Monday
Flower Arranging with Lake Forest Flowers: Eileen Weber from Lake Forest Flowers demonstrates the ins and outs of flower arranging. Apply your new skills while arranging your own bouquet, with all supplies provided. Registration is limited to 20. 7 p.m. Monday, Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-810-4615.
Exam Escape: The library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for studying any time. The Kasian Room will be set up 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For a focused space to get in some good studying, try the popular study center, which is open the week of exams. As you prepare for exams, enjoy expanded seating areas, charging stations and free food and drink. 9 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-234-0648.
Tuesday
Annual Plant Sale Garden Club of Lake Zurich: This annual plant sale features annuals, perennials, shrubs, grasses, house plants and more, most grown and cared for by club members. See the website regarding this club’s regular meetings. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, free, 847-212-3020.
Libertyville Junior Woman’s Club Meeting: Join this group at a monthly meeting to learn more about how tp get involved in supporting the community and making lifelong friends. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, free, 847-573-1473.
Libertyville VFW Post Meeting: Looking for eligible veterans to join the Post. This is the next monthly meeting. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Libertyville VFW Post 8741, 293 Peterson Road, Libertyville, free, 847-680-8741.
Wednesday
Grayslake Farmers Market: The Grayslake Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sense of community by operating a weekly three season outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities. 3 p.m. Wednesday, Downtown Grayslake, 147 Center St., Grayslake, free, 847-289-7138.
Highland Park/Ravinia Farmers Market: Shop for fresh and organic produce, baked goods, meat, flowers, crafts and more at the weekly market that runs through the end of October. 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dean and Roger Williams avenues, 475 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park, free.
Highwood Evening Gourmet Market: This outdoor market is a family- and pet- friendly event that features live music, dancing under the stars, creative cocktails and freshly prepared delicacies from more than 60 local restaurants, artisan vendors and food trucks. 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood, free, 847-668-1213.
Ravinia Picnic Prep with the Fresh Market: Sample foods from The Fresh Market while learning easy and healthy picnic ideas. This program is perfect for concertgoers preparing for a musical evening under the stars. Presented as part of GO Lake Forest, the city-wide initiative to get moving and make healthy choices this summer. 7 a.m. Wednesday, Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, free, 847-810-4610.
