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SUMMARY:Interview with Carolyn Myss by Jenniffer Weigel
DESCRIPTION:New York Times Bestselling author Caroline Myss returns to the Spiritual Social Club! \nJoin us for an “Intimate Conversation with the Divine”. Caroline will discuss the power of prayer – and the difference between “The Power of Love” vs. “The Love of Power.” She will also talk about her beliefs on the soul’s journey after the physical body dies\, having had many conversations with near death experiencers. Caroline will be taking questions from the audience. You don’t want to miss this very unique experience. \nCaroline Myss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness\, spirituality and mysticism\, health\, energy medicine\, and the science of medical intuition. Caroline established her own educational institute in 2003\, CMED (Caroline Myss Education)\, which offers a diverse array of programs devoted to personal development and draws students from all over the world. In addition to hosting a weekly radio show on the Hay House network\, Caroline maintains a rigorous international workshop and lecture schedule. You can learn more about Caroline on her website: Caroline Myss \nWHEN: Friday September 6th\, 7pm Central Time \nWHERE: Stuart Community Room – Gorton Center\, in Lake Forest\, Illinois \nCOST: $35 \nAll sales are final
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/interview-with-carolyn-myss-by-jenniffer-weigel/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Stuart Community Room
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Rental Events,Speakers
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SUMMARY:RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes – please click the link. \nIf you want to donate blood\, make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation. \nAlso\, bring a photo ID\, your blood donor card\, or two other forms of ID. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information (note: RapidPass can only be completed on the day of your donation). \nGorton thanks you for donating blood and helping to save lives!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive-2-sep9/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Events
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SUMMARY:10 TO 25: THE SCIENCE OF MOTIVATING YOUNG PEOPLE
DESCRIPTION:Neuroscientists have discovered that around age ten\, puberty spurs the brain to crave socially rewarding experiences\, such as pride\, admiration\, and respect\, and to become highly averse to social pain\, such as humiliation or shame. As a result\, young people are subtly reading between the lines of everything we say\, trying to interpret the hidden implications of our words to find out if we are disrespecting or honoring them. Surprisingly\, this sensitivity to status and respect continues into the mid-twenties. In his first book\, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People\, acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager\, Ph.D. (FAN ’16) helps adults develop an ear for the difference between the right and wrong way to respect young people and avoid frustrating patterns of miscommunication and conflict. \nYeager explains how to adopt what he terms the mentor mindset\, which is a leadership style attuned to young people’s need for status and respect. Anyone can adopt the mentor mindset by following a few highly effective and easy-to-learn practices such as validating young people’s perspectives (rather than dismissing them)\, asking them questions (rather than telling them what to do)\, being transparent about your beliefs and goals (rather than assuming that they will accurately guess your thoughts)\, and holding them to high standards (rather than coddling them). Yeager’s pioneering research and interventions have shown these practices reduce a wide variety of behavior problems\, including school dropout\, unhealthy eating\, stress\, purposelessness\, mental health problems\, and more. \nBONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY of 10 to 25 at the event\, while supplies last. \n“David Yeager has spent his career designing experiments that inspire students to aim higher\, persist longer\, and achieve more. His engaging\, data-driven book is filled with practical insights to turn you into a better motivator.” – Adam Grant\, Ph.D. (FAN ’14\, ’16) “10 to 25 offers actionable advice and real-life storytelling that’s beautifully written\, comprehensive\, and filled with warmth.” – Angela Duckworth\, Ph.D. (FAN ’12\, ’16) \nThis event is suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded but not live streamed and will be available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/10-to-25-the-science-of-motivating-young-people/
LOCATION:Evanston Township High School Auditorium\, 1600 Dodge Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Presents "New Buildings in Old Cities"
