🌱 Patch AM: New Trier swimmer from Winnetka takes her talents to Tulane

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In today's newsletter:

• New Trier swimmer from Winnetka takes her talents to Tulane

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
• Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 72, low: 67.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NCSA Finalist Margaret Lietzau Commits to Tulane for Fall 2027 (newsbreak.com) — A New Trier High School senior from Winnetka, Margaret Lietzau, has verbally committed to swim for Tulane University starting in fall 2027 after standout performances at national-level meets. Her sprint freestyle and butterfly times would already score at conference level, positioning her as an immediate contributor while reflecting the strength of New Trier's swimming program.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winnetka

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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

Tuesday September 29
• The College Transition Series: For Parents of College Freshman →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Family Storytime →
  Winnetka Library, 768 Oak Street, Winnetka
  9:30 am
• Move & Play →
  Winnetka Library, 768 Oak Street, Winnetka
  10:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Historical Murders of the North Shore: Justice and Mysteries →
  Hadley, 700 Elm St, Winnetka
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• The Friends of the Glencoe Public Library Used Book Sale →
  Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave, Glencoe
  9:00 am
• Saturday Storytime with Ruth Spiro: Baby Loves Science 10 Year Anniversary Party! →
  The Book Stall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka
  10:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to Public →
  1140 Willow Rd, Winnetka
  2:00 pm
Monday October 5
• The American Pope: A Discussion with Daniel Burke and Scott Detrow →
  The Book Stall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• The Vanishing Family: An Evening with Robert Kolker →
  The Book Stall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Sipsworth: An Evening with Simon Van Booy →
  The Book Stall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bobbi Nancy Elaine Spinner Boettiger, age 76 —Misti Boettiger Read on Patch

• Hello, We've lost our cat, Sherlock.
  He was last seen on Sunday 27th on the Asbury edge of Corwin Park in Winnetka. He's very affectionate, so don't worry about approaching him! Please… (Nextdoor Winnetka)

• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Wilmette. Apply here.
• Yard House Restaurant Company posted a job opening for To Go Specialist in Glenview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winnetka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northfield

• Northfield, school districts working on TIF deal; 2nd public hearing set (therecordnorthshore.org)

Glencoe

• Glencoe Public Safety Director Resigns; Deputy Chief Named Interim Leader (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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