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🌱 Patch AM: A DANCE PARTY NEW YEAR’S EVE with DIRECT FROM SWEDEN – THE MUSIC OF ABBA and 11 more events
Also check out Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 on the Des Plaines Patch calendar

What's up Des Plaines! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 at Willow Hill Golf Course
- A DANCE PARTY NEW YEAR’S EVE with DIRECT FROM SWEDEN – THE MUSIC OF ABBA at Des Plaines Theatre
- Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at E.W.S. Fashion Academy, est. 1995
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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Des Plainesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Morning snow, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 28, low: 26.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a snow shower; chilly, with a high of 28 and low of 8 degrees.
📸 Around Des Plaines
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Plaines
★ Featured events ★
- Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
5:00 pm
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- A DANCE PARTY NEW YEAR’S EVE with DIRECT FROM SWEDEN – THE MUSIC OF ABBA
Des Plaines Theatre , 1476 Miner St , Des Plaines
8:00 pm - Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at E.W.S. Fashion Academy, est. 1995
137 N Oak Park Ave , Oak Park
9:00 am
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 10
📣 Des Plaines Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Novel Needles: Knit, Crochet, and Stitchery Group
Roden Branch Library , 6083 North Northwest Highway , Chicago
1:30 pm - JG's Reptile Road Show
Gage Park Branch Library , 2807 West 55th Street , Chicago
2:00 pm - Fun and Games
Canaryville Branch Library , 642 West 43rd Street , Chicago
3:00 pm - Makin' Stuff Monday
Sherman Park Branch Library , 5440 South Racine Avenue , Chicago
4:00 pm - Anime Monday for Teens
Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
6:00 pm - Health Screening Clinic at Village Hall
Village Of Mount Prospect , 50 S Emerson St , Mt Prospect
9:00 am - Puzzlemania for Adults
Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
10:30 am - New Years Eve-Eve Family Celebration
Station 34 , 34 S Main St , Mt Prospect
11:00 am - Public Skate — Nicholas Sportsplex
Nicholas Sportsplex , 1501 Feehanville Dr #6012 , Mt Prospect
12:00 pm - Adult Basic Computer Skills Help
Chicago Bee Branch Library , 3647 South State Street , Chicago
12:00 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Elemy posted a job opening for Warehouse Storekeeper in Des Plaines. Apply here.
- Levi Strauss & Co. posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Prospect
- Mount Prospect Police Department Purchases 5 New Vehicles (journal-topics.com)
- Fire Special Service Area Tax Levy Approved For Second Year (journal-topics.com)
Park Ridge
- Chad Hillebrand Signed to PTO (oursportscentral.com)
Ok Des Plaines! 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: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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