This Weekend's Upcoming Vernon Hills Area Events

Vernon Hills IL

13 May, 2021

3:54 PM

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Happy weekend, Vernon Hills! As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don't forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Vernon Hills. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the community calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Orb Glass Paperweights When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Patterson Glass What: Students will make three spherical orb pieces using specialty glass, including one glow piece, and learn three different color techniques. Students will need to return to pick up their work three days after class to allow for cooling time. Register at ComEd128.org or 847-247-4... Learn More A Little Sausage and MeatballsWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: Outdoor Educator of the Year, Jerry Miceli, and the Grilling Fireman, Tony Rodkey, and will teach you how to make Italian sausage and old style Italian meatballs for the gravy and pasta of your choice. Jerry and Tony bring years of culinary experience to the kitchen and will provi... Learn More Virtues of the 0% Tax Bracket in Retirement Live Online When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Learn strategies for shifting your retirement dollars into tax-free territory and keeping 85% of your social security from being taxed. On January 1st, 2026, and a once-in-a-lifetime window closes and sale on taxes ends. The clock is ticking. Register at ComEd128.org or 847-247-45... Learn More Home Buying 101...Start Here Live Online When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Home buyers, this class is for you. Come and learn about the kinds of financing that are available and the programs that are out there to help with your down payment. You will also learn how to improve your credit score, what you can expect from a home inspection, how to choos... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM When: Friday, May 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar - Friday 3:00PM CST What: ==> Click Here to Register Friday 3PM CST FREE Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click Here to Register Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM (Bill Wilson) Releasing Body & Mind - Guided Meditation for Beginners When: Friday, May 14th at 6:00 p.m. What: Ever wonder what meditation is truly about? Not sure how to do it, or if it's even possible to "Release the Body & Mind" through meditation? Join us Friday @ 6:00 pm to find out how it's done. About this Event You can enjoy our meditation method comfortably at home. As we... Learn More Science and Art (K-6th grades) (In person) When: Saturday, May 15th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Center for Gifted, 4160 Route 83, Ste 201, Long Grove, IL. 60047 What: Founded in 1983, The Center for Gifted offers bright, gifted and talented children and teens, a wide variety of classes which are challenging, creative and fun! With a inventive, effective approach to education, classes inspire enthusiasm for learning, and a desire to expan... Learn More Wat-Wise Gardening When: Tuesday, May 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Focus on developing a sizzling garden that uses plants that do not thirst for a lot of water. Recommended drought-tolerant plants are stars at not only surviving oppressive conditions – they thrive! Led by Sue Hazelwood, U of IL Extension Master Gardener. Register at ComEd128.... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theVernon Hills Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.