DESCRIPTION:“New Building in Old Cities:\nAdvice from an Early 20th Century Italian Master”\nwith Author Steven W. Semes \nWednesday\, September 11\n6:30-7:30 p.m.\nJoin us for an engaging program with Steven W. Semes\, Professor of Architecture and Director of the Duda Center for Preservation\, Resilience and Sustainability at the University of Notre Dame. He will speak about his new book titled New Building in Old Cities: Writings by Gustavo Giovannoni on Architectural and Urban Conservation. Giovannoni (1873-1947) was a central figure in the fields of architecture\, urbanism and historic preservation in the first half of the 20th century in his native Italy and throughout Europe. His theory and practice have had a profound influence in these fields up to the present day\, including a sense of community between historic architecture and contemporary design\, the mission of restoration to make our historic monuments whole\, and a deep sense of respect for the character and meaning of historic buildings\, cities and landscapes. \nThere is no charge for the program but registration is required.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-forest-preservation-foundation-presents-new-buildings-in-old-cities/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Stuart Community Room
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Rental Events
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SUMMARY:10 TO 25: THE SCIENCE OF MOTIVATING YOUNG PEOPLE (EVENT 2 OF 2)
DESCRIPTION:Neuroscientists have discovered that around age ten\, puberty spurs the brain to crave socially rewarding experiences\, such as pride\, admiration\, and respect\, and to become highly averse to social pain\, such as humiliation or shame. As a result\, young people are subtly reading between the lines of everything we say\, trying to interpret the hidden implications of our words to find out if we are disrespecting or honoring them. Surprisingly\, this sensitivity to status and respect continues into the mid-twenties. In his first book\, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People\, acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager\, Ph.D. (FAN ’16) helps adults develop an ear for the difference between the right and wrong way to respect young people and avoid frustrating patterns of miscommunication and conflict. \nYeager explains how to adopt what he terms the mentor mindset\, which is a leadership style attuned to young people’s need for status and respect. Anyone can adopt the mentor mindset by following a few highly effective and easy-to-learn practices such as validating young people’s perspectives (rather than dismissing them)\, asking them questions (rather than telling them what to do)\, being transparent about your beliefs and goals (rather than assuming that they will accurately guess your thoughts)\, and holding them to high standards (rather than coddling them). Yeager’s pioneering research and interventions have shown these practices reduce a wide variety of behavior problems\, including school dropout\, unhealthy eating\, stress\, purposelessness\, mental health problems\, and more. \nFor this event\, Yeager will first offer brief remarks and will then be in conversation with Matthew Montgomery\, Ph.D.\, superintendent of Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 in Illinois. A proponent of lifelong learning\, Dr. Montgomery is also the Lead Superintendent for Cohort and Partner Connections with the School Superintendents Association (AASA)\, and co-chairs the AASA STEM Leadership Consortium.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/10-to-25-the-science-of-motivating-young-people-event-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest High School\, Raymond Moore Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME\n  \nDNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge!\n  \nDo Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in a cozy room in the Gorton Center\, Lake Forest. It is a monthly storytelling open mic in an enthusiastic\, supportive environment free from pressure\, judgment\, or scoring. No experience is necessary to participate. All are welcome to speak or simply listen. Arrive at 7:15 to sign up for a spot\, and when your name is called\, participants will have up to 7 minutes to tell/read/tap dance any personal story/fiction/essay on proper flossing they’d like. All language and content is acceptable except for hate speech. No cover charge. Beer\, wine and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Hosted by Jasmin Rodriguez\, Suzie Garfield & Lisa Parr \nAbout Your Host:  \n \nJasmin Rodriguez is a trained actress with over 9 years of stage\, commercial\, film\, storytelling experience. Most recently she completed commercial’s for Malman Law and Spirit Juice. She has worked  in several independent films\, such as “Faithful Disappointment’s”\, Market Value” and the TV true crime series “American Greed”. She completed her training at Second City\, Vagabond\, Sarantos Studios\, Wheaton Drama\, and Gorton Drama Studio. Jasmin is a dedicated actress and hard worker who is constantly looking to improve her talents. She enjoys nature walks by the lake\, bike riding\, yoga and travels to Europe.   \n\n  \n\n  \n \nSuzie Garfield expects everyone to have stories (not just a story) to tell. As for her own background: She’s raised her 2 sons to adulthood. She’s programmed computers\, managed business projects\, learned as much as she could about other stuff\, taught as much of it as she could get to interest other people\, and always—always—told the stories about any and all of it. Now\, as a retiree from the conventional workforce\, an empty nester\, a consumer of food\, opera\, theater\, museums\, the visual arts\, and miscellaneous other adventures\, and a perpetual storyteller\, she keeps looking for and finding the next challenge\, the next thing to learn\, do\, and teach\, and the next story. \n\n  \n\n \nAfter teaching studio art and art history in high school and colleges\, Lisa Parr opened and still runs her business internationally restoring Historic