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🌱 Preschool Playdate and Storytime and 10 more events

Also, don't miss Bilingual Storytime on the Zion Patch calendar

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Hey there, Zion! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Preschool Playdate and Storytime
  • Ages and Stages Questionnaire screenings
  • Thrift Flip

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Find out what's happening in Zionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Zionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 26, low: 0.
  • Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 5 and low of -2 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Zion

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday December 11
  • Bilingual Storytime
    Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave, Zion
    6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Allendale Association Foster Care
    Lake Villa District Library , 140 N Munn Rd , Lindenhurst
    10:00 am
  • Winter Dance Party
    Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A
    10:00 am
  • Makerspace Club K-5GR Sept 18,25/Oct 9,16,23,30/Nov 6,13,20/Dec 4,11,18/Jan 8,15,22,29/Feb 5,19,26/March 5,12,19/April 2,9
    River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
    2:30 pm
  • Henna Club 5-8 GR Dec 4,11,18
    River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
    2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our Ollie is still missing.
    Please, please if spotted call 224-717-9140 or 224-717-9139. He was seen on ring camera Friday evening on Jethro (were on Gideon right off Rt 173)… (Nextdoor Beulah Park)
  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Zion. Apply here.
  • Zion Elementary School District 6 posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher, Multiple Positions Available (2025-2026 School Year) in Zion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beach Park

  • Woman Batters Cop While Resisting Arrest: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter (patch.com)

Waukegan

  • Waukegan Park District hosting a variety of holiday events (chicagotribune.com)
  • Illinois man pleads guilty in Missouri to stolen check scheme (kttn.com)
  • Seniors Share Spotlight In Evanston Romp (patch.com)

Gurnee

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-- The Patch AM Team

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