🌱 Patch AM: How did Lake Zurich’s girls team stack up in county rankings?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Lake Zurich’s girls team stack up in county rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Toilet Paper Drive and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Eva R.!

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
• Thursday: Rain late in the afternoon, temps: high: 53, low: 36.
• Friday: A little morning rain, with a high of 43 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bobby Narang's high school girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County (chicagotribune.com) — Lake Zurich’s girls basketball team is ranked third in Lake County, with Alex Nowak-Tice averaging a double-double despite the Bears having their full starting lineup for only two games. The county-wide rankings also spotlight strong starts from Carmel, undefeated Wauconda, and several other nearby programs Lake Zurich fans regularly face.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• 2025 Lake Zurich Bear Cheer Invitational
  Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St, Lake Zurich
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Mojo Skillet
  Copper Fiddle Distillery , 532 W State Rte 22 Ste 110 , Lake Zurich
  8:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Toilet Paper Drive
  Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts , 215 S Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
  11:00 am
• Ela Township Social Worker at Ela Library: January 12, 2026
  Ela Area Public Library , 275 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
  3:00 pm
• Rotary Club of Lake Zurich - Rotary Club Meeting
  Ela Area Public Library , 275 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Police Pension Board
  Lake Zurich Calendar , Police Department 200 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
  8:00 am
• Family Cookie Cutting Board
  Ela Area Public Library , 275 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Fire Pension Board
  Lake Zurich Calendar , Village Hall 70 East Main Street , Lake Zurich
  8:00 am

Thursday January 15

• Dewey Dining
  Ela Area Public Library , 275 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
  1:30 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Am Spirit Barrington Biz Builders Networking Group
  Barrington Area Library , 505 N Northwest Hwy , Barrington
  9:30 am
• Sustainability Committee Special Meeting
  Hawthorn Woods, IL Calendar , 2 Lagoon Drive , Hawthorn Woods
  6:30 pm

Monday January 12

• Ela Township Social Worker at Ela Library: January 12, 2026
  Ela Area Public Library , 275 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
  3:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Planning, Building and Zoning Commission Meeting
  Hawthorn Woods, IL Calendar , 2 Lagoon Drive , Hawthorn Woods
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• When you see a vehicle with flashing lights, slow down and move over.
  Scott’s Law has been in place for years and every driver should know about it. The law requires motorists to move over and reduce speed when… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Record-Breaking Community Support Fuels Township Food Pantry in 2025 (patch.com)

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