Family Education Tradition Philanthropy
400 Hastings Road ; 847.810.3980 ; croya . com
For 37 years , CROYA has been serving the young adults ( 7th-12th grades ) of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff . CROYA successfully uses a group-process model where students are encouraged to develop , run and evaluate their own programs . Together , with specially-trained staff , the kids run more than 300 annual programs and meetings and social events involving leadership , community service , music and emotional wellness . CROYA has 2 partnerships with local counseling agencies to provide support for youth and their families : Chicago Integrative Center for Psychiatry in Lake Bluff and Family Service : Prevention , Education and Counseling in Highland Park . The CROYA Student Union is a multi-purpose facility capable of adapting to the everchanging youth trends and youth-driven ideas . Come check out the recording studios , main stage , DJ booth , multiple lounges , student store and dance studios .
There are no memberships in order to participate in CROYA programs ! Sign up for the monthly E-Newsletter by sending an e-mail to CROYA @ cityoflakeforest . com .
Fall Fare
September
3 & 4 : “ 63rd Annual Art Fair on the Square ” presented by the Deer Path Art League in Market Square ; 10 a . m . -5 p . m .; deerpathartleague . org .
9 : Daddy-Daughter Luau at Lake Forest Beach ; 6-9:30 p . m .; LFParksandRec . com .
9 : “ Diamonds and Dahlias ” Gala at Elawa Farm ; 6:30 p . m .; elawafarm . org or call 847.234.1966 .
10 : “ Antiques and Treasures in the Field ” at Deer Path Middle School ; 9 a . m . -4 p . m .; lakeforestantiquesale . com .
16 : Glow Ball at Deerpath Golf Course ; 6:30 p . m . for appetizers followed by 4 holes of golf ; deerpathgolf . com .
16 : 2nd Annual Community Block Party ( free admission ) in the parking lot at Gorton featuring food and a movie on the big screen : “ Star Wars- The Force Awakens ”; beginning at 5:30 p . m .; gortoncenter . org or call 847.234.6060 .
23 : LF-LB Historical Society ’ s “ Local Legends : Featuring Ryne Sandberg ” at Lake Forest Academy ; 3 p . m .; lflbhistory . org .
24 : “ Bagpipes & Bonfire ” sponsored by Lake Forest Open Lands Association at Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve ; 4-7 p . m .; lfola . org .
27 : LF-LB Historical Society ’ s “ Mies van der Rohe Farnsworth & McCormick House Bus Tour ”; 8:30 a . m .; lflbhistory . org .
30-October 1 : Family Fun Beach Camp Out featuring a reptile show and telescopes for observing the beautiful night sky . Register at LFParksandRec . com .
30 : “ The Uniqueness of the Shaw Tradition in Lake Forest Architecture ” House & Garden Tour conducted by the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation ; 1-5 p . m .; lfpf . org .
October
9 : Prospective Student Open House at Lake Forest College ; 8 a . m . -3 p . m .; lakeforest . edu / visit or call 847.735.5000 .
12 : LF-LB Historical Society ’ s “ Bacon Wars ” with Slaughterhouse author Dominic Pacyga , 7 p . m . at Elawa Farm ; lflbhistory . org .
21 : Stirling Hall Art Bash ( 60 E . Old Mill Road ) with demonstrations , hands-on “ try it ” workshops ; free and all ages welcome ; 10 a . m . -3 p . m .
27 : Halloween Tricks & Treats at the Rec Center ; free for preschoolers through third graders and their parents ; 5-7:30 p . m .
28 : Elawa Farm “ Spooktacular ” with pony rides , petting zoo , music , games and activities ; 10 a . m . -1 p . m .; reservations limited ; elawafarm . org . or call 847.234.1966 .
November
9 : LF-LB Historical Society ’ s “ 100th Anniversary of WW1 ”, 7 p . m . at the American Legion Hall ; lflbhistory . org .
10 : Prospective Student Open House at Lake Forest College ; 8 a . m . -3 p . m .; lakeforest . edu / visit or call 847.735.5000 .
16-18 : Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Holiday Boutique at the Rec Center ; lfh . org / womensboard .
24 : The 34th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Market Square featuring live entertainment , warm drinks , carolers and Santa Claus ; friendslfpr . org .
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