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🌱 Patch AM: Turbulence on the Water Front: News & Reflections from 18 Years of Public Service and 12 more events
And on the Oak Park Patch calendar - Lunch & Learn
Good morning Oak Park! 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. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Lunch & Learn at West Central SDA Church
- Turbulence on the Water Front: News & Reflections from 18 Years of Public Service at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
- Jimmy Kimmel's Ariel Elias in Oak Park for One Night Only at Comedy Plex Comedy Club
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Oak Park-River Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Oak Park-River Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, temps: high: 38, low: 31.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.
📸 Around Oak Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Park
★ Featured events ★
- Lunch & Learn
West Central SDA Church, 1154 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park
12:30 pm
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- 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 - Jimmy Kimmel's Ariel Elias in Oak Park for One Night Only
Comedy Plex Comedy Club , 1128 Lake St Lower Level , Oak Park
7:30 pm - Candlelight Oak Park: Christmas Pop Classics
Arts Center , 200 N Oak Park Ave , Oak Park
6:30 pm - Jazz Prayer - Where Jazz Meets Spirit
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church , 611 Randolph St , Oak Park
7:10 pm - Comedian Pares Ratliff: The Last Truth Tellers
Comedy Plex Comedy Club , 1128 Lake St Lower Level , Oak Park
10:00 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 - Tis the season!
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association , 178 Forest Ave #1 , Oak Park
1:15 pm - FREE Open Mic Comedy & Wise Cup Coffee
Comedy Plex Comedy Club , 1128 Lake St Lower Level , Oak Park
8:00 pm
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
📣 Oak Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Family Story Time
West Belmont Branch Library , 3104 North Narragansett Avenue , Chicago
10:45 am - Beading Club - 4th & 5th Grade
Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
11:30 am
Monday December 15
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Oak Park PatchAM possible:
- Oak Park Conservatory — (708) 725-2400
Discover Oak Park’s Hidden Gem – A living world of beauty - Doug Lalli - Jazz Musician, Composer and Teacher — (708) 228-7150
Call 708-228-7150 to arrange for your first FREE lesson! - Doug Lalli - Pianist/Composer/Teacher — (708) 228-7150
Call 708-228-7150 to arrange for your first FREE lesson! - Laurie Christofano, Realtor | RE/MAX In The Village — (630) 248-1976
Moving doesn’t have to be overwhelming… - Art Studio 928 - Oak Park, IL — (312) 371-9526
From Team Off-Sites to Parties – Host It at Studio 928!
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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
- My dog got out during the night.
He is a white Siberian Husky with blue eyes. Friendly, but hard to catch. If you see him while driving, open a car door and he may just jump in. … (Nextdoor North East Oak Park) - Seeking a house cleaner for tomorrow evening.
Need help with mopping the floor, cleaning the bathroom, and organizing some cabinets. Rate is $20/hour for 1 person or $30/hour for 2 people. Must… (Nextdoor Oak Park)
- JBS USA Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Store Associate in Oak Park. Apply here.
- Dominican University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Art History (Spring 2026) in River Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Berwyn
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