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SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:This gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As you progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-flow-yoga-with-areta-12/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Salad School
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION ON AUGUST 17!\nLearn all about salad gardening! This will be a hands-on class learning the right potting soil mixture\, what to plant\, when to plant\, how many to plant\, how to care and how to harvest your favorite salad greens.  Cost includes all the materials including lettuce\, kales\, swiss chard\, herbs\, etcd. You will take a  salad container home. Adults \nNorth Shore Organic Kitchen Garden was created to help more families build kitchen or vegetable gardens in their yard.  A garden is a great place for kids to learn and a perfect opportunity to get exposed to the world of herbs\, salad greens\, vegetables and fruits.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/salad-school/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Forrest Gump
DESCRIPTION:Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His ‘mama’ teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam\, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba\, he wins medals\, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet\, inspires people to jog\, starts a ping-pong craze\, creates the smiley\, writes bumper stickers and songs\, donates to people and meets the president several times. However\, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran\, who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone. \nDirector: Robert Zemeckis \nStars: Tom Hanks\, Robin Wright\, Gary Sinise \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank! \nOptions to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/forrest-gump/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classics,Family,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T200000
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SUMMARY:Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
DESCRIPTION:Whether we like it or not\, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That’s a Good Thing)\, Salman Khan\, the visionary behind Khan Academy\, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning\, and offers a road map for teachers\, parents\, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world. \nA pioneer in the field of education technology\, Khan examines the ins and outs of these cutting-edge tools and how they will revolutionize the way we learn and teach. For parents concerned about their children’s success\, Khan illustrates how AI can personalize learning by adapting to each student’s individual pace and style\, identifying strengths and areas for improvement\, and offering tailored support and feedback to complement traditional classroom instruction. Khan emphasizes that embracing AI in education is not about replacing human interaction but enhancing it with customized and accessible learning tools that encourage creative problem-solving skills and prepare students for an increasingly digital world. \nBut Brave New Words is not just about technology—it’s about what this technology means for our society\, and the practical implications for administrators\, guidance counselors\, and hiring managers who can harness the power of AI in education and the workplace. Khan also delves into the ethical and social implications of AI and large language models\, offering thoughtful insights into how we can use these tools to build a more accessible education system for students around the world. \nKhan will be in conversation with Angela Duckworth\, Ph.D. (FAN ’12\, ’16)\, co-founder of Character Lab\, Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania\, faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative\, founding faculty co-director of Wharton People Analytics\, and author of the international bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/brave-new-words-how-ai-will-revolutionize-education-and-why-thats-a-good-thing/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network,Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T190000
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SUMMARY:Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters
DESCRIPTION:A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters\, pioneering neuroscientist and psychologist Charan Ranganath\, Ph.D. radically reframes the way we think about the everyday act of remembering. Combining accessible language with cutting-edge research\, he reveals the surprising ways our brains record the past and how we use that information to understand who we are in the present\, and to imagine and plan for the future. \nAs Prof. Ranganath shows\, memory is a highly transformative force that shapes how we experience the world in often invisible and sometimes destructive ways. Knowing this can help us with daily remembering tasks\, like finding our keys\, and with the challenge of memory loss as we age. What’s more\, when we work with the brain’s ability to learn and reinterpret past events\, we can heal trauma\, shed our biases\, learn faster\, and grow in self-awareness. \nRanganath is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis. For over 25 years\, he has studied the mechanisms in the brain that allow us to remember past events\, using brain imaging techniques\, computational modeling\, and studies of patients with memory disorders. \nProf. Ranganath will be in conversation with Gloria Mark\, Ph.D. (FAN ’24)\, Chancellor’s Professor Emerita at the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California\, Irvine. Prof. Mark has been a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research since 2012. Her recent book is Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance\, Happiness and Productivity\, named by The Globe and Mail as the #1 Best Business and Management book of 2023\, and chosen as the Season 20 selection of the Next Big Idea Book Club. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of Why We Remember from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Prof. Ranganath and Prof. Mark that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/why-we-remember-unlocking-memorys-power-to-hold-on-to-what-matters/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T203000
