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π± Patch AM: Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Darien-Woodridge Fire District and 13 more events
You won't want to miss Garage/Moving Sale on the Darien Patch calendar

Cheers Darien! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Garage/Moving Sale
- Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage at Carmelite Spiritual Center
- Seven Soul & Blockchain Coalition LIVE at Q Bar Darien
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien
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★ Featured events ★
- Garage/Moving Sale →
224 E 57th St, Westmont
8:00 am - Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage →
Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Rd, Darien
9:30 am
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
- Seven Soul & Blockchain Coalition LIVE →
Q Bar Darien, 8109 S Cass Ave., Darien
7:30 pm - Seven Soul w/Blockchain Coalition LIVE →
Q Bar Darien, 8109 S Cass Ave., Darien
7:30 pm - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Darien-Woodridge Fire District →
7550 Lyman Ave, Darien
10:00 am - Godspel in Concert →
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St, Darien
6:30 pm - Rotary Club of Darien Drive-thru Recycling Event →
St John Lutheran Church, 7214 S Cass Ave, Darien
9:00 am - Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale →
15W100 Plainfield Rd, Burr Ridge
10:00 am - Trunk or Treat →
1502 75th St, Darien
2:00 pm - Wild Oaktober →
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien
1:30 pm - Wild Oaktober Presentation →
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien
2:00 pm - Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity Planning & Caregiving →
NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville
5:30 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Darien Arts Council presents Godspell in Concert —Nancy Urban Read on Patch
- There is a minor accident on I-88 W reported at...
There is a minor accident on I-88 W reported at 8:14 PM. "AAA Vehicle on Site" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on Clarendon Hills...
There is an emergency vehicle on Clarendon Hills Rd reported at 9:30 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Substitute Food Service Worker - Maercker School Nurition in Willowbrook. Apply here.
- Hawk Automotive Group posted a job opening for Automotive Accounts Payable Clerk in Westmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodridge
- Man Fled Cops, Hit Squad Car In Woodridge: State's Attorney (patch.com)
- The 9-Step Roadmap to Reshoring Success (industryweek.com)
- Penguins deal D Filip Hallander to Oilers for F Spencer Stastney (statenews.net)
Westmont
- Wicked West Fest Costume Contest Saturday, October 17 (illinois.gov)
- EMA Looking For Volunteers (illinois.gov)
- La Salle-Peru to face former QB Marion Persich, Morris: NewsTribune/BCR Week 8 football preview (shawlocal.com)
Downers Grove
- Another Jersey Mike's Location Opens In Downers Grove (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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