🌱 Patch AM: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 14 more events

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

Coming up on the calendar:

• Militaria Auction at Donley Auctions
• CHOICES COLLEGE FAIR at Glenbrook South High School
• Village Board Meeting at Vernon Hills, IL Calendar

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
• Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📸 Around Vernon Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Militaria Auction →
  Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• CHOICES COLLEGE FAIR
  Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview
  6:00 pm
• Village Board Meeting →
  Vernon Hills, IL Calendar, 290 Evergreen Dr, Vernon Hills
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Baby Story Time @ Aspen (birth-12 mos w/ adult) →
  Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
  9:30 am
Thursday October 8
• Scarecrow Fest (VH Park District) →
  Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
  4:00 pm
• The Golden Era (RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery →
  RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa, 230 Center Drive, #STE 101, Vernon Hills
  5:00 pm
Friday October 9
• jBaby Kindermusik at Or Shalom →
  Congregation Or Shalom, 21 W Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills
  9:30 am
Wednesday October 14
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Maine West at Vernon Hills →
  Vernon Hills High School, 145 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Free "Ask the Farmer" Gardening Workshop at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills →
  Mellody Farm, 851-1101 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert →
  Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Mellody Farm Harvest Festival Returns to Vernon Hills Oct. 24 →
  Mellody Farm, 851-1101 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
  10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for merchandising assistant manager in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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