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🌱 Patch AM: NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL NIGHT! Eagles vs Chicago Bears! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! and 8 more events
You won't want to miss Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience on the New Lenox Patch calendar

Hi New Lenox! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience at Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center
- Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market)
- Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show at Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave.
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Comfortable with sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Warm with increasing clouds, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Lenox
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★ Featured events ★
- Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience →
Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W Laraway Rd, Joliet
9:00 am - Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) →
317 Front St, Lemont
9:00 am - Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave.,
9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL NIGHT! Eagles vs Chicago Bears! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
7:15 am - Surviving an Active Shooter →
Community Room, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox
7:00 pm - NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $23,575 in Prizes -$100 Bingo Prizes*, $500 Coverall** Public Welcome! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
6:00 pm - NL VFW Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "TELEVISION COMMERCIALS". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
6:30 pm - Man and Gull A Complex Relationship →
Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Dr, Joliet
9:00 am - NL VFW PRIME FOOTBALL NIGHT! Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
7:15 pm - NL VFW Friday Fish Fry. Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
4:30 pm - NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
8:00 pm - NL VFW Post 9545 Saturday "AMBIDEXTROUS" Playing in the Bar! No Cover, Public Welcome 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
7:00 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- Premier Paws at Lockport — (708) 550-7297
- Clearway Exteriors — (866) 328-1110
- Glitters and Grace Signature Mobile Parties & Perfume Bar — (815) 296-1657
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- country concrete inc — (708) 476-0798
- Surf Internet — (833) 544-2979
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Joseph W. Rainford —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Mary Ellen Mitchell —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Shirley Jeanette Evans Lang —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Silver Cross Hospital Honors Employees for a Combined 3,285 Years of Service —Silver Cross Hospital Read on Patch
- Mocktober At Messenger Woods Program Set For Oct. 17 —Forest Preserve District of Will County Read on Patch
- Hello New Lenox.
I recently wrote about a truck running the red light on Rte. 30 & Nelson at 6:20 am that t-boned my car. Now, I would like to ask how I get… (Nextdoor Spencer Road)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Food/Consumables Team Supervisor in New Lenox. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2028) in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Lenox here.
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Ok New Lenox! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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