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    <title>Chicago Gifted Community Center upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:24:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>GPS Parent Series: Mattering: The Tension Between a “Never Enough” Mentality, Purpose, and Student Well-being (October 13, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Tue, Oct 13, 2026 @ Noon and 7pm CST&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="https://gpsparentseries.org/events/jennifer-wallace-2/" target="_blank"&gt;More information here&lt;/a&gt;          &lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;In this program, Wallace and Damour will answer the question: How do we help our children strive for excellence without crushing their spirits?&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Wallace will address youth anxiety, parental burnout, and toxic achievement culture as she expands upon the insights presented in her bestselling book, “Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It.”&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;We invite you to join us for an in-depth examination of the fundamental human need for &lt;strong&gt;mattering&lt;/strong&gt; — the conviction that individuals are valued for their character and possess the capacity to contribute meaningfully to their families, schools, and communities.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Wallace will offer strategies for cultivating a “mattering core” to ensure children understand their value extends beyond academic or extracurricular accomplishments.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Participants will receive a practical toolkit designed to counter the effects of toxic achievement pressure and social isolation, ultimately fostering intrinsic motivation and resilience in students.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Perennial Math High School Team Virtual Tournament Series (October 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gather your mathletes, build your team, and get ready for a year of fast-paced challenges, teamwork, and plenty of mathematical fun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#221064"&gt;2026–2027 High School Team Tournament Schedule&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November 18&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Showdown&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Storm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;January 13&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Numbing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;February 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Rendezvous&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;March 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS March Madness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;April 21&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Spring Fling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 5&lt;/strong&gt; – Cinco de Matho&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://perennialmath.com/events/detail/ceca685c-a23c-4d24-854f-04cedca58f05?returnSearch=type%3Dvirtual-competitions" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6873487</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Keeping Twice-Exceptional Kids Safe Online (October 15, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;      The internet can be an amazing place for twice-exceptional (2e) kids to learn, connect, and dive deep into what they love. But some of the same traits that make our kids unique can also create risks online. In this practical webinar, cybersecurity leader and CGCC President Tabitha Flax will help parents and caregivers understand those risks, from cyberbullying and scams to exploitation and AI companions. You’ll leave with simple, strengths-based ways to set boundaries, start conversations, and stay connected to your child’s online world—without relying on fear or surveillance. &lt;strong data-start="1322" data-end="1404"&gt;Join us to help your 2e kid explore online spaces more safely and confidently.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learning Outcomes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p data-start="1467" data-end="1482"&gt;&lt;font face="Lato"&gt;Attendees will:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;font face="Lato"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1574" data-end="1587"&gt;Recognize&lt;/strong&gt; current concerns, including cyberbullying, exploitation, scams, and AI companions.
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&lt;font face="Lato"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1673" data-end="1682"&gt;Learn&lt;/strong&gt; practical ways to set boundaries and talk about online safety while keeping communication open.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Presenter&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong data-start="567" data-end="670"&gt;Tabitha Flax, President of the Chicago Gifted Community Center (CGCC), will lead this presentation.&lt;/strong&gt; Tabitha is also CEO of Haystack Solutions and brings more than 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, including leadership roles with ISC2, SANS Institute, and ISACA. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about recognizing talent and potential that traditional systems can overlook. As CGCC President, Tabitha works to strengthen community, resources, and advocacy for gifted and twice-exceptional children and their families. This webinar brings together two areas deeply important to her: helping 2e kids thrive as their authentic selves and giving families practical tools to help them navigate the online world safely.&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Chess on the Edge (October 15, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Open chess for players of varied experience, with opportunities for game analysis and tactical problems. Free; advance registration is required through Chicago Public Library. More info: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=675e0826b77ff72800226865&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6843492</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>REEL 2e: When Capable Readers Struggle: The Hidden Impact of Stealth Dyslexia (October 15, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Explore how gifted and twice-exceptional learners can mask reading challenges, why traditional screeners may miss them, and what parents need to know to advocate for their children.