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This year we are combining our renowned Lake County Restaurant Week and Libation Trail initiatives into one taste-tempting, month-long event: February Flavor Festival.
From February 1-29, this is our chance to showcase all the individual operators who offer fun, unique dining and drinking destinations for visitors and residents. Supporting our hospitality partners in Lake County is our highest priority.
The monthlong foodie frenzy is a multi-platform campaign highlighting Lake County restaurants, breweries, distilleries and wineries with exclusive dining offers, food and drink pairings, chef demonstrations, inspiring libation concoctions, live entertainment and other fun promotions to attract new guests.
To be included in all Lake County Flavor Fest print marketing, return this form and your special menu or offer details (click here to download) to us by Wedneday, January 17. Contact VLC Community Outreach & Programs Director John Maguire or Community Engagement Specialist Hazel Gayheart.
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Three Long-Serving Forest Preserve Directors Retire
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 The Lake County Forest Preserve District (LCFPD) bids farewell to a trio of directors with over a century of service: LCFPD's Director of Education Nan Buckardt, Director of Planning and Land Preservation Randy Seebach and Chief Operations Officer Mike Tully.
Buckardt was pivotal in changing the location of the Lake County Discovery Museum at Lakewood Forest Preserve to the present-day Dunn Museum in Libertyville. The 39-year tenured LCFPD educator created the Dunn Museum collections while overseeing 1.5 million visitors in their natural and human history programs. Her impact on the organization earned her recognition from the Illinois Conservation Foundation board of directors, who inducted her into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.
Seebach played a crucial role in shaping the Lake County landscape. During his 38-year tenure, he oversaw 153 miles of trails and 40 master plans, including 19,000 acres of LCFPD land.
Tully stepped down in July after 32 years, leaving a legacy of unwavering commitment to public safety and pristine trails that enriched countless lives.  The COO was a tireless advocate for the Lake County Forest Preserves and wore many hats at local, state, and national organizations, helping to nurture healthier ecosystems, foster safer communities, and build a more resilient future for Lake County.
Congratulations to the environmentally innovative triad, and the best of luck to them in their future endeavors. |
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Video Spotlight: Winter Fun in Lake County
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VLC Welcomes New Partners
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VLC is excited to announce our newest batch of partners: Perfect Brewing Supply, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Relish Events at Independence Grove and Windy City Boutique. We look forward to these partnerships and future initiatives.
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Perfect Brewing Supply is a homebrewing supplies store located in Libertyville. They provide all the ingredients and equipment you need to make your own beer, wine, cider, cheese and soda at home. They also offer a variety of classes and events to help you learn how to brew and make cheese.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites is located a few blocks from Cancer Treatment Centers of America and a mile from Illinois Beach State Park, where you can experience the beauty of Lake Michigan. The pet-friendly, 65-room Zion hotel offers a heated indoor pool, a business center and a free continental breakfast.
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Windy City Boutique is a women-owned store and is known as "your retail therapy destination." The Lake Villa mom-and-pop shop sells a variety of women's clothing, accessories, jewelry, hats, arrangements and gifts.
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Relish Events is an exclusive on-site caterer and event management partner for the Independence Grove Forest Preserve. The Libertyville business provides catering services for weddings, graduations, birthdays, corporate meetings and other special events. The LCFPD service has a team of experienced event planners and chefs who can help you create a memorable event for your guests.
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Keep VLC Updated on Your Upcoming Winter and Spring Plans
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With the ensuing winter and spring seasons come beloved events at your establishment. We want to ensure we promote all your upcoming events. Please send us your seasonal events for posting. Click here to view our events page.
Also, we are always looking for special coupons and promotional deals to add to our exclusive offers and travel packages. Continue here to view the special offers page. Please consider adding a special offer for your business! Our events and special offers pages are two of our pages receiving the highest traffic providing awareness to prospective visitors.
Contact VLC Marketing Manager Jonathan Jones with events, video, pictures and stories.
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