Take in a Play, Shop for a Cause, Learn How to Live Green

 March Trunk Show: Shop for the Drop

• When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 16
• Where: , 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
• Why Go: Stella & Dot - Jewelry and accessories line that is bold, wordly, adventurous, fun, each and truly fabulous. Emily Lacey of Lake Forest - Hand-smocked children's clothing as well as a wide selection of gifts that can be monogrammed. Proceeds benefit the Gorton Children's Drop-in Center.
• Fee: free
• Info: http://­www.­gorto­ncenter.­org

Celtic Fest Benefits App to Track Mood Disorders

• When: 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, March 16
• Where: , 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
• Why Go: The Cheryl T. Herman Foundation will hosting a Celtic Fest featuring Cork balladeer Paddy Homan, Maurice Lennon and Dennis Cahill, and the Tully Irish Dancers. Proceeds will support the Thrive tracker program and research in Brain Network Activation in mood disorders. The evening includes dinner, a cash bar and live auction.
• Fee: $30 per person
• Info: Steve Murray at (847) 702-2640 or www.cheryltherman.org.

Lake Bluff Golf Club Open House

• When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17
• Where: , 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
• Why Go: The Lake Bluff Golf Club kicks off the 2012 golf season by hosting its annual Open House at the Clubhouse. This annual event will feature the golf raffle and complimentary food and beverage. In addition, the professional staff will be available to answer questions regarding the upcoming season.
• Fee: free
• Info: www.lakebluffgolfclub.com

Lake Forest Resale Shop Has Spring Opening

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, March 16-18
• Where: , 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
• Why Go: The Lake Forest Resale Shop will be closed during business hours Thursday (March 15) to set up new Spring apparel. Purchases will help three charities: GLASA – Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association; Mother’s Trust Foundation and Family Service
• Fee: free
• Info: http://­www.­finedi­vingchicago.­com

• When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17
• Where: , 135 W. Church St., Libertyville
• Why Go: Come learn how to live a greener life! Representatives and/or information will be available from groups such as: Lake County Forest Preserves, Chicago Botanic Gardens, College of Lake County Sustainability Center, Lake County Bicycle Club, organic farmers, master gardeners, and many more.  Children’s activities, 10,000 Villages (fair trade shopping) and recycling opportunities, including electronics, Styrofoam blocks, plastic bags, bikes, gym shoes, inkjet cartridges, cell phones, hearing aids, glasses, plastic beverage bottle caps and wine corks (no plastic) will be available.
• Fee: free
• Info: kaynilian@­sbcglobal.­net

• When: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, March 17
• Where: 101 Center St., Grayslake
• Why Go: Join us in the fight against Childhood Cancer. Last year we raised more than $4,000 and this year the total is already higher. So come raise money, shave heads and have fun to help better the future for someone special. We still have openings for shaves and will take donations all weekend.
• Fee: free
• Info: http://­www.­stbaldricks.­org/­events/­mypage/­eventid/­5869/­eventyear/­2012

CenterStage Presents: Twelve Angry Men

• When: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18
• Where: , 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
• Why Go: Twelve strangers hold the life of a 19-year-old boy in their hands. They are jurors in a first-degree murder case that must decide whether the boy is guilty or not guilty of stabbing his father to death. Re-examining evidence presented at the trial leads to personal confrontations and revelations that enable this cross-section of American society not only to come finally to a consensus verdict in this riveting courtroom drama, but also to learn more about themselves and grow as individuals.
• Fee: $15 to $25 per person
• Info: http://www.centerstagelakeforest.org/