Novelist Speaks at Lake Forest Book Store Friday

A weekend full of intellectual stimulation is in store for people in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff with a presentation by a novelist Friday at the Lake Forest Book Store and a lecture about community development in Afghanistan Sunday.

Amy Gail Hansen Discusses Her First Novel

Author Amy Gail Hansen will talk about her first novel, “The Butterfly Sister,” at 7 p.m. Friday at the Lake Forest Book Store. She is a local resident and a corporate executive. She will also be signing copies of the book.

Doctor Talks About Being Held Captive by the Taliban

Dr. Dilip Joseph will talk about his experience as a captive of the Taliban and his four and a half years assisting community development in Afghanistan at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Gorton Center.

Farmers’ markets abound this weekend

Get an early jump on the weekend at the Lake Bluff Farmer’s market will be open from 7 a.m. to noon Friday or at the Garden Market at Elawa Farm from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Outdoor marketing moves to the Lake Forest train station parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Thinking About a Movie

If a movie might be on your agenda, check out Patch’s Movie Friday’s section.

Seeking a New Home?

If a new home is on your agenda, take a look at Patch’s open house guide.

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