LAKE FOREST/LAKE BLUFF COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Tuesday 8/1/2006

Ragdale Tours
Time: 10:00am
Join a tour of the historic Ragdale House and grounds as well as a studio visit with a Ragdale artist-in-residence.
$10 (free to Lake Forest residents). Reservations required.
Private Group Tours scheduled separately. Call 847-234-1063 x201 for more information.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display

LF Day Carnival
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
West Park in Lake Forest.


Wednesday 8/2/2006

LF Day Parade
Time: 9:00am
The parade will kick off at 9 a.m. beginning at Western Avenue to Deerpath to Oakwood to Westminster to Summit to West Park. Carnival and rides will begin at 11 a.m. at West Park to midnight.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.


Thursday 8/3/2006

Writing & Publishing Workshop
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information call Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display

Concert in the Square
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners Big Band -- One of the big hits of the Concerts in the Square series last year, they will once again bring the sounds of Big Band music to Market Square. Reminisce with the sounds of Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and much more. Wear your dancing shoes for this one!

The entire eight week concert series is sponsored by Lake Forest Bank, Broadacre Market Square Management, Historic Market Square Merchants Association, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce and many other local businesses.


Friday 8/4/2006

Writing & Publishing Workshop
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information call Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

Farmers Market
Time: 7:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Bluff Village Green (southwest corner of Scranton and Center Avenues).

Corn Roast
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Sponsored by Northern Trust Bank, Corn Roast at the Farmers Market on the Lake Bluff Village Green (southwest corner of Scranton and Center Avenues).


Saturday 8/5/2006

Vliet Museum
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display


Sunday 8/6/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Ragdale Tours
Time: 2:00pm
Join a tour of the historic Ragdale House and grounds as well as a studio visit with a Ragdale artist-in-residence.
$10 (free to Lake Forest residents). Reservations required.
Private Group Tours scheduled separately. Call 847-234-1063 x201 for more information.

"Bluffinia" Summer Concert
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
"Glenview Concert Band" on the Lake Bluff Village Green, funded by Baytree National Bank & Trust Co. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends. Village Grill will fire up their grill on the Village Green with simple picnic favorites. Special catering is also available.



Monday 8/7/2006

Fencing Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.


Tuesday 8/8/2006

Fencing Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display


Wednesday 8/9/2006

Fencing Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.


Thursday 8/10/2006

Fencing Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display

Concert in the Square
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lynne Jordan and the Shivers --The season ender this year really needs no introduction to those who have seen her in past years. Always a crowd pleaser, this lady sings the blues and so much more. See why some of her fans like Michael Jordan, Buddy Guy and Eric Clapton come to see her perform. She will leaving you wanting to hear a lot more music!

The entire eight week concert series is sponsored by Lake Forest Bank, Broadacre Market Square Management, Historic Market Square Merchants Association, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce and many other local businesses.


Friday 8/11/2006

Fencing Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

Farmers Market
Time: 7:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Bluff Village Green (southwest corner of Scranton and Center Avenues).


Saturday 8/12/2006

Vliet Museum
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display


Sunday 8/13/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

"Bluffinia" Summer Concert
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
"Big Guitars from Memphis" on the Lake Bluff Village Green, funded by Baytree National Bank & Trust Co. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends. Village Grill will fire up their grill on the Village Green with simple picnic favorites. Special catering is also available.



Monday 8/14/2006

Chess Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.


Tuesday 8/15/2006

Chess Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display

Ragdale Tours
Time: 6:00pm
Join a tour of the historic Ragdale House and grounds as well as a studio visit with a Ragdale artist-in-residence.
$10 (free to Lake Forest residents). Reservations required.
Private Group Tours scheduled separately. Call 847-234-1063 x201 for more information.


Wednesday 8/16/2006

Chess Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.


Thursday 8/17/2006

Chess Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display


Friday 8/18/2006

Chess Camp
Sponsored by Gorton Community Center. For more information contact Gorton Community Center at 847-234-6060 or www.gortoncenter.org.

Farmers Market
Time: 7:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Bluff Village Green (southwest corner of Scranton and Center Avenues).

Polo Ball
Time: 7:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society proudly announces the "6th Annual Polo Weekend". To kick off the weekend, adults are invited to the wonderful Polo Ball at the Onwentsia Club.

For more information, call 847-234-LAKE or visit www.lflbhistory.org.


Saturday 8/19/2006

Vliet Museum
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display

Polo Matches & Taste of Lake Forest
Time: 12:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society proudly announces the "6th Annual Polo Weekend". Saturday's events begin at Noon with Polo matches scheduled at 1 and 3 p.m.

For tickets contact the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society at 847-234-LAKE or visit www.lflbhistory.org.


Sunday 8/20/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Navy Band Great Lake Concert
Time: 5:00pm
Band concert hosted by the Lake Forest American Legion in Market Square. Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company will provide refreshments. Free to the public.

"Bluffinia" Summer Concert
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
"Bopology" on the Lake Bluff Village Green, funded by Baytree National Bank & Trust Co. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, family and friends. Village Grill will fire up their grill on the Village Green with simple picnic favorites. Special catering is also available.



Tuesday 8/22/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display


Wednesday 8/23/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.


Thursday 8/24/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display

Concert in the Square
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rescheduled from rained out concert on July 27th:
The Blooze Brothers with the Annual Car Show -- "On a Mission with Jake & Elwood" -- what more can you say -- they have been the top crowd pleasers for several years. Top10, Soul, R&B, Classic Rock, the Bloozemobile, dancers and vintage cars makes this a show you won't want to miss! Remember, if you've got a classic car bring it to Market Square for this show.

The concert series is sponsored by Lake Forest Bank, Broadacre Market Square Management, Historic Market Square Merchants Association, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce and many other local businesses.


Friday 8/25/2006

Farmers Market
Time: 7:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Bluff Village Green (southwest corner of Scranton and Center Avenues).


Saturday 8/26/2006

Vliet Museum
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display


Sunday 8/27/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Back to School Bash
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
"BBI with R&B, Rock, 70's and NOW!" on Lake Bluff Village Green presented by Schoo District 65 PTO and Lake Bluff Park District.


Tuesday 8/29/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display


Wednesday 8/30/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.


Thursday 8/31/2006

LF-LB Historical Society
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society presents the exhibit "Stepping Out in Style: Lake Forest Fashion Vignettes". Celebrate local stories of fashion and flair from retail shops with their own "Lake Forest Look" to a local designer whose ensembles were presented on the national stage.

Admission: Free
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society is located at 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, 847-234-LAKE.

Vliet Museum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Camp Meeting" display

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