Landmark antique carousels\, speaking and writing articles on them and her specialty of original paint. Additional application of her skills is for legal work\, court verifying and identifying carousel figures for insurance\, damage\, and theft for private collectors\, as well as appraisals for museums\, art dealers\, and auctions. In connection with carousel art\, Lisa pursues research in early Celtic design and mythology on site in the upper isles of Scotland. Many early Celtic and pre-Christian designs are reproduced on carousels and carousel animals. Her interest in ancient and contemporary mythology has led her to research mountain storytelling\, initiating more travel and recent storytelling\, herself. Lisa has been telling Highland Park\, Lake Forest\, and several venues in Chicago. For fun\, Lisa also restores antique wood toys and sports cars\, which she drives with vigor and nostalgia.​
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/do-not-submit-lake-forest-10/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Talking Hockey with Tony Granato
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening with some of the most influential figures in hockey at our Talking Hockey panel. Hockey Hall of Fame player and former NHL coach Tony Granato\, former Division I hockey player Erik Jensen and hockey agent Kevin Magnuson will share their unique insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of hockey. Moderated by sports journalist and author David Sweet\, a former columnist for NBCSports.com and The Wall Street Journal\, this event promises a deep dive into the sport’s most compelling topics. \nThe discussion will range from the evolution of the game and the growth of US Hockey and youth hockey programs to hockey at the collegiate level and the future of the NHL. Audience members will have the chance to ask their questions during a 20-minute Q&A session\, followed by an opportunity to meet the panelists in person. \nThe event will be held in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater. Before the discussion and during the meet-and-greet\, a cash bar will offer a selection of beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up. \nDon’t miss this chance to hear from some of the brightest minds in hockey and get an insider’s look at the sport we all love! \n\n  \nTony Granato is a distinguished American former professional ice hockey left winger and a highly respected coach. A standout player\, Tony enjoyed an illustrious NHL career\, playing for the New York Rangers\, Los Angeles Kings\, and San Jose Sharks\, and sharing the ice with legends like Wayne Gretzky\, Luc Robitaille and Mark Messier. \nFollowing his playing days\, Tony transitioned into coaching\, achieving remarkable success. He served as the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL and held assistant coaching roles with the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Tony also led the United States men’s national ice hockey team as head coach at the 2018 Winter Olympics. \nMost recently\, Tony was the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers men’s ice hockey team\, where he continued to contribute to the sport he loves. His extensive experience and deep knowledge of hockey have made him a prominent figure in the hockey community. \n  \n \nKevin Magnuson\, son of NHL legend Keith Magnuson\, has built a distinguished career in hockey both as a player and a sports agent. A former player at the University of Michigan and a member of the 1998 National Championship team\, Kevin found success both on and off the ice as a Wolverine.  After his playing days\, Kevin transitioned to sports management\, where he now represents top hockey talent. His deep understanding of the game and expertise in handling professional sports contracts have made him a respected figure in the industry. Kevin’s dedication to his clients and his ability to navigate the complexities of the sport set him apart as a leading sports agent. \n  \n2004 Season: Player Erik Jensen of the New Jersey Devils. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images) \nErik Jensen recently served as the head coach for the Falcons Mite 5 team and has been an active volunteer in the Falcons organization for the past four years. His extensive coaching experience spans various levels\, from Learn to Skate to Bantams. Before his tenure with the Falcons\, Erik coached for the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals and the Littleton\, CO AAA programs. \nAs a player\, Erik achieved significant milestones\, including winning a National Championship with the Des Moines Buccaneers (Juniors) and playing for the Wisconsin Badgers Division 1 team. During his time as a Badger\, he was drafted by the New Jersey Devils. \n  \nDavid Sweet is the author of Three Seconds in Munich: The Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final and Lamar Hunt: The Gentle Giant Who Revolutionized Professional Sports. He launched columns for The Wall Street Journal and NBCSports.com and served as the executive sports editor for a daily newspaper in Los Angeles. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/talking-hockey-with-tony-granato/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family & Kids,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Gorton's Birthday Bash Dog Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Gorton Center for our PAWSOME Annual Dog Day happening during our Birthday Bash weekend! This beloved event has been taking place for years and not only brings community families together with their furry friends but entertains big time! Come for fun activities with your “best friend” including games\, face painting\, a costume contest\, dog treats\, and more!  