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Good morning to you Lake Forest! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which 24 Lake Forest students are National Merit semifinalists
  • How a Lake Forest senior juggles 25 hours of dance weekly
  • How CROYA and 988 are supporting Lake Forest teens this month

Also on today's calendar: An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 24 Lake Forest Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com) — Lake Forest families have big academic news as 24 local students from Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest Academy, and Woodlands Academy are named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. These seniors now move one step closer to competing for prestigious scholarships, with finalists to be announced in February and winners next spring.
   

2. The Life of a Competitive Dancer: Q&A with Violetta Storino (theforestscout.com) — A Lake Forest High School senior, Vivi Storino, shares how she balances demanding academics with 20–25 hours a week of competitive dance training at On Your Toes. She explains why she left the LFHS dance team to focus on ballet and contemporary, how international programs in places like Portugal pushed her skills, and how mentorship has shaped her discipline and confidence.
   

3. September Is Recognized As National Suicide Prevention Month (theforestscout.com) — Lake Forest and Lake Bluff families are reminded that local youth organization CROYA has been a crucial support for teens facing mental health struggles and suicide risk since 1980. The piece uses national data to underscore why checking in on friends, talking openly about mental health, and using resources like 988 and Safe2Help IL can save lives in our community year-round.
   

4. 2026 Master Design Awards: Kitchen more than $200,000 — SILVER (qualifiedremodeler.com) — A Lake Forest home just earned a national Master Design Award for a $500,000 kitchen renovation that opened up several rooms into one bright, functional gathering space. Designers removed a massive interior chimney, engineered hidden structural supports, and reconfigured the layout to separate cooking from entertaining while maximizing views of the gardens.
   

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  • Woodlands Academy seniors receive National Merit commendations —Woodlands Academy Read on Patch
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Lake Forest. Apply here.
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Ok Lake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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