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π± Patch AM: Columbus Day Open Gyms and 10 more events
Also, don't miss Godspel in Concert on the Woodridge Patch calendar

Hello again Woodridge! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Godspel in Concert at Lord of Life Lutheran Church
- Teen Volunteer Opportunity at Woodridge Public Library
- Columbus Day Open Gyms at ARC
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Turning sunny; warm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: Turning sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
- Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Godspel in Concert →
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St, Darien
6:30 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Teen Volunteer Opportunity →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
10:30 am - Columbus Day Open Gyms →
ARC, 8201 S Janes Ave., Woodridge
11:00 am - Columbus Day Open Gyms →
ARC - Athletic Recreation Center, 8201 Janes Ave, Woodridge
11:00 am - Scented Slime: Fall Edition →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
11:00 am - Book Discussion: Secret Lives by Mark De Castrique →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
7:00 pm - Monthly Meditation Group →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
6:30 pm - Family Storytime & Craft: Monsters →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
6:00 pm - Littlest Playtime →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
10:30 am - Intermediate Excel →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
6:30 pm - Mini Potted Pumpkins →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
7:00 pm - Woodridge Trunk-or-Treat →
3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
12:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- 2027 Grant Funding Application Portal is Now Open!
The Naperville Township 708 Mental Health Board is now accepting applications for its 2027 funding cycle.... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- White Castle posted a job opening for Crew Manager in Downers Grove. Apply here.
- Midwestern University posted a job opening for Stationary Engineer- IL- Campus Facilities- 2nd Shift in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Downers Grove
- Downers Grove North gets the job done, holds off Lyons to clinch a share of West Suburban Silver title (shawlocal.com)
- Rochelle grad Busky hired to lead Rochelle Community Hospital: 'It's incredibly exciting' (shawlocal.com)
- Disinfectant Quaternary Ammonium Spotters Market To 2035: Biopharma Expansion Drives Demand (indexbox.io)
Ok Woodridge! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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