🌱 Patch AM: Which four Lemont teens just earned Student of the Month honors?

Good morning Lemont! 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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which four Lemont teens just earned Student of the Month honors?
• Want to support Lemont neighbors in need this holiday season?

Also on today's calendar: NL VFW Thursday Night "Prime" Football in the Bar. NO COVER!! PUBLIC WELCOME 21+ and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 49 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 28, low: 23.
• Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lemont High School Honors December 2025 Students Of The Month (patch.com) — Four Lemont High School students have been named December 2025 Students of the Month, earning recognition from different academic departments and a chance to direct a local charitable donation. The honorees span all four grade levels and are deeply involved in activities from athletics and theater to honor societies and community service, highlighting the breadth of student achievement in Lemont.
   

• The Pantry at Bethany Lutheran Church (patch.com) — A new Lemont Unlocked podcast episode spotlights The Pantry at Bethany Lutheran Church, a long-standing local resource helping residents in need. Listeners can hear from the people behind the pantry, learn what services it offers, and find out how to support struggling Lemont neighbors during the holiday season and beyond.
   

📸 Around Lemont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemont

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• NL VFW Thursday Night "Prime" Football in the Bar. NO COVER!! PUBLIC WELCOME 21+
  VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
  9:00 am

Friday December 19

• This week, holiday food events delivered to you from Bittersweet, Manny's Deli, Urbanbelly, & more!
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Move & Groove (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  10:00 am
• An American Prayer w/ Lime Forest
  Heroes West Lemont , 1015 State St , Lemont
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Pop-Up Movie: Gremlins (PG, 1984)
  Lemont Public Library - Event Space
  2:00 pm
• It's a Wonderful Life! Holiday Movie Night
  Lemont Area Historical Society , 306 Lemont St , Lemont
  5:30 pm
• It's a Wonderful Life! Holiday Movie Night
  Lemont Area Historical Society , 306 Lemont St , Lemont
  5:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Percussion Adventure
  School of Rock Lemont , 1256 State St , Lemont
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• DUPLO Builders (Ages 3+ with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year’s Eve
  Lemont Park District/The Core , 16050 W 127th St , Lemont
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Classics & Coffee
  Lemont Public Library - Event Space
  10:00 am
• Not Quite Ready for Storytime (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  10:00 am
• Teen Volunteer Squad (Volunteer Opportunity)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  4:00 pm
• Plan Commission Meeting
  Homer Glen, IL Calendar , 14240 W. 151st Street , Homer Glen
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Pantry at Bethany Lutheran Church —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch
• A Beautiful Morning of Joy: Breakfast in Bethlehem at Everest Academy —Everest Academy Lemont Read on Patch

• My knee replacement surgery is scheduled for this Friday.
  I'm feeling a little anxious but want to thank all of you for your wonderful tips and tricks on how to get through it! I will keep you posted on my… (Nextdoor Timberline Lemont)

• The Learning Experience #167 posted a job opening for Day Care Infant Preschool Floater Teachers and Assistants Lemont in Lemont. Apply here.
• Argonne National Laboratory posted a job opening for Floor Coordinator in Lemont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bolingbrook

• Bolingbrook's Mistletoe Market Rescheduled To Dec. 21 (patch.com)
• Utility Work On Boughton Road Expected Through Christmas Eve (patch.com)

Romeoville

• Lewis University Offers Teach-Out Agreement To Trinity Christian College Students (patch.com)

Orland Park

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-- The Patch AM Team

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