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SUMMARY:Spring & Summer Wine Tasting Series: Alchemy of the Senses
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exceptional wine tasting journey offered by Boisset Collection\, a globally acclaimed family-owned wine company. Delight in exploring wines from sustainable vineyards across iconic French and Californian wine regions\, many rated 90 points or higher. Indulge your senses with a diverse array of wines\, from sparkling rosé to crisp whites and bold reds. Delve into intricate flavors and aromas as you categorize wines by sensory traits\, moving beyond grape variety or origin. Discover spring and summer wine and food pairing options along the way. \nJoin us for Part 2 of our ‘Spring & Summer Wine Tasting Series\,’ kicking off from April to June 2024 at the Gorton Center. Whether you’re a novice or an expert\, this tasting event is tailored for wine lovers of all levels. Part 1 attendance is not required\, so dive in and join the excitement! \nUpcoming in the Series: \n\nSpring & Summer Wine Tasting Series: The Nature of Wine & Food Harmonies\, June 26
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/spring-summer-wine-tasting-series-alchemy-of-the-senses/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:This gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As you progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-flow-yoga-with-areta-11/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Cool Hand Luke
DESCRIPTION:When petty criminal Luke Jackson (Paul Newman) is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm\, he doesn’t play by the rules of either the sadistic warden (Strother Martin) or the yard’s resident heavy\, Dragline (George Kennedy)\, who ends up admiring the new guy’s unbreakable will. Luke’s bravado\, even in the face of repeated stints in the prison’s dreaded solitary confinement cell\, “the box\,” make him a rebel hero to his fellow convicts and a thorn in the side of the prison officers. \nDirector: Stuart Rosenberg \nStars: Paul Newman\, George Kennedy\, Strother Martin \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank!\nOptions to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cool-hand-luke/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Thinking with Your Hands: How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts
DESCRIPTION:We all know people who talk with their hands—but do they know what they’re saying with them? Our gestures can reveal and contradict us and express thoughts we may not even know we’re thinking. \nIn Thinking with Your Hands: How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts\, esteemed cognitive psychologist Susan Goldin-Meadow\, Ph.D.\, the Beardsley Ruml Distinguished Service Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago\, argues that gesture is vital to how we think\, learn\, and communicate. She shows us\, for instance\, how the height of our gestures can reveal unconscious bias\, or how the shape of a student’s gestures can track their mastery of a new concept—even when they’re still giving wrong answers. She compels us to rethink everything from how we set child development milestones\, to what’s admissible in a court of law\, to whether Zoom is an adequate substitute for in-person conversation. \nProf. Goldin-Meadow is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship\, received the William James award for lifetime achievement in basic research from the Association for Psychological Society\, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2005\, and the National Academy of Sciences in 2020. \nGoldin-Meadow will be in conversation with Carol Dweck\, Ph.D. (FAN ’11\, ’14)\, the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of psychology. Prof. Dweck is the author of the widely-acclaimed bestseller Mindset: The New Psychology of Success\, which has been translated into over 40 languages. Her pioneering research on mindsets has led to important innovations in schools and businesses worldwide\, innovations that have increased creativity\, productivity\, inclusion\, and equity. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/thinking-with-your-hands-how-gestures-shape-our-thoughts/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network,Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T210000
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SUMMARY:Cool Hand Luke
DESCRIPTION:When petty criminal Luke Jackson (Paul Newman) is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm\, he doesn’t play by the rules of either the sadistic warden (Strother Martin) or the yard’s resident heavy\, Dragline (George Kennedy)\, who ends up admiring the new guy’s unbreakable will. Luke’s bravado\, even in the face of repeated stints in the prison’s dreaded solitary confinement cell\, “the box\,” make him a rebel hero to his fellow convicts and a thorn in the side of the prison officers. \nDirector: Stuart Rosenberg \nStars: Paul Newman\, George Kennedy\, Strother Martin \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank!\nOptions to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cool-hand-luke-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T130000
