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Mayor’s MessageMother Nature’s surprise of a warm, dry September and early October we all enjoyed gave way to another surprise of almost 4 total inches of rain on October 14 . Surprises, which taken together remind us all that it is still Mother Nature’s world, where preparedness and vigilance on the part of Lake Foresters is always necessary....Semper Paratus, “Be

prepared”, as expressed by the Scouts Motto.

The City of Lake Forest practices this virtue in all aspects of its operations, from long-term planning of its finances and services to updating and training activities supporting the Lake Forest Emergency Operations Plan. Every few years the “EOP” undergoes a thorough updating.

The Lake Forest EOP identifies a long list of emergency situa-tions that can arise, including from weather, transportation, hazardous materials and, yes, even terrorism. The plan cov-ers information dissemination via warning sirens, the City’s CodeRed app, and describes the many types and degrees of responses including evacuation, mass care, mutual aid agree-ments with several surrounding communities and agencies, and the role of volunteers.

Fair warning: the EOP is not “a short read” but is well orga-nized by four guiding principles: Prevention through “hazard analysis” and scenario-visioning; Preparedness, the center-piece of the Plan via identification of resources and training involving every City department and many other governmen-tal agencies; Response, layered and structured to put the right resources in the right numbers on a specific emergency; and Recovery, where rapid and effective emergency responses are key to rapid and effective recoveries.

While on matters of vigilance and preparedness, all Lake Foresters need to play their role in not encouraging criminal behavior in our community in the form of leaving our cars un-locked, with keys inside, and often with purses, briefcases and other valuables visible. Lake Forest is not an island immune from the vagaries of civilization, including creative criminal conduct. Over the past year or two many North Shore com-munities have experienced organized waves of young people arriving in cars late at night and scurrying through neighbor-hoods looking for unlocked cars with keys and valuables therein. From January 2016-October 2017, 24 unlocked cars with keys in them have been stolen and a large number of un-

locked cars had valuables taken. Every police department on the North Shore basically makes the same plea: Be sensible, lock your vehicles, do not leave anything valuable visible, for not doing this actually encourages more thieving when experience amply demonstrates that if all cars were locked the raiders would cease targeting our community.

The beautiful Fall days we experience in Lake Forest also are days we experience the seasonal surge in the use of leaf blowers. Believing we all are entitled to “quiet enjoyment” of our homes, I have asked City Staff to commence a study of current and forthcoming technology and industry standards as to sound levels of various types of leaf blowers towards possible revision of the City’s ordinances in this regard. While I also believe well-kept, well-swept properties using blowers are a hallmark of our beautiful neighborhoods, the high-pitched whine of typically older equipment that wafts over several surrounding properties in our neighborhoods is an outdated standard. Quieter, better technology equipment appears to be available, which combined with a thorough review of relevant ordinances could improve our morning coffees on the back terrace.

As Winter approaches, we can anticipate the splendor of the season in Lake Forest, kicked off by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, a signature event. Enjoy the holidays and Happy New Year.

Robert T.E. LansingMayor, The City of Lake Forest

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Welcome Home...to the Passion and Purpose of Great Living

Visit Welcome Home on the City’s website, share the infor-mation and become an advocate for our unique and well-loved community.Marketing Campaign Update: To date, six full-page ads have run monthly in issues of Sheridan Road magazine, hitting the North Shore resident market, and digital advertising and ar-ticles have run in Crain’s Chicago Business online and in print to hit the downtown and business market. Additional films are being finished, a Welcome Home Facebook page (likes are welcomed) has been created and an online Brochure has been developed. The Welcome Home Brochure highlights the special assets of the community, including education, open space, parks and recreation, history, architecture, Lake Forest’s large corporate base, shopping, dining, the arts, philanthropic opportunities, non-profit organizations, the faith-based community, the wide variety of neighborhoods and housing options. It is your interactive guide to Lake For-est, and you may see the Welcome Home Brochure at www.cityoflakeforest.com.

Let the Season BeginThe annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, presented by The Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation, has become a traditional gathering of family, friends and visitors to the community. Beginning at 1 p.m., the movie “Home Alone” will be shown at Gorton Commu-nity Center. At 3 p.m., events for the whole family to enjoy will begin in Market Square, including ornament making, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate and donut holes, Christmas Caroling by the Lake Forest High School Choristers and a Lake Forest Dance Academy perfor-mance. After that, the lights will be set aglow. It’s the beginning of theLake Forest Holiday Season, enjoy! For more information, visit FriendsLFPR.org.

