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Five Things You Need to Know this Week: Dec. 5-9

Attend the Village Board meeting and share your photos from the weekend. Here are five things you need to know to start your week off with a BANG!

1. Trustees to Vote on Latest Sisters of Mercy Settlement

Welcome back from the weekend, Evergreen Parkers! This evening, the village board will meet and vote on the Sisters of Mercy settlement given to the village of Evergreen Park last week. , then check to The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers of Village Hall.

2. We Want Your Photos!

The weekend was full of fun holiday events! We made our way to the Queen of Martyr's Altar and Rosary Society craft fair, the Dicken's Victorian Fest and Mayor James Sexton's Tree Lighting ceremony, benefitting Friends Light the Way and the Village Pantry Coalition. then add your photos.

3. Happy Birthday Evergreen Park Patch!

On Saturday, we hit a milestone! It's been a year now since we've been covering the village of Evergreen Park, and I truly thank you more for welcoming us into the community and helping us cover your village. Thank you for reading Evergreen Park Patch. We're just getting started!

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4. Evergreen Park Patch Holiday Guide

Make sure you visit Evergreen Park Patch's Holiday Guide to stay updated on holiday events, volunteer opportunities and heart-warming articles about the season. Today, we feature , provided by the National Retail Federation.

5. Baking at the Library

Looking for new ideas for holiday cookies this season? Check out featuring chef Kate Bradley. The event is $3.00 for adults only at 6 p.m. at the Evergreen Park Public Library on Dec. 6.

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