In This Issue Applause Spaghetti Dinner and Holiday Concert Don’t Miss These Exclusive Applause Ornaments 2010 Raffle Items 2010 Silent Auction Save the Date – Holiday Tree Lighting and Choral Sing-a-Long – Friday, November 26th Help Us Continue a Tradition of Musical Excellence at LFHS Sign Up for Music Department E-Newsletter The Perfect Gift for your LFHS Student Special Music Groups Thanks to Everyone Who Helped with Uniforms Visit our website www.LFHSApplause.org

November 17, 2010

Applause Spaghetti Dinner and Holiday Concert

Please join us for this annual event that has become a tradition for our music families and community. Attend your student’s band and orchestra concerts at 3:00 pm, or sing a long with our choir at the choral concert at 7:00 pm.

Be sure to taste the "Original Applause Spaghetti Sauce” brought back to us by Chef Jay Lovell of Lovell's Restaurant!!! Feast on culinary delights and indulge in desserts worthy of any sweet tooth, while being serenaded by the LFHS Madrigal and Bel Canto singers. Or simply tap your foot to the beat of our jazz band, percussion ensemble or string quartet during dinner. See complete dinner performance schedule in the invitation below. Don’t forget to use your raffle tickets for your favorite prize and be sure to place a bid on one of the highly coveted silent auction items listed below.

And if you are able to help us by volunteering your time or donating your favorite homemade baked goods or fruit trays, we welcome the help. Please contact Kathy Blahunka at blahunka@comcast.net.

Remember all the proceeds from the Spaghetti dinner are used to fund programs that directly benefit our music student. So don’t wait, click here for the invitation and the ticket order form.

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Don’t Miss These Exclusive Applause Ornaments

These exquisite ornaments were made by local artist, Julie Whitehead Holdsworth, for Applause to be sold exclusively during the Spaghetti Dinner. Bearing Julie’s signature ribbon bow, and embellished with images of musical notes and instruments, they are the perfect memento that you will cherish for years to come. Available in small, large and grande sizes. Look for them on the lighted trees by the ticket table and throughout the commons.

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2010 Raffle Items

Primp Her for Prom
She wants to look gorgeous for the 2011 Prom! Her nails will look perfect with a manicure from the Beauty Spot; the boutonniere from Lord and Mar will smell breathtaking and she will be in perfect balance after using her 10-pass to ForeverOhm Yoga!

Primp Him for Prom
He is sure to be the perfect prom date with a sweet smelling fresh corsage for his date from Lord and Mar and a very "buffed" body with a 5-session pass for Strength Time!

Capture the Moment
Capture your family’s memories with a portrait sitting by Fitzgerald Photography Studio!

Eat Local
"Round Robin" dine with a group of friends at some of the best local restaurants: Brunch for 2 at the Deerpath Inn, Noodle Bar $50 gift certificate, Francesca's Intimo $50 gift certificate. Enjoy great food, great atmosphere and tons of fun and it's only "a hop, skip & jump" away.

Shop Local
Anyone will thoroughly enjoy and appreciate this diverse offering of all local retailers. Show your LFHS spirit by using your $30 Kiddles gift certificate. Curl up by a warm fire with a book or two in hand from Lake Forest Book Store . You can "wear it all with style,” with a gorgeous pink pashmina from Izzy & Jo, bangle bracelets from Three Sisters and clutch purse from EJ Mirage.

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2010 Silent Auction

Host the Party of the Year!
Throw the party that will be the talk of the town. Start with beautiful invitations and use the $50 Helanders gift certificate to get the word out. Then walk on over to A Perfect Setting and use the $50 gift certificate to add the finishing touch to your table. Pick up some wine and cheese from Courtyard Wines at Market Square with the $20 gift certificate. And to top it ALL off, serenade your guests with a priceless performance by the LFHS String Quartet. Everyone in town will want to be on the guest list for this party.

Lights, Music, Talent Show
This is sure to be an evening of fine food, great talent and “easy access” to it ALL, mark March 5, 2011 on your calendar. This awe inspiring night begins when you use your $100 Lovell’s of Lake Forest gift certificate for a wonderful and fine dinner. After you have dined, it is off to LFHS. Conveniently park your car at the Reserved Parking Spot in front of the school, and pick up your 4 APT Talent Show Tickets. Enjoy the show as these coveted tickets are hard to come by!