Music provided by the School of Rock. Food vendors include Left Bank and Donut Jester. Thanks to our sponsor\, Delia Sanchez\, this event is FREE! Sign up soon so we know who is attending! All the WOOFING good fun will be in Gorton Center’s BARKING lot on Saturday\, September 14th! \n \nChoose to either come and browse and observe the fun or participate in any or all of the following events:\n-Talent Show: You and your dog perform your favorite trick for the judges!\n-Most Mysterious Heritage: Is your furry friend’s ancestry tough to decipher?  Or is your friend of royal bloodline?  If so\, this is the contest to enter!\n-Mirror Image/Look A-like: You absolutely have to enter this contest if your pup is your twin!\n-Best in Show: We will vote for best in show at the end of the event \nThis FREE to attend lively event will have food trucks\, music\, fun\, and just overall good times! Come join us! It’s fun for the whole family! \nFood Trucks: Left Bank\, Donut Jester\n \nMusic provided by School of Rock \nThank you to our Dog Day sponsors Delia Sanchez and Pamela & David Waud!\nGorton’s 50th Birthday Bash is sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust.\n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/dog-day-2024/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family & Kids
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SUMMARY:GORTON'S 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH
DESCRIPTION:Saturday: Let the Fun Begin!\nGorton’s Birthday Bash weekend is sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust\nDog Day (Kicks Off at 10 am): Calling all dog lovers! Watch local pups show off their best tricks\, compete in a look-alike contest with their owners\, and more. It’s a paws-itively perfect way to start the celebration! Plus\, delicious food and beverage vendors will be on-site to keep you fueled. \nAfternoon Entertainment (Starts at Noon): Our outdoor stage will come alive with talent! Enjoy live music\, be amazed by a magician\, and marvel at a bubble show. Between acts\, don’t miss your chance to win fabulous raffle prizes and other giveaways. \nAll-Day Activities: Throughout the day\, enjoy face painting\, bracelet-making\, temporary tattoos\, and a RoboThink activity table. Test your skills with awesome yard games like mini-golf – and don’t miss the dunk tank featuring our brave LFHS athletes! \n \nThom Nicholas (6 pm): Hollywood actor\, filmmaker and musician performs on our outdoor stage \n \nSaturday Night Headliner Concert (8 pm): Rock out with 90s Alt-rockers Fastball in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater. It’s the perfect way to cap off an incredible day! \nFood Trucks\, Birthday Treats and Amazing Giveaways All Weekend! \nFood Trucks and Vendors: Lake Bluff Brewery\, Hello Boba\, Left Bank\, Once Upon A Bagel\, Mis Dos Magos\, Zhel’s Kitchen\, BBQ Productions\, Toasty Cheese\, & Snowie Snow Cones \nView our Sunday schedule here as our epic weekend celebration continues – we wrap up around 9 pm on Sunday\, so make sure to soak in every moment! \nDon’t miss out on the party of the year – join us for an unforgettable 50th Birthday Bash! \nAnd join us all year long for elevated events and special programming for our 50th anniversary year. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for details on current happenings and snapshots of our 50-year (and more!) history! \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gortons-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family & Kids,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Thom Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:Best known for his iconic role as Kevin Myers in the legendary American Pie series\, Thom Nicholas is more than just a celebrated actor. With a dynamic career spanning film\, television\, and now music\, Thom brings a captivating blend of storytelling and performance to the stage. His impressive acting portfolio includes standout roles in Rookie of the Year\, The Rules of Attraction\, and Please Give\, where he shared the screen with Hollywood greats. Beyond acting\, Thom’s passion for music shines in his live performances\, where his charisma and artistry captivate audiences. Don’t miss the chance to see Thom Nicholas live on our outdoor stage at our Birthday Bash celebration\, delivering an unforgettable solo music experience that showcases his extraordinary versatility and talent. \nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT\, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\, IN HONOR OF\nGORTON’S 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION\nGORTON’S 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH WEEKEND IS SPONSORED BY LAKE FOREST BANK & TRUST \n \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/thom-nicholas/
