Archive • June 2015

Summertime Tune Up in the Commons

We are fortunate in this community to benefit from each others talents and skills.  During the summers after the economy took a nosedive and many people were looking for work, former Shorecrest counselor Robin Roat offered weekly career advice sessions in the Commons.  These were free, and open to anyone who wanted to explore options ...

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Saturday Fun in the Cool Commons

Here comes a hot weekend!  If you want to get out of the sun, join us in the Commons on Saturday, June 27th.  First up is a spring piano recital from 12 to 1:30 pm.  Students from Helen Zhou’s classes share their beautiful music in a variety of styles. Then, at 3 pm, it’s Professor Ficklestein’s ...

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Dale Turner Family Y at the Market

Dale Turner Family YMCA

Summer is officially here, and it’s a great time to think about activities for the whole family.  This Sunday, June 28th, we welcome the Dale Turner Family YMCA as our day sponsor.  Drop by the community tent to find out about their programs to keep kids active and healthy this summer.   And another friendly reminder.  It ...

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Fathers Day at the Farmers Market

We love celebrating special occasions at the market!  This Sunday, June 21st, is Father’s Day, and a perfect time to pick up the makings of a farm-fresh celebratory dinner.  Even if dad is still in charge of the grill, he will appreciate a salmon filet from Wilson Fish, or something delicious from R Heritage, Martiny, ...

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Secret Garden Tour is June 20th

Are you ready to tour six beautiful gardens?  Summer came early this year, so these will be at their seasonal peak!  Please join us on June 20th for the 13th annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Tour. As always, there will be musicians and artists in each of the gardens.  And while we can’t give ...

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World Wide Knit in Public Day Coming Soon to a Commons Near You!

Oh what fun! On any given day, there are more knitters in the Commons than you can shake two sticks at – make that needles.  Morning, afternoon, and evening groups of creative people make Knitting in Public a regular occurrence, but this coming Saturday is a special occasion On June 13th, from 11 am to 3 ...

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Fit4Mom at the Market on June 7

Are you a new mom looking for ways to get in shape and connect with other new moms?  Be sure to drop by the market this Sunday and talk with the dynamic, inspiring Heather Alschuler.  As a new mom herself, she saw a need, and filled it by starting a Fit4Mom program in the north ...

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Shorewood World Arts Night on June 4

For many years, Shorewood High School tenth graders have shared their talent and passion in the Commons.  African Arts Night has always been one of the most engaging, exciting events of the year, a display of creative work inspired by studies of the African Continent. This year, the scope has widened.  On Thursday, June 4th from ...

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