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Welcome, New Businesses!

PetPeople; pet food and supplies, opening in early No-vember at 240 E. Deerpath.

Sage Explorers; toy store, now open at 644 Bank Lane.

White Dress; bridal bouti que, opening soon at 630 West-ern Avenue.

Kenzy Gift s & Decor; collecti bles, unique gift s, now open at 264 Market Square.

Sunset Foods Grand Re-Opening & 80th Anniversary; grocery store, now open at 825 S. Waukegan Road.

Reminder to buy local! By doing so, you not only support the local economy, business owners and employees, but for every dollar you spend, 1.5 cents is used to help fund public safety and other services, helping to off set the City’s use of property taxes.

New Business AdvocateThe City has hired a new Business Advocate, Doug Petroshius, who will be working closely with the Lake Forest business community. Please feel free to contact him for informati on, ideas or suggesti ons. Doug’s offi ce is located at the Municipal Services Building, 800 N. Field Drive, and you may reach him at 847.810.3519 or petroshiusd@cityofl akeforest.com.

Nominate a VolunteerNominati ons are being accepted unti l December 15 for the Lawrence R. Temple Disti nguished Public Service Award, established in memory and honor of the former Second Ward Alderman. This award recognizes a living volunteer involved in community organizati ons or local government for outstanding public service in the community. Nominati on forms are avail-able on the City’s website. For further informati on, please con-tact City Clerk Margaret Boyer at 847.810.3674 or boyerm@cityofl akeforest.com.

Above, City Manager Bob Kiely (top row, second from left ) is pictured with volunteers at the 2017 Boards and Commissions Recogniti on Dinner.

Vehicle StickersCurrent sti ckers expire on April 30, 2018, and renewal noti fi ca-ti on will be sent in late March.

Spending the winter away from Lake Forest? Residents will conti nue to have the opti on of purchasing vehicle sti ckers online, as well as pet licenses and parking permit. To request your renewal informati on via email, please contact Sara Hart-nett at hartnets@cityofl akeforest.com or call 847.810.3622.

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A Team Effort: Rain, Rescue and Restore

The City thanks all the residents who helped clear the storm sewers in their neighborhoods this season during some of Lake Forest’s most serious rainfalls. The rains of summer/fall 2017 resulted in the highest number of street flooding events in almost ten years. During the October storm, calls literally flooded the Public Safety call center beginning at 7:30 p.m. from people stuck in their vehicles at impassable intersections. Firefighters rescued 8 people as well as 2 dogs from stalled cars in high water.

The Lake Forest Fire Department utilized the CodeRed Emergen-cy Notification System that evening, sending recorded phone messages, texts and emails to alert residents of the street flood-ing and advising them to stay home. Please Note: The best way to notify the City of any flooding on the street or in a house is to call 847.810.3571 while the flood-ing is taking place. There were 58 basement flooding incidents reported during this storm (the July rain storm produced 71 reported basement flooding incidents). For the second time this year, the City col-lected flood debris at no charge. Public Works Director Michael Thomas says that “The City will continue to evaluate its storm sewer project list. Large storm sewer projects currently occur every 3 years. The City also offers free property consultations to residents, and continues to work closely with the Lake County Stormwater Manage-ment Commission on local flooding issues.” A Homeowners Floodproofing Expo & Workshop was hosted by the Stormwater Management Commission in October and the City encouraged Lake Forest flood victims to attend. Please check the City’s website for “Important Flooding In-formation” under the News section. You may also sign up for CodeRed on that page. If you have any questions about flooding or stormwater, please contact Jim Lockefeer, Public Works Analyst, at 847.810.3542.

The Lake Forest Collabora-tive for Environmental Lead-ership is comprised of:• The City of Lake Forest• Lake Forest Open Lands Association• Lake Forest College• School Districts 67 and 115

One of the main goals of the LFCEL is to promote the awareness of environmental concerns locally.

