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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly, sign up here. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK […]
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RoboThink: STEM Winter Workshop
RoboThink: STEM Winter Workshop
Embark on a festive journey with RoboThink and build your own Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Join us for a workshop filled with creativity, innovation and holiday […]
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Slime Sisters Slime Party!
Slime Sisters Slime Party!
No school? No problem! Kids can join a slime party at Gorton with the Slime Sisters on Thursday, January 4! Your kids will have a blast […]
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We Are As Gods
We Are As Gods
"We are as gods and might as well get good at it," Stewart Brand wrote in '68. The pioneer of LSD, cyberspace, futurism, and modern environmentalism […]
$5 – $10
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4 events,
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Mermaid Theatre’s Rainbow Fish
Mermaid Theatre’s Rainbow Fish
Beautiful Puppetry Comes to Life in a Special Story! Created by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia “The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!” Mermaid […]
$15
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The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II
The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasts the life of Corleone's father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958 and that […]
$5 – $10
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Soccer Shots Classic for Ages 3 to 5
Soccer Shots Classic for Ages 3 to 5
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills for ages 3-5 like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Children are introduced to […]
Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
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1 event,
After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
Calling all artists! This after-school art class will not only provide an incredible outlet for self-expression but also help students to develop motor skills, visual-spatial skills, […]
$168
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3 events,
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Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Storytelling Open Mic – Walk-ins Welcome! DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month (except February) Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in a […]
Free
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RoboThink After School: Engineer Race Cars
RoboThink After School: Engineer Race Cars
Rev up your engines and hit the racetrack with RoboThink! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping program where your student will build and race a fleet of […]
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Drawing & Painting for Teens with Joalida Smit
Drawing & Painting for Teens with Joalida Smit
These sessions will guide your teen to find their unique voice and individual style. Bring your own ideas or work on a contemporary portrait from materials […]
$180
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FAN: Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia
FAN: Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia
In her latest book Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia, Kate Manne, Ph.D., an associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University, delivers a definitive takedown of fatphobia, […]
3 events,
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Little Women – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Little Women – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Little Women is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. In Gerwig's take, […]
$5 – $10
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Little Women – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Little Women – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Little Women is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. In Gerwig’s take, the […]
$5 – $10
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Latin Dance with Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan & Walt Sloan!
Latin Dance with Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan & Walt Sloan!
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED. Come join Esther and Walt for a sexy, fun, healthy and easy-to-follow Latin dance class! This class […]
$30
2 events,
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Radius A Cappella
Radius A Cappella
Radius is an all-male identifying vocal ensemble, hailing from different corners of the country. Radius was formed in the midst of the global pandemic with the […]
$20 – $25
Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
2 events,
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess. Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc […]
$5
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Red Rose Jazz 2024
Red Rose Jazz 2024
Come enjoy this annual Gorton Center highlight! The Red Rose Jazz Band returns for a concert in our lovely Stuart room. Red Rose presents the very […]
$25
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FAN: Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships
FAN: Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships
Have you ever asked yourself “What if I’m a tightwad and my significant other is a spendthrift?” or vice versa? Scott Rick, Ph.D., a behavioral scientist […]
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
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Drawing with Ink, Pencil & Charcoal with Joalida Smit
Drawing with Ink, Pencil & Charcoal with Joalida Smit
In this class Joalida will teach your teen contemporary art-making using pencils, charcoal and ink. Focusing on black and white helps developing artists to focus on […]
1 event,
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FAN: Strategies to Reduce Risk and Increase Resilience in LGBTQ+ Youth
FAN: Strategies to Reduce Risk and Increase Resilience in LGBTQ+ Youth
FAN has invited Melissa Blitz, LCPC (she/her) and Joe Serio, LCPS (he/his) of Compass Health Center to create a program addressing the complex issues that LGBTQ+ […]
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2 events,
Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet
Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet
A native of Brookfield, Ohio, Christian Dillingham played in rock and jazz bands throughout high school. He became serious about music as a career while at […]
$15 – $35
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Montessori School of Lake Forest Acting Club
Montessori School of Lake Forest Acting Club
Do you have a budding actor in the family? Turn your child's love of make-believe play into a passion for the arts. Through theater games and […]
$120
2 events,
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Liz Allen, Tonight I am My Mother
Liz Allen, Tonight I am My Mother
Tonight I Am My Mother is a comedic character piece written and performed by Liz Allen. Liz looks back at her relationship with her mother, a […]
$35.00
Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
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FAN: The Mirrored Door: What Blocks Women’s Careers
FAN: The Mirrored Door: What Blocks Women’s Careers
At some point in their careers, many women encounter the “mirrored door” ― the place where, when presented with opportunities, they reflect inward and hesitate, deem […]
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
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Acting for Ages 5 to 8
Acting for Ages 5 to 8
Do you have a budding actor in the family? Turn your child's love of make-believe play into a passion for the arts. Through theater games, improvisation, […]
3 events,
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FAN: Think Faster, Talk Smarter
FAN: Think Faster, Talk Smarter
In Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot, Stanford lecturer, podcast host, and communication expert Matt Abrahams provides tangible, […]
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Growing Microgreens
Growing Microgreens
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION ON FEBRUARY 21! Get your green thumb ready for the gardening season with microgreens. […]
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New Books for a New Year!