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reel2e.org/event-details/when-capable-readers-struggle-the-hidden-impact-of-stealth-dyslexia" target="_blank"&gt;More information from REEL 2e&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6821152</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>WHERE THE WILD HORSES ARE Book Launch with Amy Alznauer (October 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" color="#585163" face="Founders Grotesk R, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Join us for crafts, Q&amp;amp;A, and to celebrate local author Amy Alznauer’s middle grade novel! &lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/where-the-wild-horses-are-book-launch-with-amy-alznauer-tickets-1998508686279" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>REEL 2e: Understanding Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners: When Strengths and Challenges Coexist (October 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>Learn what it means to be twice-exceptional (2e), why giftedness and challenges can coexist, and how understanding your child’s unique profile can transform the way you support them.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.reel2e.org/event-details/understanding-twice-exceptional-2e-learners-when-strengths-and-challenges-coexist" target="_blank"&gt;More information from REEL 2e&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6821154</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>IAGC Annual Conference (October 20, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" color="#1B1464" style="font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Join&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" color="#1B1464" style="font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt; fellow educators, parents, and education professionals from across Illinois for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.iagcgifted.org/2026Conf" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;31st&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Annual IAGC Conference&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;on &lt;strong&gt;October 20 &amp;amp; October 21&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" color="#1B1464" style="font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center in Naperville.&amp;nbsp; Sharpen your skills and fill your resource tool bag with best practices, recent updates, and inspiring student experiences that support learning opportunities for &lt;strong&gt;gifted and advanced students in &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#1B1464" face="Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Illinois&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6840053</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>GPS Parent Series: The New Bully: Confronting Online Conflict, Rumors, and Social Exclusion (October 20, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Tue, Oct 20, 2026 @ Noon and 7pm CST&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="https://gpsparentseries.org/events/katie-hurley/" target="_blank"&gt;More information here&lt;/a&gt;          &lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Today’s youth navigate an unrelenting barrage of social pressure unknown to earlier generations. The ceaseless pace of group chats, lightning-fast viral rumors, and the deliberate sting of digital exclusion happens around the clock.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Author and child and adolescent psychotherapist Hurley comes to GPS to reveal how modern behaviors influence youth mental health. She is not focused on stripping technology from children, instead Hurley advocates for equipping kids with the emotional intelligence to navigate their digital environments safely and empathetically.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Participants will gain a deeper insight into how online anonymity fosters cyberbullying and relational aggression. Hurley will offer practical, evidence-based strategies to address online challenges and provide adults with a clear roadmap for guiding youth.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6856903</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>MAGE In-Person Midweek Admissions Tour and Info Sessions (October 20, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please join us for an information session about our unique full-time gifted junior kindergarten through 12th grade school admissions process and curriculum, our enrichment program, and to meet and network with other gifted families in the area as well as to understand school options and advocacy. RSVP by emailing admissions@mage.education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In-Person Midweek Admissions Tour and Info Sessions are on select Tuesdays at 8:45AM:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;October 20&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;November 17&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Motivation and the Twice-Exceptional Learner (October 21, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" color="#333333" face="avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496, sans-serif"&gt;An expert-led small group that fosters supportive conversations and provides personalized practical strategies that truly matter to you and your family.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-hook="event-full-date" style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" color="#333333" face="avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" face="avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496, sans-serif"&gt;The Complexity of “Motivation” in Our 2e Children&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" face="avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reel2e.org/event-details/motivation-and-the-twice-exceptional-learner" target="_blank"&gt;A New Fall Series, Four-Week Facilitated Small Group Discussion for Parents&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" face="avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496, sans-serif"&gt;Wednesdays: October 21 and 28; November 4 and 11, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" face="avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496, sans-serif"&gt;7:00–8:00 p.m. Pacific Time | Virtual&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" face="avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496, sans-serif"&gt;Space is limited to 8 participants.