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🌱 Patch AM: How did Yorkville’s girls tennis team fare at Oswego East?
Also, don't miss Closest to the Pin Contest on the Yorkville Patch calendar

Hello again Yorkville! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Yorkville's girls tennis team fare at Oswego East?
Also on today's calendar: Closest to the Pin Contest and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Oswego Co-Op's Alli Wiertel shoots Wedgewood women's record 64: Saturday's Record Newspapers sports roundup (shawlocal.com) — Yorkville High School's varsity girls tennis team turned in a strong showing, taking second at the Oswego East quad with multiple standout individual performances. The wider roundup also highlights impressive golf results from nearby schools, giving local fans a quick look at how regional teams are stacking up early in the season.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yorkville
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★ Featured events ★
- Closest to the Pin Contest →
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2500 S Arbeiter Rd, Joliet
11:00 am
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Board of Education Meeting
Yorkville Community Unit School District Yorkville High School, 797 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
Yorkville, IL Calendar, 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville
7:00 pm - Community Friday! →
VSW, 325 Main St, Batavia
11:30 am - Friday Night Bingo! →
VSW, 325 Main St, Batavia
6:00 pm - The Filthy Heathens →
The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, 226 S Bridge St, Yorkville
5:00 pm - Parents of Estranged Adult Children Support Group →
1246 N Bridge St, Yorkville
5:30 pm - Economic Development Committee →
Yorkville, IL Calendar, 651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville
6:00 pm - Uncover Hidden Gems & Classic Reads At Yorkville Public Library's Highly Anticipated Used Book Sale! →
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
9:00 am - New Fall Library Merch Fundraiser →
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
12:00 pm - Little Hopes →
The Law Office Pub & Music Hall, 226 S Bridge St, Yorkville
8:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 5
Thursday September 10
📣 Yorkville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Yorkville Boys Varsity Soccer @ Plano →
Plano High School, 704 W Abe St, Plano
4:30 pm - Soccer Home vs Indian Creek →
Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
4:30 pm - Baseball Home vs Seneca (PHS West Field) →
Plano Middle School Plano, IL 60545
4:30 pm - Finance committee meeting →
City of Plano Meetings City Hall Conference Room - 17 E. Main St. Plano IL 60545
5:15 pm
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Kathleen P. Mackowiak (nee Martin) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Judith M. (Mulvey) Wetherbee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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- Noodles & Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Manager in Yorkville. Apply here.
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Workers - Yorkville School Nutrition - No Experience Required in Yorkville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorkville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oswego
- Trader Joe's on track to open store in Oswego this fall (shawlocal.com)
- Futures Finalist Owen Lippoldt Sends Verbal Commitment to Minnesota for 2027 (swimswam.com)
- Barkville Buddies drops plans to open dog-friendly bar in downtown Oswego (shawlocal.com)
Aurora
- Grill Catches Fire, Spreads To Exterior Of Aurora House: FD (patch.com)
- Hoodlines & hustle: Q&A with Sean Heffner, founder of Chicago Wrap (graphics-pro.com)
Ok Yorkville! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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