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🌱 Patch AM: NL VFW PRIME FOOTBALL NIGHT! Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! and 9 more events
Also, don't miss Man and Gull A Complex Relationship on the New Lenox Patch calendar

Hello again New Lenox! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Man and Gull A Complex Relationship at Pilcher Park Nature Center
- Dark Arts & Oddities Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market)
... and check out 12 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with rain, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Lenox
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★ Featured events ★
- Man and Gull A Complex Relationship →
Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Dr, Joliet
9:00 am - Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm - 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 - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
4:30 pm - Witching Hour Masquerade Ball →
Renaissance Center, 214 N Ottawa St, Joliet
6:00 pm - MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- 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 - Garage Sale-Multi Family Fri-Sat 9-4 →
252 Somerset Ct, New Lenox
9:00 am - 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 - Garage Sale-Multi Family 9am-4pm →
252 Somerset Ct, New Lenox
9:00 am - 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 - NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
6:00 pm - Meta-Mucil 50+Friends Golf Outing →
Sanctuary Golf Course, 485 Marley Rd, New Lenox
9:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 13
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🗞 Nearby News
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Lockport
- Avelar to Host Spooky Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event (ilhousedems.com)
Frankfort
- 'Scary At The Prairie' Brings Costume Runs To Frankfort Park (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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