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Hello Gary! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet at 1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605
  • Parent Cafe - đ­ Parenting Through the Mask: Letâs Talk, Learn at Gary Community School Corp
  • Parent Cafe at Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

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Ok Gary! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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