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SUMMARY:RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease 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-10/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community
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SUMMARY:RISE ABOVE: OVERCOME VICTIM MINDSET\, EMPOWER YOURSELF\, AND REALIZE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
DESCRIPTION:In the era of using therapy language to describe everyday emotions and the urge to over pathologize\, it’s tempting to see ourselves as damaged and powerless\, defined by our past traumas\, our emotions\, and the struggles we face. But it’s more important than ever to rise above the limiting beliefs and widespread anxiety that puts us in boxes\, lowers our expectations\, and holds us back. Our obstacles have become so ingrained in our self-concept that we don’t recognize what we could become. And we don’t see that these obstacles are\, in many cases\, our path to our potential—that we become our greatest self because of\, not in spite of\, life’s challenges. \nIn Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset\, Empower Yourself\, and Realize Your Full Potential\, renowned cognitive psychologist and professor Scott Barry Kaufman\, Ph.D. (FAN ’16)\, among the top 1% most-cited scientists in the world and host of The Psychology Podcast (30 million downloads and frequently ranked the #1 psychology podcast in the world)\, unpacks the dangerous myths and misleading buzzwords swirling around the popular imagination\, revealing the truth about managing our emotions\, the double-edged sword of self-esteem\, the surprising gifts of sensitivity\, and\, ultimately\, the power each of has to overcome challenges and to shape the course of our own lives. \nKaufman’s writing has appeared in The Atlantic\, Scientific American\, Psychology Today\, and Harvard Business Review\, and he is the author of ten previous books\, including Transcend\, Wired to Create\, and Ungifted. He will be in conversation with Susan Cain (FAN ’13\, ’22)\, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking and Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. Cain partners with Malcolm Gladwell\, Adam Grant\, Ph.D. (FAN ’14\, ’16)\, and Dan Pink (FAN ’18\, ’22) to curate the Next Big Idea Book Club. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy Rise Above from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Kaufman 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.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rise-above-overcome-victim-mindset-empower-yourself-and-relize-tour-full-potential/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:LFLB Nonprofit Board Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:Discover Meaningful Ways to Give Back and Provide Leadership in Your Community\nHave you ever wondered what it’s like to serve on a nonprofit board? Are you passionate about giving back to your community and ready to take on a leadership role? This is your opportunity to explore how you can make a meaningful difference while connecting with local organizations that need dedicated board members like you. \nJoin us for a collaborative\, expo-style event at 5 pm on Tuesday\, April 29. This interactive event brings together some of the area’s most impactful nonprofit organizations\, including: \nArt Impact ProjectA Safe PlaceCROYA FoundationDeer Path Art LeagueGorton CenterHistory Center – Lake Forest Lake BluffLake County Community FoundationMother’s Trust FoundationPaws for Patrick \nDuring this expo-style event\, you’ll have the chance to meet with nonprofit leaders\, learn about their missions\, and explore how your skills and experience can support the causes that matter most to you. Gain insights into board roles\, responsibilities\, and service expectations\, so you can confidently step into a leadership position that aligns with your interests. \nWhy Attend?\n\nDiscover how serving on a nonprofit board strengthens communities\nFind the right organization that matches your passions and expertise\nLearn firsthand what board service entails from experienced leaders\nConnect with like-minded individuals who care about making a difference\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting to explore nonprofit board leadership\, this event offers the knowledge and connections you need to take the next step. \nJoin us and bring a friend! Together\, we can build a stronger community. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lflbnonprofitboardevent/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events
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SUMMARY:HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH QUESTIONS: A NEW WAY TO THRIVE IN TIMES OF UNCERTANTY
DESCRIPTION:What do you do when faced with a big\, important question that keeps you up at night? Many people\, understandably\, seize answers dispensed by “experts\,” influencers\, gurus\, and more. But these fast\, easy\, one-size-fits-all solutions often fail to satisfy\, and can even cause more pain. \nWhat if our questions—the ones we ask about relationships\, work\, meaning\, identity\, and purpose—are not our tormentors\, but our teachers? Inspired by 150-year-old advice from Austrian poet Rainier Maria Rilke and backed by contemporary science\, Elizabeth Weingarten’s new book\, How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty\, offers a fresh approach for dealing with these seemingly unsolvable questions. In her quest\, Weingarten shares her own journey and the stories of many others\, whose lives have transformed through a different\, and better\, relationship with uncertainty. \nDesigned to inspire anyone who feels stuck\, powerless\, and drained\, How to Fall in Love with Questions challenges us to unlock our minds and embark on the kind of self-discovery that’s only possible when we feel most alive—that is\, when we don’t know what will happen next. \nWeingarten is a journalist and applied behavioral scientist who works at the intersection of science and storytelling. A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and New Trier High School\, she has worked on the editorial staffs of The Atlantic\, Slate\, and Qatar Today\, and was managing editor of Behavioral Scientist. \nWeingarten will be in conversation with Heather Havrilesky (FAN ’18\, ’22)\, writer of the popular Ask Polly advice column on Substack and is the author of Foreverland\, What If This Were Enough?\, How to Be a Person in the World\, and Disaster Preparedness. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy How to Fall in Love with Questions from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Weingarten 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.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/how-to-fall-in-love-with-questions-a-new-way-to-thrive-in-times-of-uncertanty/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:SUPERMAN
DESCRIPTION:Catch the original Superman on the Big screen at Gorton’s John & Nancy Hughes Theater! \nAn alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth\, where he grows up to become his adoptive home’s first and greatest superhero. \nDirector: Richard Donner \nStars: Christopher Reeve\, Margot Kidder\, Gene Hackman \nThank you Sheffield Foundation for sponsoring this special screening.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/superman/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Family Math Night
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES!\nPizza\, Fun & Numbers! \nNo need to worry about dinner—just bring your family and love for learning! Join us at the Gorton Center for Family Math Night\, presented by Mathnasium\, for an exciting\, hands-on math adventure. Enjoy games\, challenges\, and activities that boost confidence and make math fun for everyone. Ages 5 – 12 \nWe’ve been serving the Lake Forest community for 10 years\, helping students build confidence and excel in math. At Mathnasium\, we make learning math less of a chore and more of a win with personalized instruction and a supportive environment. Whether kids are catching up\, keeping up\, or getting ahead\, we turn frustration into confidence. We’re right in your neighborhood—stop by and see how we can help make a difference!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/family-math-night/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Games,Youth
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