Upcoming events and opportunities offered by Vernon Township
Vernon Township has several events and opportunities for township residents to take advantage of; please see below to learn more. The township is at 3050 N. Main St., in Buffalo Grove.
Make your Cricket Pitch reservation: Field reservations are open for the township's new Cricket Pitch, located next to the township. To reserve it for team play, contact Chris at chris@vernontownship.com or call (847) 634-4600. Reservations for baseball, softball and football fields are also available.
Applications accepted for next township clerk: Interested candidates must be a legal voter of Vernon Township and have lived in the township for at least one year prior to appointment to the office. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on Friday, May 3. For information, visit vernontownship.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=157.
Document Shredding event Monday, April 29: Vernon Township’s Highway Department will host its first, free shredding event this year from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at Vernon Township. Residents can have paper items only (no metal or plastic items), including canceled/unused checks, old insurance policies, bills or medical records, along with invoices. Items that will not be accepted include magazines, newspapers, manila folders or binders. Residents are limited to three medium-sized boxes or bags. For questions, call Tracy at (847) 634-4600.
Aquatic Center opens Saturday, May 25 - lifeguards being sought: The township’s Jacob Grossman Aquatic Center will open at noon on Saturday, May 25, and pool passes will be available for purchase on opening day. Please note: The Aquatic Center is the only pool in the area that will open on Memorial Day weekend. The township is also currently seeking part-time lifeguards. No previous lifeguard training or experience is required; training will be provided upon hiring, if needed. Learn more at vernontownship.com/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-7/Pool-Attendant-Application-For-Employmen-109
VT Palooza is Thursday, June 13: Join the township for its inaugural VT Palooza from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. This event will have something for the whole family, including carnival and lawn games, live music, bounce houses, food vendors and discounts for the Aquatic Center. Learn more at vernontownship.com.
Summer Camp starts Monday, June 17: Registration is now open for children, ages 4-7, and the camp runs from Monday, June 17 through Friday, Aug. 2, at William E. Peterson Park, 16652 N. Buffalo Grove Road, in Vernon Hills. Children will enjoy an educational experience with activities such as arts and crafts, sports, swimming, sing-a-longs and more! Learn more or register your child at vernontownship.com/161/Summer-Camp.
15th annual Community Garage Sale Saturday, June 22: The township’s 15th annual Community Garage Sale will be held in the west parking lot at Prairie View Metra Station, 23034 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. If you would like to be a vendor at this event, the township has spaces available, with proceeds benefiting the Township Food Pantry. Spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis and can be reserved in person at the township or online by visiting vernontownship.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=150
To learn more about Vernon Township, visit vernontownship.com.