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LAKE FOREST/LAKE BLUFF COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Children's Book Sale
Time:
1:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest.
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Ragdale Poetry Retreat
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Weekend poetry retreat at Ragdale. More details coming soon. Plan to spend a wonderful weekend at Ragdale as a special "artist-in-residence". Please call Ragdale at 847-234-1063, Ext. 205, for more information.
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Children's Book Sale
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
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Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest.
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CC Design Concepts Open House
Time:
1:00pm - 9:00pm
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Open House at CC Design Concepts, 840 S. Waukegan Road in Lake Forest. For more information, contact Cindi Schwartz at 847-574-6227.
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Ragdale Poetry Retreat
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Weekend poetry retreat at Ragdale. More details coming soon. Plan to spend a wonderful weekend at Ragdale as a special "artist-in-residence". Please call Ragdale at 847-234-1063, Ext. 205, for more information.
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Market on the Square
Time:
8:00am - 12:00pm
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Join Lake Forest's own Market on the Square (between Bank Lane and Forest Avenue) featuring local vendors and locally produced flowers, vegetables and goods. Market on the Square provides a congenial gathering place to trade locally grown and homemade products in an open air setting. Proceeds will benefit the community spirit as well as the local economy. Featured local vendors to date: The Garden at Elawa Farm, Amidei Mercatino, Southgate Cafe, Kiddles Sports, Lake Forest Flowers, Bee Boys and Charenton, and Organic Wellness Cafe.
For more information, call the City of Lake Forest at 847-613-7005 or visit http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/cs/ocm/cs_ocm2e7.htm
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Children's Book Sale
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
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Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest.
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Dog Day
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Lake Forest Open Lands - Deer Path Middle School
Calling all Lake Forest and Lake Bluff resident dogs. Be sure to bring your owner to the Sixth Annual Dog Day, sponsored once again by Lake Forest Open Lands. Prizes for top dogs, as well as a few gifts for owners, will be part of this fun day. To register your dog, call 847-234-3880, Ext. 10.
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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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Wetland Safari
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
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Lake Forest Open Lands - Lockhart Family Nature Center, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Moms and sons of all ages are invited to explore the wetlands. Hunt and catch frogs, toads, salamanders and tadpoles and net for dragonfly nymphs and whirligig beetles. Dress to get wet and muddy. For registration and information call 847-482-1928 or visit www.lfola.org.
Members: $8; Non-members: $12 per person
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LF Bank Carnival
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
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Annual free carnival at Lake Forest Bank's main location at 727 Bank Lane. Once again Westminster will be closed from Bank Lane to Western Avenue. Event is on rain or shine.
For more information, please call 847-810-5005.
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Camerata Singers
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"The Camerata Songbook" -- In Camerata tradition, the season will finish with a concert featuring the singer's choice of great songs. German lieder, French chansons, Italian lied and English and American songs will be sung by the talented soloists of Camerata and the ensemble. There is sure to be something for everyone!
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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Ragdale Poetry Retreat
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Weekend poetry retreat at Ragdale. More details coming soon. Plan to spend a wonderful weekend at Ragdale as a special "artist-in-residence". Please call Ragdale at 847-234-1063, Ext. 205, for more information.
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CareCenter 5K Challenge
Time:
8:30am
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Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter will host a family friendly race that both runners and walkers will enjoy. The CareCenter 5K Challenge run/walk will start at 8:30 a.m. at the CareCenter central facility, 2050 Claire Court in Glenview, with a post-race party to follow. A Fun Run for Kids will start at 9:30 a.m.
Race proceeds will benefit CareCenter services such as community grief support programming for adults and children, and hospice care for patients who have no insurance. The race course is USATF certified and the entry fee is $20 per adult, $10 for a child age 14 or under; $25 per adult on the day of the race. Participants can form a team to honor or recognize a loved one.
Visit www.carecenter.org/5K08 for more information or to register, or contact Amelia Hanrahan at 847-556-1575.
