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Vernon Hills, there’s sNOw Hiding from Winter!
January 21st, 2012 | 
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Vernon Hills Sledding Hills- there’s no hiding from Winter…
Mother Nature may have teased us with a snowfree holiday season, but as I write this, the second big snow of the season is falling. The kids aren’t home from school yet, but I know what’s on our weekend agenda – the sledding hill in Vernon Hills.
Vernon Hills’ Own Winter Wonderland
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n Hills has a great holiday treat for the public regardless of the weather being frightful or delightful. The annual drive-through Winter Wonderland light show is open from Friday, November 25 through New Years’ Eve, closed on Christmas Eve and Day. Read the rest of this entry »
Vernon Hills’ Turkey Shoot
Vernon Hills parents get to relive their basketball glory days while their kids get to show off their own set of skills during the annual Vernon Hills park district Turkey Shoot. This sports tradition moves the competition from the driveway to the Sullivan Center gym and always gets a great turnout It’s an example of the way that the Vernon Hills Park District works to provide fun events for the whole family. Read the rest of this entry »
Vernon Hills’ Fall Fest
Vernon Hills’ Fall Fest… God do I miss those days!
I always loved taking my kids to fall festivals when they were younger. The beauty of fall combined with the sense of community is a great blend. We loved spending time with new and old friends from around our area. This week Vernon Hills residents will be celebrating fall and Halloween weekend with the annual Fall Fest at the Sullivan Community Center. Read the rest of this entry »
Vernon Hills & Surrounding Community Doing 5k Dash
Keeping up with the latest listings in Vernon Hills and Long Grove keeps me moving, and keeps me in the loop about area activities. Another activity which will keep a lot of people moving is the October 15 Diamond Dash, a 5K race sponsored by the Diamond Lake Educational Foundation. Joshua Ackerman, President of the newly formed DLEF and a Vernon Hills resident, hopes the kick-off brings in serious runners as well as families and friends looking to exercise together for a good cause. Read the rest of this entry »
Vernon Hills High School Football
It’s the season when much of the village of Vernon Hills is caught up in Cougar Fever. The Vernon Hills High School Cougars are playing football, and Rust-Oleum Stadium is the place to be on Friday nights. Read the rest of this entry »
Vernon Hills’ Hosts Ryan’s Run
Vernon Hills’ Hosts Ryans Run in Century Park
If you are looking for a family-friendly event benefitting a good cause, Ryan’s Run in Vernon Hills may be just the activity for you. On Saturday, September 17 the inaugural event of the Ryan Briere Foundation steps off at Century Park. The 5k run/walk takes participants around Big and Little Bear Lakes. There is plenty of entertainment for the kids as well, with magicians, face painting, a DJ, balloonist, and bounce house.
Cheers to Blue 60- Mundelein’s newest Eatery
The Vernon Hills-Mundelein-Long Grove triangle is home to a new restaurant, Blue 60. Owner Steve Itsines named his new venture after his favorite martini and the restaurant’s location on Route 60. I was welcomed into the spacious sports-themed restaurant by the friendly hostess and chose a cozy booth where I could enjoy lunch with a girlfriend.
Vernon Hills Community Garage Sale
As your saavyVernon Hills realtor, I’m always looking for a good deal. There are many deals to be found at garage sales, and the Village of Vernon Hills is taking that idea to a new level. On Saturday, September 10, the village is hosting the first Vernon Hills Community Garage Sale from 9am to 1pm at the Vernon Hills Metra Station on Route 45.
Vernon Hills Ribfest was a huge success!
As a Vernon Hills Realtor , I love to all the attend the wonderful festivals, Vernon Hills has to offer. Vernon Hills residents had a new location for socialization when Vernon Hills rolled out its first RibFest this past weekend. This fun filled event ran last Friday and Saturday night at Little Bear Lake in Century Park.
Hungry attendees had their choice of five rib vendors serving up sample servings and full platters. If you unfortunately missed this event, the rib vendors included Sweet Baby Ray’s from Wood Dale, Uncle Bubs from Westmont, Real Urban Barbeque from Highland Park, Smokin’ T’s from Long Grove, and The Full Slab from Third Lake. After tasting the many varieties of ribs, the mostly adult crowd indulged in corn, funnel cakes, and tasty treats in addition to ribs. The beer tent was hopping both nights.
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