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π± Patch AM: Oak Forest Raiders Queen of Hearts and 11 more events
And check out Flipside Bazaar: Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers! on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Hi Oak Forest! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Flipside Bazaar: Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers! at Flipside Brewing
- Disciples Church Invites Tinley Park to a Family-Friendly Christmas Eve Celebration at Disciples Church
- Oak Forest Raiders Queen of Hearts at Cindy's Pub
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Oak Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 49 and low of 14 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 23.
- Saturday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 43 and low of 19 degrees.
πΈ Around Oak Forest
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π Upcoming Events in Oak Forest
β Featured events β
- Flipside Bazaar: Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers!
Flipside Brewing, 7144 183rd St, Tinley Park
11:00 am - Disciples Church Invites Tinley Park to a Family-Friendly Christmas Eve Celebration
Disciples Church, 6363 183rd St, Tinley Park
5:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- Oak Forest Raiders Queen of Hearts
Cindy's Pub , 5230 W 159th St , Oak Forest
8:30 pm - Rory Makem Concert
Chicago Gaelic Park , 6119 147th St , Oak Forest
7:30 pm - Tis the season!
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association , 178 Forest Ave #1 , Oak Park
1:15 pm - City Council Meeting
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
7:30 pm - City Hall Closed
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
π£ Oak Forest Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Worth Watching
Worth Public Library District , 6917 West 111th Street , Worth
1:00 pm - All in Pieces Quilting Group
Midlothian Public Library , 14701 Kenton Ave , Midlothian
1:30 pm - Broke But Famous Presents Gerald Kelly & Son @ Riddles
Riddles Comedy Club , 5055 W 111th St , Alsip
7:30 pm - 16 Hour Concealed Carry Class Saturday's & Sunday's 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Illinois Concealed Carry Training , 4828 148th St , Midlothian
9:00 am - Pancakes with Santa
Fire Station , 3165 West 115th Street , Merrionette Park
9:00 am - Donuts with Grownups with Community Helper Special Guests!
Worth Public Library District , 6917 West 111th Street , Worth
10:30 am - R LOUNGE HOLIDAY PAJAMA BRUNCH
R Lounge , 4167 183rd St , Country Club Hills
12:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lanco posted a job opening for Material Handler- Heavy Equipment in Markham. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Tinley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.
π Nearby News
Markham
- Flipside Bazaar Brings Unique Last-Minute Gift Finds to Tinley Park Brewery (patch.com)
- Former CPD Deputy Chief Appointed Tinley Park Police Commander Following Predecessor's Arrest (patch.com)
- Tinley Public Library Updates Feature Refreshed Space For Teens, Room For Nursing Mothers & Sensory Needs (patch.com)
Tinley Park
- The Orland Park Public Library Invites Adults to Read, Relax, and Win All Winter Long (patch.com)
Orland Park
Ok Oak Forest! 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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