2 | March 15, 2018 | The lake forest leader calendar LakeForestLeader.com In this week’s LEADER Pet of the Week6 Police Reports6 Editorial15 Puzzles18 Faith Briefs20 Quick Bites23 Home of the Week24 Athlete of the Week27 The Lake Forest Leader ph: 847.272.4565 fx: 847.272.4648 Editor Alyssa Groh x21 alyssa@lakeforestleader.com Sports Editor Brittany Kapa x35 b.kapa@22ndcenturymedia.com Sales director Teresa Lippert, x22 t.lippert@22ndcenturymedia.com real estate agent John Zeddies, x12 j.zeddies@22ndcenturymedia.com Classified sales, Recruitment Advertising Jess Nemec, 708.326.9170, x46 j.nemec@22ndcenturymedia.com Legal Notices Jeff Schouten, 708.326.9170, x51 j.schouten@22ndcenturymedia.com PUBLISHER Joe Coughlin, x16 j.coughlin@22ndcenturymedia.com Managing Editor Eric DeGrechie, x23 eric@wilmettebeacon.com AssT. Managing Editor Megan Bernard, x24 megan@glencoeanchor.com president Andrew Nicks a.nicks@22ndcenturymedia.com EDITORIAL DESIGN DIRECTOR Nancy Burgan, 708.326.9170, x30 n.burgan@22ndcenturymedia.com 22 nd Century Media 60 Revere Drive Suite 888 Northbrook, IL 60062 www.LakeForestLeader.com Chemical- free printing on 30% recycled paper circulation inquiries circulation@22ndcenturymedia.com The Lake Forest Leader (USPS #20452) is published weekly by 22nd Century Media, LLC, 60 Revere Dr. Ste. 888, Northbrook, IL 60062. Periodical paid postage at Northbrook, IL and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Northbrook Tower 60 Revere Dr. Ste. 888, Northbrook IL 60062 Published by www.22ndcenturymedia.com Thursday Essential Oils 101 2 p.m. March 15, Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest. Many of the chemicals in homes and personal care products carry risks for disease and other health issues. Join Bre Kingsley as she explains what is really in products, and how to avoid those toxins. Essential oils can play an important part in a healthier, more natural lifestyle. This event is free for members and $5 for guests. For more information, and to register, call (847) 234-2209. Friday Project Selfy Wellness Series: Eating for your Genes 12:30-2 p.m. March 16, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Ever wondered why people eat everything and anything when it comes to food and Macronutrients? Yet in the animal kingdom, animals listen to their genes and eat what is best for them. In this class, guests will find out if they are a Tiger (Carnivore) Bear (Omnivore) or Deer (Herbivore) and what they can to do to maximize their food type to turn off chronic disease and prevent even worse ones. For more information, call (847) 234-6060. Saturday Passion to Dance - <strong>LF</strong>DA Company Benefit Performance 6-9 p.m. March 17, Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest. Come see the Lake Forest Dance Academy Company performers in “Passion to Dance” benefit performance. The benefit concert will include the Performance Companies of <strong>LF</strong>DA with choreography by <strong>LF</strong>DA staff and notable guest choreographers. A portion of the Passion to Dance proceeds will be donated to charity. Tickets are available through the dance office. For more information, contact Valerie Gonzalez, (847) 810-3948 gonzalev@cityoflakeforest.com. SUNDAY Chicago Jazz Caravan With Vocalist Terry Sullivan 3-4:30 p.m. March 18, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. An intimate concert with some of Chicago’s most seasoned jazz musicians. This event is $45. For more information, call (847) 234-6060. TUESDAY Neuroscience Seminar: Excessive Desire 4 p.m. March 20, Lake Forest College (Meyer Auditorium), 500 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Paul Vezina, a University of Chicago professor in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience, will discuss his research in excessive desire. Register at lakeforest.edu/ communityevents. WEDNESDAY Eight Books to Inspire, Intrigue, Entertain, Maybe Even Change You Noon March 21, Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest. Get ready for this fast-paced, motivational, giant book review as Jenny dramatizes and distills fascinating stories and one-of-a-kind advice from eight bestsellers. This event is $20 for members and $25 for guests. For more information, and to register, call (847) 234-2209. Artist Talk: Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle 7 p.m. March 21, Lake Forest College (Meyer Auditorium), 500 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle is a conceptual artist working across different mediums to create works that focus on issues of identity, class, and the role of the individual in a multiethnic, technologically changing society. Register at lakeforest. edu/communityevents. THURSDAY Trans* in College 7 p.m. March 22, Lake Forest College (Reid Chapel), 500 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Northern Illinois University Dr. Z Nicolazzo presents research that focuses on mapping gender across college contexts, with particular attention paid to trans* collegians. Register at lakeforest.edu/ communityevents. Upcoming Easter Eggstravaganza 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 24, Deerpath Middle School, 95 W. