🌱 Patch AM: How a Winnetka book talk turned family secrets into shared strength

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Winnetka book talk turned family secrets into shared strength

Also on today's calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Heidi Stevens: It's never been easier to unearth family secrets. A new book explores what happens after the reveal. (chicagotribune.com) — A recent author event at The Book Stall in Winnetka brought together contributors to the new anthology "Relative Strangers," sharing powerful stories about DNA surprises and long-hidden family secrets. The column reflects on how modern tools like DNA tests and social media are reshaping family identities, and how telling these stories can bring both grief and unexpected joy, connection, and clarity.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winnetka

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm
• High Holidays In-person and on Zoom →
  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to Public →
  1140 Willow Rd, Winnetka
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Winnetka's Central West Side Walking Tour →
  828 Cherry St, Winnetka
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Tenderness: A Discussion with Rowan Beaird at The Book Stall →
  The Book Stall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Fall Native Plant Sale →
  Indian Hill Park, 131 Wilson St, Winnetka
  9:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to Public →
  1140 Willow Rd, Winnetka
  2:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Trevian SC - Season Dates And Options →
  Marie Murphy School, 2921 Illinois Rd, Wilmette
  12:00 pm
• Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice: A Discussion with Meredith Walker at Regina Dominican High School →
  Regina Dominican High School, 701 Locust Rd, Wilmette
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Historic Gems of the East Side Walking Tour →
  635 Maple St, Winnetka
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We have a bald-faced hornet nest in our backyard.
  Does anyone have recommendations for a trusted service to remove? Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Winnetka)

• Novo Health Services posted a job opening for Janitor in Skokie. Apply here.
• Fox Restaurant Concepts posted a job opening for Line Cook in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winnetka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northfield

• Ohio County Healthcare completes Medline prime vendor transition (dotmed.com)

Wilmette

• NTIA Opens a Second Round of BEAD Funding for Locations the Program Missed the First Time (benton.org)
• Who among former South Fulton County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 5? (southfultontoday.com)

Glencoe

• Kelsea Ballerini fires back at 'nepo baby' critics of Stella Lefty (tennessean.com)
• Travelog: The Best of Scotland (blogspot.com)

Ok Winnetka! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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