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Wednesday
Zumba fitness class: Zumba Fitness Class led by Melissa Kerpel, Licensed Zumba Instructor, AFAA Group Exercise Certified, CPR Certified. Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. with Live Drummers, and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. First class is free. $10/drop-in or punch card ($35 for five classes, $60 for ten classes). For more information, go to www.melissazumba.com and 312-961-8484. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, JCYS Lutz Family Center, 800 Clavey Road, Highland Park, $10 per drop in or punch card; $35 per five classes; $60 per 10 classes, 312-961-8484
Zumba Gold at the Lake Forest Rec Center: Zumba Gold is a crazy, fun dance exercise class without impact on the joints. The fees are $138 persession for members; $172 – $207 per sessionfor non-members. 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest, $138-$207 per session, 847-810-3935
Thursday
Thanksgiving Christian Science Service: Come share your gratitude and listen to a short Bible-based Thanksgiving Service. 10 a.m. Thursday, First Church-Christ Scientist, 155 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, free, 847-945-1626
Friday
Taste of Shabbat Service and Program: Congregation Ahavat Olam gathers on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month to celebrate Shabbat with a warm, very musical and participatory service led by Cantor (soon to be Rabbi-Cantor) Nancy Landsman. “Taste of Shabbat” is a very brief service on the 4th Friday of each month. A very brief service without prayer books, followed by a discussion with different guest speakers on a variety of topics. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Christ United Methodist Church of Deerfield, 600 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, free, 312-431-3632
Deerfield Optimist Club Tree and Wreath Sale: Join us for the annual Optimist Club Tree Sale. We have hundreds of trees to choose from ranging in price $50-$175. We also have wreathes and evergreen roping. Delivery is available for a nominal fee. This tree sale supports our community events including our scholarship program, young authors contest and many more programs that benefit community youth programs. 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield, Prices for trees, wreathes and roping range from $25-$175., 847-914-0233
Nick Bell Band: 9 p.m. Friday, 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free
Ansel B. Cook Home Victorian Christmas: The 1878 Ansel B. Cook Home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be decked out for the holidays. 7 p.m. Friday, Ansel B. Cook House, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, free, 847-362-2330
Thanksgiving Takeover Alumni Basketball Game: This highly anticipated game of the ages is between Lake County Big 4 powerhouse high schools. This old school alumni basketball game features: The Waukegan East Bulldogs vs. The Zion Benton Zee Bees and The Waukegan West Raiders vs. The North Chicago Warhawks. We want to have continuous efforts to bring positive civic engagement to our community through social events. By creating opportunities for civic engagement, we promote the healthy development of youth. 6 p.m. Friday, Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan, $5, 224-518-2156
Saturday
Annual Holiday Illuminated Parade and Tree Lighting: The Village of Fox Lake welcomes the winter season with their annual Illuminated Parade. The schedule includes: 4 p.m. Line -Up for the Illuminated Parade takes place at Grant High School (Front Lot); 5 p.m. Parade begins heading down Grand River and Rollins Road, ending at Town Center Plaza; Following the parade guests are encouraged to head down to Millennium Park (at Grand Avenue and Rollins Road) for the 6:30 p.m. Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony; and 7 p.m. Official Tree Lighting. 5 p.m. Saturday, Grant Community High School, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake, free, 847-587-3944
Brothers & Others w/ Shelter Dogs: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free
Small Business Saturday – Shop Local: Celebrate Lake Forest Book Store and our Downtown Shopping District on Saturday, Nov. 26, by winning a gift basket with a raffle entry with yourpurchaseat our store. Other raffle gifts at the Lake Forest Book Store include: $25 gift cards, and Tote bags; plus coffee and treats without the day. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, free, 847-234-4420
Pulsation Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training: For yoga students interested in becoming a teacher, we are taking inquiries and applications for our program that starts in November. To be considered for the program, or for questions, call Kathy or email: kathy@pulsationyoga.com. Noon Saturday, Pulsation Yoga, 729 W. State Route 22, Lake Zurich, Not sure yet, 847-767-5960
Sunday
Deerfield Optimist Club Tree and Wreath Sale: Join us for the annual Optimist Club Tree Sale. We have hundreds of trees to choose from ranging in price $50-$175. We also have wreathes and evergreen roping. Delivery is available for a nominal fee. This tree sale supports our community events including our scholarship program, young authors contest and many more programs that benefit community youth programs. 9 a.m. All week, Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield, Prices for trees, wreathes and roping range from $25-$175, 847-914-0233
Mobile Room Escape Rolls Into Town: Chicagoland’s hottest escape room is rolling into Gurnee Mills Shopping Center and your home or office. A series of challenging clues, riddles, puzzles and obstacles are located around the professor’s laboratory. You must work together with your team to display secret messages, unravel musical hints and discover the many secrets that await for you inside Mobile Room Escape The Laboratory. 10 a.m. All week, Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee, $30, 773-219-2922
