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Navigating the Complexities of Long-Term Care Planning: The impact of a long-term care event can have devastating consequences on one’s family: financially, physically and mentally. The costs are escalating and talking to family members about long-term planning is not easy. Learn the skills necessary to schedule and structure productive, empathic conversations. 7 p.m. Thursday, Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, free, 847-432-0216
Ravinia District of Highland Park Food Truck Thursdays: Enjoy a wide variety of food and drinks from more than a dozen food trucks and local restaurants while enjoying live outdoor musical performances. Food Truck Thursdays begin at 4:30 p.m. each week and end at dusk, on Dean Avenue between Roger Williams and St. Johns Avenues, across from the Ravinia Metra. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Ravinia District, Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park, free, 847-432-6000
Lake Forest Library Children’s Book Sale: This is a book sale sponsored by the Friends of Lake Forest Library. They offer books for the kids or grandkids in your life, with a wide assortment of gently used including Board Books; Picture Books; Learn to Read; Chapter Books; Series and Sequels; Graphic Novels; Non Fiction; Audio Books; and Activity Books. Most books are priced between $1-$4 and this sale takes place in the Library Conference Room, with these hours: Thursday, June 8 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, June 9 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, June 10 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. Thursday, Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, free entry; purchases vary, 847-234-0648
Show Me the Monet: Attend the Art/Collectibles Auction and support the area kids. There is art for all tastes and budgets including: framed art, sport/entertainer memorabilia, and art from the area kids. Call the Fox Lake-Round Lake Area Rotary Club today for tickets: 847-254-8300. 6 p.m. Thursday, The Shores of Turtle Creek, 7908 Winn Road, Spring Grove, $20 advance; $25 after June 1, 847-254-8300
Science and Judaism Do mix: Whoever thinks that Judaism and science don’t mix is welcome to attend a series of three classes taught by Rabbi Ari Margolis. Congregation Or Shalom’s mission is to meet the diverse spiritual, educational and cultural needs of its congregants and the local community. 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Congregation Or Shalom, 21 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, $18 for 3 sessions, 847-367-1948
Friday
Stitching Workshop: This is a three-day Stitching Workshop with Melissa Shirley’s Shore Birdhouses with nationally known instructor Linda Corirossi. Stitch guides, all supplies and lunches are included. Call to register and for more details. 9:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, The Forest Needle, 1341 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, Call for details, 847-235-2407
Tee Off for Teen Moms: Tee Off for teen parents at the Kindred Life Golf Outing and play a round of golf with former Bears’ players Desmond Clark and Donnell Woolford. They have an online auction packed with incredible gift baskets, trips and golf items signed by former major sports’ champions. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The fee includes: golf, dinner and program. 11 a.m. Friday, White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 W. Greggs Landing, Vernon Hills, $125, 847-599-8135
Wheeling Bingo: Whether you’re a serious player or just looking for some Friday night fun, they have it all: great food, games, payouts and slots. The fun is bigger and better with Progressive Pots. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Go to their website for more info. 7:15 p.m. Friday, American Veterans Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling, $12-$43, 847-537-0440
Saturday
Pipe Organ Recitals: The United Methodist Church of Antioch presents pipe organ recitals the second Saturday of each month running from 11 to 11:45 a.m., followed by refreshments. Come and enjoy their beautiful pipe organ. Everyone is welcome. 11 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church of Antioch, 848 Main St., Antioch, free, 847-395-2864
John Legend: Darkness & Light Tour: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, $153-$173; $52 (lawn), 847-266-5100
3rd Annual Redhead Days Chicago Affiliate Reunites Reds: This year the festival grounds are located at Everts Park, home to Celebrate Highwood’s Series of Festivals and Events. Redhead Days Chicago Affiliate 2017 features two days of live music, local food vendors and food trucks, beer, wine and other red-themed cocktails and soft drinks, a Carrot Cake Throwdown, petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses and other activities for all ages. 11 a.m. Saturday, Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood, free
Dash Around the Lake: Register today and enjoy a 5K run or walk opportunity on a beautiful course at St. Mary of the Lake University in Mundelein. This is a CARA Certified Race, USATF measured and includes: race T-shirt, bib chip timed, age medal awards. From 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with same day registration with a 9 a.m. sharp race start. Fees: $20 to $30; children six and under are free and strollers are allowed. Also known as Mundelein Seminary, the 697 N. Lake Street west entrance is to be used as the Route 176 entrance will be closed. 9 a.m. Saturday, University of Saint Mary of the Lake, 697 N. Lake St., Mundelein, $20-$30
Sunday
Beatles Tribute Band: Kaleidoscope Eyes: Acoustic Beatles tribute band, Kaleidoscope Eyes, celebrates 50 years of Beatles music. Register in advance. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, free, 847-945-3311
3rd Annual Redhead Days Chicago Affiliate Reunites Reds: This year the festival grounds are located at Everts Park, home to Celebrate Highwood’s Series of Festivals and Events. Redhead Days Chicago Affiliate 2017 features two days of live music, local food vendors and food trucks, beer, wine and other red-themed cocktails and soft drinks, a Carrot Cake Throwdown, petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses and other activities for all ages. The event kicks off on Friday, June 9 at 5 p.m. 11 a.m. Sunday, Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood, free
Stitching Workshop: This is a three-day Stitching Workshop with Melissa Shirley’s Shore Birdhouses with nationally known instructor Linda Corirossi. Stitch guides, all supplies and lunches are included. Call to register and for more details. 9:30 a.m. Sunday, The Forest Needle, 1341 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, call for details, 847-235-2407