Stop Idling, Start Saving!Idling is running a vehicle engine when it’s not moving or operating. While sometimes hard to avoid, idling is harmful and wasteful. Listed below are some steps that LFCEL members have taken to reduce idling:

• The City has adopted an internal idling policy, which encourages City staff to reduce idling in most situations

• School Districts 67 and 115 have installed signage at many school pickup locations that discourage idling (as pictured below)

• Lake Forest Open Lands staff encourages buses and visitors to refrain from idling at its nature preserves

• Lake Forest College’s contracted landscaping firm has begun using zero-emission electric equipment for lawn mowing and leaf blowing

Residents are encouraged to turn off vehicles when parked and not traveling.

Together, we can all help improve Lake Forest’s air quality.

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Deer Season in Lake ForestDid you know the white-tailed deer is the state mammal of Illinois?

The Lake Forest Police reminds residents and travelers that it is mating season (October-January) for these beautiful creatures. Most deer-vehicle accidents occur during the months of October, November, and December. Because deer are most active at dusk and dawn, it is not surprising that most accidents involving deer happen between the hours of 5 to 10 p.m. and 5 to 8 a.m. While not all deer-vehicle collisions can be prevented, there are steps that drivers can take to avoid an accident (Living with Wildlife in Illinois, 2017):

• The single best way to avoid an accident is to be aware of the surroundings. Pay attention to deer crossing signs, and scan the roadsides for the “eyeshine” of deer (reflection of headlights in the deer’s eyes).• At night, use high-beam lights when appropriate. This may allow the deer to be seen a few seconds earlier, giving the driver enough time to avoid an accident.• Deer often visit wooded lots, field edges, or areas near water. Extra caution is needed when these habitats are close to roadways.• Slow down around curves in areas where deer are known to frequent.• Slow down and prepare to stop if a deer is along the side of the road. There are likely more deer nearby. Deer will often follow one another single file across a road. Trying to cross through the middle of such a group often results in deer colliding with the side of the vehicle.• Be prepared for the unexpected. Deer may stop in the middle of the road or decide to double back to the side of the road. Hard pavement such as concrete or asphalt pro-vides poor traction for the hard and sharp hooves of deer. They may even fall down.• If there are deer near the road, and there are no vehicles close behind, slow down, honk the vehicle’s horn in short bursts and flash the headlights.• If deer are near the road, tap the brakes or use the emer-gency flashers to alert other drivers. Prepare to safely stop if the deer move toward the roadway.• If there are deer on or approaching the road, do not slam on the brakes or swerve sharply to avoid the deer. It is in-stinctual to do this, but doing so may cause a loss of control of the vehicle and a more severe accident.• Never tailgate! Always leave plenty of room between vehicles. Many severe deer vehicle accidents are caused

when another vehicle becomes involved.

Fall is also a good time of year to consider replacing shrub-bery and plantings with deer resistant varieties. It is also a good time to consider installing covers over window wells to prevent animals from falling into the openings. Lake For-est Police and Fire departments have been called to rescue fawns that were trapped in uncovered window wells. There was also an instance where an adult deer fell in and, in its effort to escape, crashed through the basement window, and ended up inside of the home.

The City occasionally receives calls about property damage and traffic problems caused by deer. In cooperation with the Illinois Department of Conservation, over the years the City has tried to manage the local deer population and reduce damage to private property.

If you experience problems with the deer population, please submit written documentation (photographs are also helpful) to Jim Lockefeer, Public Works Management Analyst, 800 N. Field Drive (the Municipal Services Build-ing). Your input will help us develop a responsive deer management program.

A handy flyer is available on how to deter deer from dam-aging your property, which is available at cityoflakeforest.com or by calling Becky Pocasangre at 847.810.3543.

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Holiday Tips from the Police DepartmentAs the holiday season approaches, it is a good time to con-tinue the conversation on package theft. Although packages are stolen from front porches throughout the year, there is an uptick in the crime around the months leading to Christ-mas. As more consumers utilize online shopping and having gifts shipped to their homes, thieves will have more oppor-tunity to swipe packages from front doors. The crime is very simple and can be performed in a rapid few seconds. While some thieves may follow delivery trucks on their routes, most often package thieves randomly drive around resi-dential neighborhoods looking for packages left at the front door.

