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🌱 Patch AM: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 14 more events
Coming up on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar: Militaria Auction
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!)
- 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 ★
- Militaria Auction →
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- 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 - Baby Story Time @ Aspen (birth-12 mos w/ adult) →
Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
9:30 am - 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 - jBaby Kindermusik at Or Shalom →
Congregation Or Shalom, 21 W Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills
9:30 am - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Maine West at Vernon Hills →
Vernon Hills High School, 145 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
7:00 pm - Free "Ask the Farmer" Gardening Workshop at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills →
Mellody Farm, 851-1101 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
10:00 am - FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert →
Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
3:00 pm - Mellody Farm Harvest Festival Returns to Vernon Hills Oct. 24 →
Mellody Farm, 851-1101 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
📣 Vernon Hills Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for merchandising assistant manager in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
- Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.
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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: "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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