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🌱 Patch AM: Turning 65? Medicare Presentation and 13 more events
Also, don't miss City Council Meeting on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Hello again Oak Forest! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- City Council Meeting
- Senior Citizens Commission Meeting
- Farmers Market
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📸 Around Oak Forest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest
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★ Featured events ★
- City Council Meeting →
15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- Senior Citizens Commission Meeting →
15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
1:00 pm - Farmers Market →
157th Street and Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest
4:00 pm - Property Tax Event →
15350 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest
6:00 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 - Women's Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show →
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9300 W 167th St, Orland Hills
9:00 am - 52nd Street Concert - Music of Billy Joel →
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
7:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
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- Clearway Exteriors — (866) 328-1110
- Crumbl Tinley Park — (708) 407-9446
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Krapils Steakhouse and Patio — (708) 448-2012
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Midlothian. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Markham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.
🗞 Nearby News
Crestwood
- Warm, wet conditions mean more mosquitoes than usual observed in south, southwest suburbs (chicagotribune.com)
Markham
- Tyler Perry Pays Nearly $18K Lien For 81-Year-Old Homeowner (blackenterprise.com)
- Suburban men charged after Chicago Heights traffic stop (fox32chicago.com)
Tinley Park
- World's largest Steppers' Weekend celebrates 35 years of Chicago Stepping culture (chicagodefender.com)
- Creating a Culture of Professional Growth and Opportunity (insurancejournal.com)
- Will County property transfers: Aug. 24-30 (shawlocal.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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