Name: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Start: 2026-09-01T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Lake Bluff Public Library

Lake Bluff Public Library

<a href="https://www.lakeblufflibrary.org/1000-books-kindergarten" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1,000 Books Before Kindergarten</a> will help your little one learn key building blocks to literacy and language fluency. Whether your child is three months old or three years old, reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination and promotes bonding. For more information about how to register, visit <a href="https://www.lakeblufflibrary.org/1000-books-kindergarten" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LakeBluffLibrary.org/1000Books</a>.
Ages 0 to 6.

Local Event: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Lake County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Illinois

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten will help your little one learn key building blocks to literacy and language fluency. Whether...

Gorton Center

Experience the adventure of Jurassic Park (1993), the hit film that changed movies forever. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this classic blends action, suspense, and amazing visual effects.
Travel to a remote island where dinosaurs have been brought back to life. What starts as a dream quickly turns into a fight to survive when things go wrong.
See Jurassic Park on the big screen and enjoy one of the most exciting films ever made. It’s perfect for fans of action, sci-fi, and unforgettable movie moments.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Written by: Michael Crichton, David Koepp
Rated: PG -13
Runtime: 2 hrs, 7 min

Local Event: Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park

Experience the adventure of Jurassic Park (1993), the hit film that changed movies forever. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this...

Join the History Center for a summer music concert series in the gardens. Enjoy&nbsp;live music, food and merriment from 5-7pm on Friday, August 14. Bring your own drinks, snacks and chairs for this&nbsp;free concert.&nbsp;
Preformance by&nbsp;Jr Smitty and the Cryin’ Pity:
Jr Smitty and the Cryin’ Pity is a hard driving blues band delivering everything from rock-based blues legends to the classics. 
Food from&nbsp;Up In Smoke Creations
Up In Smoke Creations will be serving up delicious fresh BBQ! Secure your food ticket in advance or purchase one at the concert. Each food ticket is good for one&nbsp;sandwich with chips or their BBQ Bowls which comes with mashed potatoes, Mexican corn, and a protein of choice of Brisket or Pork.&nbsp;

Local Event: Summer Music Series - Jr Smitty and the Cryin’ Pity

Summer Music Series - Jr Smitty and the Cryin’...

Join the History Center for a summer music concert series in the gardens. Enjoy live music, food and merriment from 5-7pm on...

Summer Music Series - Jr Smitty and the Cryin’ Pity

Get ready for fun with Wreck-It Ralph (2012), the action-packed animated hit from Disney. This colorful film is full of humor, heart, and classic video game charm.
Follow Ralph, a video game villain who wants to be a hero. He leaves his game and jumps into others on a wild adventure. Along the way, he meets new friends and faces big challenges.
See Wreck-It Ralph on the big screen and enjoy a movie full of laughs and excitement. It’s a great pick for families, gamers, and anyone who loves a feel-good story.
Rated: G
Run Time: 1 hr, 41 mins.
Directed by: Rich Moore
Written by: Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee, Rich Moore
Co-Presented with Lake Bluff Library

Local Event: Wreck-It Ralph - Free Admission

Wreck-It Ralph - Free Admission

Get ready for fun with Wreck-It Ralph (2012), the action-packed animated hit from Disney. This colorful film is full of humor,...

The Lake Bluff Library is excited to partner once again with Gorton Community Center for a FREE screening of Wreck-It Ralph! Get ready for a night of arcade-sized fun, unlikely heroes, and saving the day in the most unexpected ways!
Sponsored by the Friends of Lake Bluff Library.
<a href="https://gortoncenter.org/event/wreck-it-ralph/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register here.</a>
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Local Event: Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

The Lake Bluff Library is excited to partner once again with Gorton Community Center for a FREE screening of Wreck-It Ralph!...

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Join The Northshore Chess Club EVERY Saturday from 1-4PM at our “Saturday Chess at Starbucks” events at the Lake Forest Starbucks (672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL). Check <a href="https://www.meetup.com/northshorechess/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.meetup.com/northshorechess/</a>&nbsp;to join the club, to post comments, ask questions, and RSVP for events.
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 a maximum of 15 spots per event, 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>

Local Event: Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks

Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks

Join The Northshore Chess Club EVERY Saturday from 1-4PM at our “Saturday Chess at Starbucks” events at the Lake Forest...