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-hook="event-full-location" style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" color="#333333" face="avenir-lt-w01_35-light1475496, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>CGCC Parent Support Dinner Rosemont (October 21, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://images.getbento.com/accounts/d61038f460789321d005003a0bfa19f8/media/images/17657Bradley_Cool_-_5500_Park_Pl_Rosemont-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;amp;fit=crop&amp;amp;auto=compress,format&amp;amp;cs=origin&amp;amp;h=600" alt="Crust Brewing, Rosemont, IL" style="max-width: 100%;"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community with other parents of bright, complex, and gifted children. Join us for a relaxed evening of conversation, encouragement, and connection with parents who understand the unique joys and challenges of raising exceptional kids.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We'll be gathering at &lt;strong&gt;Crust Brewing&lt;/strong&gt;, where you can enjoy dinner, appetizers, dessert, or simply a beverage while spending time with fellow parents in a welcoming and supportive environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please register in advance&lt;/strong&gt; so we can reserve adequate space for the group. This is a free event, with each attendee responsible for their own food and beverage purchases. If your plans change after registering, we kindly ask that you reply to the confirmation email so we can adjust our reservation accordingly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We look forward to seeing you and kicking off the school year together!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6800092</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beacon Academy Prospective Parent Coffee &amp; School Tour (October 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://beaconacademyil.org/admissions/upcoming-events/" target="_blank"&gt;Prospective Parent Coffee &amp;amp; School Tours&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Join us this fall from 9:00-10:30!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;We’re excited to welcome prospective families to visit Beacon Academy this fall. These small-group events offer a warm introduction to our school and community. Each session includes:&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A welcome from our Admissions Office&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An overview of life at Beacon from faculty and current families, followed by a Q&amp;amp;A session&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A student-led tour of Beacon’s campus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An optional tour of Beacon’s Arts Annex&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;        &lt;p&gt;Remaining Dates: 10/23, 12/04&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Trunk or Treat (October 25, 2026)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Complexity Between Giftedness, Mental Health, and Mental Illness Intersections: Parental Perspectives (October 27, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Quattrocento Sans, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="https://sengifted.org/product/2026-fall-mental-health-event-complexity-between-giftedness-mental-health-and-mental-illness-intersections-parental-perspectives-10-27-26/?utm_source=brevo&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_campaign=SENG%20Fall%20Newsletter%20Vol%202%20-FAMILY&amp;amp;utm_id=77" target="_blank"&gt;Event Details:&lt;/a&gt; Join us this fall for a live-only 90-minute session hosted by &lt;a href="https://sengifted.org/about-us/leadership/"&gt;&lt;font color="#3BA5A5"&gt;SENG Past President&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/linlimgoh/"&gt;&lt;font color="#3BA5A5"&gt;Dr. Lin Lim&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for an intimate conversation with our guests: &lt;a href="https://www.harrybruell.com/about/about-harry"&gt;&lt;font color="#3BA5A5"&gt;Harry Bruell&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.harrybruell.com/about/about-jenny"&gt;&lt;font color="#3BA5A5"&gt;Jenny Bruell&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, &amp;amp; &lt;a href="https://sengifted.org/about-us/leadership/"&gt;&lt;font color="#3BA5A5"&gt;Cherin Escher&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;When giftedness, mental health challenges, and mental illness intersect, parents can face urgent, bewildering questions: What does my child need now? Which needs arise from giftedness, and which may benefit from clinical support? How can parents prepare to respond appropriately when mental health concerns arise? Through candid parental narratives, this live, unrecorded SENG event explores these complex distinctions. Following a 30-minute presentation, participants are invited to discuss issues of mental health and giftedness with peers who have experienced similar parenting challenges.&amp;nbsp; Depending on attendance and participant needs, smaller breakout discussions may be offered.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Quattrocento Sans, sans-serif"&gt;Content notice: This session includes discussion of suicidality and suicide.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>GPS Parent Series: HYBRID EVENT Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours (October 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Wed, Oct 28, 2026 @ Noon and 7pm CST&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;HYBRID EVENT - On Zoom and in person in the Silverleaf Room at the Culinary and Hospitality Center at College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn, IL at noon and on Zoom at 7 p.m.