Although modern technology, like security cameras and video doorbells, increases the odds of apprehending pack-age thieves, the Lake Forest Police Department encourages everyone to prevent the theft in the first place. There are several tips citizens can follow to reduce the chances of los-ing their packages to a criminal looking for a quick score:

• Don’t leave delivered mail or packages unattended.• Get the tracking number and sign up for notifications

when the package is delivered.• Consider using an alternate shipping address. a. Arrange to have a neighbor or friend who is home during the day receive the package. b. Have the package delivered to your work address if that is a possibility c. Have the package held for pick up at the Post Of- fice if the package is sent through the mail• Try to customize the delivery. Many delivery companies

allow customers to specify the rear door, or back porch as a place to safely leave their packages.

• If you are out of town for a length of time, use the USPS Hold Mail service and have a friend or neighbor check your house daily for any package deliveries you might have forgotten.

• Request a signature be required so that the package is delivered to a person and not left unattended.

• Consider opening a post office box at your local Post Office.

• Have a storage box where deliveries can be placed and the box locked until you arrive home.

If you are aware that a package was stolen, please re-port it to the Lake Forest Police Department by calling 847.234.2601.

City RemindersGift PolicyPlease be reminded that City policy prohibits its em-ployees, including refuse and recycling collectors, from accepting gifts (including cash). If you would like to thank an employee, please send a card or letter which can be placed in the personnel file, or make a donation to charity in the name of the employee or department. Of-tentimes, residents bring acceptable gifts, such as cook-ies or candy, to City buildings, which can be shared and enjoyed by all who work throughout the year to provide excellent services. Thank you!

From Lake Forest CemeteryOrders may now be placed for winter grave decorations for your loved ones. Evergreen grave blankets, balsam and fir wreaths, potted green spruce trees and seasonal evergreen trees are available. Cemetery staff will deco-rate during the first week of December. For information, please call 847.615.4341.

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Public Works InformationChristmas Holiday: City buildings will be closed on Friday, December 22 and Monday, December 25 in observance of the holiday, and there will be no refuse, recycling or yard waste collecti on on Monday, December 25. Schedule for the week of December 25-29:• Monday collecti on will move to Tuesday• Tuesday collecti on will move to Wednesday• Thursday and Friday collecti ons will remain the same

New Year’s Holiday: City buildings will be closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of the holiday, and there will be no refuse, recycling or yard waste collecti on on Monday, January 1. Schedule for the week of January 1-5:• Monday collecti on will move to Tuesday• Tuesday collecti on will move to Wednesday• Thursday and Friday collecti ons will remain the same

For more informati on or to report a missed collecti on, please call the Sanitati on Secti on automated system at 847.615.4264.

Holiday Waste: During and aft er the holidays, please bag all loose wrapping paper and packing peanuts to keep them from litt ering your yard and neighborhood, and fl att en card-board boxes.

Christmas Tree Recycling: During January, Christmas trees will be picked up on regularly-scheduled recycling days at the curb. Trees must be cut in six-foot lengths, free of all lights and ornamentati on and cannot be in plasti c tree bags.

360 E. Deerpath; 847.234.0636.lakeforestlibrary.org

December• Drop-In Tree Trimming Party, Monday, December 4, 10

a.m.-6 p.m., Kasian Room. Drop by and make orna-ments to decorate the Library tree and to take home; all ages are welcome.

• Memoir Writi ng, Friday, December 8, 10 a.m.-noon, Reed Room. Learn how to chart your life’s events and tell your story with the help of our instructor. To regis-ter, please call 847.810.4610.

• Journey Through the Vietnam War, Monday, Decem-ber 11, 7-8 p.m., Kasian Room . Paul Baffi co shares his personal journey and insight. Paul is a docent for the Nati onal Park Service at the Vietnam Veterans Memori-al and an author who spent 1970-1971 in Vietnam. He founded and is president of the Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundati on.


Refuse and Recycling: Eff ecti ve December 1, yard waste collecti ons will reduce to once weekly and will occur on the same day as your recycling collecti on. Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable brown paper lawn and leaf bags with a City of Lake Forest yard waste sti cker affi xed to each bag. The sti ckers can be purchased at the Municipal Services Building (800 N. Field Drive), at City Hall (220 E. Deerpath) and at various local businesses. Please place all yard waste bags at the curb with the yard waste sti cker fac-ing the street. There cannot be any contaminants such as planter containers, dirt, sod or refuse material mixed with the yard waste material. All yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. and not prior to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup.

