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🌱 Patch AM: Conant’s hot start sets up a big showdown with Palatine
You won't want to miss Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest on the Palatine Patch calendar

Greetings Palatine! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Conant's hot start sets up a big showdown with Palatine
Also on today's calendar: Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
- Friday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Schmit: Who had the area's top prep football performances of Week 4? (dailyherald.com) — Area high school football standouts are highlighted this week, including Conant running back Jackson Spizzirri after a four-touchdown performance that set up a key matchup with Palatine. Local fans can look ahead to the Cougars-Palatine showdown, where Conant will try to reach 5-0 for the first time since 2019.
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📸 Around Palatine
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palatine
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★ Featured events ★
- Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest →
North Smith Street & West Slade Street, Palatine
5:00 pm - Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest →
North Smith Street & West Slade Street, Palatine
12:00 pm - Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest →
North Smith Street & West Slade Street, Palatine
12:00 pm - Purses, Ponies & Prosecco Event! →
Barrington White House, 145 W Main St, Barrington
5:30 pm - How to Move to New Zealand - LIVE Seminar →
Al Larson Cultural Center, 201 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg
10:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday October 2
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Vintage in the Burbs Market - Saturday September 19 →
Durty Nellie's Gastropub & Concert Hub, 180 N Smith St, Palatine
9:00 am - Cardio Kidz Fall Conditioning- AGES 2-8, All abilities →
KidStrong Schaumburg, 2450 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg
4:00 pm - Semi-annual Wig Sale →
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
9:00 am - Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction →
Online Only
10:00 am - Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
Online Only
10:00 am - Special Gifts Theatre Creativity in Motion Class →
John G. Conyers Learning Academy, 2800 Central Rd, Rolling Meadows
5:00 pm - Advanced Puzzle Palooza →
Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area, 1200 E Lake Dr, Palatine
5:45 pm - Palatine American Legion Golf Outing →
Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Palatine Shout Outs!
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- Rejuvii Advanced IV Therapy and Wellness — 2243723747
- Julies mexican restaurant — (224) 801-8615
- Julies mexican restaurant — (224) 801-8615
- RowCal - Arlington Heights — (630) 296-9991
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fifth Third Bancorp posted a job opening for Personal Banker I - Palatine, IL in Palatine. Apply here.
- WABTEC posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palatine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Arlington Heights
- Arlington Heights Students Earn Honors At Nebraska, UW-Whitewater (patch.com)
- Five local churches to host watch party for Environment & Spirituality Summit (dailyherald.com)
- Four-bedroom house sells for $1.28 million in Arlington Heights (shawlocal.com)
Barrington
- Local Event: Moody Fall Florals (patch.com)
Buffalo Grove
- Buffalo Grove Police Issue 43 Seat Belt Citations During Labor Day Campaign (patch.com)
Ok Palatine! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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