Brown Hall

Join us for a lecture about leadership, civil service and reaching across the aisle. The discussion will focus on building a new generation of principled, service-minded leaders at home and abroad.Ambassador Jeff Flake represented Arizona in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013, and in the United States Senate from 2013 to 2019. Most recently, Mr. Flake served as the United States Ambassador to The Republic of Türkiye.&nbsp; He is the author of the New York Times best seller Conscience of a Conservative: A Rejection of Destructive Politics and a Return to Principle, has been knighted by the Swedish government, and has guest lectured at Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. Mr. Flake currently serves as the Director of the Institute of Politics at Arizona State University and the Chairman of the Board of World Trade Center Utah.&nbsp;
A pre-event reception will be held in Brown Hall at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;Register Here: <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/WorldNeedsLeaders" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/WorldNeedsLeaders</a>

Local Event: Lake Forest College presents: The World Needs Leaders with Former Ambassador Jeff Flake

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Lake Forest College presents: The World Needs...

Join us for a lecture about leadership, civil service and reaching across the aisle. The discussion will focus on building a...

Lake Forest College presents: The World Needs Leaders with Former Ambassador Jeff Flake

Featuring Canice Prendergast, W. Allen Wallis Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Prendergast has been involved in implementing market designs to aid the distribution of food to the poor, and optimally distributing Covid-19 vaccines during the pandemic. He has studied the oversight of police officers, the art market, and the optimal design of bureaucracies.
The Rosemary Hale Lecture is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and the community. Sign up here:&nbsp;<a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/?id=8b4bdf32-a53e-47c0-92c8-53e37ea0026f" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/?id=8b4bdf32-a53e-47c0-92c8-53e37ea0026f</a>

Local Event: Lake Forest College Fourth Annual Rosemary Hale Lecture: Making Economics Work in Social Settings

Lake Forest College Fourth Annual Rosemary Hale...

Featuring Canice Prendergast, W. Allen Wallis Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth...

Lake Forest College Fourth Annual Rosemary Hale Lecture: Making Economics Work in Social Settings

The winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his 2023 biography of Martin Luther King Jr., titled "King," Chicago's Jonathan Eig will share his insights into the civil rights leader's efforts to secure full voting rights for African Americans and the consequences of the recent weakening of the Voting Rights Act under the Roberts Supreme Court.Register Here: <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/?id=8935bb79-f62f-4326-bd92-0c1a4c32f0c4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/?id=8935bb79-f62f-4326-bd92-0c1a4c32f0c4</a>

Local Event: Lake Forest College presents: MLK Jr and the Voting Rights Act: Then and Now

Lake Forest College presents: MLK Jr and the...

The winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his 2023 biography of Martin Luther King Jr., titled "King," Chicago's Jonathan Eig will...

Lake Forest College presents: MLK Jr and the Voting Rights Act: Then and Now

Linda Blaser

Rachel Barnes

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Vernon Hills

Highland Park

Eric DeGrechie

Deerfield

Amie Schaenzer

Libertyville

Buffalo Grove

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Lake County Fairgrounds

The Lake County Fall Boat Show is coming to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake on September 26–27, 2026.
The two-day event will feature a wide variety of new and used boats, including pontoons, tritoons, fishing boats, runabouts, ski and wake boats, plus an indoor used boat corral for shoppers looking for pre-owned options.
Boat owners considering an upgrade can also take advantage of onsite trade evaluations and speak directly with participating dealers about end-of-season pricing and fall buying opportunities. Select new-boat purchases may also qualify for incentives such as free winter storage.
Admission is free, making the show an easy weekend stop for boat owners, families, anglers and anyone considering getting on the water next season.
Lake County Fall Boat Show 
September 26–27, 2026 
Lake County Fairgrounds — Grayslake, IL 
Free Admission 
LakeCountyFallBoatShow.com

Local Event: Lake County Fall Boat Show 

Lake County Fall Boat Show 

The Lake County Fall Boat Show is coming to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake on September 26–27, 2026.
The two-day...

Northmoor Country Club

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>

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

An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF...

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

Lake Forest College

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr. Rachel Whidden for the return of this highly-acclaimed community engagement series
Artificial Intelligence and Everyday Life: Understanding, Engaging, and Applying AI
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Course times: Thursday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m.
Course dates: October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we learn, work, create, communicate, and make decisions. Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this five-week series offers an accessible introduction to AI while exploring the ethical, social, cultural, and philosophical questions it raises – through demonstrations, discussion, and real-world case studies designed to help participants become informed and thoughtful users of these emerging technologies. Each week will highlight a new topic and begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/ai-series-x86317" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course

Lake Forest College Community Engagement...

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr....

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course

Discover the artistry of musical voices—Join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Dan Schwartz for this exciting new community engagement series
Beyond the Melody: How and Why Unique Instruments Produce Unique Sounds
Registration fee: $250 for the four-week series
Registration deadline: Monday, October 12
Course times: Monday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Course dates: October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9
Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, “Beyond the Melody” is an engaging lecture and live performance series that invites audiences to discover the remarkable artistry and individuality of four distinctive musical voices: the cello, flute, oboe, and a blues band. Each week spotlights a different featured instrument or ensemble, exploring its history, evolution, and role across musical traditions while revealing the fascinating ways it creates sound. The opening and closing sessions will include a social reception featuring food and refreshments prior to class.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/music-performance-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Music Performance Course

Discover the artistry of musical voices—Join Lake Forest College professor Dr. Dan Schwartz for this exciting new community...

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