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You won't want to miss Candidate Forum: Representative for Illinois 10th Congressional District on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Vernon Hills? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Candidate Forum: Representative for Illinois 10th Congressional District at Zoom Webinar
- Parks Master Plan Public Workshop at Sullivan Community Center
- In-person support group for women trauma survivors (Vernon Hills) at Hawthorn Mall
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
- Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Candidate Forum: Representative for Illinois 10th Congressional District →
Zoom Webinar,
12:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Parks Master Plan Public Workshop →
Sullivan Community Center, 635 North Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
5:30 pm - In-person support group for women trauma survivors (Vernon Hills) →
Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
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 - Mahjong 101: Learn to Play American Mahjong →
Sullivan Community Center, 635 North Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
6:00 pm - Scarecrow Fest →
Century Park North, 1401 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills
4:00 pm - Scarecrow Fest (VH Park District) →
Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
4:00 pm - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 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
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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🗞 Nearby News
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Libertyville
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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