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;a href="https://gpsparentseries.org/events/corinne-low/" target="_blank"&gt;More information here&lt;/a&gt;          &lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Parents, particularly mothers, are frequently overwhelmed and can become burned out from the pressure to excel in both their careers and home lives.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Low will share evidence-based insights and data-driven analysis on the factors that shape women’s well-being, while offering men practical guidance on supporting the women in their lives. Moving past traditional self-care tips, Low uses economic analysis to outline actionable strategies for navigating the realities of modern family life.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Attendees will gain practical tools to thoroughly review their professional goals and balance them against household responsibilities, all while learning how to effectively safeguard mental health.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;Join us to dissect the economic and social pressures that fuel parental guilt, and discover ways to move past them. This session will also provide essential communication tools for building domestic equity and a blueprint for creating an environment where both parents and children can flourish.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 30px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 20px;" color="#000000" face="Manrope, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6856905</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids (October 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/resources/Pictures/Add%20a%20heading.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="475" height="249"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;While conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees, we will begin with a discussion about Dr. Ross Greene's book excerpt in Psychology Today, &lt;a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/collaborative-and-proactive-solutions/202601/the-kids-who-arent-okay" target="_blank"&gt;The Kids Who Aren't Okay&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6831992</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Family Drop-In: Halloween in Nature (October 31, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Drop in for a Halloween-themed nature program full of seasonal, spooky-fun exploration for the whole family. via Lake County Forest Preserves. Register: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/family-drop-in/20261031/&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6775244</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mammals of Lake County (November 03, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Join this virtual talk on the mammals of Lake County, from the familiar to the rarely seen, and how they've adapted to life in the region. A great option for families with scheduling constraints. via Lake County Forest Preserves. Register: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/mammals-of-lake-county-20261103/&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6775238</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>NIU STEAM Café: Responding to Food Systems Challenges (November 04, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37474f" face="Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="https://calendar.niu.edu/event/niu-steam-cafe-responding-to-food-systems-challenges" target="_blank"&gt;More information here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#37474F" face="Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Illinois has an abundance of farms. Yet, most of the food consumed in the state is not locally produced, and many residents struggle with food insecurity. Grocery store shelves are filled with imported produce, while much of the corn and soy grown in the state is destined for export, animal feed or ethanol production. Extreme weather events, record numbers of family farm foreclosures and changes to SNAP food assistance programs are exposing the fragility of our current food system.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us at the next STEAM Café to learn how NIU is responding to current food system challenges through the Edible Campus program. Edible Campus Assistant Director Laura Fehling and Garden Manager Steve Schultz will discuss the vulnerabilities of the current food system, advances in sustainable and regenerative farming, and innovative ways to grow food at home and adapt to current changes.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>A Neuro-Affirming Model for Gifted and 2E Students (November 04, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;      Gifted and Twice-exceptional students often need support in school settings that is positive instead of punitive. Ross Greene, the author of "The Explosive Child," developed a method of working with children called Collaborative and Proactive Solutions. In this presentation, Aileen will share how this method can be used with gifted and twice-exceptional children. She will also share what school accommodations can be helpful for common concerns like executive functioning issues.&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Presenter&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Aileen Kelleher, CGCC Board member, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with gifted and twice-exceptional children, adults and families. She was born and raised in Chicago and currently lives on the North side with her daughter. She loves to learn and share information about giftedness and neurodiversity, and is passionate about the power of community for gifted/2E people and families.&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6821199</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>NAGC Annual Convention (November 05, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nagc.org/annual-convention" target="_blank"&gt;National Association for Gifted Children's Annual Convention&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast="auto" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="proxima-nova, sans-serif"&gt;Join us November 5–8, 2026, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI, for four days of research-driven learning, strategic collaboration, and practical application. As the premier event dedicated to advancing gifted education, you can select from over 200+ sessions and 60+ posters designed to strengthen your practice, elevate your leadership, and expand opportunities for your advanced learners.