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🌱 Patch AM: Photos with the Grinch (for Families) and 14 more events
Make time for Friends of the Richton Park Library Holiday Market on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

Good day Chicago Heights! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Friends of the Richton Park Library Holiday Market at Richton Park Public Library
- Photos with the Grinch (for Families) at Richton Park Public Library
- Holly Jolly Funland
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Chicago Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 11 and low of -4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Sunny and bitterly cold, temps: high: 9, low: 0.
- Monday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights
★ Featured events ★
- Friends of the Richton Park Library Holiday Market
Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Photos with the Grinch (for Families)
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
11:00 am - Holly Jolly Funland
1400 Chicago Rd , Chicago Heights
11:00 am - Pet Photos with the Grinch
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
12:30 pm - Puzzlemania for Adults
Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
1:30 pm - Savory Swap / Intercambio Sabroso
Back of the Yards Branch Library , 4650 South Damen Avenue , Chicago
2:00 pm - Film Screening: Gremlins (1984)
Archer Heights Branch Library 5055 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
2:00 pm - Seated Yoga for Seniors
Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL, 60471
2:00 pm - Balloon Beach Volleyball (Gr. 3-5, Registration Recommended)
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
4:00 pm - Christmas Wonderland (PreK-Gr. 3 & Family, Registration Required)
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
6:00 pm - Holiday Karaoke (for Adults, Regisration Required)
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
6:30 pm - Road Scholar Online: Zoroastrianism
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
11:00 am
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
- Slingshot Santa spreads holiday cheer in south suburbs (wgntv.com)
Park Forest
- Flossmoor Seeking Project Hosts For 11th Annual Day of Service (patch.com)
- Obituary: Gregory Lawrence (hfchronicle.com)
Matteson
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-- The Patch AM Team
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