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SUMMARY:Fastball in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Remember Fastball’s 90s chart-toppers “The Way” and “Out of My Head”? See them LIVE at Gorton!\nExperience the ultimate concert event of the year as Fastball takes the stage in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater. Set against the backdrop of Gorton’s 50th birthday bash weekend\, this electrifying performance marks the pinnacle of our celebrations. Join us on Saturday evening for an unforgettable musical journey. Before the show\, indulge in our array of food trucks and savor craft brews from Lake Bluff Brewing\, available outside the theater. Explore our 50th birthday festivities held throughout the day here and make sure to catch all the action. \n Founded in 1994\, the trio rocketed to the forefront of the alt-rock explosion with their smash album\, 1998’s Platinum-certified All the Pain Money Can Buy\, featuring chart-topping “The Way.” Hailed by AllMusic as “a shimmering\, cinematic pop gem\,” and earning an RIAA Gold-certified GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal\,” the song became a global hit\, landing on the top of the charts around the world\, including Billboard’s “Modern Rock Tracks\,” positioned at #1 for seven consecutive weeks.  “Fire Escape” and “Out of My Head” followed as back-to-back hits\, with “Out of My Head” returning to the top of the worldwide charts interpolated in Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello’s 5x Platinum blockbuster “Bad Things.” “Out of My Head” was recently featured in the Ted Lasso TV series. \nReleased in 2000\, The Harsh Light of Day featured the Top 40 favorite\, “You’re an Ocean\,” while in 2004 Fastball reached new heights with Keep Your Wig On\, produced in part by the late\, great Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne. Little White Lies\, released in 2009\, kept the band on the road\, touring extensively and returning eight years later in 2017 with Step Into Light\, followed by 2019’s The Help Machine\, drawing effusive praise from outlets like PopMatters\, hailing lead single “The Girl You Pretended To Be” as “pop perfection…a testament to Fastball’s enduring powers and the lure of the almighty hook.” Fastball released 2022’s The Deep End\, and non-stop touring resumed including 2023’s run alongside Gin Blossoms\, Sugar Ray\, and Tonic. Fastball’s infectious on-stage energy was captured on their first-ever full-length live LP\, 2023’s Smashed Hits. Entering their fourth decade Fastball is in full force with all new material on 2024’s Sonic Ranch and ongoing tour dates supporting the upcoming release.  Fastball Nostalgia is easy. Easy money. Easy memories. And the peak-and-crash rush of the comfortable and familiar\, which fades away in an instant. Inspiration is hard. Achieving it demands vulnerability\, cooperation\, and a belief that the next thing you create could genuinely move someone’s soul. \nOver the many years together\, the men of Fastball have come to appreciate that the whole point of their careers together is building off of the trust\, creativity and just plain hard work of making inspired music together. It’s a career highlighted by the early career chart-topping success of hit single “The Way\,” which guitarist Miles Zuniga wryly remarks\, “I like to say that ‘The Way’ gave us the freedom to continue doing what we do.” \nMore about Gorton’s Birthday Party Here! \nFOOD/ DRINK VENDORS: Lake Bluff Brewery\, Hello Boba\, Mis Dos Magos\, Zhel’s Kitchen\, Toasty Cheese   \nGorton’s 50th Birthday Bash weekend is sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fastball/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Free! Sound Bath Meditation for Gorton's Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:*PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MAT! \nJoin us for a free community Sound Bath session to celebrate Gorton’s 50th Birthday! Registration is not required\, but it is appreciated! \nSound bath meditation is a practice that involves immersing oneself in soothing and harmonic sounds to promote relaxation\, deep meditation\, and overall well-being. Practitioner Joi Hunt plays a variety of instruments to create a sonic environment that envelops participants – including crystal singing bowls\, Tibetan singing bowls\, gongs\, chimes\, and other sound-making tools. \nThe vibrations and frequencies produced by the instruments in a sound bath are believed to have a positive effect on the body and mind. It is thought that these vibrations can help to induce a state of deep relaxation\, release tension and stress\, balance energy\, and promote a sense of harmony and well-being. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat\, a small pillow\, and anything else you need for comfort while lying down\, like a blanket and bolster pillow. \nInstructor Joi Hunt: Joi Hunt is a Lake Forest resident\, a professional calligrapher\, and a Certified Sound Wellness Practitioner.  Joi plays quartz crystal singing bowls and Himalayan bowls in her melodic sound baths. \nGorton’s 50th Birthday Bash weekend is sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust\nWellness classes at Gorton are sponsored by Northwestern Medicine
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sound-bath-meditation-23/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Events,Music,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:GORTON'S 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH - MOVIE FEST
