Conference Room, South Wing, Elgin
    5:00 pm
  • Cheer Dinner - Dana
    Bartlett High School Annex
    5:30 pm

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  • Good morning neighbors, I am reaching out because I need a couple projects done before the end of summer.
    I've had a couple people come out here to do quotes but never hear anything else after that. I need exterior trim painted, a small bathroom remodel… (Nextdoor Heartland Meadow)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Citywide Mosquito Spraying Scheduled Tonight In Geneva (patch.com)

Ok South Elgin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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