Ship Shape for the New Year
This is an amazing offer for the entire family. Get everyone you love healthy and in shape with a 2 month family membership from Midtown Athletic Club in Bannockburn. This health club has many exciting offerings; from strength training to swimming (indoor/outdoor) to tennis to Aerobic fitness classes. It also has a great spa, clothing boutique and fine food. Don’t miss out on bidding for this outstanding opportunity to get fit and have fun too!

Mark McMahon Print & Sketch Book
This is a very exciting and rare opportunity to own a piece of artwork by Lake Forest artist, Mark McMahon. Whether you are an avid McMahon fan or would like to start a collection, this is your chance to acquire a beautiful piece of art.

Thank you to the following businesses that made generous donations to Applause for our Holiday Raffle and Silent Auction.

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Save the Date – Holiday Tree Lighting and Choral Sing-a-Long – Friday, November 26th

Come out and enjoy a festive evening and listen to holiday favorites as the LFHS Choir leads the community in the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-a-long. Friday November 26, 4:45 pm. Market Square.

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Help Us Continue a Tradition of Musical Excellence at LFHS

LFHS music students demonstrate a passion for music. Each year, these inspired and motivated students make a conscious decision to select orchestra, band or choir over the many electives the high school offers. And their extraordinary talent and dedication results in music that can reach the soul.

Fortunately, with the financial support of Applause—the LFHS music patrons organization—our musicians can receive the additional support they need to flourish.

Your membership in Applause will enable us to fund these valuable programs in 2010-11. Thank you for your support

Join Applause Today!

Visit us at www.lfhsapplause.org All contributions are tax-deductible.

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Sign Up for Music Department E-Newsletter

In an effort to stay in close touch with our LFHS music parent community, the LFHS Music department is building a new e-mail database. We encourage each family to sign-up on for this data base in order to continue receiving important news and updates. Click Here to sign-up.

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The Perfect Gift for your LFHS Student

 Introducing the newest painting by favorite Lake Forest Artist, Mark McMahon:

“Scouts Spirit Under the Lights”

Applause is pleased to partner with LFHS Boosters in offering prints of this painting to music patrons. This piece was just completed by Mark McMahon to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of LFHS and it portrays the LFHS Band performance at the Varsity Field. A portion of the sale proceeds benefit Applause. Click here for the order form . Questions? Contact Val Papastefan, 847-295-2072, valeriepapastefan@comcast.net.

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Special Music Groups

Congratulations! to the music students who were selected by audition to represent LFHS in the following musical groups.

IMEA--These LFHS music students have been selected to represent LFHS at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 7 Festival on November 13, 2010.

Jazz Band--Jazz Bands I and II rehearse after school from 3:30-5:00, Jazz I on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jazz II on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The bands are currently rehearsing in preparation for their performance at the Applause Spaghetti Dinner.

Congratulations to the 2010-11 LFHS Bel Canto Singers and Madrigal Singers. These choir groups will be giving approximately 25 performances in late November and December. Ed Kramer directs the Bel Canto Singers and Timothy Haskett directs the Madrigal Singers.

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Thanks to Everyone Who Helped with Uniforms

The Band/Orchestra Uniform Fitting and Distribution held during Book Buy was a great success! We would like to thank everyone who volunteered and worked hard to help make it so. Thank you to parent volunteers: Deb Borre, Sandy Brandes, Lisa Dietrich, Janet Hart, Jan Hershberger, Sue Johnson, Max Lown, Colleen von Ohlen, Barb Piechota and Eileen Reinert. Last year's coordinators, Peg Determan and Jennifer Leventhal's support and guidance was especially appreciated. Thank you to LFHS Staff members: Robert Bassill, Janene Kessler and Brian O’Connor; Bill Lenzen and the LFHS Maintenance Department; Monica Wertz and the LFHS Technology Department. Thank you to student volunteers, Alex and Allegra Levin who assisted with the sorting and labeling of the uniforms.

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