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🌱 Patch AM: How a Western Springs setter is leading Wichita State’s offense
Be sure to catch Community Concert Series: Blue Violet Duo on the Western Springs Patch calendar

Hello Western Springs! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Western Springs setter is leading Wichita State's offense
Also on today's calendar: Community Concert Series: Blue Violet Duo and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volleyball is a family affair for Shocker setter Jordan Heatherly (thesunflower.com) — Western Springs native Jordan Heatherly is starring as Wichita State's senior setter, drawing on a deep family volleyball background rooted in Chicago. She's leading the Shockers' offense in assists and service aces while sharing setting duties in a new 6-2 rotation and preparing for a high-profile home match against nationally ranked Kansas.
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📸 Around Western Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Community Concert Series: Blue Violet Duo →
First Presbyterian Church, 150 S Ashland Ave, La Grange
7:00 pm - Family Fun Night Petting Zoo →
St. John's Lutheran Church & School, 505 S Park Rd, La Grange
6:30 pm - Fall Family Day - Harmony in the Park →
1315 Kensington Rd, Oak Brook
2:00 pm - Local 9/11 documentary to screen at Oak Park Film Festival →
10:15 am - La Grange Home & History Tour →
La Grange
12:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Mystery Craft Kits →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
9:30 am - " AI in the Job Search: Practical Strategies to Work Smarter, Stand Out, and Land Your Next Role" →
5005 Wolf Rd, Western Springs
7:00 pm - Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
2:00 pm - Goodnight, Library →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
6:00 pm - Fruit Smoothies →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
3:45 pm - Classroom Kitchen: Chili Night →
Virtual Program/Thomas Ford Memorial Library
6:30 pm - Knitting Circle →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
1:00 pm - Ford LEGO Creators →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
4:00 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
📣 Western Springs Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Western Springs PatchAM possible:
- Advanced Family Medicine — (708) 929-6099
- Gleamly Exterior Cleaning — 7733440356
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling posted a job opening for Cycle Counter in La Grange. Apply here.
- Aston Carter posted a job opening for Payroll Coordinator in Willowbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.
Ok Western Springs! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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