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LAKE FOREST/LAKE BLUFF COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Roc for the Rec Concert
Time:
5:00pm
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Presented by Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation and Lake Forest Bank & Trust at Deerpath Park (behind Deerpath Middle School). Concert featuring rock'n roll legend Eddie Money and Mike and Joe. Gates open at 5 p.m. Adults $15 online at www.LakeForestRocks.com or $20 gate admission; children under 10 free. Beer and wine garden (no alcohol allowed through the gates).
All event profits are used by the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation to support programs and facilities. Though safety and facility support is from the City of Lake Forest, this event is paid for entirely by tax-deductible donations from residents and business sponsors.
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Firemen's Ball
Time:
7:00pm
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33rd Annual Firemen's Ball at Blair Park in Lake Bluff.
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Independence Day
Pancake Breakfast
Time:
6:30am - 9:45am
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37th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on the Lake Bluff Village Green.
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Parade
Time:
10:00am
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Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade, downtown Lake Bluff. Children's parade at 9:50 a.m. For more information, visit http://www.lb4july.org.
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Family Fair
Time:
11:30am - 3:30pm
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Artesian Park in Lake Bluff.
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LF Festival and Fireworks
Time:
5:00pm
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Presented by Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation and Lake Forest Bank & Trust at Deerpath Park (behind Deerpath Middle School).
5 p.m. - gates open.
5:30 p.m. - Tom Chapin & Company (kids themed performance).
6:45 p.m. - 2008 CROYA Battle of the Bands Winners.
8:00 p.m. - 16 Candles (1980's theme Cover Band).
9:30 p.m. - Fireworks choreographed to patriotic and Disney-themed music.
Admission is FREE. Beer and wine garden. Delectable foods. Inflatables and kid fun. Face painting.
For more information, visit www.LakeForestRocks.com.
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Bluffinia Concert
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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"The Stingrays: Rock and Roll" at the Lake Bluff Beach funded by Baytree National Bank & Trust Co. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends. Performance begins at 6:30 p.m.
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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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Bluffinia Concert
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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"Members Only ... 80's hits" on the Lake Bluff Village Green, funded by Baytree National Bank & Trust Co. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends. Village Grill will fire up their grill on the Village Green with simple picnic favorites. Special catering is also available.
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LB Library
Time:
6:45pm
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Lake Bluff Public Library hosts Monday Night @ the Movies featuring "11th Hour" which is 90 minutes.
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Baby Alumni Party
Time:
10:30am - 12:30pm
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For babies born at Lake Forest Hospital up to 4 years old on the front lawn of the hospital. For information, contact Lake Forest Hospital at 847-535-6111.
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Concert in the Square
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Leverage -- New to the concert series, they will bring the house down with some great Jazz, R&B and Motown. They have appeared at the Taste of Chicago from 2005 - 2007. Watch for a surprise during the second half of their show -- don't miss it! Also, the wonderful promotion department from LOVE-FM, our emcee Tommy Edwards' home every Monday thru Friday during the morning drive time, will be at the concert. They will have giveaways, games for the kids and much more. Have that photo taken with Tommy -- you might just see it on their website! Watch for them later in the season too.
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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Meet Our Fleet
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Does your little one get bowled over by Bulldozers? Or if they had their pick would they pick a Cherry Picker? Might your tike consider a Fire Truck kind of hot or a Street Sweeper sorta neat? Well now the kids can have a chance to check out the city's maintenance fleet and get behind the wheel of some of the big rigs. Tractors and trucks of every kind will be parked behind Deerpath School so that participants get an up-close look at the equipment. Fire trucks, front end-loaders, bulldozers and more will be on hand at the Deerpath School parking lot to meet the fleet and the men and women who operate them. This is a free family event.
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LF Open Lands
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
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Bees and Butterflies
Lake Forest Open Lands - Shaw Prairie
Dads and daughters of all ages will enjoy learning about the lives of our favorite pollinating partners. Use your imagination for role playing and art projects. For registration and information call 847-482-1928 or visit www.lfola.org.