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SUMMARY:Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
DESCRIPTION:Please reach out directly to Dave to schedule a lesson!   \nLearn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique\, getting a good sound\, playing in different styles\, ear training and use of effects. Some basic experience is encouraged. \nContact Libby Johnson with any issues \nDave Hiltebrand has been a full-time musician for over 25 years. Since graduating from DePaul University School of Music\, Dave has had extensive experience as a performer\, composer and studio musician. Highlights include the national tour of Jersey Boys\, co-writing and co-producing two national top-ten songs\, composing work for The Oprah Winfrey Show\, Nike and Allstate\, TV appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show\, Empire and Betrayal\, and tours to South Africa\, Cuba\, Spain\, Italy and Egypt. His debut solo guitar album Yoguitar\, Vol. 1 was released in 2016. Dave is currently an adjunct professor of Digital Music at Elmhurst University.\nInstagram: @davehiltebrand\nYouTube: @dave-hiltebrand
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/private-guitar-bass-lessons-with-dave-hiltebrand-6/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Music,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Herb Planting & Yoga (Parent/Child)
DESCRIPTION:This class has been cancelled. Please join us for the next session on June 22!\nLearn how to plant\, care and harvest an herb pot together.  You will learn the plant families and what makes each unique while getting your hands in the dirt.  After completing an herb pot\, we’ll do a kids yoga class together led by a teacher from Black Cat Yoga.  Fee covers Parent & Child\, Ages 3+ \nNorth Shore Organic Kitchen Garden was created to help more families build kitchen or vegetable gardens in their yard.  A garden is a great place for kids to learn and a perfect opportunity to get exposed to the world of herbs\, salad greens\, vegetables and fruits. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/herb-planting-yoga-parent-child/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty,Wellness,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T160000
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SUMMARY:Irina Makkai Dance Recital May 25\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come for an exciting afternoon of dance with the students from the Irina Makkai Classical Ballet and Dance School and dancers from the Ballet Makkai Youth Company. Students will be performing excerpts from Sleeping Beauty and Le Corsaire as well as dances from their Jazz\, Modern\, and Contemporary Ballet Variations class. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/irina-makkai-dance-recital-may25-2024/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performing Arts,Rental Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240526T160000
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SUMMARY:Irina Makkai Dance Recital May 26\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come for an exciting afternoon of dance with the students from the Irina Makkai Classical Ballet and Dance School and dancers from the Ballet Makkai Youth Company. Students will be performing excerpts from Sleeping Beauty and Le Corsaire as well as dances from their Jazz\, Modern\, and Contemporary Ballet Variations class. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/irina-makkai-dance-recital-may-26-2024-tickets-for-sale-at-the-door/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Performing Arts,Rental Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T100244
CREATED:20240510T190747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T125734Z
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SUMMARY:A Fatal Inheritance: How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Deadly Medical Mystery
DESCRIPTION:In A Fatal Inheritance: How a Family Misfortune Revealed a Deadly Medical Mystery\, Lawrence Ingrassia weaves his moving family story with a sweeping history of cancer research\, delivering an intimate\, gripping tale that sits at the intersection of memoir and medical thriller. Ingrassia lost his mother\, two sisters\, brother\, and nephew to cancer—different cancers developing at different points throughout their lives. And while highly unusual\, his family is not the only one to wonder whether their heartbreak is the result of unbelievable bad luck\, or if there might be another explanation. \nThrough meticulous research and riveting storytelling\, Ingrassia takes us from the 1960s—when Frederick Pei Li\, MD and Joseph Fraumeni Jr.\, MD first met\, not yet knowing that they would help make a groundbreaking discovery that would affect cancer patients for decades to come—to present day\, as Ingrassia and countless others continue to unpack and build upon Li and Fraumeni’s initial discoveries\, and to understand what this means for their families. \nIngrassia is an author and award-winning journalist\, having worked as a senior editor at the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and Los Angeles Times before retiring from newspapers in 2017. In Ihis decades-long newspaper career\, journalists directed by him won five Pulitzer Prizes – for national reporting\, explanatory reporting\, international reporting\, and commentary – as well as Polk\, Loeb and other awards. \nIngrassia will be in conversation with Joanne Lipman\, a pioneering journalist and the bestselling author of Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work and the No. 1 bestseller That’s What She Said: What Men and Women Need to Know About Working Together. