Barbara's Bookstore

Lake Forest author Gary Buslik reads from and signs Sister Luscious, the first Jamaica Gold's Bar &amp; Detective Agency novel. A year after a robbery at a Caribbean beach bar, the bar's foul-mouthed macaw hears a familiar voice and repeats what he heard that night. Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m., at Barbara's Bookstore in Hawthorn Mall, Vernon HillsWhat: Gary Buslik reads from and signs Sister Luscious, a comic Caribbean mystery When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 p.m. Where: Barbara's Bookstore, Hawthorn Mall, 102 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills Cost: Free Info: (847) 549-7550

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Celebrate cultural diversity at Lake Forest College through an inspiring display of music and dance.


The International Student Association (ISA) and the Office of Community Engagement invite you to join us for One World: A Cultural Journey. The evening features an amazing display of talented performances, all designed, choreographed, and organized by Lake Forest College students, representing distinctive and beautiful cultures from around the globe coming together.

<a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/news-and-events/one-world-2026-a-cultural-journey" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more and register for One World 2026 today by clicking here. Spots are filling up!</a>

The first 50 community member registrations receive an invitation to a pre-event reception at 5:30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy light snacks, refreshments, and take the opportunity to meet with Lake Forest College President Mike Sosulski and other members of the Lake Forest College community.

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<a href="https://jillegan.bhhschicago.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Egan</a>, Managing Broker of <a href="https://www.bhhschicago.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago</a> North Region offices, is pleased to announce that the Libertyville office will once again seek donations to provide Lake County residents in need with complete Thanksgiving dinners. This year, the office hopes to donate 150 dinners to residents. 
Agents and staff will meet at Woodman&rsquo;s in Lakemoor on November 24th to assemble the Thanksgiving meals including turkey, potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie. A note from the company wishing each recipient a wonderful holiday will be added before the boxes are sealed and delivered to the Libertyville, Avon, Grant, Warren and Freemont Township offices for distribution.
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