Culture | Apr. 2025
THE BUZZ: APRIL 2025
By Contributor
JOIN THE CLUB
The Spirit of 67 Foundation is mixing fun with fundraising at its “Paddle Club” spring tournament happening May 10 at Lake Forest Club. Celebrating the 40th anniversary, this laid-back event welcomes everyone. Paddle players can team up for the Red Robin Tournament, while spectators kick back with good food, drinks, and local high school bands providing the soundtrack. Between the raffles, boutique shopping, yard games, and tournament betting, there’s plenty to enjoy even if you don’t know a paddle from a pickle. A perfect way to spend a spring Saturday while supporting a great cause! PaddleClub2025.givesmart.com
JUST DO IT
Super Bowl season brought more than just football fever this year—it delivered a powerful message about girls in sports, with standout campaigns from Dove, Nike, and the NFL leading the charge. Building on that momentum, Game On! Sports 4 Girls and US Sports Camps (USSC) are teaming up to bring all-girl multi-sport camps to the Chicago area this summer—including a Lake Forest camp based at Woodlands Academy. Campers will have the chance to explore a diverse selection of sports, while building confidence, making friends, and having fun. For more information about Game On! Sports 4 Girls’ transformative camps, visit gameonsports4girls.com.
MAKE YOUR MARK
Be a part of something extraordinary this summer. GLASA’s Great Lakes Games In Partnership With The Hartford return June 11 to 16, bringing Paralympic hopefuls to Lake Forest for an inspiring week of competition. Watch future LA28 Paralympic stars compete in archery, boccia, para pickleball, paratriathlon, para powerlifting, shooting, swimming, and track & field. The GLASA Great Lakes Games is the biggest GLASA volunteer opportunity of the year—perfect for families, students, and corporate teams (ages 14+). No experience needed. On-site training and event shirts provided. Your few hours make these games possible for athletes who demonstrate the true meaning of determination and heart. Sign up today at GreatLakesGames.org.
