🌱 Old Canal Days and 11 more events

Hello Ingalls Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Tradtional Music Festival at Goold Park
• Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30 at Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium 21701 Gouger Rd., New Lenox
• Old Canal Days at Lockport Chamber of Commerce

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
• Sunday: Not as warm, becoming breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.

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📸 Around Ingalls Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ingalls Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Tradtional Music Festival →
  Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave, Morris
  9:00 am

Tuesday June 16

• Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30 →
  Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium 21701 Gouger Rd., New Lenox,
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday June 14

• Old Canal Days →
  Lockport Chamber of Commerce, 222 E 9th St, Lockport
  10:00 am

Tuesday June 16

• Care Night at Christ Community Church Joliet →
  Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Christ Community Church Joliet
  6:30 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Joliet Economic Analysis Report: A Lunch & Learn Opportunity
  Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Harrah's Joliet Hotel & Casino 151 N Joliet St. Joliet, IL 60432
  11:30 am

Sunday June 21

• Dads Play Miniature Golf FREE at Haunted Trails
  Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center & Picnics 1423 N. Broadway St. Joliet, IL. 60435
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Trinity Servies WGN9 Friday Flyover
  New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Trinity Services, Inc. 301 Veterans Pkwy. New Lenox, IL 60451
  7:00 am
• Play-Doh Playtime
  New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US
  9:30 am
• Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders
  New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US
  10:15 am
• 2026 June JAYP Lunch Meet Up at Hooters
  Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Hooters 3301 Hennepin Dr. Joliet, IL 60432
  12:00 pm
• Summertime Crafternoon
  New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US
  1:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Pilates & Pints
  New Lenox Chamber of Commerce Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company 2101 Calistoga Dr. New Lenox, IL 60451
  10:00 am
• Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off: Picnic & Plant-a-thon
  New Lenox Public Library 101 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US
  10:30 am
• Eat the Neighborhood -- Joliet →
  Route 66 Park, 920 N Broadway St, Joliet
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

New Lenox

• New Lenox Doctor Pens Best-Selling Book ‘The Other Side of the Bed' (thetimesweekly.com)
• Local Announcement: MorningStar Mission is Seeking Donations of Sewing and Craft Supplies (patch.com)
• 'Silver Bells' Saved: Stranded Kitten Discovered By Cyclist Gets Second Chance At Silver Cross Hospital (patch.com)

Lockport

• D.R. Horton Killdeer Nest Construction Delay Wins Praise in Lockport (thedogoodpress.com)

Joliet

• Joliet Bicycle Club Seeks New Members, 51st Annual July 4th Bike Ride Returns To Kendall Co. Fairgrounds (patch.com)
• Merichka's Restaurant Remains Closed For Business After Storm: Business Gives This Update For Patrons (patch.com)

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Ok Ingalls Park! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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