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props="{&amp;quot;134233117&amp;quot;:false,&amp;quot;134233118&amp;quot;:false,&amp;quot;335551550&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335551620&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:240,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:240}" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="proxima-nova, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6681794</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>En La Edad de Los Dinosaurios / In the Age of Dinosaurs (November 05, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A bilingual English/Spanish program exploring dinosaurs at the Dunn Museum -- a can't-miss theme for dino-loving kids. via Lake County Forest Preserves (Dunn Museum). Register: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/en-la-edad-de-los-dinosauriosin-the-age-of-dinosaurs/20261105/&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6775242</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>NAGC26 Parent Day (November 07, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nagc.org/parent-day?utm_source=Informz&amp;amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Informz&amp;amp;_zs=gNu1g&amp;amp;_zl=1Q495" target="_blank"&gt;NAGC26 Parent Day &lt;/a&gt;gives families and caregivers the tools, resources, and networking opportunities they need to support their gifted and talented children. After attending this exclusive two-hour program, attendees may select from NAGC26’s Saturday-afternoon sessions across 17 topic areas and visit the Exhibit Hall. All attendees must pre-register; onsite registration is not available&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6873457</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beacon Academy Fall Open House (November 07, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Join us on Saturday, November 7th from 1:30-4:00 pm for &lt;a href="https://beaconacademyil.org/admissions/upcoming-events/" target="_blank"&gt;Beacon Academy's annual Open House&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Beacon's Open House will follow a flexible format, allowing families to engage with faculty and students across academic departments, as well as in areas such as college counseling, athletics, the arts, and student life. The event will include a welcome address from Beacon’s Head of School at 1:45pm which will be followed by a community panel.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>MAGE Sunday Admissions Tour and Info Sessions (November 08, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please join us for an information session about our unique full-time gifted junior kindergarten through 12th grade school admissions process and curriculum, our enrichment program, and to meet and network with other gifted families in the area as well as to understand school options and advocacy. RSVP by emailing admissions@mage.education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Person Sunday Admissions Tour and Info Sessions are on select Sundays at 10AM. There is a virtual info session at 2PM on the same Sundays:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;November 8&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;December 6&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>REEL 2e: Beyond Social Skills: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Build Authentic Friendships (November 10, 2026)</title>
      <description>This neurodiversity-affirming panel explores how to support neurodivergent kids in building meaningful relationships by first understanding what connection means to them.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.reel2e.org/event-details/beyond-social-skills-helping-neurodivergent-kids-build-authentic-friendships" target="_blank"&gt;More information from REEL 2e&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6821156</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Young Scholars Academy Spring Open House (November 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;YSA's Spring Open House is your chance to sit down, face to face, with the mentors who teach bright, quirky kids like yours, before you sign up for anything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youngscholarsacademy.org/spring-open-house" target="_blank"&gt;Register here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6873439</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>REEL 2e: 2e Parent Support Group November 2026 (November 12, 2026)</title>
      <description>REEL's bi-monthly support group for parents of twice-exceptional children. Join us to ask questions and share answers.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.reel2e.org/event-details/2e-parent-support-group-november-2026" target="_blank"&gt;More information from REEL 2e&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6821164</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Science and Arts Academy Open House (November 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#000000" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"&gt;Discover Science &amp;amp; Arts Academy, where gifted learners thrive. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#000000" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"&gt;Join us for Open House and experience what makes SAA unique. Tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, and hear from students and families about how SAA inspires gifted learners, nurtures curiosity and creativity, and fosters a lifelong love of learning.