Your spring escape awaits—here’s what to pack.

Journalist, coach, and nonprofit founder Elizabeth Sweet is rallying communities to show up for girls’ sports—one packed gym, cheer squad, and high-five at a time. Elizabeth Sweet has always had her eye on the full court. A former basketball center at Homestead High School, she’s now a Lake Bluff-based journalist, mother of two, nonprofit founder,

The Deerpath Garden Club of Lake Forest held its Holly & Ivy “Holly-Day” Luncheon on December 4 at the Knollwood Club. President Connie Maines thanked chairperson Nancy Ferch and her committee for creating a lovely day. Festivities included member floral displays and a lively raffle—the proceeds of which will support club philanthropy. deerpathgardenclub.org

On January 9, more than 250 women enjoyed an exclusive preview of the site of the 2025 Lake Forest Showhouse in its “bare bones” state. Hosted by the Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, Bare Bones has become a favorite event during showhouse years and serves as the official kick-off to

CLEANICAL SKINCARE Veriphy is redefining skincare with an approach called “cleanical”—clean, natural ingredients that yield proven clinical results. For Veriphy, it’s not just about keeping ingredients pure; it’s about delivering real, visible results. The journey began with a groundbreaking discovery of PhytoSpherix®, a vegan form of glycogen, known for its impressive anti-aging and hydration benefits.

On December 8, a record number of guests participated in the “Holiday Home Tour,” Lake Bluff History Museum’s annual fundraiser. They walked through six festively decorated homes that represented key points in the village’s history, including the Camp Meeting era, Roaring ‘20s, Great Depression, World War II, and the recent pandemic. lakebluffhistory.org
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