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest. Enjoy a wonderful opportunity for family fun and entertainment at the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Children will enjoy crafts, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and, of course, the exciting egg hunt. Don’t forget to bring baskets. This event is free and open to Lake Forest residents only. For more information, call (847) 234-6700. Ongoing Early Achievers Enrichment Program - Science 9:30-10:30 a.m. for 2.5- 4 year olds, and 10:30- 11:30 a.m. for 4-5 year olds, Thursdays through April 5, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Through fun, interactive and challenging group experiments, little achievers will be exposed to the sciences, allowing them to get a jump start on their passion for STEM. This 6-week course allows students to participate in hands on activities that introduce scientific concepts. For more information, call (847) 234-6060. Fit for Life 2 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Thursdays Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest. Join us for a fabulous mix of fitness, fun and friendship in an hour-long class consisting of cardio dance, strength training, balance and stretch. We’ll finish up the hour with a luxurious stretch. All fitness levels welcome. Seven classes and registration is required. This event costs $49 for members and $59 for guests. For more information and to register, call (847) 324-2209. Lake Bluff Women’s Club Noon- 2 p.m., the second Tuesday of every month, Grace Methodist Church, 244 E. Center Ave., Lake Bluff. Join this philanthropic club for a catered luncheon and entertainment. Help us to help others. This club is open to all ladies. For membership information, contact Donna Beer, (847) 295-7108. Monthly Blood Pressure Checks 10-11 a.m. on the second Monday of every month, Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest. Nurse Patti Mikes will visit Dickinson Hall to give free blood pressure checks to anyone 50 years old and older. No appointment needed. For more information, call (847) 234- 2209. CROYA Weekly Meetings 4-5 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, CROYA, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. Take a mid-week break to make friends, learn about volunteer opportunities, s, join a CROYA subcommittee, take on leadership roles and have fun. The middle school meetings are 4-5 p.m. on Tuesdays at CROYA. The high school meetings are 7-8 p.m. on Wednesdays at CROYA. Toastmasters Club Noon-1 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, 1905 W. Field Drive, Lake Forest. Toastmasters is an international organization that aims to help communication and leadership skills for professional and personal growth with unlimited potential. This club is open to all. Visit lfgsm. toastmastersclubs.org for more information. Wildlife Discovery Center 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Wildlife Discovery Center, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest. The Wildlife Discovery Center is a living natural history museum. The learning journey brings visitors face-to-face with a variety of reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. Admission is free. For more information, call (847) 810-3663. To submit an item for the community calendar, contact Editor Alyssa Groh at alyssa@lakeforestleader.com or (847) 272-4565 ext. 21. Entries are due by noon on the Thursday prior to publication date.
LakeForestLeader.com NEWS the lake forest leader | March 15, 2018 | 3 Lake Forest women tackle self defense Lake Forest Police Department offers self defense class Alyssa Groh, Editor Patrol Commander Dwight Davis demonstrates how an attacker might attempt to take down a victim. Learning to keep yourself safe at all times begins with awareness, according to Dwight Davis, a Lake Forest Police patrol commander, who taught a self defense class to Lake Forest women. The awareness begins with accepting that no one is immune to being in a dangerous situation, even in a town like Lake Forest. Approximately 20 women who live, work or go to school in Lake Forest enrolled in the self defense class hosted by the Lake Forest Police Department The class began 15 years ago to help women learn how to protect themselves. “We thought there was a need for a basic self defense and awareness class Please see Self Defense, 8 Judith Gleason, of Lake Forest, learns how to fend off a punch from Officer Mike Hughes, during a self defense class on March 8 at the Lake Forest police station. Photos by Ernest Schweit/22nd Century Media Deciding whether to love or list your home in 2018? ASK MEABOUT: • Tips to SHOWCASE your home’s best features • Incorporating top DESIGN TRENDS tofreshen your home’s décor • Creating CURB APPEAL even in the coldest weather Call me! Whether you’re improving or thinking of moving, my valuable advice can work for your goals and budget! MaryDru CAROLAN Leave the details to me 847.343.5076 marydru@atproperties.com
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