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🌱 Patch AM: Turning 65? Medicare Presentation and 13 more events
Coming up on the Oak Forest Patch calendar: Labor Day Crafting Session: Make Your Own Magnets and Create Your Own Magic

Hello Oak Forest! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Labor Day Crafting Session: Make Your Own Magnets and Create Your Own Magic
- Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show at Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL
- Labor Day - No School at Forest Ridge SD 142
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Some sun, a t-storm; very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest
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★ Featured events ★
- Labor Day Crafting Session: Make Your Own Magnets and Create Your Own Magic →
8104 W 143rd St, Orland Park
12:00 pm - Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL,
10:00 am
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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Other local events
- Labor Day - No School
Forest Ridge SD 142 Oak Forest, IL 60452 - City Hall Closed →
Oak Forest, IL Calendar Oak Forest, IL 60452 - City Council Meeting →
Oak Forest, IL Calendar, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
7:30 pm - Senior Citizens Commission Meeting →
Oak Forest, IL Calendar, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
1:00 pm - Turning 65? Medicare Presentation →
Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
6:30 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale →
Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
9:00 am - Gaelic Park Book Clun 2026 -2027 begins September 13 →
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
1:00 pm - Four C Notes Dinner & a Show →
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
6:30 pm - Children's Irish Language Class →
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
1:00 pm - Friends of the Library Fundraiser at Oak Forest Culver's →
Midlothian Public Library
5:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
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- Crumbl Tinley Park — (708) 407-9446
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
- Clearway Exteriors — (866) 328-1110
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Krapils Steakhouse and Patio — (708) 448-2012
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Midlothian. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Midlothian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.
🗞 Nearby News
Crestwood
- Village of Crestwood Board News (southwestmessengerpress.com)
- Lanes reopening for Labor Day holiday travel (myradiolink.com)
Markham
- Tyler Perry Wipes Out Debt for 81-Year-Old Hairstylist After Allstate Denies Claim (theqgentleman.com)
Tinley Park
- Flurry Artisan Market Returns To Tinley Park Brewery (patch.com)
- Robert 'Bob' Charles Dietz (lakelandtimes.com)
- Starset Release 'p a r a d 0 x 1 c' Music Video (themosh.net)
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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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