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#000000" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"&gt;&lt;a href="https://scienceandartsacademyorg.finalsite.com/admissions/attend-an-event/open-house" target="_blank"&gt;Register to Attend&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Family Drop-In: Wild Turkeys (November 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Drop in to learn about wild turkeys and their behavior as they gather in the preserves ahead of the holiday season. A casual, family-friendly program. via Lake County Forest Preserves. Register: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/family-drop-in/20261114/&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6775241</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2026 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>MAGE In-Person Midweek Admissions Tour and Info Sessions (November 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please join us for an information session about our unique full-time gifted junior kindergarten through 12th grade school admissions process and curriculum, our enrichment program, and to meet and network with other gifted families in the area as well as to understand school options and advocacy. RSVP by emailing admissions@mage.education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In-Person Midweek Admissions Tour and Info Sessions are on select Tuesdays at 8:45AM:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;November 17&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Scientific Modeling Workshop (November 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Free Computational Modeling Workshop for Homeschoolers&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Hosted by the NetLogo Center at Northwestern University and CGCC&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;The NetLogo Center at Northwestern University will offer a free workshop introducing computational modeling to homeschooled students. NetLogo is a powerful yet accessible tool that empowers students to build and experiment with computer models of complex systems from forest fires to disease spread to economic patterns. &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPZRpicHwqU"&gt;&lt;font color="#7D2EFF" face="revert-layer"&gt;Here is a 7-minute video&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt; explaining NetLogo with several examples. NetLogo's founder, Uri Wilensky, recently received the 2025 Yidan Prize, sometimes called the "Nobel Prize of education," for his work making complex systems literacy accessible to all with NetLogo.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;In this 2 hour session, students will explore interactive computer models of real scientific phenomena, and begin learning how to modify and build their own models. Unlike pre-built simulations, NetLogo is designed so that students not only experiment with models, but can modify them and create them from scratch. This combines scientific thinking, creativity, and programming all in one. NetLogo is used by researchers worldwide and has appeared in thousands of scientific publications, yet it is accessible enough for young students with no prior experience to dive right in. The workshop will be led by Jacob Kelter, director of the NetLogo Center.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;What students will gain:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;An introduction to using computational models to understand scientific phenomena and patterns&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;Hands-on experience with a tool used by both students and professional scientists&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;Exposure to cross-disciplinary scientific thinking and modeling literacy&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Details:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Cost:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Free&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Who:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Open to homeschool students of various ages (around 8 through high school). NetLogo's design means younger and older students can engage at their own level.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Supplies to bring&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;: We'll need a laptop or tablet for every 1-2 students. Indicate in the form below if you can bring one.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;In addition to availability, we'll ask a few quick questions about your student's age, experience level, and topic interests so we can tailor the session to the group:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;&lt;a href="https://forms.gle/ip5quBHEdAU9toH9A"&gt;&lt;font color="#7D2EFF" face="revert-layer"&gt;Interest form here — Google Form Link&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;If you have questions, reach out to Jacob directly at &lt;a href="mailto:jacobkelter@northwestern.edu"&gt;&lt;font color="#6425CC" face="revert-layer"&gt;jacobkelter@northwestern.edu&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#535353" face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Perennial Math High School Team Virtual Tournament Series (November 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gather your mathletes, build your team, and get ready for a year of fast-paced challenges, teamwork, and plenty of mathematical fun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#221064"&gt;2026–2027 High School Team Tournament Schedule&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November 18&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Showdown&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Storm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;January 13&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Numbing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;February 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Rendezvous&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;March 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS March Madness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;April 21&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Spring Fling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 5&lt;/strong&gt; – Cinco de Matho&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://perennialmath.com/events/detail/ceca685c-a23c-4d24-854f-04cedca58f05?returnSearch=type%3Dvirtual-competitions" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6873487</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids (November 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/resources/Pictures/Add%20a%20heading.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="475" height="249"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;While conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees, we will begin with a discussion of the various organizations where you can find more information to help inform your parenting journey.