Blurbs from the Burbs by Chicago Northwest Realtor, Judy Greenberg: Illinois: Vernon Hills

Aspen Drive Public Library Grand Opening in Vernon Hills, IL - 10 days and counting!

"Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library.  The only entrance requirement is interest."  ~Lady Bird Johnson

The Cook Memorial Public Library District has excitedly announced the completion of construction on the Aspen Drive Public Library in Vernon Hills, IL.  The shelves are up, the furniture is in and I'm sure the librarians and volunteers are working steadily to fill the halls with thousands of volumes of books.  As an English Literature major, I can't think of anything more important than the opening of a public library.  In this day and age where stories can be downloaded to multitudes of electronic devices at the blink of an eye, it's nice to know that there are still places where reading is still a community activity and books are still valued.

As the opening gets closer, I'm sure there will be more news about grand opening activities.  Until that time, I want to tell you about a program in which the Cook Memorial Public Library participates.  The Musuem Adventure Pass program allows anyone with a library card within the Cook Memorial Library district to check out a pass that allows for free/discounted admission to some of the area's most entertaining museums in Chicago and the Northwest Suburbs.  The Kohl Children's Museum, Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Garden are just a few of the participating libraries.  Click here for more information on the program as well as the participating museums.  Just a little something to get excited about!

The Aspen Drive Public Library, the first in Northern Vernon Hills, is located at 701 Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills, IL.  Just take Hwy. 60 to Aspen Drive.  We'll share more information about hours of service and programs as they start to make them available.  Until then, check out their website http://www.cooklib.org/ for the most up-to-date information.

Fireworks and 4^th of July Activities in Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove and Long Grove Promise Patriotic Fun for All

So, you've looked in the newspaper and checked online for the fireworks schedules for Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills and Long Grove (click here for a complete listing).  Now, what are you going to do with the rest of the day?  Luckily for those of us that live in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs, the fireworks are just the cherry on top of a great day of activities.  We're here to give you some ideas for a  great 4^th of July.

Morning Activities

What could be more patriotic than a good, old-fashioned 4^th of July parade.  The Vernon Hills' 4^th of July parade steps off at 9:00am at the corner of Deerpath and Atrium Drive, just south of Highway 60 and will follow a parade route south to Sullivan Drive and then west to Aspen.  I don't know what kid doesn't like a parade, so get your spot early and bring plenty of water.  I always bring some of the small containers of bubbles for the kids to play with while we wait for the parade to start.  The Vernon Hills website mentions some squirt gun activities, so you may want to have the little ones just wear their swimsuits. 

The Vernon Hills Public Works Department with the Assistance of Club Scout Troop 273 and Boy Scout Troop 273 will be doing a Food Drive along the parade route to collect items for the Vernon Township Food Pantry. So when you are packing your items for the parade, remember a couple non-perishable items for those in need.

Afternoon Activities

After a good parade, the 4^th of July just screams for family parties and barbecues.   From the Vernon Hills 4^th of July parade, hop on over to Timmy's Sandwiched and Ice Cream in Old Long Grove, grab a couple of sandwiches and then head over to the Heron Creek Forest Preserve (corner of Old McHenry Rd and Rt. 22).  There you will find one of the best playgrounds in the area as well as plenty of covered picnic tables for a great lunch.  And if you had a little too much potato salad for lunch, you can always walk it off on one of the many walking paths you'll find throughout the forest preserve.

Evening

If you're not totally exhausted by all of you fun by now, head on over to the Buffalo Grove Festivities for evening entertainment and fireworks.  The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will be playing at the Rotary Green, but if you have kids, I would suggest finding a place to camp out at Willow Stream Park.  It's always more fun when the kids have a place to entertain themselves while waiting for the main event to start at 9:00 pm.

Above all else, have fun, be safe and take few moments to remember all of the soldiers that are fighting to secure the freedoms that we tend to take for granted on a daily basis.  Jot down a postcard, send a care package or just say thank you when you see a soldier walking down the street.  After all,  the fireworks are only a symbol of our independence which is fought for daily by the courageous, young men and women in the armed services.  Happy 4^th of July!

The above post was written by Tara Arnold and Judy Greenberg of the Judy Greenberg Group at Coldwell Banker.in Buffalo Grove

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Libertyville, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com

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will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

Vernon Hills Library

Aspen Drive Public Library Grand Opening in Vernon Hills, IL - 24 days and counting!

"Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library.  The only entrance requirement is interest."  ~Lady Bird Johnson

The Cook Memorial Public Library District has excitedly announced the completion of construction on the Aspen Drive Public Library in Vernon Hills, IL.  The shelves are up, the furniture is in and I'm sure the librarians and volunteers are working steadily to fill the halls with thousands of volumes of books.  As an English Literature major, I can't think of anything more important than the opening of a public library.  In this day and age where stories can be downloaded to multitudes of electronic devices at the blink of an eye, it's nice to know that there are still places where reading is still a community activity and books are still valued.

As the opening gets closer, I'm sure there will be more news about grand opening activities.  Until that time, I want to tell you about a program in which the Cook Memorial Public Library participates.  The Musuem Adventure Pass program allows anyone with a library card within the Cook Memorial Library district to check out a pass that allows for free/discounted admission to some of the area's most entertaining museums in Chicago and the Northwest Suburbs.  The Kohl Children's Museum, Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Garden are just a few of the participating libraries.  Click here for more information on the program as well as the participating museums.  Just a little something to get excited about!

The Aspen Drive Public Library, the first in Northern Vernon Hills, is located at 701 Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills, IL.  Just take Hwy. 60 to Aspen Drive.  We'll share more information about hours of service and programs as they start to make them available.  Until then, check out their website http://www.cooklib.org/ for the most up-to-date information.

The above post, Aspen Drive Library Opening in Vernon Hills, IL, was written by Tara Arnold and Judy Greenberg of theJudy Greenberg Real Estate team at Coldwell Banker.

If you would like more information about the Chicago Northwest Suburbs,including Libertyville, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, and Lake Zurich  please do not hesitate to call me at 847-602-5435 or email me at info@buffalogrovehomes.com

My websites, www.movetolonggrove.com , www.buffalogroveareahomes.com, and www.vernonhills.homes-for-sale.com

will provide you all the information regardless as to whether you are a potential buyer or seller!

Vernon Hills Rental- Already furnished.   

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Cuneo Art Festival Vernon Hills- Don't forget to stop by this weekend in Vernon Hills

One of the things I love about Vernon Hills and the adjacent Chicago Northwest Suburbs in the summertime is the abundance of art festivals to attend.  For the fifth year, the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills, IL is playing host to talented artists and craftsmen from around the country.  The Cuneo Art Festival is a  free event (a $5 parking donation is being requested to help take care of the Cuneo grounds) and will be taking place Saturday and Sunday, May 29^th and 30^th from 10:00am to 5:00 pm

My favorite thing about the art festivals in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs is the inclusion of children’s entertainment and activities.  Anyone with kids knows that an art festival is usually one of the last things a six-year-old wants to do on a Saturday afternoon.  However, when they see a REAL CAR and figure out that they can paint on it, well, let’s just say the art festival became THE place to be.  Add live entertainment and great food and you have everything you need for a great Memorial Day outing.

Whether you like paintings, sculptures, jewelry or photography; there is something to suit everyone’s taste at the Cuneo Art Fest in Vernon Hills  Like they say, I may not know art but I know what I like and this weekend in Vernon Hills, IL, that includes the Cuneo Art Fest.

Cuneo Gardens Art Fest