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Coming up on the Oak Park Patch calendar: Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14 (Holiday Market)

Hi Oak Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14 (Holiday Market) at Morgan MFG
- Holiday Happenings at Concordia University Chicago
- “Together: Dave and Dan Duet”- A Gay Holiday Cabaret with Audience Sing-along at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
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- Sunday: Bitterly cold with sunshine, with a high of 11 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Not as cold, temps: high: 25, low: 20.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Park
★ Featured events ★
- Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Dec 14 (Holiday Market)
Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago
11:00 am - Holiday Happenings
Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St, River Forest
4:00 pm - “Together: Dave and Dan Duet”- A Gay Holiday Cabaret with Audience Sing-along
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph St, Oak Park
7:00 pm - Lunch & Learn
West Central SDA Church, 1154 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park
12:30 pm
Sunday December 14
Thursday December 18
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- Merry Measures Choral Concert
Unity Oak Park Spiritual & Family Center , 405 N Euclid Ave , Oak Park
6:00 pm - Audio Booth Reservation
Oak Park Public Library , 834 Lake St. , Oak Park
9:30 am - Shake, Rattle & Read at Maze
Oak Park Public Library , 845 Gunderson Ave. , Oak Park
10:30 am - Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation
Oak Park Public Library , 834 Lake St. , Oak Park
1:00 pm - Turbulence on the Water Front: News & Reflections from 18 Years of Public Service
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association , 178 Forest Ave , Oak Park
1:15 pm - Jazz Prayer - Where Jazz Meets Spirit
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church , 611 Randolph St , Oak Park
7:10 pm - Snoopy Holiday Sip and Paint Art Class
Toast To Paint , 7185 W Bloomingdale Ave , Chicago
7:00 pm - Hoiday Sing Along Concert with Gingerbread House Decorating
Unity Oak Park Spiritual & Family Center , 405 N Euclid Ave , Oak Park
9:00 am
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Moving doesn’t have to be overwhelming… - Art Studio 928 - Oak Park, IL — (312) 371-9526
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Annual December Songs and food collection for Oak Park Food Pantry returns to Berwyn December 18 —Loretta Sawyer Read on Patch
- Anyone have recommendations for a handyman?
I've got several odd projects – ranging from very simple to somewhat complex. Looking for someone, trustworthy and reasonably priced. I have an old… (Nextdoor Oak Park)
- CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oak Park. Apply here.
- ProSmile posted a job opening for Dental Biller in Oak Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
River Forest
- Family's dream house becomes another buyer's opportunity due to job transfer (oakpark.com)
- Two OPRF expulsions tied to Nov. pepper spray incident (oakpark.com)
Berwyn
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-- The Patch AM Team
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