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SUMMARY:[FAN] The Running Ground: A Father\, a Son\, and the Simplest of Sports
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 12\, 2026\, 7:00 PM CT\, The Running Ground: A Father\, a Son\, and the Simplest of Sports\, a FAN webinar featuring Nicholas Thompson\, in conversation with David Epstein (FAN ’16\, ’20). \nREGISTRATION: www.bit.ly/NTFANWebinar \nBONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! FAN is giving away copies of The Running Ground to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page. \nFor Nicholas Thompson\, author of the new book The Running Ground: A Father\, a Son\, and the Simplest of Sports\, running has always been about something more than putting one foot in front of another. He ran his first mile at age five\, using it to connect with his father as his family fell apart. As a young man\, it was a sport that transformed\, and then shook\, his sense of self-worth. In his 30s\, it was a way of coping with a profound medical scare. \nBy his early 40s\, Thompson had many accomplishments. He was the editor in chief of a major magazine; a devoted husband and father; and a passionate runner. But he was haunted by the recent death of his brilliant\, complicated father and the crack-up that derailed his father’s life. Had the intensity and ambition he’d inherited made a personal crisis inevitable for him as well? \nThen a chance offer gave him the opportunity to train for the Chicago Marathon with elite coaches. Giving himself over to the sport more fully than ever before\, he discovered that aging didn’t necessarily put you on an unbroken trajectory of decline. For seven years after his father died\, Thompson transforms his body to perform at its highest capacity\, and the profound discipline and awareness he builds along the way changes every aspect of his life. Throughout the narrative\, he weaves in stories of remarkable men and women who have used the sport to transcend some of the hardest moments in life. \nThe Running Ground is a story about fathers\, sons\, and the most basic and most beautiful of sports. \nThompson is the CEO of The Atlantic\, a position he has held since 2021. He was previously the editor-in-chief of WIRED and the editor of NewYorker.com. He films a daily video on tech policy for LinkedIn and has roughly two million followers across social media platforms. He writes a monthly newsletter\, The Most Interesting Reads\, which currently has about 500\,000 readers\, about the best things he has read recently. \nThompson has long been a competitive runner; in 2021\, he set the American record for men 45+ in the 50K race. \nThompson will be in conversation with David Epstein (FAN ’16\, ’20)\, a science writer and author of the New York Times bestsellers Range and The Sports Gene. His forthcoming book\, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better\, will be published in May 2026. \nThis event is suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nSponsored by FAN\, in partnership with The Avery Coonley School\, Avoca D37\, Baker Demonstration School\, Beacon Academy\, Bennett Day School\, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School\, Brickton Montessori School\, British International School of Chicago\, Catherine Cook School\, Compass Health Center\, Evanston Township HS D202\, The Family Institute at Northwestern University\, Family Service Center\, The Frances Xavier Warde School\, Francis W. Parker School\, Glencoe D35\, Glenview Public Library\, Gorton Center\, Hyde Park Day School\, Illinois Student Assistance Commission\, Kenilworth D38\, Lake Bluff D65\, Lake Forest Community High School D115\, Latin School of Chicago\, Leo Catholic High School\, Libertyville D70\, Lycée Français de Chicago\, North Shore Country Day\, Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations\, Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy\, Pope John XXIII School\, Psychgeist Media\, Regina Dominican High School\, Resurrection College Prep High School\, Rogers Park Montessori School\, Roycemore School\, Santa Clara University School of Law\, Science & Arts Academy\, The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School\, Stevenson High School D125\, Township High School D113\, TrueNorth Educational Cooperative #804\, Wilmette Public Library\, Woodlands Academy.
