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🌱 Patch AM: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 11 more events
And check out Firearms & Ammo Auction on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar

Hi there, Vernon Hills! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Firearms & Ammo Auction at Donley Auctions
- Militaria Auction at Donley Auctions
- Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day at Lake Forest College
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clearing and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
📸 Around Vernon Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Firearms & Ammo Auction →
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am - Militaria Auction →
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Maine South at Vernon Hills →
Vernon Hills High School, 145 N Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
7:00 pm - 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 - 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
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Vernon Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Youth Reg 'n' Go Craft Bags for Grades 3–5
Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
9:00 am - Happy Lobster →
Tighthead Brewing, 161 North Archer Avenue, Mundelein
5:00 pm - First Friday →
Libertyville IL
5:00 pm - FREE First Friday Yoga Flow at Zen →
1753 Northwind Boulevard, Libertyville
5:30 pm - Main Street Libertyville: First Friday! →
The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandise Associate (Open Availability) in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincolnshire
- Snap-on Expands Digital Customer Support (motor.com)
- Girls volleyball: Libertyville takes Stevenson's best shot, stays perfect (dailyherald.com)
- COME FROM AWAY Extended at Marriott Theatre Through Late October (broadwayworld.com)
Mundelein
- Skate Like It's 15 At These 15 Old-School Illinois Roller Rinks (newsbreak.com)
- Grass clippings self-ignite, sparking fire that heavily engulfed detached garage near Round Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Libertyville
- Lolo's Bowls Expanding in the Northern Suburbs with New Evanston Location (whatnow.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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