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Spotted on the Darien calendar: Veterans' Coffee Clutch

Good morning Darien! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Veterans' Coffee Clutch at VFW Tent
- Fall Acting Workshop Intensive at LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives)
- "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville at Grace United Methodist Church
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 55.
- Monday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien
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★ Featured events ★
- Veterans' Coffee Clutch →
VFW Tent, 801 Plainfield Rd, Darien
8:00 am - Fall Acting Workshop Intensive →
LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives), 9008 Fairview Ave, Brookfield
9:45 am - "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
3:00 pm - Hot Ghoul Summer Market →
Noon Whistle Brewing, 1748 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville
12:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Three Things You Can Do in Your Backyard for Birds →
St. John Lutheran Church (7214 Cass Avenue, Darien, Il 60561)
6:30 pm - Garden Harvest & Garden Potluck Party - DGC Sprouts Youth Garden Club →
St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
5:00 pm - Fall Carnival →
Chestnut Court, 7511 Lemont Rd, Darien
5:00 pm - Fall Carnival →
Chestnut Court Shopping Center, 7511 Lemont Rd, Darien
5:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
8:00 am - Fall Carnival →
Chestnut Court, 7511 Lemont Rd, Darien
1:00 pm - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am - Fall Carnival →
Chestnut Court, 7511 Lemont Rd, Darien
1:00 pm
Monday September 14
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
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- Is anyone missing a cat?
This cat is just sitting on my patio in Darien, no visible tags. (Nextdoor Darien)
- Ray Graham Association posted a job opening for Recreation Aide in Willowbrook. Apply here.
- Marquette Management posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Westmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Westmont
- Beauty And The Baker Now Open In Westmont (patch.com)
- Curaleaf Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Westmont, IL (masslive.com)
- World Record Double-Double: When Kaylee McKeown and Regan Smith Both Swam Under a Record Twice in a Week (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
Downers Grove
- Village Council To Hold 1st Reading For Ogden Avenue Dealership Proposal (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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