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Spring Starts Now At The Lake Forest Shop

2010-03-12T06:53:02-06:00

Dear Readers, GazeboNews was started in the fall of 2008 with two primary missions: To provide high-quality local news that welcomes reader interaction, and to serve as a platform for local...

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LB School Caucus Seeks Candidates

2010-03-12T00:16:00-06:00

The following was submitted by the LB School Caucus The Lake Bluff School Caucus is seeking to nominate candidates for the April 2011 School Board election for the Lake Bluff Elementary School...

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Spring Break Calls For Books

2010-03-12T00:15:00-06:00

It's spring break season, and whether you're going out of town or staying home you may want the companionship of a good book. GazeboNews asked owner Sue Boucher and her staff at the Lake Forest Book...

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Sunday Is World Friendship Day

2010-03-12T00:00:00-06:00

The following was submitted by the local chapter of Friendship Force, which includes members from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Friendship Force Northern Illinois will celebrate World Friendship Day on...

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LFC Student Found Dead In Glacier Park

2010-03-10T22:50:07-06:00

By Adrienne Fawcett The body of a Lake Forest College student was found frozen in a snow bank near Glacier National Park in Montana last week. His name was Alexander Charles Rettinger. He was 19 and...

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It's Not Just Noodles

2010-03-10T22:48:51-06:00

NoodleBar has a hot new menu item: live music by local bands. This Friday, March 12, features Derrick Suede Stout with special guests performing in the Latitude Lounge. The restaurant has held...

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Gowns For Gorton Preview

2010-03-10T22:21:00-06:00

What did you wear to the Academy Awards? Pajamas? Members of the Junior Women's Club of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff were more ambitious than most of us last Sunday night--they donned designer gowns...

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Reptile Rampage Is Sunday

2010-03-10T22:19:08-06:00

For just $5 you can spend Sunday with your favorite and not so favorite reptiles, when Lake Forest Parks & Rec’s Wildlife Discovery Center hosts “Reptile Rampage.” The event will include displays...

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Check Mate For LB Student

2010-03-09T21:07:03-06:00

It's great to come across links that reveal the interesting things local people are doing. Here's a story from the United States Chess Federation's website, which reports that Miranda Liu of Lake...

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Give Gowns To Gorton And The Rest To Vets

2010-03-09T17:43:30-06:00

Just in time for spring cleaning, here are two opportunities for local donations: Gowns For Gorton: You can donate evening gowns and dresses to Gorton up through March 12, and then you can shop for...

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Parent University: Helping Parents Help Kids

2010-03-09T16:36:52-06:00

In the movie "Freaky Friday," Jamie Lee Curtis hollers "Make good choices!" every time she drops off her teenager at school, and the teenager, played by Lindsey Lohan, looks back in horror. What...

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Polar Plunge Draws Record Crowd Into Icy Lake

2010-03-09T06:15:58-06:00

By Adrienne Fawcett It was 46 degrees and sunny on Saturday, perfect for a swim in the lake. ... Well, not exactly perfect, but certainly doable for the 226 brave souls who jumped into the water at...

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Calling All Old-House Lovers

2010-03-08T21:08:22-06:00

Is there a great old house or building in Lake Forest that you love? The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation needs a few good addresses for this year's awards program. Your nomination doesn't have to...

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First Pres Preschool Hosts Art Fair & Toy Drive

2010-03-08T20:46:50-06:00

The following invitation comes from the moms, teachers and artists of the First Presbyterian Preschool: The First Presbyterian Church Preschool's Annual Art Fair and Ryan Nyland Memorial Toy Drive...

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Please Don't Choke The Children

2010-03-07T19:38:54-06:00

This is a personal essay that was written and submitted by Catherine Driscoll of Lake Bluff after a smoggy experience last week: By Catherine Driscoll Like many of my friends with school-aged...

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Need Shoes? Please Wait Until Wednesday

2010-03-07T19:36:00-06:00

The Mothers Trust Foundation invites you to shop for shoes while enjoying wine and other treats from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, at Forest Bootery in Market Square, Lake Forest. The store...

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It's Time To Get Lucky ...

2010-03-07T19:35:31-06:00

The Gorton Children's Drop-In Center submitted the following invitation to the community: The Lucky Shop Gift Boutique is back for your one-stop gift shopping needs. You can stock up on all of your...

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Lansdowne Price Redux

2010-03-07T19:34:17-06:00

The list price for the Lake Bluff mansion known as Lansdowne has been lowered to $15.45 million. Chicago Tribune contributor Bob Goldsborough reports that the new price comes just a few weeks after...

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Lake Forest In Winter

2010-03-05T00:49:00-06:00

Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-40s this weekend, so it's inevitable that at some point, the snow of 2010 will melt into the earth and fade into memory (unless it snows again.) Here are...

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Save The Date: Art Show At Pasquesi

2010-03-05T00:15:00-06:00

Artists on the Bluff, Lake Bluff's own organization of local artists and artisans, will host a show and sale at Pasquesi's Garden Center on March 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Paintings and...

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Save The Date: LF Library Meeting

2010-03-05T00:10:00-06:00

The Friends of the Lake Forest Library is planning its 2010 anual meeting, which will feature a free performance by renowned literary entertainer Barbara Rinella. Mark your calendar for 4 p.m. on...

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Save The Date: First Pres Rummage Sale

2010-03-05T00:00:00-06:00

The 60th annual spring rummage sale of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest will be on Saturday, May 1, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community is invited to shop at this gigantic sale of...

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After Simple Life, Woman Leaves Fortune To LFC

2010-03-04T09:39:01-06:00

There's a lovely story in Thursday's Chicago Tribune about an elderly Lake Forest woman who lived simply, died wealthy and left $7 million to her alma mater, Lake Forest College, when she died in...

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The U.S. Census: Be Alert

2010-03-03T22:17:00-06:00

The U.S. Commerce Department is spending an estimated $340 million on advertising to promote cooperation with the 2010 Census report, according to the New York Times. It's true your participation is...

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Time For A Paddle Party

2010-03-03T22:16:59-06:00

The winter paddle tennis season is winding down ... which means now is a great time to celebrate the sport. The Lake Bluff Park District is hosting an evening paddle tennis social on March 12 from 7...

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