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Spotted on the Vernon Hills calendar: Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12)
Good morning to you Vernon Hills! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
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- YogaSix Highland Park — (847) 868-1396
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) at KidsUnited Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060
- Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course at Lake Forest College
- Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course at Lake Forest College
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunshine with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📸 Around Vernon Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) →
KidsUnited Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
5:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- TL Supply Drop off Meet and Greet
Townline Elementary School 810 N Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
8:30 am - Movie Matinee →
Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District, 701 Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills
1:30 pm - Grayslake North Varsity Football @ Vernon Hills →
Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
7:00 pm - TL-ML/Newcomer Parent Night
Townline Elementary School Townline Library
4:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Vernon Hills High School Libertyville High School, 708 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 6004
6:00 pm - Route 66: From Chicago to St. Louis →
Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District, 701 Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
📣 Vernon Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- P4R (Professionals for Referrals) Network Meeting
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Panera Bread 1575 S Lake St Mundelein, IL 60060
7:30 am - PreK & Kdg visit day
Saint Mary School Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
8:00 am - Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Indoor Summer Picnic
Lake Forest Library 100 E Old Mill Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
10:00 am - Library Board Meeting
Lake Forest Library 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
6:30 pm - District 67 Regular Board of Education Meeting
Lake Forest School District 67 Board Room, Lake Forest Community High School West Campus
7:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. →
Rondout Elem School Lake Forest, IL 60045
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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Libertyville
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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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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