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Farmers Market
Time:
7:00am - 12:00pm
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Lake Bluff Village Green (southwest corner of Scranton and Center Avenues).
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LF Open Lands
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
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Adult Natural History: Bees as Pollinators
Lockhart Family Nature Center, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Learn about the domestic honeybee and its wild cousin, the native bee. Compare natural history and understand recent population decline. Peer into an actual working hive and taste a little local honey. For registration and information call 847-482-1928 or visit www.lfola.org.
Members: $20; Non-members: $30
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Flag Day
Heart and Soul Benefit
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A magical summer evening on the prairie celebrating Radgale's fourth decade as an illustrious artists community. Join us for a night of delicious food, an exciting auction and special guest, best-selling author of "The Time Traveler's Wife", Audrey Niffinegger.
For more information contact Ragdale at 847-234-1063, Ext. 201, or visit www.ragdale.org.
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Father's Day
Concert in the Square
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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The Ragtops -- They are back and playing the great music of the 50's and early 60's just the way you remember it. You'll think you've gone back in time and for this season opener it will feel like it. Dust off your dancing shoes for the 50's dance contest. And bring out those poodle skirts, saddle shoes and slicked back hair for the best dressed 50's couple. Don't miss this season opener along with other surprises.
This is the 7th year for the concerts and it is growing each year. Come out and enjoy a mini Ravinia experience in beautiful Market Square in the heart of downtown east Lake Forest. Bring your whole family to enjoy music, dance and fun. Radio icon Tommy Edwards is the weekly emcee. If you remember Uncle Larry Lujack, Little Tommy and Animal Stories on the radio, you will love to listen to him each week. There will also be a free drawing each week for a beautiful basket or gift certificate from a local merchant or sponsor. So bring your blanket and get there early to find a great spot to enjoy the evening. Food vendors will be set up prior to the concert so that you can purchase your food before or during the concerts.
The entire nine week concert series is sponsored by Broadacre Market Square Management, Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, Baytree National Bank & Trust, Historic Market Square Merchants Association, LF/LB Chamber, and many other locals.
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Farmers Market
Time:
7:00am - 12:00pm
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Lake Bluff Village Green (southwest corner of Scranton and Center Avenues).
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LB Sidewalk Sale
Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Downtown Lake Bluff.
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LBOLA's Summer Solstice
Time:
6:30pm
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You are invited to celebrate the beginning of the long awaited summer season, the longest day of the year and an opportunity to howl at the rising full moon as LBOLA celebrates the Solstice at the South Beach Shelter in Lake Bluff. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with BBQ food available from 7:00 p.m. Nouveau Bluegrass band Lost in Song featuring the local talents of Steve Ragsdale, Terry Moran and Marion McNair.
Families: $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Individuals: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be a cash bar. For advance reservations, call LBOLA at 847-234-2860 or visit www.lbola.org.
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Small Dance for a Big Cause
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The Friends of Gorton invite you to "An Evening of Elegance" at West View Farm, the magnificent Lake Forest estate designed for Robert Patterson Lamont by Howard Van Doren Shaw in 1925. Celebrate 35 years of support for Gorton Community Center with cocktails, dinner and dancing to the music of Steve Edwards Orchestra. Fabulous raffle of luxury items including a highly-desired, limited-availability automobile.
Invitations will be mailed in April. To receive an invitation, please call the Gorton office at 847-234-6060. Learn more about the event at www.gortoncenter.org.
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Festival of the Arts
Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Group show of the Artists on the Bluff members and invited local artists on the Lake Bluff Village Green (Route 176 and Sheridan Road). Two and three dimensional works of art, live musical entertainment, free live model gesture drawing for all who love to draw, free creativity tent for children of all ages, and quick draw auction.
For more information, visit www.artistsonthebluff.org.
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LB Sidewalk Sale
Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Downtown Lake Bluff.
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MAXtravaganza 2008!
