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🌱 Why teammates say this Chatham Glenwood freshman golfer is “the real deal”
Be sure to catch Bite Into a Good Book Club on the Chatham Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Chatham? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why teammates say this Chatham Glenwood freshman golfer is “the real deal”
Also on today's calendar: The Fiber Circle and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 43, low: 37.
- Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 51 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Here are the SJ-R's All-Area boys, girls golfers of the year and teams (sj-r.com) — A standout Chatham Glenwood freshman golfer is highlighted among the State Journal-Register’s all-area boys and girls golf honorees, underscoring Chatham’s presence in regional high school golf. The story recaps top postseason performances, including sectional and regional finishes, and recognizes golfers of the year from both large and small schools across the Springfield area.
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📸 Around Chatham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chatham
★ Featured events ★
- Bite Into a Good Book Club
Chatham Area Public Library District, 600 E Spruce St, Chatham
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- The Fiber Circle
Chatham Area Public Library District , 600 E Spruce St , Chatham
6:00 pm - Paint with Ashley Blake “Gnome for the Holidays” Paint Night
The Tap Room , 104 E Mulberry St , Chatham
6:30 pm - Mobile Branch at Meijer
Meijer , 4200 Conestoga Dr , Springfield
9:00 am - Weekly Card and Board Games
Chatham Area Public Library District , 600 E Spruce St , Chatham
1:00 pm - FETCH class
Capitol Canine Training Club , 209 E Walnut St , Chatham
6:00 pm - The Fiber Circle
Chatham Area Public Library District , 600 E Spruce St , Chatham
6:00 pm - Member Open Agility Practice
Capitol Canine Training Club , 209 E Walnut St , Chatham
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
📣 Chatham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JH/HS Band/Choir Concert HS Gym
HS Gym New Berlin, IL 62670
6:00 pm - NBE Gingerbread Houses
New Berlin CUSD 16 New Berlin, IL 62670
1:00 pm - Kapital Sound
Curve Inn , 3219 S 6th St , Southern View
6:00 pm - Kapital Sound at the Curve
Curve Inn , 3219 S 6th St , Southern View
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you are in the Chatham/ Springfield area.
Give me a call if you need your driveway taken care of! 217-697-7723 (Nextdoor Breckenridge)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (02896) - 1030 Jason Place, in Chatham. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Chatham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- The Mobile DMV will be in Downtown Springfield this Friday (capitolcitynow.com)
- Springfield firefighters battle Monday morning house fire in freezing temps (wcia.com)
- Gov. Pritzker Announces $2 Million Investment In Springfield Homeless System (riverbender.com)
Ok Chatham! 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: I don't know, but April May!
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