Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: See what’s new inside Northbrook’s $12.1 million community center makeover

Be sure to catch Networking Event on the Northbrook Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday August 20th Patch AM
Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Northbrook! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's new inside Northbrook's $12.1 million community center makeover
  • How can Northbrook families tell jitters from serious back-to-school anxiety?

Also on today's calendar: Networking Event and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northbrook Community Center To Celebrate $12.1M Renovation With Grand Opening (patch.com) — Northbrook residents are invited to a free grand opening of the newly renovated $12.1 million Northbrook Community Center this Sunday, Aug. 23, on Walters Avenue. You can tour the upgraded spaces, enjoy entertainment, snag giveaways, and learn about returning programs like Northbrook Theatre productions, Sunshine Preschool, senior activities, and new arts and wellness offerings. It's a chance to see how state and local investment reshaped a longtime community hub.
   

• When back-to-school jitters become anxiety: Symptoms to watch for (nbcchicago.com) — A Northbrook native shares how she manages anxiety while heading back to college, offering relatable ideas for students leaving home this fall. Local parents get practical guidance from a Chicago clinician on spotting when normal back‑to‑school nerves become more serious anxiety and how to support kids with routines, open conversations, and professional help when needed.
   

📸 Around Northbrook

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Northbrook

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Northbrook Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Northbrook PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wheeling Township Highlights Services for Senior Citizens —St. Steven PR Read on Patch
  • Activities, specials and prizes at grand opening for Northbrook Community Center on Sunday —Northbrook Park District Read on Patch
  • Mushrooms or Aliens from another world in my yard?
    They are about 6 inches round. I've never been visited by them before. They weren't there yesterday, popped up over night. Thick and fussy. Should I… (Nextdoor Oliver Lane)
  • Mr. Electric posted a job opening for Residential Electrician in Northbrook. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Glenview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northbrook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Deerfield

  • Deerfield Urged To Step Up Dementia-Friendly Efforts As Population Ages (patch.com)

Glenview

  • Glenview Park District Awards Contract For New Registration System (journal-topics.com)
  • Who's Running To Represent Glenview In November General Election (journal-topics.com)
  • Evanston District 65 hired a financial boss, but Glenview District 34 records show 'unprofessional' conduct (chicagotribune.com)

Northfield

Ok Northbrook! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Northbrook