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π± Patch AM: Ladies Clothing Swap and 11 more events
Be sure to catch Dark Arts & Oddities Market on the Alsip Patch calendar

What's up Alsip! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Dark Arts & Oddities Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- Book Fair for Adults at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
- Comedian Stick Presents Lets Get It Together ft Howie Bell at Riddles
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
📸 Around Alsip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alsip
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★ Featured events ★
- Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm - Book Fair for Adults →
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library, 11960 S Pulaski Rd, Alsip
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Comedian Stick Presents Lets Get It Together ft Howie Bell →
Riddles, 5055 West 111th Street, Alsip
7:30 pm - Ladies Clothing Swap →
The Salvation Army Blue Island Worship & Community Center, 2900 W 127th St, Blue Island
10:00 am - Yuntie ON The Move Tour →
Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 W. 111th St., Alsip
9:30 pm - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Alsip Fire Department →
11946 S Laramie Ave, Alsip
1:00 pm - The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event →
Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn
12:00 pm - Crosstown Comedy at Riddles →
Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 West 111th Street, Alsip
7:00 pm - All-Day Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop →
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District, 11960 S. Pulaski, Alsip
9:00 am - Book Fair For Adults →
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District, 11960 S. Pulaski, Alsip
10:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
📣 Alsip Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Arabic Storytime →
Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights
1:30 pm - Scrabble →
Evergreen Park, IL Calendar, 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park
2:00 pm - Paulie & The Shakers at Thirsty Beaver →
Thirsty Beaver, 5599 W 127th St, Crestwood
9:00 pm - E-Waste Drop-Off Day →
Metra Station Parking Lot North End, Palos Heights
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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Palos Heights
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Ok Alsip! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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