🌱 Patch AM: Western Springs Liquor Shop Opening This Weekend

Hey there, Western Springs! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• New curated liquor shop opens in former Opry bar space

Also on today's calendar: 31st Street Antiques Opening Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Western Springs Liquor Shop Opening This Weekend (patch.com) — Western Springs residents can check out The Clever Drinker, a new wine-focused liquor shop opening at noon Saturday at 4354 Johnson Ave, in the former Opry cocktail bar space. Owners and locals Aron Dorner and Alex Corral emphasize curated bottles, with plans to eventually add a small by-the-glass program.
   

📸 Around Western Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• 31st Street Antiques Opening Day →
  9046 31st St, Brookfield
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Fundraising in the Age of AI →
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Sunday Picnic at Western Springs Baptist Church →
  4475 Wolf Rd, Western Springs
  10:00 am
Monday August 31
• B&O meeting at McClure
  Western Springs SD 101 Western Springs, IL 60558
Tuesday September 1
• 7th/8th AM Band and Orchestra Begins
  Western Springs SD 101 Western Springs, IL 60558
Thursday September 3
• Knitting Circle →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  1:00 pm
• Tween Book Club →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Cereal Box Pencil Cases Kit →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  9:30 am
• Investment Discussion Group →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  7:15 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Intro to Mah Jongg →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Women's Life Bible Study Starts Sept. 10th →
  Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Rd, Western Springs
  9:00 am
• Film Discussion: Marty Supreme (2025) →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Broadview

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Ok Western Springs! 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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