Gurnee
Fundraiser: Woodland School District 50’s Middle School Marching Wildcats band will join forces with the Warren Township High School Marching Blue Devils and the Viking Middle School band to perform their marching routine in exhibition style at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the high school, 500 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Admission is free. Students are asking for cash donations to literally “Fill the Drums” to help raise funds for the family of Taina Salas, a former Viking student who is now a freshman at Warren Township High School. Taina was diagnosed this spring with two brain tumors. She is currently at home resting in preparation for the surgery to remove the tumors. Her mother has had to take a leave of absence from work to provide constant care for Taina, resulting in an accumulation of medical expenses and household bills. Money donated will support the Salas Family as they manage Taina’s medical care. Details, 847-856-3670.
Lake Forest
Open house: The Lake Forest City Council has proclaimed Sept. 18, “Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Day” in the city. That’s the day the all-girls college preparatory high school dedicates its new expanded campus on the former Barat College site. An open house will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 adjacent to Woodlands’ location at 760 E. Westleigh Road. It will allow the general public to see how Woodlands has transformed the 23-acre parcel into a variety of—– mostly open-space — uses. Expanded campus features include two new athletic fields, the Gloria Dei Center, Barat Cupola Garden and a community walking path. Its addition creates a reunited 41-acre site that’s just shy of the original 44-acre 1904 parcel. Details, 847- 234-4300.
Libertyville
Walk fundraiser: Adler Park families are invited to participate in a two-mile walk for fun called the “Gator Gallop” at 2 p.m. Sept. 20 (rain date is Sept. 27) behind the school, 1740 N. Milwaukee Road. The walk, which is linked to the school’s mascot, “the alligators,” will travel around the park. The event will end at 4 p.m. The Gator Gallop was created six years ago to have families walk together and enjoy time with one another. Students ask sponsors to donate money toward fundraising efforts. At the Gallop there will be snack and drinks for the walkers and other fun things for students to join after the walk. Sporty, the school mascot, might even make an appearance. Money raised at the event supports activities and events for students throughout the school year. Details, 847-362-9695.
Waukegan
Parent classes: Waukegan School District 60’s Parent University series is underway. It offers free one-day presentations. The following will be offered at the Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Ave.: Unique Learning System (Special Education) at 6 p.m. Sept. 22; Bilingual Parent Advisory Council meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 25; Importance and Benefits of U.S. Citizenship at 7 p.m. Sept. 25; What’s in It for You at the Waukegan Public Library at 7:30 p.m. Nearly all presentations are free, and will be offered in both English and Spanish. Free child care will be provided for children (ages 3 and older) of parents and families attending the presentations. A full list of classes is available at www.wps60.org/District/1196-Parent-University.html. Details, 224-303-3609.
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