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In today's newsletter:

• Which Wilmette Halloween events should you put on your calendar now?
• Wilmette's Baker House earns national praise for Wright-era restoration work

Also on today's calendar: First Saturday Art Events • Evanston, IL and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with rain, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
• Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Record Roundup: 29 opportunities to celebrate spooky season in the North Shore (therecordnorthshore.org) — Wilmette families have a full slate of Halloween fun this month, from the Oct. 10 Wilmette Witches Ride and Wicked Wilmette at Gillson Park to children's theater, pet-friendly festivals, and a spooky skate at Centennial Ice Rink. The roundup also highlights nearby North Shore events, giving you plenty of options for fall outings just minutes from home.
   

• Wright Conservancy announced its annual awards (oakpark.com) — Wilmette's Baker House is earning national recognition, as owners Amy and Eric Bauer receive a Wright Spirit Award for their restoration and renovation of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright home. The awards spotlight behind-the-scenes efforts by homeowners, attorneys, and nonprofits across the region who are rescuing endangered Wright properties and turning them into vibrant community assets.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmette

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• First Saturday Art Events • Evanston, IL →
  822 Dempster St, Evanston
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• From Trier to New Trier: The German Heritage of Chicago's North Shore →
  Wilmette IL
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Wilmette Wine Walk →
  Wilmette IL
• Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Wilmette Fire Department →
  1304 Lake Ave, Wilmette
  9:00 am
• Simchat Torah Celebration →
  Chabad of Wilmette, 2904 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Frida Kahlo: A Woman Who Dared →
  First Congregational Church of Wilmette, 1125 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Hollywood in Wilmette: Trivia Trek →
  Village Green (Village Hall) Wilmette, IL 60091
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Color Kickoff →
  CTeen Wilmette, 116 Plum Tree Ln, Wilmette
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Sherlock Holmes discussion group →
  Highwood Public Library
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade →
  North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
  1:00 pm
• FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert →
  Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
  3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

• Police Reports: Home burglaries; stolen car, bike and wallet (therecordnorthshore.org)

Winnetka

• Community House looks to public for $2.8 million to fund renovations to historic theater, building (therecordnorthshore.org)
• NCSA Finalist Margaret Lietzau Commits to Tulane for Fall 2027 (newsbreak.com)
• Best private high schools in Illinois (collinsvilledailynews.com)

Evanston

• New Evanston Art Center exhibit explores mental health, taboos Evanston Art Center exhibit explores mental health (dailynorthwestern.com)
• Indigenous Nations Museum set to reopen (evanstonnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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