Compost Center Hours Change: Beginning December 1, operati ng hours at the Compost/Recycling Center (located on the south side of Rte. 60 west of Waukegan Road) will be open for resident use only on Saturdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Residents using the site must display a current Lake For-est vehicle sti ckers; driver’s licenses will not be accepted as proof of residency. For more informati on, please call 847.615.4264.

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For Adults 50+100 E. Old Mill Road; 847.234.2209; dickinsonhall.comReservations are required for all programs.

Join Us for Great Parties and ProgramsIn December, join us for our 2nd annual Dickinson Hall Tree Lighting event that will be brimming with hot chocolate, seasonal treats, bingo, shopping and music. Play a few games of bingo, finish decorating the tree with us, sing a few songs, and indulge in a little light holiday shopping in Santa’s workshop – all in Dickinson Hall’s beautiful Great Room.

Our annual Holiday Celebration is the best party of the year, so be sure not to miss it. You’ll be greeted by Hal’s Belles recorder ensemble as you enter beautifully deco-rated Dickinson Hall. Enjoy a glass of wine, followed by an exquisite luncheon. Then we have a delicious treat for you – that talented duo, singer Hilary Feldman and pianist Beckie Menzie will serenade us with a sackful of songs to make us laugh and cry. This unique holiday show will not disappoint.

Say farewell to 2017 and ring in 2018 with a glass of champagne and a delightful brunch as we count down to 12 noon at our New Year’s Champagne Brunch. We will be wowed by the smooth jazz sounds of local jazz ensemble, the Carl Noble Trio featuring Missy on vocals, Dan on double bass and Carl on the piano playing selections from the Great American Songbook. Please check dickisonhall.com for detailed information and to view the quarterly Newsbrief, containing the full schedule of activities.

• Drop-In Noon Year’s Eve Party, Saturday, December 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kasian Room. Why should adults have all the fun? Ring in the New Year at the Library without staying up past your bedtime! We’ll be counting down to noon with stories, crafts and having lots of fun waking up the Library with noisemakers, bubble wrap and balloons. All ages are welcome.

January• Exam Escape, Sunday, January 14, 1-5 p.m.; Monday,

January 15 and Tuesday, January 16, 3-9 p.m. Snacks and drinks, added seating, charging stations and study sup-plies for all students.

• England Coast to Coast, Wednesday, January 24, 7-8 p.m, Reed Room. Join John Lynn and visit small towns, cities and parks across England. His sense of humor and eye for details will delight you. No registration required.

• Drop-In Family Kickbox Class, Sunday, January 28, 2-2:45 p.m., Kasian Room. Danielle Knighton, Group Exercise Coordinator at LF Parks & Recreation’s Fitness Center, will lead an energetic kickbox class for all ages. No experi-ence necessary, wear comfortable clothes.

February• Friends of Lake Forest Library Paperback Book Sale, Fri-

day, February 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, February 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Reed Room. Gently-used book club titles, mysteries, “chick-lit”, science fiction and fantasy paper-backs. All proceeds benefit the Library.

• Cardinal Painting with Christine Thornton, Thursday, February 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Kasian Room. Capture the de-lightful style of a cardinal with your own paintbrush. To register, call 847.810.4610.

• With Love, From Your Library. Shop locally and show your library card to receive discounts through the month of February. Visit lakeforestlibrary.org for a list of participat-ing retailers.

• Blind Date with a Book. Fall in love at the Library...Read a book from the “Blind Date with a Book” display between February 1-13. Fill out a comment form and be eligible to win a prize.

Library ClosingsWednesday, November 22, 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving DaySunday, December 24, Christmas EveMonday, December 25, Christmas DaySunday, December 31, New Year’s EveMonday, January 1, New Year’s Day

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Parks & Recreation InfoNorthwestern Lake Forest Hospital Boutique Thursday, November 16-Saturday, November 18The Holiday Boutique proceeds benefit the Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.Location: Gymnasium, Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road.Dates/Times: Thursday, November 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, November 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Novem-ber 81, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.For more information, please visit lfh.org/womensboard.

Cocktails with the Clauses (Santa and Mrs., that is!)Friday, December 1 (for ages 21+), 7 p.m.Join us for an evening of drinks and light appetizers, brought to you by the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recre-ation Foundation. Location: Northcroft Park Pavilion, 1365 S. Ridge Road.Fee: $75; purchase tickets at FriendsLFPR.org.