URL:https://familyservicecenter.org/calendar/fan-the-running-ground-a-father-a-son-and-the-simplest-of-sports/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Partner Event,FAN Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T190000
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SUMMARY:[FAN] "Hold These Truths": A Table Reading
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\, 7:00\, Hold These Truths: A Table Reading\, North Shore Country Day Auditorium\, 310 Green Bay Rd.\, Winnetka\, IL 60093.  \nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. \nInspired by the true story of University of Washington student Gordon Hirabayashi\, the acclaimed play Hold These Truths follows his principled resistance to the U.S. government’s decision to forcibly remove and incarcerate people of Japanese ancestry during World War II. \nHirabayashi openly defied the relocation and internment orders\, refusing to report for evacuation to an internment camp. Instead\, he turned himself in to the FBI to assert his belief that these policies were racially discriminatory. He was subsequently convicted by a U.S. federal district court in Seattle of defying the exclusion order and violating curfew. Hirabayashi appealed his conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court\, which ruled against him in 1943. Following World War II and his imprisonment\, he earned a doctoral degree in sociology and became a professor. In 1987\, his conviction was overturned by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. \nWritten by award-winning actor and playwright Jeanne Sakata\, the celebrated solo work Hold These Truths premiered in New York in 2012 and has since been produced dozens of times nationwide\, earning rave reviews from The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, and other AP critics. \nFor this event\, award-winning stage and screen actor Joel de la Fuente will present a table reading of the play\, reprising his role as Gordon Hirabayashi and 36 other characters. De la Fuente spent 10 years touring Hold These Truths to critical acclaim while also starring as Chief Inspector Kido in Amazon Prime’s most watched series of its era\, The Man in the High Castle\, and as Dr. Johann Pryce in Netflix’s Emmy Award–winning Hemlock Grove. \nFollowing the reading\, de la Fuente will be joined onstage by Sakata for a moderated Q&A with Lisa Doi\, Ph.D.\, assistant curator and project manager at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. Both de la Fuente and Doi are North Shore Country Day alums. \nThis event is suitable for youth 12+. It will not be recorded or live streamed. \nSponsored by FAN\, in partnership with The Avery Coonley School\, Avoca D37\, Baker Demonstration School\, Bennett Day School\, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School\, British International School of Chicago\, Catherine Cook School\, Compass Health Center\, Connections for the Homeless\, Evanston Scholars\, Evanston Township HS D202\, Family Service Center\, The Frances Xavier Warde School\, Francis W. Parker School\, Glenview Public Library\, Gorton Center\, Hyde Park Day School\, Kenilworth D38\, Lake Bluff D65\, Latin School of Chicago\, Leo Catholic High School\, Libertyville D70\, Lycée Français de Chicago\, North Shore Country Day\, Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations\, Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy\, Pope John XXIII School\, Regina Dominican High School\, Resurrection College Prep High School\, Rogers Park Montessori School\, Roycemore School\, Santa Clara University School of Law\, Science & Arts Academy\, The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School\, Stevenson High School D125\, Township High School D113\, TrueNorth Educational Cooperative #804\, Wilmette Public Library\, Woodlands Academy.