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of USA Today\, USA Today Network\, Conde Nast Portfolio\, and The Wall Street Journal’s Weekend Journal\, leading those organizations to six Pulitzer Prizes. She is also an on-air CNBC contributor and Yale University journalism lecturer. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/a-fatal-inheritance-how-a-family-misfortune-revealed-a-deadly-medical-mystery/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:This gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As you progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-flow-yoga-with-areta-10/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:The Italian Job
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the 1969 British film\, but with an original story\, the plot follows a motley crew of thieves who plan to steal gold from a former associate who double-crossed them. \nLed by John Bridger (Donald Sutherland) and Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg) a team is assembled for one last heist to steal $35 million in gold bars from a heavily guarded safe in Venice\, Italy. After successfully pulling off the heist\, a team member\, Steve (Edward Norton)\, driven by greed and jealousy\, arranges to take the gold for himself and eliminate the remaining members of the group. Thinking the team dead\, he returns to Los Angeles with the gold. Charlie and the survivors of this betrayal follow Steve to L.A. to exact revenge against the traitor. Charlie enlists the help of John Bridger’s daughter\, Stella (Charlize Theron) – a professional safe cracker – to get revenge. With Stella and the hacking skills of Lyle (Seth Green)\, the explosives skills of “Left Ear” (Yasiin Bey)\, and the driving skills of “Handsome” Rob (Jason Statham) this new team plans and executes a daring heist that weaves through the freeways and subways of L.A. \nDirector: F. Gary Gray \nStars: Donald Sutherland\, Mark Wahlberg\, Edward Norton \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank!\nOptions to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-italian-job/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Jurassic Park
DESCRIPTION:In this Steven Spielberg blockbuster\, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park’s mastermind\, billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough)\, assures everyone that the facility is safe\, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt. \nDirector: Steven Spielberg \nStars: Sam Neill\, Laura Dern\, Jeff Goldblum \nIt’s 50 cent movies all summer at Gorton\, thanks to Northern Trust Bank!\nOptions to purchase:\n– buy two tickets for $1 online using the link on this page\n– pay cash at the door \nWe look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/jurassic-park/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T120000
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SUMMARY:Aspirational Portraiture: Teen Art Camp with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:Join Joalida Smit in her art studio for a week of drawing and painting an aspirational portrait – an image that reflects both your current inspirations and hopes for your future. We will think about ourselves\, who we are\, what we love and what we hope to change. I will take your budding artist through the process of image-making from ideation to final art work\, focusing on the fundamentals of the art process – drawing faces\, color-mixing for skin tones and composition. This art camp is process orientated\, meaning that I work with your teen’s unique style\, helping them to establish their artistic voice within the safety of a vibrant art studio environment. \nThis camp is ideal for middle schoolers aged 10 – 15 with artistic ability who wants to develop their skills to the next level. \n  \n \nJoalida Smit is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist turned full time artist. Through these fun workshops she brings together her two passions: art and psychology\, assisting teens to think about their full creative selves. This course is open to all teens. LGBTQ friendly. This is not art therapy but using art to tell stories of psychological significance. www.joalidasmit.com
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/indentity-fashion-aspirational-portraiture-teen-art-camp-with-joalida-smit/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Art,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Summer Collection Sewing Camp with Ciao Bella
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect camp to kick off summer break! Your creative sewer will love using the sewing machine everyday to stitch up a variety of projects. \nDuring our Summer Collection camp sewers will make a variety of projects that they can wear throughout summer. We will make a cute tank top\, matching shorts and a reversible bag! \nThis camp will be led by Ciao Bella Sewing. All supplies\, including fabric\, sewing machines\, and sewing notions are provided. \nIt is SEW much fun to sew and create. Students can bring their own sewing machine or use the provided sewing machines. Students should bring a water bottle and healthy snack everyday. New and returning students are welcome! Ages 8 – 15 \nLearning to sew has many benefits: \n\nSewing allows children to explore their creativity and express themselves through fabric\, colors\, and design choices. They can bring their own ideas to life and create unique garments or crafts that reflect their individuality.