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🌱 Patch AM: The Shams Band Record Release Show @ Robert's Westside and 11 more events
Also check out CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! on the Forest Park Patch calendar

Good morning Forest Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! at St Alphonsus Church
- Meet & Greet Santa Clause at 1117 Garfield Street
- Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14 (Holiday Market) at Morgan MFG
... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Forest Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 27 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 3. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 9 and low of -2 degrees.
📸 Around Forest Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forest Park
★ Featured events ★
- CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family!
St Alphonsus Church, 1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago
2:00 pm - Meet & Greet Santa Clause
1117 Garfield Street,
12:00 pm - Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14 (Holiday Market)
Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago
11:00 am - Holiday Happenings
Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St, River Forest
4:00 pm - Lunch & Learn
West Central SDA Church, 1154 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park
12:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- The Shams Band Record Release Show @ Robert's Westside
Robert's Westside , 7321 Madison St , Forest Park
6:30 pm - Comedian Rodney Lumpkins in Oak Park
Comedy Plex Comedy Club , 1128 Lake St Lower Level , Oak Park
8:00 pm - Day 2 - Performance Weekend 2
Robert's Westside , 7321 Madison St , Forest Park
11:00 am - Hahas y Jajas
BABS Comedy Club , 7316 Madison St , Forest Park
6:00 pm - The Lovehouse Holiday Show
Robert's Westside , 7321 Madison St , Forest Park
8:00 pm - Comedian Rodney Lumpkins in Oak Park
Comedy Plex Comedy Club , 1128 Lake St Lower Level , Oak Park
8:00 pm - Los Gallos y Los Muchachos Holiday Spectacular
Robert's Westside , 7321 Madison St , Forest Park
6:30 pm - The Heartwreckers: A Tribute To Tom Petty & The Hearbreakers @ Robert's Westside
Robert's Westside , 7321 Madison St , Forest Park
6:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Proviso Township High Schools District 209 posted a job opening for Girls Bowling- Assistant Coach (Freshman B) in Forest Park. Apply here.
- Trinity Health Corporation posted a job opening for Environmental Service Associate (Housekeeping) - Various Shifts in Maywood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maywood
- Loyola Medicine Burn Center provides tips on burn prevention during holiday cooking (newswise.com)
- West Side residents demand relief from ballooning property taxes: 'What are we supposed to do?' (suntimes.com)
River Forest
- Some churches are turning traditional nativity displays into anti-ICE messages (abc15.com)
- ‘Suburban Moms' arrested after Broadview ICE sit-in get nothing at first scheduled court date (oakpark.com)
Oak Park
Ok Forest Park! 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
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