🌱 Patch AM: How a former ambulance base became Vernon Hills’ newest preschool hub

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In today's newsletter:

• How a former ambulance base became Vernon Hills' newest preschool hub

Also on today's calendar: New Store providing CBD Products for People, Dogs, Cats and Horses and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
• Sunday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
• Monday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vernon Hills gets new 200-child early learning center: 'Long term benefit to the community' (chicagotribune.com) — Families in Vernon Hills now have a new early learning option, as a former village ambulance facility has been transformed into a Nest Schools center serving over 200 children and creating 35 jobs. Backed by a $5 million investment, the school aims to ease local childcare shortages in a "family-dense" area and expand early education access for Hawthorn District 73 families.
   

📸 Around Vernon Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• New Store providing CBD Products for People, Dogs, Cats and Horses →
  20771 N Rand Rd, Kildeer
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
  Online Only,
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
Thursday October 15
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Water Aerobic FUNdamentals →
  Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
  9:00 am
• Zumba FUNdamentals →
  Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
  9:00 am
• Plastic Alternatives →
  St. Mary of Vernon Church, 236 US-45, Indian Creek
  12:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Little Chef Makes Lunch →
  Sullivan Community Center, 635 North Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
  11:45 am
• BOFPC Meeting →
  Vernon Hills, IL Calendar, 754 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
  5:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Rheology Boot Camp - MCR Rheometer User Course (IL) →
  600 Hickory Hill Drive, Vernon Hills

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Rummage Sale - First Presbyterian Church Lake Forest
  1st Presbyterian Rummage Sale  -  Saturday, Sept 26 8am-3pm700 N Sheridan Rd  Lake ForestWoman, Mens and Kids Clothing, Winter Sports, Boots and... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• sweetgreen posted a job opening for Vernon Hills - Core Team Member in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Store Assistant (Bonused) in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnshire

• AFP-IL Files Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Taxpayer-Funded Referendum Polling by Vernon Area Public Library District (americansforprosperity.org)
• Essendant Sells Private Brands as a Major IT Distributor Sues Over Unpaid Debt (distributionstrategy.com)

Mundelein

• Daniel Management Group Awarded Management of Lakeside Village Apartments in Mundelein (cremarketbeat.com)
• Mundelein, IL: Middle School Teacher, JV Volleyball Coach Charged With Secretly Recording Student (richlandtoday.com)
• Dixon cannabis dispensary now serves medical patients (shawlocal.com)

Highland Park

• Highland Park To Dedicate 'You Are Not Alone' Mural During Bullying Prevention Month (patch.com)

Ok Vernon Hills! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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