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🌱 Patch AM: Shake in the Shack and 10 more events
You won't want to miss First Saturday Art Events • Evanston, IL on the Wilmette Patch calendar

Morning Wilmette! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- First Saturday Art Events • Evanston, IL
- Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day at Lake Forest College
- Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course at Lake Forest College
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
- Tuesday: Beautiful with periods of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 72 and low of 65 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmette
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★ Featured events ★
- First Saturday Art Events • Evanston, IL →
822 Dempster St, Evanston
12:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Shake in the Shack →
The Chabad Sukkah, 2904 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette
5:00 pm - Zoning Board of Appeals →
Wilmette, IL Calendar, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
7:00 pm - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners →
Wilmette, IL Calendar, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
7:00 am - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Wilmette Fire Department →
1304 Lake Ave, Wilmette
9:00 am - Simchat Torah Celebration →
Chabad of Wilmette, 2904 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette
6:00 pm - Hollywood in Wilmette: Trivia Trek →
Village Green (Village Hall) Wilmette, IL 60091
10:00 am - Color Kickoff →
CTeen Wilmette, 116 Plum Tree Ln, Wilmette
4:00 pm - Sherlock Holmes discussion group →
Highwood Public Library
6:00 pm - Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade →
North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
1:00 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Oh, my dear moon, I have missed you.
Tonight, in the quiet silence, without words, I found peace just looking at you, so bright and vast after your rise. Oh, my dear moon, it felt… (Nextdoor Lake Sheridan) - Hi i am looking for an in-person tutor for my 9th grader.
Its not for a specific subject. I am looking for someone who can help her with overall assignment managing. This person should be able to assist in… (Nextdoor Avoca West)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0927) in Evanston. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(09175) 911 Foster in Evanston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmette here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winnetka
- Local Event: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) (patch.com)
Evanston
- Mural welcomes people back to Main Street (evanstonnow.com)
- Welcome Back Massage Specials 9/27/2026 (northwestern.edu)
- How an Evanston audience's reaction to 'Sunset Boulevard' changed movie history (evanstonroundtable.com)
Ok Wilmette! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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