Local Legends 2025 Event Honoring Joanna Rolek

Schedule

Sun Sep 14 2025 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60045 | Lake Forest, IL

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When Joanna Rolek arrived in Lake Bluff, she brought with her a trained voice and a performer’s heart. What followed was not a career on stage, but something just as powerful: a life spent building the stage for others to shine. For 28 years as Executive Director of the Lake Forest–Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Joanna has been a tireless champion for local businesses and a connector of people—linking residents, shopkeepers, artists, restauranteurs, and marketgoers. Her work is a testament to the quiet power of showing up, again and again, with vision, joy, and an open hand.
Please join us on Sunday, September 14th at 4:00 pm as we honor Joanna’s remarkable dedication to our community. In an intimate conversation led by her friend and colleague David Sweet, Joanna will share little-known stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and insights beyond the standard biography.
If you're interested in helping us honor Joanna, you can get your tickets or become an event sponsor on our website, or via this link. We hope to see you all there!
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509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60045

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History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

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Local Legends 2025 Event Honoring Joanna Rolek
Sun, 14 Sep at 04:00 pm Local Legends 2025 Event Honoring Joanna Rolek

509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60045

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