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Events
Calendar of Events
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, -  Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] - Ready for fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition? Come learn Mahjong with friends and neighbors! In just six weeks, you’ll master the basics of National […] | 3 events, - Celebrate Summer with Peonies Celebrate the start of summer with the beauty of blooming peonies in this relaxed and inspiring 90-minute painting class. As we paint […] - Celebrate Summer with Peonies Celebrate the start of summer with the beauty of blooming peonies in this relaxed and inspiring 90-minute painting class. As we paint […] | 2 events, -  Ready to take your painting to the next level? This class is ideal for artists who already have some experience painting in Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, or […] | 2 events, - Please plan to arrive early, play starts promptly at 10am! Calling all Mahjong enthusiasts. Join us for Open Play Mahjong, a relaxed and social way to […] - Palette & Pours: Inspired by Mondrian - A Wine & Paint Night for Adults Get ready for Palette & Pours - a lively, adults-only night where […] | 3 events, - Let your child’s creativity bloom in Little Pot Studio, a hands-on art experience! In this engaging class, kids will transform simple terracotta pots into colorful, personalized […] - Spice Up Your Week with Latin Dance! Get ready to dance with Esther and Walt in a playful, energizing Latin dance class that sparks joy and […] |
| 0 events, | 8 events, - Cinderella: The Workshop Camp This special session focuses on exploring and testing material for Gorton Drama Studio’s original adaptation of Cinderella. This work will later inform […] $450 - THIS CAMP IS SOLD OUT! Sun, Sand & Stitchers Sun, Sand & Stitchers is the perfect camp to kick off summer break! During this camp, your […] - Join Gorton Center’s Lunch Bunch! Looking to give your child a full day of summer fun, learning, and creativity? Gorton Center’s customizable camps offer the perfect […] - Art Camp with Lezlie and Carole Join Lezlie Lenz and Carole Pearlman for a fun, week-long art camp that sparks creativity and builds confidence. Each afternoon, […] - Learn chess at any level in our Chess for Kids class! Start from scratch or sharpen your competitive edge. Build strong fundamentals and develop winning strategies. […] | 3 events, -  THIS CAMP IS FULL FOR CAMPERS - PLEASE CALL THE MAIN NUMBER AT 847-234-6060 TO BE ADDED TO A WAIT LIST Interested in being a counselor? […] - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] - Most people experience stress, difficulty focusing, or anxiety at one time or another. Healing Mandalas are an excellent way to take care of ourselves. Creating a […] | 1 event, - Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in […] | 3 events, - Discover the Healing Power of Reiki Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that supports physical, emotional, and mental balance. In this introductory class, you will […] - Ready to take your painting to the next level? This class is ideal for artists who already have some experience painting in Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, or […] | 2 events, - Get Ready to Move with SALSArobics! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan every Friday for a dynamic workout that blends fun, rhythm, and full-body movement. This class isn’t […] - Please plan to arrive early, play starts promptly at 10am! Calling all Mahjong enthusiasts. Join us for Open Play Mahjong, a relaxed and social way to […] | |
2 events, - Bad luck? No one faces it - or laughs at it - quite like the women of The Revolutionists. This bold, high-energy comedy blends sharp humor […] - Tai Chi Workshop: Exploring the Essence of Mindful Movement Join us for a transformative workshop that delves into the rich philosophy, principles, and internal practices of […] | 9 events, - Give the Gift of Life at Gorton’s Monthly Blood Drive Join us at the Gorton Center for our monthly blood drive, proudly hosted in partnership with […] - Camp registration opens on Monday, February 2 at 10 am Attention all warriors and engineers! Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled camp with RoboThink where you'll build and […] - New Media Summer Stories Experience: A Filmmaking Program for Teens Calling all aspiring filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives! This one-of-a-kind summer program invites high school students to […] - Mr V's "Dog Days!" Summer Camp Musical Join award-winning music educator Bill Vaananen for an unforgettable, fun-filled, one-of-a-kind week of singing, moving, and howling! Mr. V. […] $450 - During this creative and fun pajama party themed camp, students will learn how to sew using the sewing machine and make several projects! We will make […] | 1 event, - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] | 0 events, | 3 events, - 2 CLASS TIMES: 12 - 1 pm or 6 - 7 pm. Join Us for a Transformative Nutrition and Wellness Seminar on Perimenopause! Are you navigating […]  Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce? This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family. If a […] - Where sustainability meets the ease of the Mediterranean coast. Step into the rhythm of summer with a refreshing tasting inspired by coastal living and consciously crafted […] | 4 events, - Experience the Magic of Dave Matthews Band - Live with Ants Marching! Get ready for a night of unforgettable music, powerful rhythms, and pure live energy! […] - Get Ready to Move with SALSArobics! