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🌱 Patch AM: Mystery Craft Kits and 7 more events
Make time for 35th Annual Race Unity Rally on the Western Springs Patch calendar

Good morning Western Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 35th Annual Race Unity Rally at La Grange Village Hall
- Community Concert Series: Blue Violet Duo at First Presbyterian Church
- Family Fun Night Petting Zoo at St. John's Lutheran Church & School
... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 73, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📸 Around Western Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- 35th Annual Race Unity Rally →
La Grange Village Hall, 53 LaGrange Rd, La Grange
3:00 pm - Community Concert Series: Blue Violet Duo →
First Presbyterian Church, 150 S Ashland Ave, La Grange
7:00 pm - Family Fun Night Petting Zoo →
St. John's Lutheran Church & School, 505 S Park Rd, La Grange
6:30 pm - Fall Family Day - Harmony in the Park →
1315 Kensington Rd, Oak Brook
2:00 pm - La Grange Home & History Tour →
La Grange
12:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Mystery Craft Kits →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
9:30 am - " AI in the Job Search: Practical Strategies to Work Smarter, Stand Out, and Land Your Next Role" →
5005 Wolf Rd, Western Springs
7:00 pm - Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
2:00 pm - Goodnight, Library →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
6:00 pm - Fruit Smoothies →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
3:45 pm - Classroom Kitchen: Chili Night →
Virtual Program/Thomas Ford Memorial Library
6:30 pm - Knitting Circle →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
1:00 pm - Ford LEGO Creators →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
4:00 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
📣 Western Springs Shout Outs!
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- Advanced Family Medicine — (708) 929-6099
- Gleamly Exterior Cleaning — 7733440356
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate at Walmart in Hodgkins, Illinois in La Grange. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Amazon Forklift Operator in Riverside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Grange
- 'NASTY' tells story of F-15 pilot sent to intercept plane on 9/11 (nbcchicago.com)
Brookfield
- Brookfield, VFW host memorial for 9/11's quarter century (rblandmark.com)
- Buy some books at Brookfield's library this weekend (rblandmark.com)
Palos Hills
- How Sweet It Was: Doughs Guys Bakery To Close At End Of Year (patch.com)
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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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