New Books for a New Year!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES! Looking for great titles to add to your “must read” list in 2024? Join book […]
4 events,
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Method Acting – Thursdays: Acting Technique
Method Acting – Thursdays: Acting Technique
Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises and improvisations. This class is for people of all experience levels and is intended for anyone looking for […]
$250
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League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff-Hot Topics & Hot Cider
League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff-Hot Topics & Hot Cider
Come in out of the Cold! HOT TOPICS, HOT CIDER-- Thursday, January 25, at 6:30 pm The League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area […]
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Screening of the Documentary ‘LIKE’ Understanding and Creating Balance in Social Media
Screening of the Documentary ‘LIKE’ Understanding and Creating Balance in Social Media
Suite Escape Presents: Screening of the Documentary ‘LIKE’ Understanding and Creating Balance in Social Media Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gorton […]
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Organic & Biodynamic Wine Tasting
Organic & Biodynamic Wine Tasting
Join us for a wine tasting with healthy & clean wines. Learn about biodynamic and organic farming planting, cultivation, and harvesting is done according to the […]
3 events,
Winterfest at Mountainfilm
Plan Ahead: Enjoy WINTERFEST as part of your ticket & get the full Mountainfilm on Tour - Après ski style! In the Stuart Ski Lodge: Friday 6:00-7:00 […]
Mountainfilm on Tour 2024
Held each year on the last weekend of January, Mountainfilm on Tour is one of the highlights of our cinematic year. In 2024, the festival will […]
$5 – $45
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Mountainfilm 2024: Deep Rising
Mountainfilm 2024: Deep Rising
Produced and narrated by Hollywood’s Aquaman Jason Momoa, Deep Rising illuminates the vital relationship between the deep ocean and sustaining life on Earth. Closely paralleled with […]
$10 – $15
6 events,
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Mountainfilm on Tour 2024: All Ages Shorts Program
Mountainfilm on Tour 2024: All Ages Shorts Program
Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present... All Ages Shorts Program! A curated look at some of the very best Mountainfilm on Tour has to […]
$5 – $10
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Mountainfilm on Tour 2024: Adventure Shorts Program
Mountainfilm on Tour 2024: Adventure Shorts Program
Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present... Adventure Shorts! The Mountainfilm on Tour: Adventure Shorts program provides an eclectic mix of stories about appreciating the […]
$5 – $10
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Mountainfilm on Tour 2024: Indomitable Spirit Medley
Mountainfilm on Tour 2024: Indomitable Spirit Medley
Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present... Indomitable Spirit Medley! Social impact and exciting stories that include hiking, climbing, skiing, all in one program! This […]
$10 – $20
Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Tai Chi with Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
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FAN: Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World
FAN: Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World
Busy readers routinely decide how valuable a message is without actually reading it. In one recent survey, people reported skimming nearly 40 percent of their emails […]
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
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Financial Planning Strategies for 2024
Financial Planning Strategies for 2024
The beginning of the year is the perfect time to review your finances. Join Strategic Wealth Partners Wealth Advisors Ben Bremen and Michael Tuber as they […]
2 events,
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Private Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home! Eliminate chronic pain, increase mobility and improve flexibility and strength. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual […]
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Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
PLEASE REACH OUT TO DAVE HILTEBRAND DIRECTLY TO SCHEDULE A LESSON! - Dave@davehiltebrand.com Learn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique, getting […]
4 events,
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Summer of Soul
Summer of Soul
Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. Director: Questlove Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara […]
$5 – $10
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Summer of Soul
Summer of Soul
Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. Director: Questlove Stars: Dorinda Drake, Barbara […]
$5 – $10
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FAN: HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience
FAN: HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience
HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience, edited and with a foreword by Ayesha Rascoe, host of National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition Sunday, is […]
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
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 […]
1 event,
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Creative Cooking Camp (Poland)
Creative Cooking Camp (Poland)
THIS CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE EVENTS! Join Sarah Berto with Confidence with Etiquette for a fun mini camp! Children will 'visit' […]
2 events,
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Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised and it’s all funny. The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next […]
$59 – $69
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
$15
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