<h3>Enjoy Gorton’s annual Summer family movie featuring Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in our John &amp; Nancy Hughes Theater!</h3>
Enjoy the fun of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), the classic comedy that celebrates skipping school and living in the moment. Directed by John Hughes, this fan-favorite is full of laughs and iconic scenes.
Follow Ferris as he takes a day off and explores Chicago with his friends. What starts as a simple plan turns into a wild and unforgettable adventure.
See it on the bigscreen and relive one of the most loved comedies of all time. It’s a perfect pick for fans of humor, nostalgia, and feel-good fun.
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hr, 43 mins.
Director: John Hughes
Written by: John Hughes

Local Event: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Enjoy Gorton’s annual Summer family movie featuring Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in our John & Nancy Hughes Theater!
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Come sing with us at this evening of music from the 60’s and 70’s with Cathy Glickman and Andrew Blenderman.&nbsp;
First, we’ll warm up! Next, we will sing a selection of familiar favorites.&nbsp;No experience is necessary, and there’s no future commitment – just a chance to share music in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.
The event runs about 45–60 minutes, followed by refreshments and time to connect.
<h5>Good to know:</h5>
<ul><li>Open to all ages – bring the whole family</li><li>No experience or vocal knowledge necessary</li><li>One-off event with no future commitment</li><li>Led by Cathy Glickman and Andrew Blenderman</li><li>Refreshments afterward</li></ul>
<img src="https://gortoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/edp_260623_singatgorton-60-300x200.jpg" alt="edp 260623 singatgorton 60">
Sing at Gorton is a welcoming community sing series designed to bring people together in a fun, informal way. Each event is themed around a different style of music, led by local hosts and open to everyone — no experience or vocal knowledge necessary. These one-off gatherings last about 45–60 minutes and end with refreshments, making it easy to join in, connect and sing.

Local Event: Sing at Gorton – Music of the 60’s and 70’s

Sing at Gorton – Music of the 60’s and 70’s

Come sing with us at this evening of music from the 60’s and 70’s with Cathy Glickman and Andrew Blenderman. 
First, we’ll warm...

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Join the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for a leadership development summit featuring a morning workshop with Marvin Bembry and an afternoon grant session with the DCEO. Focused on supporting the needs of non profit organizations, this luncheon event connects &nbsp;attendees with funding opportunities and training on how to obtain grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. &nbsp;If your Lake County non profit is seeking to expand and identify new funding opportunities to support your organization across new platforms, this event is for you. Register your whole team to help develop new skills needed and expand your access to capital. Enhance your personal fundraising skills and enhance development acumen during this program aimed at activating next level support for being a more effective community leader with a greater understanding that leadership excellence and community investment are the same conversation.

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Discuss the state of democracy in the United States—Join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Jim Marquardt, Dr. Alejandra Lopez Villegas, and Dr. Zachary Cook for this exciting new community engagement series.
A State of DemocracyRegistration deadline: Tuesday, September 1
Registration fee: $250 for the five-week series

Course times: Tuesday evenings, 6-8 p.m.
Course dates: September 8, September 15, September 22, October 6, October 13
Two College-wide lectures are associated with this series: <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/WorldNeedsLeaders" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“The World Needs Leaders” with former U.S. Ambassador Jeff Flake</a> on September 23 and <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/?id=8935bb79-f62f-4326-bd92-0c1a4c32f0c4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“MLK and the Voting Rights Act” with Pulitzer Prize winning author Jonathan Eig</a> on September 28. All course participants are invited to attend as part of this series.
Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, this series explores both the constraints on democracy—such as recent democratic backsliding, the Constitution’s roadblocks on majority rule, and the weakening of voting rights to name a few—and strategies to overcome them and enhance democracy in America. Each week will highlight a new topic and the opening and closing sessions will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments prior to class.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/politics-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course

Lake Forest College Community Engagement...

Discuss the state of democracy in the United States—Join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Jim Marquardt, Dr. Alejandra Lopez...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course

Explore the history of Renaissance architecture and art—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Melissa Rovner and Dr. Kimiko Matsumura for this exciting new community engagement series
Art and Architecture History at the Krebs Center
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3
Course times: Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Course dates: September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8
Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this series will explore the traditions of Renaissance form, ornament, spatial organization, material culture, and visual symbolism that shaped how buildings and objects were made, inhabited, and interpreted. Along the way, participants will apply what they have learned directly to the Krebs Center and its collection, asking how the villa itself accumulates meaning, displays taste, and shapes our encounters with history. Each session will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/art-and-architecture-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course

Explore the history of Renaissance architecture and art—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Melissa Rovner and Dr. Kimiko...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course

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At YogaSix Highland Park, we believe yoga should be accessible, empowering, and energizing for everybody. Our modern, welcoming studio offers a variety of heated and non-heated classes designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice. From strength-building Power and Sculpt + Flow classes to restorative Slow Flow and Restore experiences, every class is designed to help you move, sweat, reset, and reconnect. More than just a workout, YogaSix Highland Park is a community-focused space where members can show up exactly as they are. Our experienced instructors create an inclusive environment that feels supportive, motivating, and approachable—without intimidation or pressure. We focus on movement that feels good, music that keeps the energy high, and experiences that leave you feeling stronger both physically and mentally. Located in the heart of Highland Park, our studio is proud to offer a consistent schedule of classes seven days a week, special workshops, wellness events, and opportunities to connect with others in the community. Whether you’re looking to build strength, reduce stress, improve flexibility, or simply carve out time for yourself, YogaSix Highland Park is here to support your goals. We’re more than a yoga studio—we’re a place to sweat, grow, breathe, and belong.

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