News and Upcoming Events from Vernon Township

Vernon Township is thrilled to announce services, upcoming events and important updates for our residents.

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Support the Food Pantry: The Township Food Pantry is experiencing increased demand and lower donations this summer. The Pantry serves 175 families monthly, a number that has doubled since the pandemic. Learn how you can donate food, other items, or make a monetary donation at vernontownship.com/157/Food-Pantry. Thank you for your support!

Thank you to Mellody Farm and Tangled Roots: The Township thanks Tangled Roots (a newly opened restaurant and brewery) in Vernon Hills, for their weekly produce donations and for an upcoming $2,500 contribution to the Food Pantry, in partnership with Mellody Farm. This donation is especially impactful during the summer when donations are typically lower. An additional thank you to Tangled Roots for their efforts to raise funds for the Food Pantry. Through September 30, the location will be donating $1 to the Food Pantry for each specialty item purchased. Learn more about Tangled Roots at tangledrootsbrewingco.com/locations/vernon-hills/ or call 847-513-8780.

Change in Hours for Aquatic Center: To better accommodate students returning to school, the Aquatic Center now has reduced hours, which are Monday through Friday, from 5 p.m. to dusk, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from noon to 6 p.m. Please note: Water slide availability may vary based on staffing.

Purchase Metra Parking Permits for Stevenson High School Students: Students can park in the east parking lot near the entrance off Port Clinton/Prairie Road at the Prairie View Metra Station. Parking is available by permit, or for a daily fee of $1.75. Full-year, half-year, and monthly permits are available, with discounts for extended purchases. For more information, visit vernontownship.com/189/Prairie-View-Metra-Station.

Blood Drive on September 12: Thank you to all who donated blood at the July 11 Community Blood Drive! In partnership with State Representative Daniel Didech and the American Red Cross, 30 units of blood were collected, which could impact up to 90 lives. The next Blood Drive will be on Thursday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Service Building, 2900 N. Main Street in Buffalo Grove. For more information or to register, visit redcrossblood.org, enter your zip code, and search for the September 12 event.

Mental Health Fair on Saturday, September 21: Save the date for this year's Mental Health Fair on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community Service Building, 2900 N. Main Street in Buffalo Grove. This event will feature local 25 agencies offering services for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addiction. Participants will also learn more about the Mental Health Board and its grant-funded agencies.

To learn more about all the services provided by the Township, visit vernontownship.com/.