DESCRIPTION:John Hughes Movie Festival (Starts at 2 pm): Dive into classic hits at the John & Nancy Hughes Theater with screenings of \n2pm: The Breakfast Club \n4pm: Uncle Buck \n7pm: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. \n$10 gets a pass for all the movies throughout the day. KIDS GET IN FOR FREE! \n \nMeanwhile\, in the Grotto\, kids can enjoy family favorites: \n2pm: Flubber (featuring Gorton alum Robin Williams!)\, \n4pm: Beethoven \n7pm: Dennis the Menace \nRunning from 2pm – 9pm – 101 Dalmatians \nBring a sleeping bag\, blanket\, or pillow to get cozy! \nFood & Fun Between Films: Head to the side lot for tasty treats from food vendors and capture the moment with a fun photo backdrop in our solarium. \nFood Trucks\, Birthday Treats and Amazing Giveaways All Weekend! \nFood trucks: Mamma Mia Pizza\, Toasty Cheese \nOur epic weekend celebration wraps up around 9 pm on Sunday\, so make sure to soak in every moment! \nDon’t miss out on the party of the year – join us for an unforgettable 50th Birthday Bash! \nGORTON’S 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH WEEKEND IS SPONSORED BY LAKE FOREST BANK & TRUST\nAnd join us all year long for elevated events and special programming for our 50th anniversary year. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for details on current happenings and snapshots of our 50-year (and more!) history! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gortons-50th-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family,Festivals,Film
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SUMMARY:ABOVE THE NOISE: MY STORY OF CHASING CALM
DESCRIPTION:DeMar DeRozan\, six-time NBA All-Star\, has been called a “basketball savant” (ESPN) and “the best closer in the NBA” (GQ)—but when he went public with his depression\, it sparked a conversation that reached far beyond the court. By breaking the stigma of speaking out\, he added a new\, seldom-heard voice to the mental health dialogue: a successful Black male athlete\, openly naming his pain and advocating for others to do the same. \nNow it’s time to tell the full story. Born and raised in Compton\, DeRozan was no stranger to hardship—living in poverty\, losing friends to gang violence. In worn-out school gyms and community centers\, fueled by hunger and a desire to prove himself\, he started to rise\, but doubts followed. In Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm\, DeRozan opens up about his proudest triumphs and the times he felt so weighed down he couldn’t get out of bed. He reflects on what it took to make a name for himself in a new country after getting drafted by the Toronto Raptors\, the pressure of playing with veteran athletes as a twenty-year-old rookie\, and the pain of losing role models. \nFrom a scared\, angry kid to a confident father of five\, DeRozan traces his journey to basketball stardom and the forces that honed him into the player—and the slowly healing person—he is today. It will encourage anyone who has ever felt alone in their struggles and inspire people to rise above the noise and speak their truth. \nDeRozan will be in conversation with a New York Times bestselling poet\, essayist\, cultural critic\, and 2021 MacArthur Fellow Hanif Abdurraqib (FAN ’21\, ’24). FAN hosted Abdurraqib in 2021 in support of his award-winning book A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance\, and also for his most recent book\, 2024’s There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nBONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! We are giving away copies of Above the Noise to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page. \n“As men\, and especially Black men\, we don’t talk about our mental health enough. We struggle to admit when things aren’t okay\, even when it’s obvious to everybody around us. I’ve seen how toxic that can become. I’ve experienced it myself\, keeping everything under wraps until your head and heart are full of fire and rage.” – DeMar DeRozan
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/above-the-noise-my-story-of-chasing-calm/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000
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SUMMARY:DISMANTLING MASS INCARCERATION: A HANDBOOK FOR CHANGE
DESCRIPTION:In this pathbreaking reader\, three of the nation’s leading advocates—Premal Dharia\, James Forman Jr.\, and Maria Hawilo—provide tools to move from despair and critique to hope and action. Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change surveys various approaches to confronting the carceral state\, exploring bold but practical interventions involving police\, prosecutors\, public defenders\, judges\, prisons\, and even life after prison. Rather than prescribing solutions\, the book offers a forum for discussions—and disagreements—about how to best confront the harms of mass incarceration. The contributors range from noted figures such as Angela Y. Davis\, Clint Smith\, Ph.D. (FAN ’23)\, Emily Bazelon (FAN ’13\, ’19)\, and Larry Krasner to local organizers\, advocates\, scholars\, lawyers\, and judges\, as well as people who have been incarcerated. \nDharia\, a former public defender\, is the executive director of the Institute to End Mass Incarceration at Harvard Law School and co-editor in chief of the online publication Inquest. \nForman is a professor of law at Yale Law School. He is the author of the Pulitzer Prize―winning Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America. \nHawilo is Distinguished Professor in Residence\, Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She formerly served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Law in the Bluhm Legal Clinic at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. She previously served as a supervising attorney for the District of Columbia’s Public Defender Service. \nDharia\, Forman\, and Hawilo will be in conversation with W. David Ball\, a full-time member of the Santa Clara University School of Law faculty and co-chair of the Corrections Committee of the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Dismantling Mass Incarceration from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by the four panelists that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \nIn recent years\, a searching national conversation has called attention to the social and racial injustices that define America’s criminal system. But despite growing movements for change\, the vast machinery of the carceral state remains very much intact. How can its damage and depredations be undone? \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/dismantling-mass-incarceration-a-handbook-for-change/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:Grotto Dance 2024
