Vernon Hills Lifestyle
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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From an unlikely spot, Vernon Hills woman helps those in need with food pantryFeb 26, 2022 12:00 am - The unlikely headquarters of an enduring weekly source of fresh food, household supplies and hope for as many as 200 families is tucked away in a comfortable neighborhoo...
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Buy a sub, send Illinois athletes to Special OlympicsFeb 23, 2022 10:00 pm - The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 76 Jersey Mike's Subs locations throughout Illinois for its 12th annual March "Month of Giving" campaign. Dur...
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Forest & Found Thrift 50% off Winter Garage Sale Starts FridayFeb 21, 2022 10:00 pm - Forest & Found's much- anticipated Winter Garage Sale begins this Friday, February 25th and runs through Saturday, March 5th. Everything in the shop will be 50% off, in...
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Braille workshops help those with low vision live lifeFeb 10, 2022 10:00 pm - Since introduced more than 200 years ago, there have been many misperceptions about Braille, including it can take years to learn and is exclusively a language for the b...
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Gregory 75th Wedding Anniversary - July 19, 2022Feb 10, 2022 10:00 pm - My parents, Lawrence (97) and Genevieve (94) Gregory will celebrate 75 years of marriage on July 19, 2022. My dad was from Bucktown and my mom from Old Irving Park neigh...
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Neighbors in the News: Vernon Hills Parks executive director receives top awardFeb 09, 2022 10:00 pm - • Jeff Fougerousse, executive director of the Vernon Hills Park District, was awarded the Illinois Association of Park Districts Honored Profession Award. The award is p...
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Hadley launches 'Braille for Everyday Use;' new interactive workshop makes learning Braille easy, practicalFeb 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Since introduced more than 200 years ago, there have been many misperceptions about braille, including it can take years to learn and is exclusively a language for the b...
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Neighbors in the news: Bartlett Police Department names its Officer of the YearFeb 04, 2022 5:00 am - • The Bartlett Police Department has selected Officer Derek Bansley as its 2021 Police Officer of the Year for his outstanding performance and work ethic during the past...
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Glass Show & Sale Shines on March 12/13thFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - The 20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois is pleased to announce the return of the 49th Annual Glass Show and Sale following a two-year Covid hiatus. The show will feature...