LAKE FOREST/LAKE BLUFF COMMUNITY CALENDAR 19 April 2008, Saturday Songwriting Workshops Write Like a Rock Star! Songwriting Workshops at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. for Grades 3-6 What's the secret to transforming a blank sheet of paper into a poem, story or report? PBS veteran and award-winning singer/songwriter Thaddeus Rex loves to teach the art of creative writing. His interactive hour-long workshop engages everyone in the room as children brainstorm ideas and collectively write a song. Students will write and record a song, and have it available as an mp3. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or visit www.gortoncenter.org. LEAD Time: 9:30am - 11:00am Parenting Teens: Changes and Challenges at the Northern Trust Bank, 265 E. Deerpath, 1907 Room, Lake Forest. Nan Barrett, a certified Becoming a Love and Logic Facilitator, will lead this three week program, designed to specifically address the important issues facing parents and teens: alcohol and other drug use, peer pressure, relationships, grades and homework. Learn how to equip you and your teen with simple strategies and practical skills that foster responsible choices and build healthy self concepts. For parents of children in grades 6-12. $60.00 per person, including hand out materials. Advance registration is required. To register, call LEAD at 847-295-9075 or viist www.leadweb.org. Manners, Please Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Social and Dining Skills for the 21st Century (ages 7 - 13) Instructor Patricia O'Brien has been trained and certified by the Washington School of Protocol to present etiquette programs to children, teens, and young adults. She has established Manners, Please, providing social skills for every occasion. Ms. O'Brien has successfully taught classes in etiquette at many park districts, libraries, schools and organizations in Chicago and the North Shore area. Her motto is "Let's put civility back on the table." Proper dress required. Ladies: dress, skirt or slacks. Gentlemen: shirt, tie and sport coat. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or visit www.gortoncenter.org. Thaddeus Rex in Concert Time: 11:00am Award-winning children's recording artist Thaddeus Rex believes that the power of music can get kids excited about reading and writing. He challenges children to post poems on his website for his annual songwriting contest. The first winner of the Thaddeus Rex Writing Contest, fourth grader Nickie Cashdollar, will be joining Thaddeus onstage for the world premiere of the song she co-wrote for "Shakin' In Chicago". For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or visit www.gortoncenter.org. Deer Path Green Team Recycle Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Bring in a piece of used electronic equipment to recycle and silkscreen an earth day poster. Open to all. $20 per person for the poster. Proceeds go to the Lake Forest High School Environmental Club. Sponsored by the Deer Path Art League and Gorton Community Center. Garrick Players Time: 2:00pm Garrick Players present "Big Love" in the Allan Carr Theater located in Hixon Hall on Lake Forest College's South Campus. General admission: $7; seniors and children $3. Call 847-735-5216 for reservations or visit www.lakeforest.edu for more information. For Information on this Calendar, contact: calendar admin