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🌱 Patch AM: Semi-annual Wig Sale and 5 more events
You won't want to miss Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Vernon Hills on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar

Good day Vernon Hills! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Vernon Hills
- Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction at Online Only
- Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY at Online Only
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
📸 Around Vernon Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Vernon Hills →
320 N Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills
4:00 pm - Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction →
Online Only,
10:00 am - Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
Online Only,
10:00 am - Coffee & Cardmaking →
Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
10:00 am - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Music Performance Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 15
Monday October 19
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Other local events
- Homecoming Dance
Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
7:30 pm - Fit and FALL Prevention →
Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
11:00 am - Playdough Palooza (ages 3+ w/ caregiver) →
Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
2:00 pm - Semi-annual Wig Sale →
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
9:00 am - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am - Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
Online Only
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Vernon Hills PatchAM possible:
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- "Sweden #1"
(Not for sale - Just sharing. My Original photograph digitally recreated using AI Programs: Craiyon, Fotor and Paint 3D. Please do not copy, change… (Nextdoor Saddlebrook)
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for SEASONAL Early Morning (3am) Stocking/Merchandise in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincolnshire
- Essendant closing Lincolnshire headquarters ending 510 on-site and remote jobs (dailyherald.com)
- MTI Brings the '80s Back With New Musical 'Always Something There…' (newyorktrendnyc.com)
- Marriott Theatre's 2027 season includes premiere of children's tuner 'Hansel & Gretel: Off The Grid' (dailyherald.com)
Mundelein
- Helping parents lead their families in faith (catholicstarherald.org)
Lake Forest
- 24 Lake Forest Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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