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Spotted on the Oak Forest calendar: Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More

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Hi there, Oak Forest! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More at Crafted 1979 Bottle Shop & Tap Room
  • Signature Saturdays "The RnB TurnUp"
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale at Midlothian Public Library

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

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

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Palos Heights

  • Palos-Area Communities Plan Remembrance Events Friday Marking 25 Years Since 9/11 (patch.com)

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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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