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🌱 Patch AM: Sweet Start to Girl Scouts! and 14 more events
Make time for Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show on the Mokena Patch calendar

Hi there, Mokena! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show at Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL
- Sweet Start to Girl Scouts! at Mokena Elementary School
- Early Dismissal Day at Mokena SD 159
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy, hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Some sun with a t-storm; hot, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Friday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mokena
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★ Featured events ★
- Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL,
10:00 am
Sunday September 6
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Other local events
- Sweet Start to Girl Scouts! →
Mokena Elementary School, 11244 Willowcrest, Mokena
6:15 pm - Early Dismissal Day
Mokena SD 159 Mokena, IL 60448
7:50 am - Early Dismissal
Mokena SD 159 Mokena, IL 60448
11:30 am - Labor Day-No School
Mokena SD 159 LABOR DAY - 20th Anniversary Celebration for The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center →
The Oaks Fitness Center, 10847 W La Porte Rd, Mokena
1:00 pm - Mokena Fire Protection District - Free Senior Luncheon →
19853 Wolf Rd, Mokena
10:30 am - Lunch Bunch & Bingo →
The Oaks Fitness Center, 10847 W La Porte Rd, Mokena
11:00 am - Police Wives Support Group →
Peaceful Healing Counseling Services, 10710 W 143rd St, Orland Park
7:00 pm - The Huey Is Coming Home! →
New Lenox American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox
6:30 am - NEW! Enchanted Forest Family Dance →
Yunker Farm Red Barn, 10824 W La Porte Rd, Mokena
6:30 pm - My Joyful Heart's Boutique Fall Sale And... Christmas Sneak Preview →
My Joyful Heart, 9981 W 190th St, Mokena
9:00 am
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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- High Ho Gems, Inc. — (312) 315-6866
- Family Focus Travel — (630) 290-7059
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- Creations by Beth Photography LLC — (708) 476-4908
- Clearway Exteriors — (866) 328-1110
- Smile Obsession — 8155341779
- Mindful Way Studio — 7082523015
- The Curve Clinic PLLC — (815) 524-8945
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Russell D. Ruettiger —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Patricia J. Peeples —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Patricia Liccardi —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, Evenings& Overnights in Mokena. Apply here.
- Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Orland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mokena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frankfort
- Frankfort Fall Fest returns Labor Day weekend (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
Tinley Park
- Tinley Park To Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Patriot Day Ceremony (patch.com)
Ok Mokena! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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