Secret World Books

Secret World Books, the cozy, independent bookstore located at 1774 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park, will be hosting first-time author and Bannockburn resident Jeff Burgess. Reading from his business memoir, “It Worked For Me!,” detailing his climb from a much-needed wake-up call from his father, to selling over a billion dollars of computer technology. In 1999 Burgess founded his own tech company, growing it to over $100M until his retirement in 2023, after a successful and innovative 43-year industry career.
The reading will take place at 2pm on Saturday, October 17th.Freshly baked desserts will be provided from Highland Park’s Curt’s Café. Kindly RSVP should you be able to attend the one-hour event at Secret World Books to <a href="mailto:info@secretworldbooks.com">info@secretworldbooks.com</a>

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Secret World Books, the cozy, independent bookstore located at 1774 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park, will be hosting...

First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading 

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The Ninth Annual Event for the GPF Foundation​ features a keynote appearance by Ryan Knutson​, Editor &amp; Co-Host of ​T​he Journal, the daily podcast from the Wall Street Journal​. ​Lake Forest's Larry Potash, WGN-TV, ​w​ill again be emcee. ​Funds raised support the GPF Foundation’s goal of “Saving Lives Through Awareness.”
Ryan Knutson is a co-host and senior news editor of “The Journal,” a daily podcast produced by the Wall Street Journal that explores the forces driving global events, markets and major companies. Previously he worked at PBS and ProPublica, building a reputation for sharp investigative reporting and clear, accessible storytelling. Just like the GPF Foundation, Ryan's work helps bring awareness and understanding about news and events that impact us all.
In addition to the cocktail party, seated meal and conviviality, guests at the Annual Event will also hear an update on GPF Foundation initiatives from Ross and Nancy Friedman, Board Chair and Director, respectively. Current activities include:

<ul><li>Continued progress on the Blind Spot, an educational video game that has moved into the third phase of development to explore commercial viability.</li><li>First-responder and health professional training and partnerships.</li><li>Development of a diagnostic scoring system for medical professionals.</li><li>On-going Harm Reduction training for at-risk communities.</li><li>The launch of an Associate Board made up of young adult volunteers to help spread awareness on harm reduction and the Foundation’s life-saving work. </li></ul>

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The Ninth Annual Event for the GPF Foundation​ features a keynote appearance by Ryan Knutson​, Editor & Co-Host of ​T​he...

An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event

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Join Forester Athletics for Community &amp; Alumni Day, a celebration of our connection to the community and our alumni!
We invite alumni, families, community members, F.A.N. Club members, and Forester fans of all kinds to campus to cheer on Forester Athletics, enjoy food and drinks from local food trucks, and take part in family-friendly activities and giveaways. Come snap a photo with Boomer the Bear, show your Forester spirit, and shop for Lake Forest College merchandise!
Event Schedule includes:
11 a.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Grinnell — Farwell Field 12 – 4p.m. | Food Truck Social — Tailgate Lot, South Campus 1 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Ripon — Sports &amp; Recreation Center 1:30 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Grinnell — Farwell Field
Complimentary food truck meal tickets are available to the first 50 pre-registered Community Members, as well as all F.A.N. Club members and alumni of Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Golf, and Women’s Golf.
Please reach out to fanclub@lakeforest.edu with any questions. Go Foresters!

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First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading

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Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St, Highland Park, IL

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