Har Shalom’s Shabbat Service: All are welcome to Har Shalom’s weekly Shabbat Service each Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.Join our email list for details about monthly special Shabbat program for young families and other events. 7:30 p.m. All week, Har Shalom at Lakeside, 1221 Lake Cook Road, Highland Park, free, 847-814-7456
Passion: A handsome army captain, assigned to a remote outpost far from his married lover, finds himself pursued by a mysterious woman with a dangerous obsession. Intimate, raw, erotic and dark, “Passion” explores universal yet often unspoken truths. Experience this remarkable work that many consider to be Stephen Sondheim’s deepest and most powerful evening of music theatre. 3 p.m. Sunday, Karger Center, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, $40, 917-691-3633
Ravinia District Businesses Kick Off Holiday Food Drive: Ravinia District businesses host a holiday food drive in support of Moraine Township Food Pantry in an effort to help make a dent in hunger in our community. The public is encouraged to drop off non-perishable food donations to more than a dozen participating businesses from now until Dec. 16. Stores will have a flier in the window for ease in identification. 10 a.m. All week, Ravinia District, Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, free, 000-000-0000
Sunday Night Blues and BBQ: Come for theSunday night Blues and BBQ. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 210 Restaurant, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free, 000-000-0000
Barrel Crossing Weekday Specials: Enjoy $2 tacos, $5 taco plates and $6 pozole accompanied by $1 chips N’ salsa or $2 chips N’ guacamole. 11 a.m. All week, Barrel Crossing Tap and Grill, 260 Green Bay Road, Highwood, Prices Vary, 847-748-8695
Roll Out the Barrels: Outdoor patio seating is offered any time the thermometer hits 70 degrees and above. Enjoy daily lunch and dinner specials, as well as the restaurant’s full menu, in the great outdoors. Cool down with bountiful craft beers, creative cocktails and other specialty drinks. 11 a.m. All week, Barrel Crossing Tap and Grill, 260 Green Bay Road, Highwood, free, 847-748-8695
Mariani Landscape’s Pop Up Holiday Shoppe: This annual Holiday Shoppe showcases handmade holiday decor items. Shoppers can browse wreaths, indoor and outdoor containers, mantle and table arrangements and fresh-cut trees of all sizes. On-site experts offer assistance in designing, selecting and installing customer’s own personal holiday wonderland. 11 a.m. All week, Mariani Landscape, 300 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff, free, 847-234-2172
“A Christmas Story The Musical”: “A Christmas Story, The Musical” is a brilliant rebundling of Ralphie Parker’s hilariously desperate quest for a Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200 shot range model air rifle into a musical sure to become every bit the holiday favorite as the movie that preceded it. All of your favorite highlights are here: The Old Man’s leg lamp, the tongue-on-a-flagpole, the bunny suit, and all of Ralphie’s extravagant daydreams. 3 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, $35 – $38, 847-735-8554
Ragdale’s 10th Annual Novel Affair: Bringing together renowned authors and artists for two evenings of creativity and conversation in support of Ragdale, at a private home. The weekend features authors and artists with a Friday reception and Saturday dinner. 5:30 p.m. All week, Private Residence, N. Sheridan Road & E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Friday’s tickets: $275 for VIP champagne reception, $200 general admission. Saturday only: $300, and $500 for the two-evening ticket, 847-234-1063
Unity Youth Fellowship: All young people in grades 9-12are welcome to join with Unity Youth Fellowship for an evening of fellowship and learning. For more information contact Pastor Emily Mitchell by calling or email: PastorEmily@stpeterlz.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich, free, 847-438-6441
Pulsation Yoga Arlington Heights and Lake Zurich: Inquiries and applications are being taken now by emailingKathyfor details or call Kathy directly. The fees are: Early Bird of $2649 (plus a deposit of $450, or total of $3099). This training is split between their two studios: Saturdays in Arlington Heights location and Sundays in Lake Zurich location. Noon Sunday, Pulsation Yoga, 729 W. State Route 22, Lake Zurich, see description or website, 847-989-7792
Fundraiser St. Andrew’s Youth Christmas Tree Sale: This community event is a fundraiser to help support St. Andrew’s youth! The sale starts the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 25 at 12 noon. They will have Frasier Firs, Balsam Firs and Spruces, as well as 24, 48, and 60-inch wreaths, Evergreen Candy canes, and garland ropes. Noon on weekends, 2:30 p.m. on weekdays, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein, $10 – $75, 847-566-8081
Ballroom & Latin Dance Nightclub: Come out and enjoy great music in an intimate setting, where we serve a non-alcohol sparkling beverage, and make this the perfect place to socialize and just dance. 7 p.m. All week, Dress Up & Dance, 206 Terrace Drive, Mundelein, $10, 847-543-4563
Glassblowing Studio Open House at James Wilbat Glass: The public is invited to be captivated by the beauty of glassblowing at the studio of local glass artist James R. Wilbat. Celebrating 25 years at this location, the Glassblowing Open Houses feature continuous glassblowing demonstrations by award winning artist James Wilbat, visiting glassblowers and demonstrators, glass designs not available outside the studio, refreshments and a drawing to win a piece of Wilbat’s glass. 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, James R. Wilbat Glass Studio, 854 Tower Road, Mundelein, free, 847-566-6205