\nSewing teaches practical skills that they can use throughout life like learning to sew on buttons\, mending garments\, or even creating their own clothing fosters independence and self-sufficiency.\nFollowing patterns\, measuring\, and making precise cuts and stitches develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as well as problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.\nSewing can be a calming and therapeutic activity. The focus and concentration required during sewing can help children relax\, reduce stress\, and improve their overall well-being. It allows them to immerse themselves in a creative process and enjoy a sense of accomplishment when they complete a project.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/summer-collection-sewing-camp-with-ciao-bella/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Camps,Classes,Sewing,Youth
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SUMMARY:Writing Standout College Essays
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nCollege essay season is fast approaching! Not sure how to start your personal statement? Concerned about supplemental essays? No need to struggle or stress! During this fast-paced hour\, you will gain a better understanding of the personal narrative structure and what makes a story stand out. \nYou will come away with specific strategies and solutions guaranteed to help you craft meaningful\, memorable essays. Class includes models\, templates & other handouts. Limited spots are available! Ages: High School \nIf you are unavailable to attend the workshops and want support with the essay writing process\, Alice and her team at Platinum Pen Consulting provide one-on-one coaching. For more information\, contact Alice directly at or call 847.843.6321 \nJoin us for the Ultimate Brainstorming Session on Monday\, June 17! Cost for both classes is $175\n \nAlice Moody is a professional writing coach who has spent the past decade running independent writing workshops\, teaching at the Writer’s Studio (part of University of Chicago’s Graham School) and working individually with hundreds of students and professionals to improve their writing. Originally from St. Louis\, Alice holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Arts in Teaching English from the University of Chicago. With her abundant enthusiasm and energy\, she helps students discover their unique voice\, showcase their story\, and enjoy the writing process. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/writing-standout-college-essays-techniques-tools-tips/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Safety Town Majors Camp 5-7 years
DESCRIPTION:This camp is SOLD OUT. Please call 847.234.6060 to be added to the waitlist. \nTWINS/TRIPLETS/SIBLINGS: Only one camp registration per family. Please call Gorton at 847.234.6060 to register multiples (siblings) and twins/triplets. \n\nThis camp is for 5-7 year-olds only. To register for this camp\, your child must be between the ages of 5 and 7 at the time of camp\, with no exceptions.\nNo repeat campers. Gorton Center will review 2023 graduation list and if your camper has attended Majors camp\, you will be contacted and your child withdrawn. This policy allows more opportunities for new campers in the community.\nHave an 8-10-year-old? Sign up for Safety Town Commanders here!\n\nSafety Town is an interactive safety awareness program for children 5-7 years of age. Each day the children will be introduced to various safety issues in a fun and safe environment. The program is taught by certified teachers with hands-on topics led by community guest speakers as well as visits from the Lake Forest Police Department and Lake Forest Fire Department. Teen volunteers lead the children through camp every day and receive valuable training along with obtaining community service hours. Campers learn about pedestrian safety by tricycling about a miniature town complete with streets\, sidewalks\, buildings\, stop signs and a working traffic signal. Importance is placed on having the children memorize a cell phone number to call if they should ever become lost. We use fun songs to reinforce all of these principles and the children memorize our very own Safety Town Pledge! \nSafety Town will be held at Gorton Center from Tuesday\, June 11 through Friday\, June 14 from 1 to 4 pm\, rain or shine. On Friday\, we will have a graduation in our theater. A t-shirt will be provided on the first day of camp for campers to wear throughout the week. We ask that children bring their helmets every day. We will provide the tricycles. \nWhat do Children Learn at Safety Town? Safety Town students learn about a variety of situations and what they should do to remain safe\, including: \n\nPedestrian\, Railroad and Traffic Safety\nBicycle Safety\nWater\, Beach and Playground Safety\nFire Prevention\nPersonal Safety\nPet and Wildlife Safety\nStranger Safety\n\n\nOur Partners: \n\n\n\n\nLake Forest Police Department: LFPD will teach the kids safety awareness and self defense in a fun/interactive way! They’ll creatively cover topics such as gun safety\, bike and skateboard safety\, what to do when you are home alone and cyber safety/online stranger danger.