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In today's newsletter:

• Why Crow Island School's renovation just won national preservation honors.

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
• Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Modernism in America Awards honor 15 winners for protecting modern heritage (bustler.net) — Winnetka's Crow Island School has earned a national preservation citation for its sensitive renovation and expansion, recognizing how the project preserves the landmark's child-centered design while updating it for today's students. The honor highlights local commitment to maintaining inspiring learning spaces and keeps this neighborhood school in the national architectural spotlight.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Lake Forest Preservation Foundation - 50th Anniversary Preservation Symposium →
  Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  9:15 am
Monday October 19
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Music Performance Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Luminaries →
  Hubbard Woods Park, 939 Old Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to Public →
  1140 Willow Rd, Winnetka
  2:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Buckeye: An Evening with Patrick Ryan at The Book Stall →
  The Book Stall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• The College Transition Series: For Parents of College Freshman →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Historical Murders of the North Shore: Justice and Mysteries →
  Hadley, 700 Elm St, Winnetka
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to Public →
  1140 Willow Rd, Winnetka
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Schmidt-Burnham Log House Open to Public →
  1140 Willow Rd, Winnetka
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Hubbard Woods' Historic Structures Walking Tour →
  271 Scott Ave, Winnetka
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Glenview

• Glenview Students Earn Dean's List Honors At UMGC (patch.com)

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