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LAKE FOREST/LAKE BLUFF COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Garrick Players
Time:
8:00pm
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Garrick Players present "Sophocles' Electra" in the Allan Carr Theater located in Hixon Hall on Lake Forest College's South Campus.
General admission: $7; seniors and children $3.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. nightly. Call 847-735-5216 for reservations or visit www.lakeforest.edu for more information.
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Cabin Fever Gala Concert
Time:
8:00pm
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Cabin Fever Jazz Gala Concert featuring Kurt Elling at Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest. For more information please call 847-234-6060.
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Garrick Players
Time:
8:00pm
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Garrick Players present "Sophocles' Electra" in the Allan Carr Theater located in Hixon Hall on Lake Forest College's South Campus.
General admission: $7; seniors and children $3.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. nightly. Call 847-735-5216 for reservations or visit www.lakeforest.edu for more information.
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Volunteer Work Day
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Join Lake Foret Open Lands' restoration ecologists for a Saturday morning volunteer work session. Connect with the land while learning about the natural world. Wear tough clothing and appropriate footwear. Work gloves will be provided. No need to register. Mellody Farm Nature Preserve is located on the southwest corner of Deerpath and Waukegan Roads. For questions, call 847-234-3880, Ext. 22.
Groups interested in scheduling a personalized volunteer workday should contact Jill London, Restoration Ecologist and Volunteer Coordinator at jlondon@lfola.org.
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Garrick Players
Time:
2:00pm
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Garrick Players present "Sophocles' Electra" 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.
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Camerata Singers
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"American Explorer" -- Grab your suitcase, no passport needed as Camerata takes you across America to hear some of the country's most wonderful music. From early composer William Billings to Stephen Foster's 'Camptown Races', to Samuel Barber's 'Sure on this Shining Night' to contemporary composer Morten Laundsen's 'Chanson des Roses', you'll hear the diversity and beauty of this country reflected in diverse and beautiful music.
The ticket price includes an elegant reception with wine, appetizers and desserts. All concerts are on Sunday afternoons, with performances at 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. unless stated otherwise. Guests for the 5:00 p.m. concert arrive at 4:00 p.m. to participate in the reception.
For more information, visit www.cameratasingers.org.
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LEAD
Time:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
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College Bound -- What Every High School Senior Wants to Know at CROYA, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest.
A panel of current college students will answer all your questions. In addition, you will gain smart money tips, understand the impact of sexual assault on guys and girls, and try your hand at self defense training. All North Shore high school seniors are welcome. Program is free -- to register, call LEAD at 847-295-9075 or CROYA at 847-615-4307.
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LEAD
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Totally Wired: What Teens and Tweens Are Really Doing Online at the Gorton Community Center, Community Room, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest.
Anastasia Goodstein is an award-winning blogger and often quoted expert on American tweens', teens' and early twentysomethings' use of technology. She explores both the benefits and drawbacks of its use. She hopes to be the "voice of reason" as she offers parents an insight into their child's cybeworld to help them understand how their kids use the internet. More importantly, she urges parents to "take the plunge into cyberspace" to not only keep their kids safe, but to help build closer relationships. For parents of children in grades 5-12.
To register, call LEAD at 847-295-9075 or visit www.leadweb.org.
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Miles for Smiles
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7:30am - 1:00pm
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5K and 10K walk/run raising money to benefit Easter Seals Therapeutic School in Waukegan at the Rosalind Franklin University.
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LEAD
Time:
9:00am - 10:30am
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Love and Logic For Elementary School Children at Lake Bluff Elementary School, 121 E. Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff.
In five classes you will learn to help shape thoughtful, caring and responsible children with easy to use techniques you can put to work immediately. Taught by Lynn Weitz, District 65 School Counselor, and Jan Perlis-Glassman, District 65 Social Worker. For parents of children in grades Kindergarten-5. $15.00 per person.
To register, call Lynn Weitz at 847-234-9403 or Jan Perlis-Glassman at 847-234-9405.
$15.00 per person (charge covers material costs)
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LF Open Lands
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Adult Natural History: Woodcock Romance
LF Open Lands - Shaw Prairie
Long regarded as a harbinger of spring, the wild, euphoric flight of the male woodcock takes place in the romantic fading light of dusk on cool spring evenings. Discover the life cycle and natural history of the woodcock and hike out to one of the best sites to view the incredible courtship display. For registration and information call 847-482-1928 or visit www.lfola.org
Members: $10; Non-members: $14
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Garrick Players
Time:
8:00pm
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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.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. nightly. Call 847-735-5216 for reservations or visit www.lakeforest.edu for more information.
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Garrick Players
Time:
8:00pm
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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.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. nightly. Call 847-735-5216 for reservations or visit www.lakeforest.edu for more information.
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Songwriting Workshops
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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.
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LEAD
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
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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.
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Manners, Please
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
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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.
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Thaddeus Rex in Concert
Time:
11:00am
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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.
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Deer Path Green Team Recycle
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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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.
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Garrick Players
Time:
2:00pm
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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.
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Passover
Leukemia and Lymphoma Fundraiser
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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The mission of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has allocated more than $483 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.
Come try a spin class to help raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the beautiful Lake Forest Health and Fitness Center (on Lake Forest Hospital campus). Spin for 1, 2 or 3 hours -- minimum donation is $20/hour. The Center's great instructors are donating their time to teach the classes. Each participant will get a gift bag and there will be prizes for top donators. All proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Call 847-234-0346 to reserve a spot.