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan every Friday for a dynamic workout that blends fun, rhythm, and full-body movement. This class isn’t […] - Please plan to arrive early, play starts promptly at 10am! Calling all Mahjong enthusiasts. Join us for Open Play Mahjong, a relaxed and social way to […] - Gather your favorite gals and get ready for a cozy, creative night filled with cookies, conversation, and plenty of frosting fun! This hands-on cookie decorating class […] | 4 events, - Cookie Decorating with The Cookie Garden Join us for a fun, hands-on cookie decorating class made just for little bakers! Little Sprouts is designed for children […] - Learn the art of Cookie Decorating! Curious about cookie decorating? This class is the sweetest place to start! No experience? No problem. We’ll guide you step […] - Learn the Art of Cookie Decorating! Curious about cookie decorating? This class is the sweetest place to start! No experience? No problem. We’ll guide you step […] |
| 0 events, | 8 events, - Cinderella Two-Week Musical Theater Camp Step into the spotlight this summer with Gorton Drama Studio’s two-week musical theater camp. To begin, young performers jump into a […] $900 - New Media Summer Stories Experience: A Filmmaking Program for Teens Calling all aspiring filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives! This one-of-a-kind summer program invites high school students to […] - Calling all future fashion designers! This exciting camp invites young fashionistas to explore their love of sewing and style in a fun, supportive space. If your […] - THIS CAMP HAS SOLD OUT! Wide Leg Pants & Matching Tops This is the perfect camp for a fashion forward sewer! We will make wide leg […] - Camp registration opens on Monday, February 2 at 10 am Learn Acrylic Painting with Periwinkle Studio This summer, we invite campers on a bold painting adventure. […] | 4 events, - Come Sing at Gorton! Join us for the first Sing at Gorton community sing – a no cost easy, joyful way to come together through music. […] Free - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] -  Guitar & Bass Lessons with a Professional Musician Take Your Playing to the Next Level! Are you looking to refine your technique, explore new styles, or […] - Discussing Death Dying Well sparks honest, engaging conversations about death and dying. This seminar allows participants to examine how society talks about - and often avoids […] | 1 event, - Needle felting is the art of repeatedly stabbing soft wool fibers with a sharp, barbed needle to create texture, shapes, and designs. With a little patience […] | 2 events, - Ready to take your painting to the next level? This class is ideal for artists who already have some experience painting in Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, or […] | 2 events, - Get Ready to Move with SALSArobics! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan every Friday for a dynamic workout that blends fun, rhythm, and full-body movement. This class isn’t […] - Please plan to arrive early, play starts promptly at 10am! Calling all Mahjong enthusiasts. Join us for Open Play Mahjong, a relaxed and social way to […] | 4 events, - Circle of Apathy: a firmament a fantasia “In the beginning there was nothing. Then there was everything.” In Circle of Apathy, the new dance project from […] -  Sign Up Now for Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Certification Class Prepare for babysitting success with the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from MEDIC First […] -  * THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE! 1.5 or 4.5 HOURS ONLINE @ HOME AND 2.5 HOURS IN-PERSON! This blended learning style Basic CPR and AED class […] |
1 event, - Circle of Apathy: a firmament a fantasia “In the beginning there was nothing. Then there was everything.” In Circle of Apathy, the new dance project from […] | 2 events, - Camp registration opens on Monday, February 2 at 10 am Calling all festive sewers, this is the perfect camp for you. During this four day sewing […] - Join Gorton Center’s Lunch Bunch! Looking to give your child a full day of summer fun, learning, and creativity? Gorton Center’s customizable camps offer the perfect […] | 1 event, - Yoga With Areta Join Areta for a traditional Vinyasa Flow yoga class. This one-hour, bi-weekly practice blends poses, breathwork, and meditation. Each session helps release tension, […] | 1 event, Cinderella A Gorton Drama Studio Original Production Join us for a lively, original take on Cinderella. Our young performers from Gorton Drama Studio’s Two-Week Musical Theater […] $10 | 1 event, | 1 event, | 0 events, |
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SING AT GORTON invites community to connect through music
Gorton Center is introducing Sing at Gorton, a new free community series designed to bring people together in a simple, joyful way – by singing.
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