URL:https://familyservicecenter.org/calendar/fan-hold-these-truths-a-table-reading/
LOCATION:North Shore Country Day School\, 310 Green Bay Rd\, Winnetka\, 60093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Partner Event,FAN Event
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SUMMARY:[FAN] Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kid
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 | 7:00 PM CT Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids A FAN webinar featuring Meredith Elkins\, Ph.D.\, in conversation with Rebecca Jenkins \nREGISTRATION: www.bit.ly/ElkinsFANWebinar \nBonus After-Hours Event: FAN donors are invited to attend a private After-Hours event hosted by Elkins that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \nParenting is hard—especially for families navigating anxiety. Today’s parents face an overwhelming volume of advice shaped by rigid cultural ideals of what “good” parenting looks like\, particularly when it comes to managing children’s fears and worries. How do you raise resilient children in an age of uncertainty? How do you parent effectively when you yourself are anxious? \nMuch of the advice parents encounter\, unfortunately\, encourages responses that can increase the long-term risk of anxiety in children. In trying to protect kids from discomfort\, well-intentioned parents may block experiences children need to build courage\, confidence\, and resilience. \nIn her new book Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry and Raising Resilient Kids\, Meredith Elkins\, Ph.D.\, a clinical psychologist and faculty member at Harvard Medical School\, brings clarity to this increasingly urgent conversation. Drawing on her clinical work with children and families—and her own experience as a parent—Dr. Elkins helps parents rethink so-called “negative” emotions such as fear\, sadness\, and guilt\, and understand how modern parenting pressures contribute to anxiety in both children and adults. She encourages families to clarify their values and adopt a “love and limits” approach—balancing compassion with healthy boundaries while resisting the urge to shield children from every discomfort. \nDr. Elkins offers concrete\, evidence-based guidance for families experiencing everyday anxiety as well as those coping with anxiety disorders. This indispensable resource provides a clear roadmap for helping both children and parents build adaptability\, emotional flexibility\, and resilience across all stages of development. \nDr. Elkins will be in conversation with Rebecca Jenkins\, superintendent of Libertyville D70 in Libertyville\, IL.  Jenkins has presented about leadership at the National Conference on Education by the American Association of School Administrators\, the award-winning PowerTrip conference for women in education; at the Illinois Association for Superintendents; and with Google at the ASU+GSV summit\, a global meeting for leaders in education\, technology\, and workforce development. \nThis event is suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nSponsored by FAN\, in partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood\, The Avery Coonley School\, Avoca D37\, Baker Demonstration School\, Barrington D220\, Beacon Academy\, Bennett Day School\, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School\, Brickton Montessori School\, British International School of Chicago\, Catherine Cook School\, Chiaravalle Montessori School\, Compass Health Center\, Countryside Day School\, The Cove School\, Evanston Scholars\, Evanston Township HS D202\, The Family Institute at Northwestern University\, Family Service Center\, Foundation 65\, The Frances Xavier Warde School\, Francis W. Parker School\, Glencoe D35\, Glenview Public Library\, Gorton Center\, Hyde Park Day School\, Illinois Student Assistance Commission\, Kenilworth D38\, Lake Bluff D65\, Lake Forest Community HS D115\, Latin School of Chicago\, Leo Catholic HS\, Libertyville D70\, Lycée Français de Chicago\, Near North Montessori School\, North Shore Country Day\, Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations\, Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy\, Pope John XXIII School\, Regina Dominican HS\, Resurrection College Prep HS\, Rogers Park Montessori School\, Roycemore School\, Sacred Heart Schools\, St. Bernard’s School\, Santa Clara University School of Law\, Science & Arts Academy\, The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School\, Stevenson HS D125\, Township HS D113\, Township HS D214\, TrueNorth Educational Cooperative #804\, Wilmette D39\, Wilmette Public Library\, Winnetka D36\, Wolcott College Prep\, Woodlands Academy\, Youth & Opportunity United.
