This Weekend's Events In Vernon Hills Area

Vernon Hills IL

20 May, 2021

12:08 PM

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VERNON HILLS, IL — Looking for things to do in the Vernon Hills area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Vernon Hills Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hot tip: If you want to see your event 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. 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 World Meditation Day with a Free Online Meditation Retreat 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 10:00 a.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 Featured Event: Family Fun Fair When: Sunday, May 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Christ Church Lake Forest What: You're invited to a day of good old family fun! Join us for our first ever Family Fun Fair! This event is FREE but they will be accepting donations for high school mission trips. There will be pony rides, a giant slide, a mobile racing challenge, popcorn, cotton candy, ring to... Learn More Featured Event: Family Fun Fair (Christ Church) Getting Paid to Talk: Professional Voice Acting Live Online When: Monday, May 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Perhaps you've been told you have a great speaking voice, or maybe you use your voice in your current profession. This in-depth web-based class will take you behind-the-scenes and into the studio to explore the enormous growth in professional voice acting. From commercials and... Learn More Controlling Garden Marauders Live Online When: Monday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Aphids eating your cucumbers? Squirrels stealing your corn? Rabbits munching on your lettuce? Can they be stopped? Yes they can. Mark Lyons, an experienced vegetable gardener will teach you strategies and tactics to stop these invaders from destroying your garden and stealing ... Learn More Rounding the Curve- How You Can Help When: Tuesday, May 25th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Click the link to register or contact Elderwerks at 847-462-0885 or [email protected] to register. Learn More A Brief History of Race and Racism in Chicago When: Tuesday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Online - Zoom What: What does it mean that Chicago is both a historically Black city but also one of the most racially segregated ones? This presentation from Courtney Pierre Joseph, Assistant Professor of History and African American Studies at Lake Forest College, will engage with these topics ... Learn More Check out 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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