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In today's newsletter:

  • How Homer Glen's new thrift store turns your donations into local help

Also on today's calendar: Music Trivia Challenge! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 71 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homer Glen thrift shop to give back to southwest suburban charities (chicagotribune.com) — A new nonprofit thrift store, Greater Goods on 159th Street, has opened in Homer Glen, offering affordable clothing, home goods, and more while channeling profits to local charities. Residents can shop, donate items, or volunteer, with proceeds supporting causes in Homer Glen and nearby towns and special "bonus blessing" gift cards going to groups like Shady Oaks Camp.
   

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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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