Name: Art Impact Project hosts first PRISM event: ART-BRAIN Connection
Start: 2026-05-14T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Art Impact Project, with PRISM Signature Series Partner Forever Om, welcomes local artist and neuropsychologist Joalida Smit, who will share her life-changing story of creative expression and how the creative process rewires the brain. Guests will then partake in an interactive artmaking activity to take away as a memento. Beverages + sumptuous bites will be provided.  Tickets: artimpactproject.org/events

Local Event: Art Impact Project hosts first PRISM event: ART-BRAIN Connection

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Art Impact Project, with PRISM Signature Series Partner Forever Om, welcomes local artist and neuropsychologist Joalida Smit,...

Art Impact Project hosts first PRISM event: ART-BRAIN Connection

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The Sanitation Section is hosting a FREE Shredding Event on Saturday, April 18, from 8:30-11:30 am at the Municipal Services Building (800 N. Field Drive). This event is open to Lake Forest residents only.
Residents may bring their private documents for safe, secure destruction. Please note that there is a four-box limit (standard copier paper/office size box) and that any plastic bindings should be removed. For further information on refuse collection services, please call the Sanitation Section automated phone system at (847) 615-4264.

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Join us for a morning of outdoor-inspired family fun at our Flapjacks with Forestry Mother-Son Breakfast! Watch your little adventurers’ faces light up as they enjoy a hearty flapjack breakfast while learning about the great outdoors. This unique forestry-themed event serves up a perfect mix of delicious food, hands-on activities, and memorable experiences. Kids will have the chance to see forestry trucks and equipment up close, meet the team that cares for our community’s trees, and ask questions about nature, tree care, and the environment. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure rooted in nature, with flapjacks, forestry fun, and memories to last a lifetime! Please note that forestry staff may be called out during the event.
Ages:&nbsp;5-12 Years Old
Fees:&nbsp;Resident: $39, Non-Resident: $47
Thank you to our Sponsor Left Bank!

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Join The Northshore Chess Club EVERY Saturday from 1-4PM at our “Saturday Chess at Starbucks” events at the Lake Forest Starbucks (672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL). Check <a href="https://www.meetup.com/northshorechess/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.meetup.com/northshorechess/</a>&nbsp;to join the club, to post comments, ask questions, and RSVP for events.
Please RSVP, come play, and learn something to improve your chess! If you’re a beginner please review the rules of chess (like En Passant) before you come. There’s a PDF on <a href="https://www.chesshouse.com/pages/chess-learning-resources" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">chesshouse.com/pages/chess-learning-resources</a> (Rules of Chess).
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PS-Dues are $5/YEAR (after a 1 month trial), to defray my Meetup subscription, paid either through Meetup.com, or better yet you can pay me cash and I'll mark you as paid. -Carlos Cardona, Owner, <a href="https://carloscardona.myportfolio.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carlos Cardona Photography</a>

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<h4>Join Us for a Heartwarming Adoption Event with <a href="https://www.pawschicago.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PAWS Chicago</a>!</h4>
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Whether you’re dreaming of a playful puppy or a snuggly cat, this special adoption event is the perfect opportunity to meet your new best friend. PAWS Chicago will be on-site with a variety of adorable, adoptable dogs and cats — all waiting to find their forever homes.
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Spend some time getting to know the wonderful animals available for adoption. Our friendly volunteers will be there to introduce you to each pet’s unique personality and answer any questions you may have about the adoption process.
<h5>Make a Difference</h5>
When you adopt, you’re not just adding joy to your life, you’re also saving a life. Every adoption gives a homeless pet a second chance at happiness and opens up space for PAWS Chicago to rescue more animals in need.
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Come for the cuddles, stay for the connection. Whether you leave with a pet or just come to support the cause, your presence makes a difference. Let’s work together to help these animals find the love and security they deserve.
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