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Earth Day
LEAD
Time:
9:00am - 10:30am
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LEAD presents Love and Logic For Elementary School Children at Lake Bluff Elementary School. To register, call Lynn Weitz at 847-234-9403 or Jan Perlis-Glassman at 847-234-9405.
$15.00 per person (charge covers material costs)
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Administrative Professional's Day
LF-LB Artisan Guild Show
Time:
10:00am - 8:00pm
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Spring Fair 2008 at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Benefits Mothers Trust Foundation.
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Barbara Rinella
Time:
4:00pm
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Barbara will entertain and delight the audience with a humorous dramatization of Isaacson's Einstein: His Life and Universe. The public is invited for this free event at Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest.
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LF-LB Artisan Guild Show
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
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Spring Fair 2008 at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Benefits Mothers Trust Foundation.
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Mad Hatter Luncheon
Time:
11:00am
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The Lake Forest Symphony Guild will host its annual luncheon and fashion show to benefit Lake Forest Symphony at the Shoreacres Club in Lake Bluff. Reservations are $65 per person. The event will feature cocktails and a silent auction starting at 11 a.m., raffle, luncheon and fashion show. The fashion show will include a showcase of the lastest spring styles from the Lake Forest Shop.
To register for the event or inquire about the raffle, contact the Symphony office at 847-295-2135.
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LF Open Lands
Time:
12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Reclaiming Our Ravines
Come and explore the significance of our North Shore ravine ecosystems. Discover what is happening in the McCormick and Bartlett ravines. Learn what you and your community can do to aid in the ongoing management and appreciation of these local treasures. A ravine symposium sponsored by Chicago Botanic Garden, Lake Forest Garden Club, Lake Forest Open Lands and Openlands. For registration, call 847-234-3880, Ext. 16.
Members and non-members: Free
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Garrick Players
Time:
8:00pm
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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.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. nightly. Call 847-735-5216 for reservations or visit www.lakeforest.edu for more information.
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Family Campfire: Frogs
Time:
7:00pm - 8:15pm
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Lake Forest Open Lands - Lockhart Family Nature Center, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
The ponds are vibrating with the calls of frogs and toads. Learn how to identify the vocalizations of several local amphibians. Search at the wetland's edge for frogs and then gather around an outdoor fire for stories and refreshments. For registration and information call 847-482-1928 or visit www.lfola.org.
Members: $8 per person; Non-members: $11 per person
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Garrick Players
Time:
8:00pm
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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.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. nightly. Call 847-735-5216 for reservations or visit www.lakeforest.edu for more information.
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LF Symphony
Time:
8:00pm
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Lake Forest Symphony, under the musical direction of Alan Heatherington, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Grayslake on the College of Lake County campus. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m., with a free pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.
Single tickets for the concert are $45, $35 and $25 with senior and student discounts available. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Symphony office at 847-295-2135 or online at www.lakeforestsymphony.org.
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Earth Day Prairie Celebration
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Lake Forest Open Lands - Mellody Farm Nature Preserve
Celebrate Earth Day at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve for the fifth annual prairie restoration planting. Thanks to Open Lands Associate Board and a generous donation from R.E.I., an old agricultural field is being transformed back to native prairie. This is a wonderful activity for families and scouts. For registration and information, call 847-482-1928.
Members and non-members: Free
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LEAD
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
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LEAD presents Parenting Teens: Changes and Challenges at the Northern Trust Bank, 265 E. Deerpath, 1907 Room, Lake Forest.
$60.00 includes handout materials.
To register, call LEAD at 847-295-9075 or viist www.leadweb.org.
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Garrick Players
Time:
2:00pm
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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.
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LF Symphony
Time:
8:00pm
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Lake Forest Symphony, under the musical direction of Alan Heatherington, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Grayslake on the College of Lake County campus. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m., with a free pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.
Single tickets for the concert are $45, $35 and $25 with senior and student discounts available. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Symphony office at 847-295-2135 or online at www.lakeforestsymphony.org.
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LEAD
Time:
9:00am - 10:30am
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LEAD presents Love and Logic For Elementary School Children at Lake Bluff Elementary School. To register, call Lynn Weitz at 847-234-9403 or Jan Perlis-Glassman at 847-234-9405.
$15.00 per person (charge covers material costs)
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Prom Safety Event
Time:
5:00pm - 7:15pm
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An outstanding group of youth leaders from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff have organized a Prom Safety event that will feature a Drunk Driving Simulation Course for youth and a youth run Press Conference to underscore the importance of good decision making by teens, especially during Prom Season. Called "One Night", the event will include both a press conference and interactive activities for youth that help them see first hand the implications of risky behavior such as drinking and driving. The "One Night" refers to the importance of evenings such as prom or graduation and how easily these celebrations can be marred by one wrong decision.
The program will be held at the newly expanded facilities of CROYA, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff's youth organization, located at 400 Hastings Road in Lake Forest. Members of the press, elected officials and dignitaries, parents and youth, are invited. This event is unique because the messages are developed and conveyed by youth themselves. This effort is one of the many activities of the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition, FOCUS, an organization of students who have chosen to abstain from drugs and alcohol, CROYA, and the SADD club at Lake Forest High School. The simulation course will start at 5:30 p.m. in the CROYA parking lot, where students can experience first hand the effects of drinking and driving.
For more information contact LEAD at 847-295-9075 or visit www.leadweb.org.
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Preventing Identity Theft
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mike Goy from the Lake Forest Crime Prevention Unit will inform us how to prevent identity theft and telemarketing scams at the Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center of Lake Forest Hospital.
Cost: $35 members; $50 nonmembers. (Portion will be donated to the Police Association.)
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Semanson at 847-535-7037 or email jsemanson@lfh.org.
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