Name: Summer Family Movie Weekend: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Start: 2025-08-16T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Gorton Center

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<h3>Enjoy Gorton’s annual Summer family movie featuring Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in our John &amp; Nancy Hughes Theater!</h3>
Get ready for a fun-filled evening at Gorton Center with a screening of the iconic 80s classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! Directed by the legendary John Hughes, this timeless teen comedy is the perfect pick for anyone in the mood for laughs, nostalgia, and a little bit of rebellion.

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Please RSVP, come play, and learn something to improve your chess! If you’re a beginner please review the rules of chess (like En Passant) before you come. There’s a PDF on <a href="https://www.chesshouse.com/pages/chess-learning-resources" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">chesshouse.com/pages/chess-learning-resources</a> (Rules of Chess).
Note: we have 15 spots per event, and we’ve been getting 10-15 players every Saturday, so if you can’t come please cancel your RSVP to allow someone else to come! All ages, genders, and levels welcome!
PS-Dues are $5/YEAR (after a 1 month trial), to defray my Meetup subscription, paid either through Meetup.com, or better yet you can pay me cash and I'll mark you as paid. -Carlos Cardona, Owner, <a href="https://carloscardona.myportfolio.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carlos Cardona Photography</a>

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Free admission. Family-friendly event.
Self-taught improvisational cellist <a href="https://drewwiegman.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Drew Wiegman</a> will perform live on Saturday, May 9, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the <a href="https://www.foxlake.org/468/Garden-Birthday-Party" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fox Lake Community Garden.</a>
With over 845,000 followers on TikTok and millions of streams across Spotify and Apple Music, <a href="https://drewwiegman.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Drew Wiegman</a> is known for performing entirely by ear—blending classical, pop, film scores, and original music into a dynamic, genre-crossing performance. His philosophy: “No matter who you are, I have a song for you.”
Join the Fox Lake community in celebrating the garden’s 10th birthday with a vibrant afternoon filled with activities, treats, market vendors and entertainment for all ages.
Enjoy tea time with Annabelle’s Busy Bees, delicious cupcakes from Totally Cupcaked, local food trucks, and the traditional maypole—all while experiencing live cello music throughout the event.
Event Highlights: 
- FREE Tea Time with Annabelle’s Busy Bees - FREE Cupcakes from Totally Cupcaked - Food trucks &amp; Market Vendors - Fox Lake Friday Night Live Preview - Live music - Traditional Dance Around the Maypole - Community Garden walkthrough - Rock Painting with Fox Lake IL Rocks 
📍 Location: 17 E School Ct, Fox Lake, IL
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Register&nbsp;for this course by clicking <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/spring26film" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a> Visit&nbsp;the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>
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