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🌱 Patch AM: Darien's Summer Concert Series and 14 more events
Spotted on the Darien calendar: 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor

Hello Darien! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor at The Morton Arboretum
- Darien's Summer Concert Series at Darien Community Park
- PreK Students First Day at Downers Grove GSD 58
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon sprinkle, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Saturday: Some sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Darien's Summer Concert Series →
Darien Community Park, 7100 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien
6:00 pm - PreK Students First Day
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516 - Hillcrest Fest
Hillcrest Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
5:00 pm - Policy Committee
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
7:00 am - PTA Ice Cream Social
El Sierra Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
5:30 pm - HL Curriculum Night
Hillcrest Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
6:00 pm - Darien Woman's Club Welcomes New Members for the 2026-2027 Club Year →
6:30 pm - Darien Woman's Club Meeting →
Alpine Banquets, 8230 S Cass Ave, Darien
6:30 pm - "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
3:00 pm - NAMIWalks DuPage →
St. James Farm Forest Preserve, St James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville
9:00 am - Three Things You Can Do in Your Backyard for Birds →
St. John Lutheran Church (7214 Cass Avenue, Darien, Il 60561)
6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
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- Carmelite Campus in Darien — (800) 647-1430
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- Affirm Behavioral Health, PLLC — 7089901174
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rip Dolly Parton.
Have to share this. While out tonight her Bargain Store song came on. We were right by the goodwill so we stopped there. And found a ceramic pink… (Nextdoor Concord) - Just announced Dolly Parton has Died,
she Will Be Very Sadly Missed! Country Music, never will be anthor like her!! (Nextdoor Brookhaven-Farmingdale Terrace)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Darien. Apply here.
- Thorntons LLC posted a job opening for Clean Team Member in Willowbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burr Ridge
- No Property Tax? Burr Ridge Eyes Joining Small Club (patch.com)
- Burr Ridge Forgiveness Sought Again For Unpermitted Work (patch.com)
Westmont
- Fire Prevention Bureau Provides Many Services For Community (illinois.gov)
- Busy Schedule Set for U.S. World Short Course Championships Trials (Event Schedule/Time Standards) (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
- Hinsdale Man Kisses Someone Without Consent: Police (fiorreports.com)
Downers Grove
- Ranalli's Pushes Back Projected Opening Date For Downers Grove Location (patch.com)
Ok Darien! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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