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 6th Graders!  Come join this longstanding tradition in our community with music\, dancing\, raffle items and more. The dance takes place in the Grotto and upstairs in our Stuart room.  There will be a D.J. and dancers on each floor-there is room for everyone!  Dance runs 7:00- 8:30 pm. \nMust pre-purchase tickets for entry\nCell phones are prohibited at the event \nCODE OF CONDUCT CLICK HERE\n\n All parent(s) and kids must read through and discuss Code of Conduct together\n Parent(s) should explain to their kids that any destruction of property or lack of respect for authority will result in expulsion from the dance\n Both parent and child must sign Code of Conduct and scan/email to JASMIN@nullGORTONCENTER.ORG or drop off at front desk between 12-5pm Monday through Friday\nNo child will be admitted to the dance without a signed contract\n\n*If you are interested in donating toward this event Click Here ! \n*If you are interested in chaperoning\, please Sign-up here !
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/grotto-dance-2024/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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SUMMARY:Revelry Food & Wine Festival Hosts the Ultimate Burger Battle
DESCRIPTION:Whiskey\, Wu-tang & Wagyu Burger Battle\nPresented by Good Ranchers and hosted by Hockey Legend and Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick and Food Network star Troy Johnson. This paramount Burger Battle takes place in the heart of downtown Lake Forest. Ten professional chefs will go head to head for the ultimate reward: Wagyu Burger Champion. Each Chef will create a signature burger using Good Ranchers premium Wagyu Beef. The winner will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges. The event will have live music\, craft brews and cocktails\, along with other local food favorites and fun activities for the kids.\nTicket price includes all food and beverage\nThis event is in The Gorton Center Parking Lot\n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/revelry-food-wine-festival-hosts-the-ultimate-burger-battle/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Rental Events
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SUMMARY:Cirque-tacular
DESCRIPTION:CIRQUE-TACULAR features one dazzling circus feat after another in a high-energy\, family-friendly flurry of fun! Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses as this troupe of acrobats\, aerialists\, and circus specialty artists bend\, twist\, flip\, and fly into your hearts! Among the performers are World Record Holders\, Olympians\, Grand Champions\, and the most respected American Circus performers working today. \n \n  \n\nRepeatedly praised by critics\, for their “mind-boggling artistry and athleticism” and their “great feats of daring at the extreme edges of human capability”\, their acts have reached millions live and millions more through appearances on most major television networks. Critics hail Cirque-tacular’s performers as “mesmerizing”\, “incredible”\, and “truly impressive” – as cutting-edge leaders of the new American vaudeville and variety movement. \n \nGorton Center’s performing arts shows for the 2024-2025 season are partially underwritten by The Grainger Foundation. \n\n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cirque-tacular/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T200000
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SUMMARY:CLASS DISMISSED: WHEN COLLEGES IGNORE INEQUALITY AND STUDENTS PAY THE PRICE
DESCRIPTION:Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity\, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world\, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. In his new book\, Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price\, Anthony Abraham Jack\, Ph.D. (FAN ’19) exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. \nDrawing on the firsthand experiences of students from all walks of life at elite colleges\, Jack reveals the hidden and unequal worlds students navigated before and during the pandemic closures and upon their return to campus. He shows how COVID-19 exacerbated the very inequalities that universities ignored or failed to address long before campus closures. Jack examines how students dealt with the disruptions caused by the pandemic\, how they navigated social unrest\, and how they grappled with problems of race both on campus and off. \nJack will be in conversation with Jeff Selingo (FAN ’20\, ’21\, ’22)\, New York Times bestselling author of three books on education and the job market. For more than twenty-five years\, Selingo’s in-depth reporting and storytelling have provided practical insight about the future of higher education and the workforce to university leaders\, corporate executives\, as well as students and parents. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Class Dismissed from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Jack and Selingo that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \n“Jack powerfully illuminates the aspects of the student experience that exist beyond the gloss of the university brochure\, showing how inequality reverberates both on and off campus and providing readers with specific frameworks for what equitable university policies could look like.” – Clint Smith\, Ph.D. (FAN ’23)
