Bernard Weinger JCC February 27, 10:45 a.m.
I'm giving a one-hour lecture on the Sears Homes of Chicagoland, featuring homes in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, and around the area.
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Dr.
300 Revere Dr.
Northbrook
No registration necessary. FREE for Marvin Lustbader Center members; $10 for non-members. Once Upon A Bagel “Grab ‘N Go” lunches will be available to purchase.
Waubonsee Community College April 26 and 27, 2019, 10 a.m.
I'm giving a two-day class called Hidden in Plain Sight: Sears Homes of Chicagoland.
The first day is a fun two-hour classroom session where you will learn how to identify and authenticate a Sears home, and what makes them historically important. The second day features a two-mile walk through Aurora to see Sears houses in the wild!
Waubonsee Community College
Aurora Fox Valley Campus
Aurora Fox Valley Campus
2060 Ogden Ave
Aurora
https://waubonseetickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1389&p=1 to register
Invite Lara to speak to your group!
I often run walking tours and bus tours of various communities, so please check back here often for information on events available to the general public.
Recent Speaking Engagements
- College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
- Oakton Community College, Skokie
- McHenry County College, Crystal Lake
- Glen Ellyn Historical Society
- Downers Grove Historical Society
- Rotary Club of Lombard
- The Little White School Museum, Oswego
- Northwest Chicago Historical Society
- Wheeling Township, Arlington Heights
- Historical Society of Island Lake
- Allied Arts, Arlington Heights
- Sun City, Huntley
Here's what people have said about my presentations:
- "Your talk was spectacular. I've been to some Sears talks before, but none of them hold a candle to yours. "
- "Many thanks for, once again, presenting an outstanding program on Sears Homes of Chicagoland. It’s obvious you are well versed on the subject and that you have a passion to share your love of these homes."
- "Your lecture was wonderful. You are to be commended on all your research."
- "What a great program! Both my husband and I really enjoyed it."
- "We enjoyed your presentation; you have done a lot of research and it shows."
