Vernon Hills Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Vernon Hills IL

21 February, 2022

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VERNON HILLS, IL — Looking for things to do in the Vernon Hills area this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in and around Vernon Hills. Here are some events taking place in town this week. If you're hosting an event and want 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. Here are a few events happening this week in the Vernon Hills area: Watercolor Florals Live Online When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Paint lovely, bright blooms of the spring season. Build your knowledge of layering color, adding depth and visual texture. We will paint a range of flowers from a single stunning bloom to a simple nosegay, and a bouquet in a vase. Instructor - Jennifer Evans, Periwinkle Art St... Learn More Everything Chicago Blackhawks with Harvey Wittenberg When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: If you are a hockey fan or want to become one, you will enjoy hearing hundreds of stories about the Blackhawks present and past. Harvey has been involved with the Hawks for more than 60 seasons, and has written 3 books on the team. Instructor - Harvey Wittenberg, and Blackhawks Sp... Learn More Fresh Made Cannoli When: Tuesday, February 22nd 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, and Owner and Operator tony can... Learn More Sellers Should You Get a Home Inspection/Appraisal Before Putting Your House on the Market? Online When: Tuesday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Be a prepared and an educated seller. We'll discuss the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection, what inspectors look for, tests a buyer can ask for, what disclosures you need to make, what environmental issues are 'hot' now and what issues mortgage companies may... Learn More Virtues of the 0% Tax Bracket in Retirement Live Online When: Wednesday, February 23rd 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, a once-in-a-lifetime window closes and sale on taxes ends. The clock is ticking. Instructor - Kim Rasmussen, How Money ... Learn More Essential Oils vs Pharmaceuticals And What You Should Know When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Libertyville High SchoolWhat: Do you know the therapeutic properties essential oils have? Are they really as good as pharmaceuticals? Audrey Moyna, pharmacist and clinical aromatherapist, will share information about how essential oils compare to pharmaceuticals as well as how to use essential oils safely.... Learn More Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Libertyville High School What: You can't read the news without seeing hype about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Is this the first wave of a cashless future or just an overhyped technology? One thing is for sure: there's a lot of money riding on its success. Instructor - Michael Gershbein, Owner, Very S... Learn More Weeknight 30 Minute Meals Live Online When: Thursday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Dinner is done in no time. In this class, we are making easy and quick meals. You'll learn how to make the most tender Korean BBQ Beef, Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice, and Avocado Chicken Salad. Instructor - Jenica Peleraico, Lean Bellas Kitchen. Register at ComEd128.org or 847-2... Learn More Introduction to White Wine When: Thursday, February 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Wine and Spirit Warehouse What: We will talk about and taste seven different expressions of three of the most popular white grape varietals (types of grapes). You will learn how wine is made and how soil type, climate and other factors can influence a wine. Tuition includes a $10 credit toward purchases afte... Learn More Mindfulness Fundamentals When: Thursday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: This is an introduction to mindfulness, various forms of meditation, mindful communication and the ways mindfulness practice enables individuals to become aware of their reactions to stressful situations. By the time the course ends, participants will feel prepared to integrat... Learn More Learn To Create PowerPoint For Online or In-Person Presentations For Pc Users - Live Online When: Friday, February 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Live Online What: You can create eye-catching presentations with PowerPoint!. Learn to easily apply themes, animate text, and insert images. See how to create text boxes and manipulate slides for printing. Get a few tips and tricks to design presentations for maximum impact. (Michael Wilson, In... Learn More Featured Event: LYB Slammers 12u Cooperstown Fundraiser Music Event Featuring OLDPLAY When: Saturday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mickey Finn's Brewery What: OldPlay will be rockin out to 90's alternative songs in the banquet room at Mickey Finn's on February 26th, 2022 from 7-11 pm to raise money for the 12u Libertyville Youth Baseball and Slammers Baseball Academy 4 travel teams to go to Cooperstown this upcoming summer.  Tickets... Learn More Bone Broth - Good Eats for Great Health Demo When: Saturday, February 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Vernon Hills High School What: You'll learn to make quality bone broth and discuss the health benefits of consuming this nutrient-dense, ago-old elixir. Class includes take-home recipes, a live demo and tasting samples. Instructor - Jill May, CIHC Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Decide 3 Thrive LLC. Reg... Learn More Microsoft Word: The Very Basics for PC Users Live Online When: Sunday, February 27th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Live Online What: Mike Wilson, Instructor and Author, Owner Library Computer Tutor, will present Microsoft Word information in a clear and sensible way! We will look at free and paid versions of word processors. Then the instructor will open and show basic functions in Microsoft Word, and explo... 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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.