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Coming up: B.J. Boyd Benefit for women entrepreneurs in El Salvador on the Downers Grove Patch calendar

Morning Downers Grove! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- B.J. Boyd Benefit for women entrepreneurs in El Salvador at Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant
- Hobby Enthusiast Gathering: Crochet & Connect at Downers Grove Township
- Humana-Office hours with Tino at Downers Grove Township
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Downers Grove
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★ Featured events ★
- B.J. Boyd Benefit for women entrepreneurs in El Salvador →
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main St, Downers Grove
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- Hobby Enthusiast Gathering: Crochet & Connect
Downers Grove Township, 4340 Prince St, Downers Grove
9:30 am - Humana-Office hours with Tino
Downers Grove Township, 4340 Prince St, Downers Grove
12:00 pm - Sing A Long
Downers Grove Township, 4341 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove
12:30 pm - Advocate for 708 →
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien
7:00 pm - Flavors of Fall: All About Apples →
Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center, 901 31st St, Downers Grove
10:00 am - That Ain't No Way to Treat a Tree! →
American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois, 4000 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove
12:15 pm - Design, Wine & Wealth: Sip, Connect, Discover →
MK: STEAK + BAR, 400 N Main St, Glen Ellyn
6:00 pm - Flower Girl Workshop: Autumn Table →
744 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove
6:30 pm - First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
8:00 am - 88th ILLINOIS PLASTIC KIT & TOY SHOW, →
DUPAGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 2015 W. MANCHESTER RD, WHEATON, IL.60187
9:00 am - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TAKEN but I may have more in a week or so.
Blue and white iris. Porch pick up. Today is the perfect day for planting! (Nextdoor Belle Aire School) - Tabby Cat Sighting
1st sighting 330am 091326 Info only-Not trapping the cat-Feeding station out but cat may not have noticed. Maple/Belmont Area If this is yours… (Nextdoor Indian Trail School)
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Downers Grove. Apply here.
- Downers Grove Park District posted a job opening for Golf Course Starter/Ranger in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downers Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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