Members: $8 per person; Non-members: $12 per person.
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Bluffinia Concert
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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"New Odyssey ... 3 men, 30 instruments" on the Lake Bluff Village Green, funded by Baytree National Bank & Trust Co. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends. Village Grill will fire up their grill on the Village Green with simple picnic favorites. Special catering is also available.
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LB Library
Time:
7:00pm
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Lake Bluff Public Library hosts the program, The Thorne Miniature Rooms. A hobby of collecting as a child inspired Narcissa Thorne to create European and American rooms in miniature. Find out how Mrs. Thorne turned a hobby into an educational tool for the public spreading interest in interior design and creating much-loved slices of history to be enjoyed by all. Sally Kalmbach will highlight tales of the Thorne Rooms as she narrates a slide presentation.
Call the Lake Bluff Library at 847-234-2540 with questions or to register.
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Concert in the Square
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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New Odyssey -- They are back this year to really wow us with their show. This group of three musicians performs outstanding arrangements of almost every style of music -- all performed on 30 different instruments. With a unique combination of great music, audience participation, and sheer zaniness, they will definitely get everyone up and dancing. For a true "show performance" don't miss this one!
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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LB Library
Time:
7:00pm
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The Lake Bluff Public Library hosts the program, A Visit with Daniel Burnham. In a living history presentation, actor R.J. Lindsey portrays Daniel Burnham as he narrates a slide show documenting Chicago's rise from the ashes of the 1871 Fire to the building of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition to the Chicago Plan of 1909, outlining development for the city. A selection of original 1893 World Fair souvenirs will be displayed.
Call the Lake Bluff Library at 847-234-2540 with questions or to register.
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CenterStage
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CenterStage presents Once Upon A Mattress, the true story of the Princess and the Pea at Gorton Community Center. If you think you know the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea", think again. Once Upon A Mattress tells the true story with all of the parts your parents left out. A tuneful and hilarious adult telling of a childhood favorite.
For tickets and information, call 847-234-6062 or www.centerstagelakeforest.org.
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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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CenterStage
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CenterStage presents Once Upon A Mattress, the true story of the Princess and the Pea at Gorton Community Center. If you think you know the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea", think again. Once Upon A Mattress tells the true story with all of the parts your parents left out. A tuneful and hilarious adult telling of a childhood favorite.
For tickets and information, call 847-234-6062 or www.centerstagelakeforest.org.
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Annual "WestFest"
Time:
12:00pm
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Join Sunset Corners Shopping Center at 825 S. Waukegan Road in Lake Forest for its 2nd Annual "WestFest" in the parking lot of the shopping center. The tenants of the center will express their customer appreciation to their clients. Sunset Corners has engaged two bands: "Good Call" will once again provide rock and roll music from the 70's through today, and "Roger Risher and the Gentlemen" will provide music from the 30's and 40's. There will be food and many of the tenants will participate with sidewalk sales displaying their wares.
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CenterStage
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CenterStage presents Once Upon A Mattress, the true story of the Princess and the Pea at Gorton Community Center. If you think you know the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea", think again. Once Upon A Mattress tells the true story with all of the parts your parents left out. A tuneful and hilarious adult telling of a childhood favorite.
For tickets and information, call 847-234-6062 or www.centerstagelakeforest.org.
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Antique Auto Show
Time:
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Sponsored by the Rotary Club, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff at Deerpath Middle School grounds. This historical show is fun for all ages and is a fundraiser for local Rotary charities and programs. For more information, call 847-234-8781.
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Bluffinia Concert
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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"Legends ... Beach Boys" on the Lake Bluff Village Green, funded by Baytree National Bank & Trust Co. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends. Village Grill will fire up their grill on the Village Green with simple picnic favorites. Special catering is also available.