\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Forest Fire Department:  LFFD will teach kids about everything from fireworks safety to first aid\, to even demonstrating a sprinkler system with a real-live fire in the safe confines of their smokehouse. This prompts a discussion about home fire prevention and escape plannning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nK9 Reading Buddies of the Northshore: K9 Reading Buddies of the Northshore will bring their therapy dogs on site and teach the campers all about pet safety! Topics covered will include what to do if a scary or unknown dog approaches and the do’s and don’ts around dogs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOperation Lifesaver: Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions\, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. Operation Lifesaver will be providing our kids with rail safety education! \n\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nFoss Swim School Libertyville: Foss will be joining us to teach our kids about all things water safety! \n  \n  \n  \nThere will be a graduation ceremony on the last day of the program. Certificates of Achievement will be given to all who go through the program. All family members are welcome!  Police and fire representatives will be on hand to answer any questions. \nWant to be a Safety Town Sponsor? Contact Ann Wildman 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/safety-town-majors-camp-2024-final/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Camps,Classes,Youth
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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 Elizabeth Brown and Jasmin Rodriguez \nAbout Your Host \n  \n   \n\n\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 \n \n\n\n\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 \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-6-12-2024/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Susan Werner
DESCRIPTION:If you’re not already\, you will fall in love with Susan Werner\nJoin us for an evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter and humorist Susan Werner  in the intimate John & Nancy Hughes Theater. \nBefore the show\, consider dining at The Gallery or Kuro Bistro\, who are supporting this concert with in-house flyers. Help support our local restaurants! \nOver the course of her twenty-five year career\, Werner has built a reputation as one of the country’s most compelling live performers. Her audience can’t help but sing-along to her amusing and catchy melodies. Formidable on guitar (she began playing at age 5) and piano\, Werner’s songs slide between folk\, jazz\, and pop\, all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm.  With her unmistakable contemporary worldview\, reflected in her poetic songwriting\, Werner creates a fresh and unexpected experience for the listener\, culminating in a show you don’t want to end. \nKnown for her engaging and energetic live show\, Susan Werner continues her reign as one of the most bold and creative forces on the acoustic music scene today\, dubbed by NPR as the “Empress of the Unexpected.” \n“(Werner is) a songwriter and musician who is in such complete command of her gifts that it’s almost scary.” -All Music Guide\n“Always an impressive songwriter\, Werner continues to compose sharp\, funny\, compassionate lyrics\, a gift rare enough to set her apart.”-The Washington Post\n“Susan Werner\, a clever songwriter and an engaging performer\, brings literacy and wit back to popular song.” -The New Yorker\n“The classically trained and jazz inspired singer is redefining the genre and winning admirers around the country -Philadelphia Inquirer\n“This woman is great. period.” Music Row Nashville \nThank you to our sponsors\, Bob Scales & Mary Keefe\n  \n       
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/susan-werner/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Live Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Art Camp with Periwinkle Art Studio: Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Campers will use watercolor paints and water-soluble materials to create art. They will also build basic drawing skills and explore shading and blending with the addition of color. During the week we’ll work with shape\, line\, form and simple color theory. Ages 7 – 14
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/art-camp-with-periwinkle-art-studio-watercolor/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Art,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:New Media Summer Stories: High School
DESCRIPTION:The New Media Summer Stories Experience is an unique opportunity for High School students to learn the video storytelling process from ideation to on set shooting to editing. The unique challenge is the shooting and editing happens all in 72 hours. The ideation\, writing and pre-production happens over the 10 weeks prior. Students get to collaborate and create together with support from professionals in the field through the High School Media Collective and local alums. Ages 14 – 18 Years \n \nNew Media Summer Stories is in its second year as an opportunity for students to spend dedicated time working collaboratively with peers who love the filmmaking process.  They create a meaningful short film based on the criteria for the All American High School Film Festival’s Complete Experience. Each participant will have a role in Pre-Production\, Production and Post-Production based on interest and experience. Pre-Production will start 10 weeks before the Production start day when the Prompt and rules will be provided and shared with participants. A writing team will be created and a Producer and Director will be selected based on experience and vision for the prompt. Departments will be created for each phase (Pre-Production: Scouting (Locations\, Talent) Writing\, Camera) Production (Camera\, Sound\, Lighting) and Post-Production (Assistant Editor\, Lead Editor\, Sound\, Color Correction).  
