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Make time for Pet Blessing on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

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Good day Oak Forest! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Pet Blessing at Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462
  • Dark Arts & Oddities Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Haunted Forest Sidewalk Market at Flannery's in the Forest

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.

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Ok Oak Forest! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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