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CenterStage
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CenterStage presents Once Upon A Mattress, the true story of the Princess and the Pea at Gorton Community Center. If you think you know the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea", think again. Once Upon A Mattress tells the true story with all of the parts your parents left out. A tuneful and hilarious adult telling of a childhood favorite.
For tickets and information, call 847-234-6062 or www.centerstagelakeforest.org.
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Concert in the Square
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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The Blooze Brothers and Annual Car Show -- Jake and Elwood are back to continue their "Mission in Market Square". What more can you say about this group -- we have had them every year for our concerts and they always put on a show that is not to be missed. Top 10, Soul, R&B, Classic Rock, the Bloozemobile, and classic cars always make this one of the top concerts in the series. And remember, if you have a classic car bring it to Market Square for this concert!
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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LB Library
Time:
7:00pm
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Lake Bluff Public Library hosts the program, Greektown Chicago. Alexa Ganakos, author of "Greektown Chicago: Its History - Its Recipes" will share the fascinating story of the Greeks in Chicago .. from their earliest beginnings around the Hull House to their spread throughout Chicagoland.
Call the Lake Bluff Public Library at 847-234-2540 with questions or to register.
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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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CenterStage & Dinner
Time:
6:00pm
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CenterStage presents Once Upon A Mattress, the true story of the Princess and the Pea at Gorton Community Center. If you think you know the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea", think again. Once Upon A Mattress tells the true story with all of the parts your parents left out. A tuneful and hilarious adult telling of a childhood favorite.
Dinner will be catered by Kenny of Lake Bluff. Characters of the era and a palm reader are just some of the surprises in store. Come at 6:00 p.m. to join the merriment. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar will be available. For tickets and information, call 847-234-6062 or www.centerstagelakeforest.org.
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CenterStage
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CenterStage presents Once Upon A Mattress, the true story of the Princess and the Pea at Gorton Community Center. If you think you know the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea", think again. Once Upon A Mattress tells the true story with all of the parts your parents left out. A tuneful and hilarious adult telling of a childhood favorite.
For tickets and information, call 847-234-6062 or www.centerstagelakeforest.org.
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Bluffinia Concert
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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"Johnny Combs ... Johnny Cash Tribute" on the Lake Bluff Village Green, funded by Baytree National Bank & Trust Co. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends. Village Grill will fire up their grill on the Village Green with simple picnic favorites. Special catering is also available.
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LB Library
Time:
6:45pm
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Lake Bluff Public Library hosts Monday Night @ the Movies featuring "Reservation Road" which is 102 minutes.
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Veteran's Commemoration
Time:
6:00pm
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Bud Turner and David Lee, Post Commander, Lake Forest American Legion McKinlock Post 264 will host a ceremony in Market Square to honor Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Knollwood veterans. The ceremony will feature a color guard and the introduction of Lake Forest Day Parade Grand Marshall. Following the ceremony is the 'Concert in the Square' with The Derrick Stout Orchestra, a 6/12 piece mult-talented/multi-
instrumentalist entourage.
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Concert in the Square
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Derrick Stout and his Orchestra -- Derrick and his group are new to the series and here to unofficially open the Centennial of Lake Forest Day festivities. King Crooner Derrick Stout swings the standards like the Chariman of the Board himself. He and his group have performed with Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Eric Clapton, and Billie Joel just to name a few. His orchestra is a multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist entourage that will keep everyone up and dancing!
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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LB Library
Time:
7:00pm
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Lake Bluff Public Library hosts the program, Forgotten Synagogues of Chicago. As the author of "Doors of Redemption" and a Chicago building inspector, Robb Packer presents an illustrated lecture of the history of Chicago synagogue architecture with stories going back over 100 years. See how these magnificent structures have evolved into churches, Asian temples, condos, community buildings, and even a mosque.
Call the Lake Bluff Public Library at 847-234-2540 with questions or to register.
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