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/new-media-summer-stories/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Draw\, Paint & Construct with Lezlie and Carole
DESCRIPTION:Join Lezlie Lenz and Carole Pearlman for a week-long art camp!  Each afternoon students will have an art making extravaganza. Students will start with a free draw project and then go on to look at an artist of the day\, and finish with a draw-a-long.  Each artist will go home with a small portfolio of art each day.  All supplies are included!Ages 1st – 6th (Incoming) \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/draw-paint-construct-with-lezlie-and-carole-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Art,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:College Essays: Ultimate Brainstorming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nEveryone has a story! Not sure of yours? Join us to tap into stories you didn’t know you had! Through fun games and thought-provoking prompts\, explore who you are\, gain useful insights\, and discover your strengths and values. Leave inspired and ready to write! Limited spots available. Ages: High School. \nIf you are unavailable to attend the workshops and want support with the essay writing process\, Alice and her team at Platinum Pen Consulting provide one-on-one coaching. For more information\, contact Alice directly at or call 847.843.6321 \nJoin us for Writing Standout College Essays on Monday\, June 19! Cost for both classes is $175 \nAlice Moody is a professional writing coach who has spent the past decade running independent writing workshops\, teaching at the Writer’s Studio (part of University of Chicago’s Graham School) and working individually with hundreds of students and professionals to improve their writing. Originally from St. Louis\, Alice holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Arts in Teaching English from the University of Chicago. With her abundant enthusiasm and energy\, she helps students discover their unique voice\, showcase their story\, and enjoy the writing process. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/college-essays-ultimate-brainstorming-workshop/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Gold & Silver Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all-day gold & silver Roadshow buying event with returning\, trusted gold & silver buyer\, David Kaz of DMK Metal. David will be onsite to evaluate and buy any items you wish to sell. \nHOW TO BOOK YOUR PRIVATE 30-MINUTE APPOINTMENT WITH DAVID KAZ: Simply scan the QR code on the flier or you can contact David directly by phone\, 847-508-0224\, or email\, david@nulldmk-metal.com to schedule your appointment.  https://calendly.com/dmkmetal/gortongold.\nWalk-ins accepted also.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gold-silver-evaluation-buying-event/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Nagel Room\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T210000
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SUMMARY:A Brothers Revival
DESCRIPTION:A Brothers Revival\, a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band\, features former Allman Brothers Band member\, David “Rook” Goldflies\, Kris Anderson\, former 17 year lead guitarist of The Outlaws and lead singer in Dickey Betts Great Southern\, Mike Kach. The band was formed in 2019 in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band. In adding Chris Anderson\, former member of The Outlaws for 16 years\, they created a Super Group of Southern Rock Legends to deliver fans the most authentic tribute to the Allman Brothers Band. They perform all of the fans favorites in their original format. Join us in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater for this Southern Rock concert with some of the band’s original greats! \n\nFood vendors: Mamma Mia Pizza and La Plancha Taco\n\n  \nDickey Betts and David “Rook” Goldflies
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/a-brothers-revival/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Live Music,Performing Arts
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