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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Plant Sales, Spring Boutique and More — Get Out There

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Want to try something unique this weekend? Check out one of these great events in Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Libertyville. Holocaust Survivor to Speak When: 7 p.m. Friday, May 18 Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville Fee: Free Info: www.gracelutheranlibertyville.org Women of Grace Lutheran Church invite you to join them for an evening with Celia Leib, a “Child Survivor of the Holocaust.” Celia has been telling her story about her struggle to survive in the most dangerous time in history to be of the Jewish faith in Eastern Europe. Celia was fortunate to have escaped life in a concentration camp, but spent many of her younger years moving from one orphanage to another, or hiding under dangerous and …

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Argentine Tango, Garden Sales and More — Get Out There

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Want to try something unique this weekend? Check out one of these great events in Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Libertyville. Argentine Tango at Dress Up & Dance When: Friday, May 11, 7 p.m. Lesson with Oleg & Ellen, 8 to 9 p.m., followed by open dance from 9 to 11 p.m. Where: Dress Up & Dance, 34121 N. U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake Fee: $25 for a couple, $15 per person or $10 in advance Info: dress-­dance.­com Learn and dance the Argentine tango. This is a no-alcohol adult dance club with appetizers and $1 beverage bar. Gardeners of Central Lake County Annual Plant Sale When: Saturday, May 12, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Where: Libertyville Civic Center loading dock, 135 W. Church St. Fee: Free to attend, varied costs for plants Info: Contact …

Friday, May 4, 2012

Gardening, Rugby, Ragdale and More: Get Out There

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Want to try something unique this weekend? Check out one of these great events in Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Libertyville. Gardening for Kids - Mom's Day Gift: Bloomers (Grades 1-5) Mother's Day is usually prime planting time. What better gift than pot of flowers you planted just for her? Have fun decorating the pot by drawing and writing on it with chalk. You can erase it and start over as much as you want. It's a great way to make a special gift for your mom. Wear gardening clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty. All other sup0plies are included in class fee.   Handmade Specialties Spring Craft Show Handmade Specialties will hold its Spring Craft Show at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center. A special craft …

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Arbor Day, Wine Tastings, Thai Cooking: Get Out There

Fun things to do this weekend, pulled from the Events calendar on your local Patch.

Need some ideas for great activities this weekend? Patch has got you covered. Check out one of these events in the Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Bluff and Lake Forest areas.  Arbor Day Celebration  Concerned about the threat of invasive species to trees in your neighborhood?  Join us for the Arbor Day Celebration at Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve in Grayslake on Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Twenty assorted trees will be raffled off every hour. One free raffle ticket to win a tree will be distributed to each adult attending. The trees are part of a USDA Forest Service grant, which also is providing about 2,000 trees to the Lake County Forest Preserves for planting throughout the preserves. Forestry staff will be available at…

Friday, April 20, 2012

Pancake Breakfast, Wedding Walk and More: Get Out There

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It's Thursday already and you have no idea what to do this weekend. Don't panic. Just turn to Patch's Get Out column. It is jam packed with activities and events to keep you entertained all weekend long. Events are listed in Grayslake, Libertyville and Lake Forest-Lake Bluff areas. Get out there! Grayslake: Scenic Nature Hikes: Birding Learn to recognize, enjoy and appreciate the resident and migratory birds of northeastern Illinois. Bring binoculars. All sessions are held at colorful natural areas within an hour's drive of your home. The instructor will contact you with detailed directions on the location of the first class just before the course begins. Call (847) 543-2022 if you are not contacted about meeting place information. …

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Chili Cookoff, Cash Dash, And More: Get Out There

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Events in Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Libertyville: 31st Annual CLC Student Art Competition - Opening Night Reception Join us for the opening reception of the 31st Annual College of Lake County Student Art Competition. Awards will be presented at 8:15 pm. The Mojo Daddies will entertain with their own brand of Rock and Roll, Blues and Pop. This juried exhibit by current art students at CLC will feature painting, drawing, computer graphics, photography, ceramics, jewelry, digital media and sculpture. The show continues through May 12.   Scenic Nature Hikes: Birding Learn to recognize, enjoy and appreciate the resident and migratory birds of northeastern Illinois. Bring binoculars. All sessions are held at colorful natural areas …

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Brunch, Wine Tasting: Get Out There

Patch pulled together this list of great events for you to do this weekend.

Events in Grayslake, Lake Forest, Libertyville: RE/Max Center's 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Join the fun and come early, allowing time for parking and getting to the starting line. The hunt starts at 11:30 a.m. SHARP! It is geared for ages 1-9, children hunt in three age categories. There will be more than 7,500 eggs and 300 prizes! This is a FREE event. Bring non-perishable food items to fill our township food pantry, helping those in need. There will be time for photos with the Easter bunny and his friends before and after the hunt so bring your camera!   Smooth, Latin, Swing, Hustle & Line Dance at Dress Up & Dance! For Ballroom at it's very best...including Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz and all the rest! There will be open dance for all styles…

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Titanic, Gardening, Home Show: Get Out There

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Weekend events in and around Grayslake, Lake Forest, Libertyville: Remember the Titanic   Gardening for a Lifetime   Dailey & Vincent   Lake County Home Show   John Williams and Friends Irish Music performance   He Said She Said at Mickey Finns   Racial drama "Palmer Park"   The Gathering

Friday, March 23, 2012

Cantonese Cooking, Hoppy Beerday, Hockey - Get Out There

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Libertyville, Grayslake, Lake Forest Cooking with Chef Ying Stoller   Arsenic and Old Lace   Improv Playhouse Comedy Troupe "Lost Not Stolen" Show   Hoppy Beerday, LBBC   CenterStage Presents: Twelve Angry Men   Illinois State High School Hockey Championships

Thursday, March 15, 2012

St. Baldrick's Fundraiser, March Trunk Show, Green Living: Get Out There

Patch has compiled these great options for your weekend plans.

Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest See a Juggler! Be a Juggler! An Exhibition: The David Adler Music and Arts Center Opening Reception St. Baldrick's Fundraiser Green Living Fair CenterStage Presents: Twelve Angry Men Lake Bluff Golf Club Open House  March Trunk Show: Shop for the Drop Lake Forest Resale Shop Has Spring Opening

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