St. Nicholas Catholic Church (St. John XXIII Parish)

Pope John XXIII School (Evanston) will be celebrating its 40th
Anniversary as one of the first successful mergers of two parish schools in the Chicago Archdiocese. The celebration will be on October 17th
beginning at 5:00 pm with a mass at St. Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Ave., Evanston, followed by an adult reception at Pope John XXIII School, 1120 Washington Street, featuring music, food, drinks, fellowship and memories until 9:00 pm. Tickets for the reception are available at givebutter.com/40pj23. For more information contact Theresa Buckman at the school at 847-475-5678.

Local Event: Pope John XXIII School 40th Anniversary Celebration

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Pope John XXIII School (Evanston) will be celebrating its 40th
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Pope John XXIII School 40th Anniversary Celebration

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Celebrate the season with <a href="https://www.thetalkingfarm.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Talking Farm</a> at a festive fall picnic at the Howard Street Farm, featuring the toe-tapping folk and bluegrass sounds of The <a href="https://www.sullivansistersbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sullivan Sisters</a>!
We’ll serve two vegetarian dishes made with fresh, seasonal produce from the Howard Street Farm, along with cocktails by <a href="https://us.mothdrinks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Moth</a> and delicious desserts from <a href="https://www.threetartsbakery.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Three Tarts Bakery</a>. Bring your favorite picnic extras—charcuterie, proteins, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages—to make your meal your own.
We’ll also fire up the grills, so feel free to bring something to cook. Grilling utensils will be provided.
Pack your favorite picnic gear if you’d like, or simply bring yourself! We’ll have tables, chairs, and compostable dishes, utensils, and cups ready for you.

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Celebrate the season with The Talking Farm at a festive fall picnic at the Howard Street Farm, featuring the toe-tapping folk...

Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Sunday, October 11th for the Chicago Marathon! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked artisanal donuts in unusual flavors - with seasonal, gluten-free, and vegan options available.
Order by 2pm on Saturday. Your order will be available for home delivery between 5:30-10:00am.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/46U98hB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/46U98hB</a>

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Do-Rite Donuts is coming to you on Sunday, October 11th for the Chicago Marathon! Enjoy a wide variety of freshly baked...

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The nationally and locally acclaimed Pequod's Pizza is coming to you on Friday, October 16th--and this time, we're delivering to your home! Note that pizzas will be PAR BAKED with Pequod’s world-famous caramelized crust. We also have thin crust pies, garlic bread, and cheesy garlic bread on the menu this time around for delivery, so indulge! Pequod's was just named the "Best Pizza in the US" by Yelp!
Order by 12pm on Wednesday at the latest! But don't wait until the last minute to place your order, because there are only 50 spots available.
Home delivery will take place between 2:30 - 6:00pm.
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Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel

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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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Pope John XXIII School 40th Anniversary Celebration

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5:00 PM

St. Nicholas Catholic Church (St. John XXIII Parish), 806 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Wake Up to Fresh Do-Rite Donuts on Chicago Marathon Sunday! Order by 2pm Saturday.

Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday.

Lake Forest Preservation Foundation - 50th Anniversary Preservation Symposium

The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet