🌱 Patch AM: Warming Centers To Open In DuPage County As Bitter Cold Looms

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In today's newsletter:

• Glen Ellyn warming centers ready as bitter cold approaches

Also on today's calendar: Vinyl+ Market at Lunar Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 10 and low of -5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very cold, temps: high: 7, low: 2.
• Monday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 27 and low of 16 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Warming Centers To Open In DuPage County As Bitter Cold Looms (patch.com) — As dangerous cold moves into DuPage County, residents in Glen Ellyn can turn to the Glen Ellyn Public Library and Glen Ellyn Police Department as designated warming centers. The piece lists many other nearby shelters and urges residents to call ahead to confirm availability before heading out in the frigid weather.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Ellyn

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• Vinyl+ Market at Lunar Brewing
  Lunar Brewing Co, 54 E St Charles Rd, Villa Park
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Jane Austen Ball
  493 Forest Ave , Glen Ellyn
  2:30 pm
• Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
  Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce , 425 Fawell Boulevard , Glen Ellyn
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Drop-In Volunteer Hours
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  2:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Make and Take: Laser-Etched Drinking Glass
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  2:00 pm
• The Glittered Whisk: Holiday Magic Cookie Decorating Class - Glen Ellyn, IL 2025
  Spring Avenue Recreation Center , 185 Spring Ave , Glen Ellyn
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Study Haven
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane Street , Glen Ellyn
  9:00 am
• Preschool Dance Party
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  10:30 am
• Books and Cooks Winter Showdown
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  4:00 pm
• High School Craft Series
  Glen Ellyn Public Library , 400 Duane St. , Glen Ellyn
  4:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Winter Break UNLIMITED Attractions Wristband at Enchanted Castle
  Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center, 1103 S Main St, Lombard, IL, 60148
  12:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
  Southminster Presbyterian Church , 680 S Park Blvd , Glen Ellyn
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for plumber recommendations to look at a bathtub issue.
  Someone you've worked with and is trustworthy. Appreciate it ! (Nextdoor Churchill)
• Guest bathroom renovation.
  Small second floor guest bathroom, looking for contractor recommendations (Nextdoor Baker Hill)

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🗞 Nearby News

Wheaton

• Santa Claus Is Coming To Wheaton: Where To See Him In 2025 (patch.com)

Lombard

• Lilacia Park Celebrates Season With Holiday Lights, Carolers, Santa Claus (patch.com)
• Atlas Law Center Awards Inaugural 2025 Consumer Law Scholarship Honoring Professor (kxan.com)
• Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding End-Of-Life Options For Terminally Ill Patients (riverbender.com)

Villa Park

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-- The Patch AM Team

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