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/class-dismissed-when-colleges-ignore-inequality-and-students-pay-the-price/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:HOPE FOR CYNICS: THE SURPRISING SCIENCE OF HUMAN GOODNESS
DESCRIPTION:In 1972\, half of Americans agreed that most people can be trusted; by 2018\, only a third did. Different generations\, genders\, religions\, and political parties all think human virtue is evaporating. Cynicism is an understandable response to a world full of injustice and inequality. But in many cases\, it is misplaced. Dozens of studies find that people fail to realize how kind\, generous\, and open-minded others really are. Cynical thinking deepens social problems: when we expect the worst in people\, we often bring it out of them. \nWe don’t have to remain stuck in this cynicism trap. Through science and storytelling\, Jamil Zaki\, Ph.D. (FAN ’19)\, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory and author of the new book Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness\, imparts the secret for beating back cynicism: hopeful skepticism—thinking critically about people and our problems\, while honoring and encouraging our strengths. Far from being naïve\, hopeful skepticism is a precise way of understanding others that can rebalance our view of human nature and help us build the world we truly want. \nZaki will be in conversation with Robert Sapolsky\, Ph.D.\, the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biology\, Neurology\, and Neurosurgery at Stanford University\, as well as a research associate at the Institute of Primate Research\, National Museums of Kenya. His books for non-scientists include Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress\, Stress-Related Diseases\, and Coping; Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst; and most recently\, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nBONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! We are giving away copies of Hope for Cynics to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page. \n“With rigorous scientific research and fascinating narratives\, Zaki challenges the belief that humanity is inherent selfish\, and advocates\, instead\, for a ‘hopeful skepticism’ that creates a better world.” – Charles Duhigg (FAN ’24)
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/hope-for-cynics-the-surprising-science-of-human-goodness/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:HOLDING IT TOGETHER: HOW WOMEN BECAME AMERICA'S SOCIAL SAFETY NET
DESCRIPTION:America runs on women—women who are tasked with holding society together at the seams and fixing it when things fall apart. In this tour de force\, acclaimed sociologist Jessica Calarco\, Ph.D. lays bare the devastating consequences of our status quo. \nHolding it Together: How Women Became America’s Social Safety Net draws on five years of research in which Calarco\, a sociologist and associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, surveyed over 4\,000 parents and conducted more than 400 hours of interviews with women who bear the brunt of our broken system. Tracing present-day policies back to their roots\, Calarco reveals a systematic agreement to dismantle our country’s social safety net and persuade citizens to accept precarity while women bear the brunt. She leads us to see women’s labor as the reason we’ve gone so long without the support systems that our peer nations take for granted\, and how women’s work maintains the illusion that we don’t need a net. \nCalarco’s research focuses on education\, families\, and health decision-making. She is interested in the structures of power and privilege that maintain socioeconomic\, racial\, and gender inequalities in these settings\, as well as the role that qualitative methods can play in uncovering these mechanisms. \nCalarco will be in conversation with Heidi Stevens\, Director of External Affairs for the University of Chicago’s TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health\, and creative director for Parent Nation\, an initiative of the TMW Center. Prior to joining TMW\, Stevens worked at the Chicago Tribune for 23 years\, where she wrote a daily column called “Balancing Act.” She maintains a weekly nationally syndicated column. Stevens also serves as a FAN board member. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Holding It Together from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Calarco and Stevens that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page \n“Holding It Together is both an authoritative indictment of current and past US social policy and an empathetic\, unsettling portrait of American motherhood.” – Jennifer Breheny Wallace\, FAN ‘23
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/holding-it-together-how-women-became-americas-social-safety-net/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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