Striving & Surviving Cancer Foundation 25th Anniversary Fundraiser | Gorton Center
Striving & Surviving Cancer Foundation 25th Anniversary Fundraiser | Gorton Center
Rib Fest
Mark your calendars for Rib Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Village Green in Lake Bluff, where the Lake Bluff Barbeque Society continues its tradition that began in 2001 when five neighbors brought smokers to the green to compete for rib bragging rights, an idea that has since grown into a beloved community celebration featuring 20–25 teams, most led by local residents, showcasing their best barbecue skills; drawing between 500 and 2,000 spectators each year, the event highlights the unique spirit of Lake Bluff with mouthwatering ribs, friendly competition, and a daylong gathering that blends great food, tradition, and community pride in a festive fall atmosphere.
Rib Fest
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Striving & Surviving Cancer Foundation 25th Anniversary Fundraiser
Celebrate 25 years of resilience and hope with the Striving & Surviving Cancer Foundation 25th Anniversary Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest, where this milestone concert honors the organization founded by Beverly McCray in 1998 and later joined by musicians Lonnie Givens and Lester Deanes, with a spectacular lineup featuring Motown legends The Detroit Emeralds, soul artists Charles and the Floaters, a heartfelt performance by Lake County’s own Lonnie Givens, and the Lake County Symphony Orchestra, creating an unforgettable evening of music, community, and inspiration; proceeds will directly support programs uplifting women with cancer, with VIP tickets including an exclusive post-show meet and greet.
Monday, Sept. 29
Monday Bird hikes
WHEN: 7:30-9 a.m.
WHERE: Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve, 798 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Fall Visit Day
WHEN: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Easy as Pie
WHEN: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest
PRICE: $121
Tuesday, Sept. 30
Sunset Yoga
WHEN: 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Wednesday, Oct. 1
National Coffee with A Cop Day
WHEN: 6:30-10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Starbucks Reserve, 672 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest
Nature Babies
WHEN: 11-11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
COC Business After Hours: Northshore Sportscars
WHEN: 5-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Northshore Sportscars, 1225 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff
Thursday, Oct. 2
Go Lake Forest: LF Open Lands Nature Walk
WHEN: 10-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Skokie River Nature Preserve, W. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest
Pumpkins & Succulents Workshop with Eileen Weber
WHEN: 10:30-11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Elawa Farm Foundation, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Hay Barn, Lake Forest
PRICE: $79
The Battle of Midway
WHEN: 7-8 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Friday, Oct. 3
Lake Bluff Farmers Market
WHEN: 7 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Village Green, Lake Bluff
Timeless Sitar Eternal Rhythm: An Evening of Enchanting Indian Classical Music
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
The Garth Experience
WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $20-39
Saturday, Oct. 4
Public Safety Day
WHEN: 9 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: Lake Bluff Fire and Rescue, 45 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff
The Art of Masquerade Gala
WHEN: 6-10 p.m.
WHERE: 830 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $189
Sunday, Oct. 5
Then & Now Auto Show in Lake Forest
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: West Lake Forest Train Station, 911 Telegraph Road, Lake Forest
The Mystery of Nancy Drew
WHEN: 2-3 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Postcards from America - Native New Yorker with Guest Conductor Benjamin Firer
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Monday, Oct. 6
Red Cross Blood Drive
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Breast Cancer: Understanding and Reducing Risk
WHEN: 11 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: 1200 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest
Adolescence, Neurocognitive Development, and Motivated Behavior
WHEN: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
WHERE: Lillard Science Center, Room 044, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in One Another and Our Nation
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, 509 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
Wednesday, Oct. 8
COC Luncheon - Cybersecurity
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $40-45
Daily Life and the Role of Music in Guinea: Talk and workshop
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
WHERE: Calvin Durand Hall, Middle Campus, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Understudy Performance: Misery at Citadel
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Thursday, Oct. 9
Go Lake Forest: Cemetery Walk & Tour
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Cemetery, 1525 Lake Road, Lake Forest
Getting Into the Games: Is the Gamble on Sport as a Stimulus for Economic Development a Good Bet?
WHEN: 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Tarble Room, Brown Hall, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest
Friday, Oct. 10
Conservation Cocktails
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, 350 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $20-25
Rendezvous Arts: Woodwind Celebration!
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gorton Center – Stuart Community Room, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
PRICE: $35
Sunday, Oct. 12
Artists of the Midwest
WHEN: 2-3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest
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