URL:https://familyservicecenter.org/calendar/fan-parenting-anxiety-breaking-the-cycle-of-worry-and-raising-resilient-kid/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anxiety,Community Event,Community Partner Event,FAN Event,Parenting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T190000
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SUMMARY:John Trautwein on Life Teammates
DESCRIPTION:Since losing his 15-year-old son in 2010\, former MLB player John Trautwein has been sharing what he has learned as a grieving parent caught unaware of the challenges that faced his son Will—struggles that burden millions of kids today. John’s wonderful team of lifelong friends stepped up to help him and his family turn a tragedy into a message of love and hope. Come hear Trautwein’s motivational message for all of us\, in the Sanctuary\, in this event co-sponsored by Kenilworth Union’s Adult Education Committee and Alison Tobey Smart Memorial Fund. This event is open to all. Please register before attending. \nJohn Trautwein is a Chicago-area native who played baseball at Northwestern University before pitching in the MLB for seven years with the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox. Following the death of Will\, the oldest of his four children with wife Susie\, the Trautweins founded “The Will to Live Foundation\,” spreading a hopeful message\, to include the importance of life teammates and teaching teens how to improve their own “will to live.”  Awards received include the “George W. Bush Presidential Point of Light Award” and Northwestern University’s prestigious “A Life Touched\, A Generation Changed” award. \nAll are welcome\, please register here: https://kuc.org/event/john-trautwein-on-life-teammates/
URL:https://familyservicecenter.org/calendar/john-trautwein-on-life-teammates/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Union Church\, 211 Kenilworth Avenue\, Kenilworth\, IL\, 60043
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000
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SUMMARY:[FAN] Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 | 7:00 PM CT Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose A FAN webinar featuring Jennifer Breheny Wallace\, in conversation with Kelly Corrigan \nREGISTRATION: www.bit.ly/JWKCFANWebinar \nBonus Book Giveaway: FAN is giving away copies of Mattering to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page. \nIn her groundbreaking new book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose\, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace (FAN ’23) argues that mattering—the feeling that we are valued and have the chance to add value—is a core human need\, as essential to our well-being as food and water. Yet in today’s world\, that need is increasingly unmet\, with serious consequences. As mental and social health crises surge\, we often point to social media\, the pace of modern life\, or polarizing politics. Wallace reveals a deeper\, more fundamental problem: what she calls “an erosion of mattering.” \nDrawing on rigorous research and deeply moving stories\, Wallace explores what happens when people lose—and regain—the sense that they matter. From burned-out employees and overwhelmed caregivers to those navigating grief or major life transitions\, Mattering shows how lives are transformed when we are reminded\, in small but intentional ways\, that we are seen\, valued\, and needed. Wallace identifies the essential components of what she calls a “mattering core”: recognizing your impact\, being relied on (but not too much)\, feeling prioritized\, and being truly known and invested in. \nBoth a diagnosis and a remedy\, Mattering offers a clear call to action along with a practical blueprint for change. With accessible insights and actionable takeaways\, Wallace shows how to strengthen our own sense of mattering—and how to build cultures of mattering in our homes\, workplaces\, and communities—at a moment when it has never been more urgent. \nWallace will be in conversation with Kelly Corrigan\, author of four New York Times bestselling memoirs about family life: The Middle Place\, Glitter and Glue\, Lift and Tell Me More. She is the host of PBS’ Tell Me More and the top 1% podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders. \nThis event is suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel. \nSponsored by FAN\, in partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood\, The Avery Coonley School\, Avoca D37\, Baker Demonstration School\, Beacon Academy\, Bennett Day School\, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School\, Brickton Montessori School\, British International School of Chicago\, Catherine Cook School\, Chiaravalle Montessori School\, Compass Health Center\, Countryside Day School\, The Cove School\, Evanston Scholars\, Evanston Township HS D202\, The Family Institute at Northwestern University\, Family Service Center\, Foundation 65\, The Frances Xavier Warde School\, Francis W. Parker School\, Glencoe D35\, Glenview Public Library\, Gorton Center\, Hyde Park Day School\, Illinois Student Assistance Commission\, Kenilworth D38\, Lake Bluff D65\, Latin School of Chicago\, Leo Catholic HS\, Libertyville D70\, Lycée Français de Chicago\, Magnetar Capital\, Near North Montessori School\, North Shore Country Day\, Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations\, Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy\, Pope John XXIII School\, Regina Dominican HS\, Resurrection College Prep HS\, Rogers Park Montessori School\, Roycemore School\, Sacred Heart Schools\, St. Bernard’s School\, Santa Clara University School of Law\, Science & Arts Academy\, The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School\, Stevenson HS D125\, Township HS D113\, TrueNorth Educational Cooperative #804\, Wilmette D39\, Wilmette Public Library\, Winnetka D36\, Wolcott College Prep\, Woodlands Academy\, Youth & Opportunity United.
URL:https://familyservicecenter.org/calendar/fan-mattering-the-secret-to-a-life-of-deep-connection-and-purpose/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Partner Event,FAN Event
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