🌱 Patch AM: Life Time, Lake Zurich — Brian Castillo and 11 more events

Hey there, Lake Zurich! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• This week, food events delivered to you from Iguana Cafe, Five Squared Pizza, Vajra, & more!
• 🎺 Holiday Brass Concert at The Barn at Hawthorn Woods
• DIY Messiah at St Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 23 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, flurries; cold, temps: high: 26, low: -1.
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 5 and low of -6 degrees.

📸 Around Lake Zurich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• This week, food events delivered to you from Iguana Cafe, Five Squared Pizza, Vajra, & more!
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• 🎺 Holiday Brass Concert at The Barn at Hawthorn Woods
  2 Lagoon Dr, Hawthorn Woods
  3:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• DIY Messiah
  St Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center, 24500 N Old McHenry Rd, Hawthorn Woods
  2:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
  Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• HS Choir Concert
  Lake Zurich High School - Performing Arts Center LZHS - Performing Arts Center
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• 2025 GIVING TREE
  Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce , 444 S Rand Rd Ste 308 , Lake Zurich
• Administrative Adjudication
  Village Hall , 70 East Main Street , Lake Zurich
  9:00 am
• Life Time, Lake Zurich — Brian Castillo
  Life Time , 400 N Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
  5:30 pm
• All District 5th Grade Orchestra Concert
  Lake Zurich High School - Performing Arts Center LZHS - Performing Arts Center
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• J. Henry & Sons Tasting — J. Henry & Sons
  Binny's Beverage Depot - Lake Zurich , 975 S Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
  12:00 pm
• The Nutcracker
  Lake Zurich Performing Arts Center
  1:00 pm
• BBQ’d Family Holiday Ornament Bash
  405 N Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Get ready to visit Merry & Bright at Breezewald Park this Friday for the Holiday Express Train, which leaves at 5 pm!
  It’s a magical ride through the park that everyone can enjoy. Anyone under 12 needs to be with an adult. (Nextdoor )
• I wanted to thank my Christmas Angel - Angel Martinez for responding so quickly to my text message for help replacing my garage light timer unit.
  Lucky for me he had a change to his schedule today and was able to fit me in. He and his crew, Tony and Pablo were here in less than 1 hr and… (Nextdoor Chestnut Corners - South)

• ECHO posted a job opening for Molding Process Technician - 3rd Shift - 1K Sign - On Bonus! in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
• Danaher Corporation posted a job opening for Global Product Service Support Engineer, Core Histology - ONSITE in Lake Zurich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.

🗞 Nearby News

Long Grove

• Lake Forest Academy student wins ‘I Voted' sticker contest: ‘A chance to get our young people excited about our … election process' (chicagotribune.com)
• A dozen good things that happened in 2025 (dailyherald.com)

Palatine

• 'Keep The Wreath Red' Program Raises Fire Safety Awareness During Holidays: Palatine FD (patch.com)

Mundelein

Ok Lake Zurich! 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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