This Week's Upcoming Vernon Hills Area Events

Vernon Hills IL

31 January, 2022

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VERNON HILLS, IL — Looking for things to do in the Vernon Hills area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Vernon Hills. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a barbecue, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Vernon Hills area: Zumba Gold When: Tuesday, February 1st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: The Zumba® Gold Fitness program is an innovative, fun and exciting program. This class offers a lower intensity workout than traditional Zumba, but also uses a fusion of Latin and international dance music that combines high energy music with unique moves and combinations. Zum... Learn More French Beginning l When: Tuesday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: In this introductory course, students will learn basic French vocabulary, and grammar and pronunciation and how to use them in conversation with properly structured sentences and questions. Instructor - Vincent Petrini-Poli. 8 sessions. Register at ComEd128.org or 847-247-4575. Learn More Emotional Intelligence: A Journey To Self Understanding Live Online When: Tuesday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Dive into an understanding of Self Awareness, Self-Management, and Social Awareness and Relationship Management and begin to see the link between our actions and our emotions as leaders. Develop depth in yourself as you use practical tools to improve. Instructor - Greg Beckman. 4 ... Learn More Dr. Martin Luther King: A Struggle for a Dream When: Tuesday, February 1st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his strong nonviolent beliefs, his turbulent life, tragic death and why we commemorate January 15th every year in his honor. Gibbons will show that with just four words, "I have a dream" change for a be... Learn More Fresh Made Cannoli When: Tuesday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Tony Cannoli What: We will walk you through the step-by-step process of rolling, forming, frying, and filling cannoli dough. Each student will make three cannoli shells, and pipe them with their choice of tony cannoli signature fillings. Instructor - Tony Volpentesta, Owner and Operator tony can... Learn More Zumba When: Wednesday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High SchoolWhat: Zumba is a distinctive fusion of Latin and International dance music that combines high energy and motivating music with fun, unique moves and combinations. Instructor - Steve Moylan, Sue Garcia Fitness. 8 sessions. Register at ComEd128.org or 847-247-4575. Learn More East Coast Swing Adults & Teens When: Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Libertyville High School What: Learn to Swing dance to popular Big Band Music. It's upbeat, lively and a lot of fun! Get moving and let's have fun! Singles and couples welcome. Instructors - Angela and Richard, Dress Up & Dance!. 4 sessions. Register at ComEd128.org or 847-247-4575. Learn More Your Smart Home When: Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Libertyville High School What: The future is now! Apple, Amazon, Google and others have released products to help make your home smarter. Learn what's available, what's around the bend and all the trends leading to "The Internet of Things". Instructor - Michael Gershbein, Owner Very Smart People. Register a... Learn More Self-Care with Integrative Sound Healing When: Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Libertyville High School What: Experience an hour of relaxation and energetic self-care to decrease stress. Using breathwork, energy exercises, stress reducing tools and the beautiful healing vibrations of crystal bowls, you will leave feeling your body, mind and heart more aligned, open and grounded. Instr... Learn More Strength and Conditioning When: Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: Strength and Conditioning is designed to increase physical strength through weight-bearing and resistance exercise. All major muscle groups are worked from head to toe. We finish with core training and stretching for a complete workout. Please bring a mat and a set of 3-5 poun... Learn More Aikido Introduction When: Thursday, February 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Great Lakes Aikido, 150 N Fairway Dr, Suite 156, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061 What: Aikido is a dynamic martial art that is designed to help you flow with the energy that an opponent gives you, rather than being in conflict with it. You will learn basic techniques as well as how to properly fall. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Instructor - Matthew Lowry.... Learn More Mat Pilates Live Online or In-Person When: Thursday, February 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: Discover how you can transform you body with Pilates. You will see the results of the long lean look of Pilates even faster. Pilates strengthens muscles as well as improves flexibility, balance, and posture. Watch your body tone and transform with each class. Please bring a ma... Learn More America's Boating Course (6 Sessions) When: Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Libertyville High School What: Sessions will include boat terminology, required equipment, regulations, boat handling, navigation rules, aids to navigation, emergency conditions, marine communications, water sport safety, trailering, PWC operation, and knot tying followed by a review and examination conduct... Learn More Make Your Own Glass Art Piece - Heart When: Friday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Patterson Glass, 888 Tower Rd, Suite E, Mundelein, IL, 60060 What: Using the colors of your choice, make a beautiful heart glass piece. You will also be given a tour of the studio, gallery and hot shop. Students need to pick up art piece 3-days after class to allow for cooling time. Learn More Knitting Beginning: Cowl Scarf When: Friday, February 4th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: Come learn the basics of knitting, have fun, and bring home a finished project! In this class you will learn how to cast-on, knit, purl, and bind-off. Instructor - Colleen Kennedy. 4 sessions. Register at ComEd128.org or 847-247-4575. Learn More Knitting Club When: Friday, February 4th at 7:45 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: Need help fixing a mistake? Can't figure out a pattern's instructions? Want to figure out what to knit next and how to get started? Come join us in the knitting club class! This class is open to all level knitters. Instructor - Colleen Kennedy. 4 sessions. Register at ComEd128... Learn More Crazy Chemical Concoctions! (1st-5th grades) When: Saturday, February 5th 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 e... Learn More Cheese Making Introduction Hands On When: Saturday, February 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Perfect Brewing Supply What: Cheese Making Introduction is a hands-on introduction to making soft cheeses from scratch. Come prepared to stretch, tug, and shape your very own Mozzarella and learn about many of the other soft cheeses that can be made in under an hour. Tuition includes snacks, samples, and ... Learn More Shorthand Beginning When: Saturday, February 5th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: Shorthand can be useful on the job and in your personal life. It allows you to write fast and take precise notes, it is a requirement for stenography and the process of learning shorthand is an excellent opportunity to exercise your brain and maintain mental fitness. Instructo... Learn More Introduction to Traditional and Greenland Kayaking When: Saturday, February 5th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School Pool, 145 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061 What: Introduction to Traditional and Greenland Kayaking will challenge paddlers of every level. Learn the basic differences between Euro and Greenland paddles and boat types, how to use the boat, your body, and paddle to control a low volume Greenland style kayak. We will work towa... 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. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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