Listings are subject to change. Please call the venue in advance. To submit items to the calendar, go to newssunonline.com/community.
Monday
Journey Through the Vietnam War: Veteran Paul Baffico shares his personal journey and insight on the Vietnam War. He is a docent for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; founder and CEO of Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation; and also an author who spent 1970-71 in Vietnam. 7 p.m. Monday, Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-810-4610
“Scrooge and the Ghostly Spirits”: Taking place through Dec. 23, this world-premiere musical is based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” This family favorite brings all the cherished characters and themes to life through an original score and the magic of song and dance. Book, music and lyrics by Douglas Post, and directed by Scott Phelps. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, $40 with special pricing for students, seniors and groups, 847-735-8554
Be A Santa To A Senior Program – Sunset Lake Forest: Provide a local senior a gift this holiday season. Pick a name posted on an ornament from a Christmas tree or snowman, which has a senior’s first name and their gift requests indicated. Purchase the items listed and return them unwrapped with the ornament attached. Participating stores or care locations accepting the unwrapped gifts prior to Dec. 20 are: The Abington of Glenview, Glenview Terrace, Sunset Lake Forest, Buffalo Grove Jewel, and sponsor, Home Instead Senior Care. Sunset Foods Lake Forest, 825 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, gift purchases, 847-418-3300
St. Andrew’s Youth Christmas Tree Sale: Trees offered are: Frasier firs, balsam, and spruces, along with 24-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch wreaths and garland rope. This supports: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Middle and High School Programs, with varied prices, depending on tree size. 3 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 21, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein, prices vary, 847-566-8081
Wilbat Glass Studio Open House: Local award-winning glass artist James Wilbat demonstrates the beauty of glassblowing at his studio. These free glassblowing demonstrations can be experienced on weekends through Dec. 17. For more details, go to the website or call 847-940-0015. 10 a.m. Sunday and Saturday, James R. Wilbat Glass Studio, 854 Tower Road, Mundelein, free
Tuesday
Nutcracker Storytime and Movement: Calling all sugar plum fairies and mouse kings in preschool through first grade to join in a festive story and movement class. This is hosted by Loren Specht from LoMastro Performing Arts Academy. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-0648