Santa VisitsSaturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 24 (for ages 2-10)Imagine the smiles on your kids’ faces as Santa comes knocking on your door for a special visit. Parents will be contacted in advance with the exact time of the visit.Dates/Times: Saturday, December 2, 12 noon-4 p.m. and Sunday, December 24, 9 a.m.-12 noon. This program is for Lake Forest residents only. Register at lfrec.com.

Dinner with SantaSaturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 (all ages)Decorate cookies, help Santa’s elves create holiday toys and enjoy a story read by Santa Claus. Dinner will be served and Santa will take time to visit with each family.Dates/Times: Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, Decem-ber 3 with two seatings each evening. Seating One: 4-5:30 p.m. Seating Two: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Northcroft Park Pavilion, 1365 S. Ridge Road.Fee: $30; purchase tickets at FriendsLFPR.org.

Stirling Hall Annual Holiday Art Sale Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9Do not miss a great opportunity to purchase hand-crafted gifts for the family. A portion of all sales helps support the Art Center. Location: Stirling Hall Art Cen-ter, 60 E. Old Mill Road.Dates/Times: Friday, Decem-ber 8, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Winter Dance SpectacularSaturday, December 9 (for all ages)Join the Performance Companies of Lake Forest Dance Acad-emy as they present a holiday show with swinging Santas, a Rockette kick line and much more. Location: Gymnasium, Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road.Time: 4 p.m.Fee: Tickets available at the door, $5.

Santa’s Calling!Wednesday, December 13, 6-8 p.m. (for ages 3-10)Let your child experience the joy of hearing Santa’s voice and watch the magic of the holiday season fill their hearts. Santa will be making his annual phone calls to children to find out what is on their Christmas lists and to spread some holiday cheer.Fee: $8; register at lfrec.com.

Camp Preview DaySaturday, January 6, 9-11 a.m. (for ages 3-14 and parents)This event will give you a sneak peek at all of the wonderful camp options that exist for your child this summer. You will get to meet staff, ask questions and have an opportunity to receive early registration incentives. From specialty camps to traditional day camps, there is something for everyone.Location: Deerpath Middle School Cafeteria

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More Winter Fare

December1-3 : Elawa Farm’s Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; elawafarm.org or call 847.234.1966.

1: Lake Forest College Band, Choir and Orchestra Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 700 N. Sheridan Road; lakeforestcol-lege.edu.

1: Woodlands Academy’s Winter Wonderwalk/Boutique, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with Housewalk from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For tickets, go to https://one.bidpal.net/winterwonderwalk/welcome.

2: Movie at Gorton, 2 p.m.: “Elf”; gortoncenter.org.

2: LF-LB Historical Society’s Family Program: “The Historic Christmas Tree Ship”, 10 a.m. at Hunter Family Education Hall; lflbhistory.org.

5: Lake Forest College’s Women’s Hockey Outdoor Classic, 7 p.m. at the Winter Club, 946 N. Sheridan Road; lakeforestcollege.edu.

6: LF-LB Historical Society’s “White Like Her: Genealogy Book Talk with Local Author Gail Lukasik”, 7 p.m. at Lake Forest Library; lflbhistory.org.

7: Movie at Gorton, 7 p.m., “Swim Team” - Gene Siskel Film Series; gortoncenter.org.

7: Woodlands Academy’s Annual Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. at in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at Woodlands Academy, 760 E. Westleigh Road; woodlandsacademy.org.

12 : Elawa Farm’s Holiday Centerpiece and Tablescapes, 10 a.m.-noon; elawafarm.org or call 847.234.1966.

14: Movie at Gorton, 7 p.m., “It’s a Wonderful Life”; gortoncenter.org.

27: Movie at Gorton, 7 p.m., “The Wizard of Oz”; gortoncenter.org.

January4: Movie at Gorton, 7 p.m., “Dawson City: Frozen Time” - Gene Siskel Film Series; gortoncenter.org.

26-28 Telluride Mountainfilm Fest at Gorton; gortoncenter.org.

February1: Movie at Gorton, 7 p.m., “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life” - Gene Siskel Film Series; gortoncenter.org.

10 : Elawa Farm’s Cookie Decorating for Valentine’s Day, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; elawafarm.org or call 847.234.1966.

