Vernon Hills Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

Vernon Hills IL

17 May, 2021

12:13 PM

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VERNON HILLS, IL — Looking for things to do in the Vernon Hills area? Your Vernon Hills Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the 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. Wat-Wise Gardening When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:30 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 Surprised Your Named Executor and Trustee! Now What? Live OnlineWhen: Wednesday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Learn to efficiently plan and administer your estate to avoid probate, how to handle a simple or complex estate, manage IRAs and 401(k)s, the titling of assets, and file tax returns and is estate tax due and the difference between revocable or irrevocable trusts the simplest way. ... Learn More Looking for Real Estate Bargains? Live Online When: Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Live Online What: If you are looking for real estate bargains, check out these sources. We'll discuss how to find HUD, bank owned, and re-possessed and probate properties. We will discuss the pros and cons of these types of properties. Register at ComEd128.org or 847-247-4575. Learn More Fire Behavior and Extinguisher Use When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: Tony Rodkey from Countryside Fire Protection District will demonstrate how household items cause fires and how the fire triangle is connected to everyday life. The presentation reinforces the proper use of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and discusses heat sources in your ho... Learn More Home Owners Insurance 101 Live Online When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Have you ever wondered if your home owners insurance is adequate? We will cover the six basic components of a home policy and review some needed components. We will discuss prevention and maintenance tips as well as a home checklist and safety information. Register at ComEd128... Learn More World Meditation Day Retreat [email protected] When: Friday, May 21st at 8:00 a.m. Where: ONLINE - ZOOM What: Join Us to Celebrate World Meditation Day with a Free Online Meditation Retreat Online Meditation Events announced World Meditation Day Retreat. World Meditation Day Retreat is a holiday for your mind. A time when we can step away from the noise and confusion of the world for... Learn More Featured Event: Asian American History Celebration When: Saturday, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: 100 North Waukegan Road What: Join us for a celebration in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. All are welcome! Enjoy music, fun, and community. This event is free, but we do need you to register due to space limitations. We will observe social distancing guidelines and mask wearing. Learn More Featured Event: Asian American History Celebration (Christ Church) Mobile Food Pantry When: Saturday, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Christ Church Vernon Hills What: Are you hungry? If you don't have enough to eat, Northern Illinois Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry can help. Northern Illinois Food Bank's Mobile Pantry distributes nutritious food in high-need areas. Food is free to low-income neighbors in need. Please bring bags or boxes in w... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Vernon 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.