🌱 Patch AM: Mojo Skillet and 11 more events

Good morning Lake Zurich! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Mojo Skillet at Copper Fiddle Distillery
• Toilet Paper Drive at Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts
• Ela Township Social Worker at Ela Library: January 12, 2026 at Ela Area Public Library

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

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 57 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 43, low: 32.
• Saturday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 36 and low of 24 degrees.

📸 Around Lake Zurich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• This week, food events delivered to you from George's Deep Dish, Manny's Deli, 3LP, & more!
  3:00 pm

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

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🗓 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

• Looking for recommendations for a doctor that specializes in adrenal issues .
  Family member has a mass that was found on a ct scan. Endocrinologist booked until September. (Nextdoor Lake Zurich)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Lake Zurich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wauconda

• Basketball roundup: Hersey girls take sole possession of MSL West lead; Libertyville boys drop first NSC game (dailyherald.com)

Mundelein

• Bobby Narang's high school girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County (chicagotribune.com)
• Allen Chiquini dies in tragic Libertyville train incident: police (thelegaladvocate.com)

Buffalo Grove

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I needed a running start, but I made it!
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