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🌱 Patch AM: SUNSET Paddle Meditation on Lake Michigan and 9 more events
Spotted on the Wilmette calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course

Good day Wilmette! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course at Lake Forest College
- Aitz Hayim High Holiday services at Highland Park Community House
- SUNSET Paddle Meditation on Lake Michigan at Northwestern Sailing Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
- Friday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmette
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★ Featured events ★
- Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
5:30 pm - Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- SUNSET Paddle Meditation on Lake Michigan →
Northwestern Sailing Center, 1823 Campus Dr, Evanston
6:30 pm - Public Safety Committee →
Wilmette, IL Calendar, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
10:00 am - Wilmette French Market, Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music →
Wilmette Metra Parking Lot, 722 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette
8:00 am - GGW Booth at the Wilmette Farmer's French Market →
Downtown Wilmette, Wilmette
8:00 am - Gillson Beach Clean Up →
Gillson Beach House Parking Lot, 101 Lake Ave, Wilmette
9:00 am - West African Dance & Live Drumming Lesson →
Karma Collective Yoga, 742 12th St, Wilmette
12:00 pm - Voting Rights Town Hall →
Wilmette History Museum, 609 Ridge Rd, Wilmette
7:00 pm - 31st Annual Care Strut For Strays 2026 →
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru, 3340 Oakton St, Skokie
9:00 am - Rummage Sale - Kids Clothing & Gear →
Woman's Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette
8:00 am - FULL Moonrise Paddle Meditation on Lake Michigan →
Northwestern Sailing Center, 1823 Campus Dr, Evanston
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Andy Frain Services posted a job opening for Overnight Security Officer in Wilmette. Apply here.
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Custodial Manager in Evanston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmette here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winnetka
- Concepts, preliminary designs up next for Skokie Playfield campus plan (therecordnorthshore.org)
- What happens after the reveal (stripes.com)
Evanston
- Race, Religion, and Reparations – by Michael Nabors & Michael Woolf (goodfaithmedia.org)
Glenview
- Glenview Student Joins Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band (patch.com)
- Vehicle Crashes 15 Feet Into Glenview Medical Building, 1 Taken To Hospital (patch.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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