🌱 Patch AM: Student Intern Receives EMT Certification Through EPCHS Firefighter Internship Program

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In today's newsletter:

• Evergreen Park senior earns EMT certification before finishing high school

Also on today's calendar: Low Cost Vaccine Clinic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.
• Friday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 47, low: 34.
• Saturday: Colder with snow and rain, with a high of 37 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Student Intern Receives EMT Certification Through EPCHS Firefighter Internship Program (patch.com) — Evergreen Park Community High School senior Sean Meierkort has earned his EMT certification while serving as one of the first participants in the school’s firefighter internship program. The Evergreen Park-based initiative gives seniors course credit and hands-on experience, and staff say Meierkort’s accomplishment showcases how the program can open doors to real-world careers in emergency services and beyond.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evergreen Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Low Cost Vaccine Clinic
  Premier Paws Veterinary Service, 7900 Lavergne Ave, Burbank
  9:00 am
• Vaccine Clinic
  Premier Paws Veterinary Service, 7900 Lavergne Ave, Burbank
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Scrabble
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
  2:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Drop In Play Date
  Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  10:30 am

Monday January 12

• Pinochle
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
  3:00 pm
• Cookbook Club: Read, Gather, and Dish
  9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm
• Goal Setting for 2026!
  9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Canasta
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
  2:00 pm
• Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig
  Virtual
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Tech Help Drop-In
  9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  1:15 pm
• One World - Peak Photographic Travel
  9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  6:00 pm
• Natural Crafts with Anna
  9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• EPPD's Winter Tips and Initiatives —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch

• Chilli's posted a job opening for Janitor - Evergreen Park-Chili's in Evergreen Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Oak Lawn Varsity, JV Cheer Teams Place Second In ICAA Invitational, Qualify For ICAA Final (patch.com)

Blue Island

• Lockwood defaults on $44M Blue Island hospital redevelopment debt, lawsuit says (therealdeal.com)
• White Castle celebrates longtime leader's 40-year journey in Blue Island (fox32chicago.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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