23: LF-LB Historical Society’s “History Trivia Night”, 6 p.m. at Hunter Family Education Hall; lflbhistory.org.

Did you know there are hundreds of community events that take place in Lake Forest during any given season all over town? Lake Forest has a vi-brant assortment of unique happenings that families and friends come out for. An all-inclusive Commu-nity Calendar will soon be launched on the City’s website...Stay tuned! Check the City’s website for updates at cityoflakeforest.com.

Daddy-Daughter Winter Ball Saturday, February 10 (for ages 5-12) Fathers and their young princesses are invited to attend this special Winter Ball. The gym will be transformed into

a beautiful castle, providing a magical night of dinner, danc-ing and crafts. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time with those who matter most. Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Disney princess. This event is sponsored by Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry.Location: Gymnasium, Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road.Time: 5-7 p.m.Fee: $50 per couple; $35 per additional daughter; register at LFRec.com.

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Call 847.234.2600 for all City DepartmentsPostage-free mail to all City departments and City offi cials can be deposited in the white drop boxes on Bank Lane north of Westminster and in the Telegraph Road Train Stati on parking lot.

City Hall220 East DeerpathOpen 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday–Friday

Municipal Services Center800 North Field DriveOpen 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

Cemetery1525 N. Lake RoadOpen 8 a.m.-8 p.m.,May-September; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October to AprilCemetery Gate House520 Spruce AvenueCall 847.615.4341 for appointment

Public Safety Building(Police and Fire Departments)255 West DeerpathCall 911 for all emergenciesLobby Hours:8 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Friday8 a.m.-6 p.m., Weekends and Holidays

Compost/Recycling Center1381 W. Kennedy Road (located at the south side of Rte. 60, west of Waukegan Road)

Hours unti l November 30: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hours aft er November 30:Saturdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cable TelevisionComcast Xfi nity:City-17: City Meeti ngs TV-19: Public Access & other local programming

A T & T U-Verse: Channel 99, Scroll to “Lake Forest”

City Council meeti ngs are broad-cast live on City-17 at 6:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. City Council and other meeti ngs aired on City-17 can be viewed live at lft v.org. Archived City meeti ng videos are posted online at youtube.com/EnjoyLake-Forest. DVDs of televised City meeti ngs are available at Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath; 847.234.0636.

KEEP INFORMED CityofLakeForest.comResidents are encouraged to att end all public meeti ngs, held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Dates, ti mes and locati ons are subject to change. Please check the website for updates.

City Council Meeti ngs, 6:30 p.m.: 12/4, 1/2 (including a tentati ve Budget Workshop, 5 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building, 800 N. Field Drive), 1/16 (immediately following the Finance Committ ee meeti ng beginning at 6:30 p.m.), 2/5, 2/20

Building Review Board Meeti ngs, 6:30 p.m.: 12/6, 1/3, 2/7 at the Municipal Services Building.

Plan Commission Meeti ngs, 6:30 p.m.: 12/13, 1/10, 2/14

Historic Preservati on Commission Meeti ngs, 6:30 p.m.: 12/27, 1/24, 2/28

220 EAST DEERPATH

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS 60045

MayorRobert T. E. Lansing847.226.0511 (cell)lansingr@cityofl akeforest.com

City ManagerRobert R. Kiely, Jr.847.295.0294 (home)847.810.3675 (business)kielyr@cityofl akeforest.com

1st Ward AldermenPrue Beidler847.234.3277 (home)847.309.9765 (cell)beidlerp@cityofl akeforest.com

James (“Jed”) E. Morris 224.330.9593 (cell)morrisj@cityofl akeforest.com

2nd Ward AldermenTimothy P. Newman847.502.8304 (cell)newmant@cityofl akeforest.com

Melanie K. Rummel847.234.8858 (home)847.514.7909 (business)rummelm@cityofl akeforest.com

3rd Ward AldermenR. Stanford “Randy” Tack847.234.6482 (home)tacks@cityofl akeforest.com

Jack Reisenberg847.735.0351 (home)reisenbergj@cityofl akeforest.com

4th Ward AldermenMichelle Moreno847.615.8832 (home)morenom@cityofl akeforest.com

Raymond P. Buschmann847.615.2572 (home)buschmannr@cityofl akeforest.com


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