Name: Trivia Night @ Gorton Center
Start: 2026-09-30T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Lake Bluff Public Library

Lake Bluff Public Library

Update: Due to the unexpected closure of Lake Bluff Brewing Co., trivia will now be held at the Gorton Center downstairs in the Grotto.
Trivia is back for one night only!
Register your team of up to 6 people for a night of friendly competition at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest. Concessions will be available for sale. Registration opens at 10am on 9/23, one week before the event.
To Register: Reserve a single spot for your team, then tell us how many people total are on your team in the registration questions. Please note that there is a limit of 6 people per team; teams with more than 6 people will be split up or will be ineligible for a prize.
Location: Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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A pre-event reception will be held in Brown Hall at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;Register Here: <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/WorldNeedsLeaders" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/WorldNeedsLeaders</a>

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Join us to make toys and other crafts for the Orphans of the Storm animal shelter. A volunteer from Orphans of the Storm will be present to teach about the shelter's mission and guide the craft. An adoptable animal may be present during the program.&nbsp;
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Enjoy a cozy fireside book discussion. Copies of each book will be available for check out at the Circulation&nbsp;Desk.
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Boat owners considering an upgrade can also take advantage of onsite trade evaluations and speak directly with participating dealers about end-of-season pricing and fall buying opportunities. Select new-boat purchases may also qualify for incentives such as free winter storage.
Admission is free, making the show an easy weekend stop for boat owners, families, anglers and anyone considering getting on the water next season.
Lake County Fall Boat Show 
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Free Admission 
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Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr. Rachel Whidden for the return of this highly-acclaimed community engagement series
Artificial Intelligence and Everyday Life: Understanding, Engaging, and Applying AI
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Course times: Thursday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m.
Course dates: October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we learn, work, create, communicate, and make decisions. Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this five-week series offers an accessible introduction to AI while exploring the ethical, social, cultural, and philosophical questions it raises – through demonstrations, discussion, and real-world case studies designed to help participants become informed and thoughtful users of these emerging technologies. Each week will highlight a new topic and 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/ai-series-x86317" 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.

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 The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation Symposium featuring talks moderated by Blair Kamin, Geoffrey Baer, Lynn Osmond, and Bill Kurtis will take place in Lake Forest College's Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel.
9:15 a.m. - Coffee Reception &amp; Registration
9:50 a.m. - Welcome, Michael Sosulski, Lake Forest College President
10 -10:45 a.m. - Session I: Why Preservation Matters - How is Lake Forest Different?
(Frank Butterfield, Jason Wicha, Art Miller, Thomas Rajkovic, moderated by Blair Kamin)
11-11:45 a.m. - Session II: The Legacy of Shaw, Adler &amp; Anderson
(Stuart Cohen, William Rutledge, Paul Bergmann, moderated by Geoffrey Baer)
12 noon-1 p.m.: Campus Lunch Stroll &amp; Book Signings
1:30-2:15 p.m. - Session III: Preservation vs. Progress - Who Owns the Future of Our Cities?
(Richard Economakis, Adrian Smith, Javier Quintana de Una, Lee Bey, moderated by Lynn Osmond)
2:30-3:15 p.m. Session IV: The Future of the Past- What's Next for Preservation?
(Thomas Rajkovich, Bonnie McDonald, Ashley Wilson, Dajoin Williams, moderated by Bill Kurtis)
3:45-4:30 p.m. Market Square Architectural Tour with Art Miller
Tickets are priced at $65 for members and $75 for non-members and includes lunch and the tour. Please register and purchase tickets www.lfpf.org/events.
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Discover the artistry of musical voices—Join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Dan Schwartz for this exciting new community engagement series
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Registration fee: $250 for the four-week series
Registration deadline: Monday, October 12
Course times: Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Course dates: October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9
Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, “Beyond the Melody” is an engaging lecture and live performance series that invites audiences to discover the remarkable artistry and individuality of four distinctive musical voices: the cello, flute, oboe, and a blues band. Each week spotlights a different featured instrument or ensemble, exploring its history, evolution, and role across musical traditions while revealing the fascinating ways it creates sound. The opening and closing sessions will include 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/music-performance-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>.
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