Time:
10:30am - 2:30pm
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Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Members and family of the Max Schewitz Foundation along with staff from the Wildlife Discovery Center will be putting on all kinds of "kid friendly" activities during this day long adventure. They will have many resident animals out in the courtyards for people to touch as they use their special "wildlife passport" to move from one station to another. A special guest or two is expected to bring some more amazing animals such as various crocodilians. Draft horses, birds of prey and much more will be on hand too. There will be horse drawn wagon rides, games and activities including arts and crafts, food and refreshments and much more will be available. All proceeds will go to the Max Schewitz Foundation to continue Max's dreams for worldwide wildlife conservation. Additionally, money will be raised to help support sudden cardiac death research. For more information, please contact the Max Schewitz Foundation at 847-234-2206 or mschewitz@aol.com. Cost is $10 or $30 (max) per family. Detailed information at www.maxandthewildthings.com.
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3rd Annual Maxtravaganza
Time:
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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The Foundation's primary fundraiser will be held at Lake Forest Sportscars, 900 North Shore Drive in Lake Bluff. For more information, please contact the Max Schewitz Foundation at 847-234-2206, mschewitz@aol.com or www.maxandthewildthings.com.
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Festival of the Arts
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Group show of the Artists on the Bluff members and invited local artists on the Lake Bluff Village Green (Route 176 and Sheridan Road). Two and three dimensional works of art, live musical entertainment, free live model gesture drawing for all who love to draw, free creativity tent for children of all ages, and quick draw auction.
For more information, visit www.artistsonthebluff.org.
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LB Sidewalk Sale
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Downtown Lake Bluff.
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Rose Garden Tour
Time:
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Northeastern Illinois Rose Society presents the 2008 Rose Garden Tour. This is a free, self-guided tour and will be held rain or shine. For additional information, contact Paula and Don Ballin at 847-845-0544.
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Concert in the Square
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Big Guitars From Memphis -- New to the concert series, come and enjoy a truly fabulous musical experience. Americana music performed by musicians who have recorded and performed internationally ... a wide variety from rockabilly to swing and jazz. From Roy Orbison to Elvis to country ballads. They are sure to entertain you.
This is the 7th year for the concerts and it is growing each year. Come out and enjoy a mini Ravinia experience in beautiful Market Square in the heart of downtown east Lake Forest. Bring your whole family to enjoy music, dance and fun. Radio icon Tommy Edwards is the weekly emcee. If you remember Uncle Larry Lujack, Little Tommy and Animal Stories on the radio, you will love to listen to him each week. There will also be a free drawing each week for a beautiful basket or gift certificate from a local merchant or sponsor. So bring your blanket and get there early to find a great spot to enjoy the evening. Food vendors will be set up prior to the concert so that you can purchase your food before or during the concerts.
The entire nine week concert series is sponsored by Broadacre Market Square Management, Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, Baytree National Bank & Trust, Historic Market Square Merchants Association, LF/LB Chamber, and many other locals.
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Farmers Market
Time:
7:00am - 12:00pm
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Lake Bluff Village Green (southwest corner of Scranton and Center Avenues).
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Petting Zoo
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
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The Barnyard Buddies are back at Lake Forest Bank & Trust. The West Lake Forest location will be home to the annual weekend Petting Zoo. Enjoy a full petting zoo with goats, rabbits, chickens and ducks, in addition to pony rides for the little ones. Mark your calendar and join Lake Forest Bank & Trust, located at 810 S. Waukegan Road in Lake Forest for all the fun!
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LF Open Lands
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve and Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve
You are invited to see science in action. There are opportunities to accompany a scientist in the field. A Tally Tent, located at the end of Middlefork Drive, will serve as the event headquarters and a place where you can meet specialists and learn about the diversity of species in our neighborhood preserves. Bring the whole family for the educational trail that will highlight monitoring techniques and show local plants and animals close-up. Sponsored by Lake Forest Open Lands, Lake Forest Recreation Center and the Lake County Forest Preserve District. For more information, visit www.LCFPD.org/bioblitz.
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Food Stock
Time:
3:00pm - 7:30pm
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C.O.O.L. Food Pantry, Lake Bluff Village Green.
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