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🌱 Patch AM: Book & Author: Little Edna's War: A True Story of Resistance and Hope An Evening with Dr. Janet Bond and 11 more events
Also, don't miss Harrer Park on the Skokie Patch calendar

Hello Skokie! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Harrer Park at Harrer Park and Harrer Pool
- Fall mums and more in beautiful colors for the season at www.northshoreplantclub.com
- Farmland Owner Conservation Connections at Skokie Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.
📸 Around Skokie
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Skokie
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★ Featured events ★
- Harrer Park →
Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
4:00 pm - Fall mums and more in beautiful colors for the season →
www.northshoreplantclub.com,
3:00 pm - Farmland Owner Conservation Connections →
Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St, Skokie
9:30 am - Cancer Wellness Center - Better Together Benefit 2026 →
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook
6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- Skokie Farmers' Market →
Skokie, IL Calendar, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie
7:30 am - 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party
Evanston Skokie School District 65 Lazier Field, 2285 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
4:30 pm - PICTURE DAY
Central Elementary School 910 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
8:15 am - Commission on Family Services →
Skokie, IL Calendar Skokie, IL 60077
7:00 pm - Book & Author: Little Edna's War: A True Story of Resistance and Hope An Evening with Dr. Janet Bond →
Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St, Highland Park
6:30 pm - Little Legends Fall Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3-7) →
Little Legends Soccer Academy, 74 Park Dr, Glenview
4:00 pm - Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm - Monarch Migration Fun Run and Walk 1K and 3K →
Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St, Skokie
10:00 am
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
Sunday September 13
📣 Skokie Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Skokie PatchAM possible:
- Up Closets of Chicago — (847) 316-0308
- Stephens Dentistry — 8478648151
- ProCare Family Dental – Morton Grove — (847) 965-6223
- USA laundromat — (847) 410-7039
- ORC Chicago - Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Centers — (773) 878-6233
- Al Basha Sweets Co — (708) 233-0826
- ProCare Family Dental – Morton Grove — (847) 965-6223
- PEER Services, Inc. — (847) 492-1778
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- HUGE Multi-Family Garage Sale
HUGE Multi-Family Garage Sale... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Third Coast Symphony presents two concerts at the North Shore Center of the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL —Holly Hickman Read on Patch
- Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Old Orchard - Core Team Member in Skokie. Apply here.
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincolnwood
- Increased demand for Lincolnwood after school care this year has led to waitlist, family and friends separated (evanstonroundtable.com)
- Volleyball Recap: Madison Falls to Roxana (maxpreps.com)
Wilmette
- Wilmette Homeowners Honored For Restoring Frank Lloyd Wright's Baker House (patch.com)
Ok Skokie! 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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