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Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons from the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast discuss the Lake Forest Tree Lighting that was produced by Rick Amos and the Lake Forest Illinois Friends of Parks and Recreation. Skoo and Pete also discuss the Historical Preservation Committee Meeting in which the 361 Westminster Project was debated. Pete Jansons also discusses his culinary skills on depp fried turkey, uncrustables and oreos. Enjoy!

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Susan Boyle and Josh Fox from The Newcomers Club of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Illinois join Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons of the Lake Forest Podcast to let them know all of the cool events that The Newcomers Club do for people that just moved into Lake Forest Illinois and Lake Bluff Illinois

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Rick Amos with the FRIENDS OF LAKE FOREST PARKS AND RECREATION

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joins John Powers, Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons to give the details of the Lake Forest Illinois Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration Friday November 25 2:30 to 7:30 pm at Market Square details below

We also talk about:

 Ellen Stirling from the Lake Forest Shop and her sudden passing

Lake Forest College Football Foresters undefeated season and beginning of the playoffs

Way to go Coach Catanzaro!!

Deep Fried Turkeys

TREE LIGHTING HOLIDAY CELEBRATION - 11.25.22

Time: 2:30 PM

Location: Market Square

Friday, November 25

2:30 - 7:30 pm

Market Square

The Thirty-Eighth Annual Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration returns to historic Market Square on Friday, November 25 from 2:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy an afternoon and evening of live music, kids’ activities, food and beverages, carolers, Lake Forest Dance Academy dancers, Santa Claus, and more at this beloved Lake Forest tradition. Presented by The Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation and sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, this year the celebration features new and exciting activities for all ages. 

Schedule of Events

1:00 pm: Holiday movie at Gorton Community Center

2:30 pm: Kids Activities Area featuring:

Cookies courtesy of Lake Forest Bank and Trust

Arts and crafts activity for kids courtesy of Sage Explorers

Holiday goodies for sale at the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation tent

Donuts and coffee provided by the Oertel Group

and more to be announced!

3:00 pm: Food and Beverages for sale including the event’s signature Yeti cups

3:00 - 7:00 pm: Visits with Santa

3:30 - 4:15 pm: Lake Forest Civic Orchestra and Lake Forest High School Festival Brass Ensemble

4:45 pm: Caroling concert by the Lake Forest High School Choristers

5:00 pm: Lake Forest Dance Academy performance begins, and just after, the lights will be set aglow!

5:30 - 7:30 pm: Music by Hello Weekend

Please note there will be road closures on Friday, November 25 before and during the event.

All streets and sidewalks will remain accessible to pedestrians for the entire day.

Western Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic between Forest Bootery and Westminster Avenue starting at 10 am.

Market Square and Western Avenue (between Deerpath and Westminster Avenue) will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 1 pm.

Cars left after 1 pm will be blocked in for the duration of the event. 

All City parking lots are free and open to the public.

Podcast out early this week because of Last Nights Elections and Todays Caucus Annual Meeting and Vote at the Gorton Center

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Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons discuss the local happenings of Lake Forest Illinois in the Lake Forest Podcast. Topics this week include: Halloween 2022 was it as big as last year for turnout? What was the Worst Halloween Candy and what was the best Halloween candy according to the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast Unofficial Candy Survey voted on by its Watchers and Listeners. Who dumb who is dumber? Pete or Skoo? Vote for the Caucus recommendations for Alderman and School Boards Wed Nov 9 Vote for Dr Randy Tack for Mayor in 2023! Where did all the Homeless come from suddenly in Lake Forest Illinois

Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons discuss the fine line between the best Halloween Candy you can receive on Halloween and the Worst

Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons discuss the important things of life in Lake Forest Illinois