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6832009</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Thanksgiving for Nature Scavenger Hunt (November 22, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt through the preserve -- a fun, active way for families to spend time outdoors before the holiday. via Lake County Forest Preserves. Register: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/thanksgiving-for-nature-scavenger-hunt/20261122/&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6775247</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Give Thanks to Nature (November 25, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A gratitude-themed nature program for youth, reflecting on the preserves and wildlife we're thankful for ahead of the holiday. via Lake County Forest Preserves. Register: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/give-thanks-to-nature-20261125/&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6775245</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival (November 30, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Annual holiday parade, tree lighting, and festival in Orland Park. Free. Source: village of Orland Park events calendar&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6791273</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Scientific Modeling Workshop (December 01, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D" face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Free Computational Modeling Workshop for Homeschoolers&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Hosted by the NetLogo Center at Northwestern University and CGCC&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;The NetLogo Center at Northwestern University will offer a free workshop introducing computational modeling to homeschooled students. NetLogo is a powerful yet accessible tool that empowers students to build and experiment with computer models of complex systems from forest fires to disease spread to economic patterns. &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPZRpicHwqU"&gt;&lt;font color="#7D2EFF" face="revert-layer"&gt;Here is a 7-minute video&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt; explaining NetLogo with several examples. NetLogo's founder, Uri Wilensky, recently received the 2025 Yidan Prize, sometimes called the "Nobel Prize of education," for his work making complex systems literacy accessible to all with NetLogo.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;In this 2 hour session, students will explore interactive computer models of real scientific phenomena, and begin learning how to modify and build their own models. Unlike pre-built simulations, NetLogo is designed so that students not only experiment with models, but can modify them and create them from scratch. This combines scientific thinking, creativity, and programming all in one. NetLogo is used by researchers worldwide and has appeared in thousands of scientific publications, yet it is accessible enough for young students with no prior experience to dive right in. The workshop will be led by Jacob Kelter, director of the NetLogo Center.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;What students will gain:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;An introduction to using computational models to understand scientific phenomena and patterns&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;Hands-on experience with a tool used by both students and professional scientists&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;Exposure to cross-disciplinary scientific thinking and modeling literacy&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Details:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Cost:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Free&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Who:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Open to homeschool students of various ages (around 8 through high school). NetLogo's design means younger and older students can engage at their own level.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;Supplies to bring&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;: We'll need a laptop or tablet for every 1-2 students. Indicate in the form below if you can bring one.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;In addition to availability, we'll ask a few quick questions about your student's age, experience level, and topic interests so we can tailor the session to the group:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer"&gt;&lt;a href="https://forms.gle/ip5quBHEdAU9toH9A"&gt;&lt;font color="#7D2EFF" face="revert-layer"&gt;Interest form here — Google Form Link&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;" color="#1D1D1D"&gt;If you have questions, reach out to Jacob directly at &lt;a href="mailto:jacobkelter@northwestern.edu"&gt;&lt;font color="#6425CC" face="revert-layer"&gt;jacobkelter@northwestern.edu&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#535353" face="revert-layer" style="font-size: 13px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>NIU STEAM Café: The Science of Play (December 02, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#37474f" face="Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;a href="https://calendar.niu.edu/event/niu-steam-cafe-the-science-of-play" target="_blank"&gt;More information here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#37474F" face="Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;p&gt;Fred Rogers famously said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this STEAM Café, we delve into the science of play with Kristin Schulz, executive director of the NIU Child Development and Family Center, and Melissa Clucas Walter, NIU assistant professor of human development and family sciences. They’ll explain why playing is so important for children’s brain development, and why adults benefit from preserving a sense of play. Learn about early childhood theories of play, find out why play encourages learning for both children and adults, and get tips for how to incorporate play into your life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you have children in your daily life or live in an adult-only home, practicing play can help you incorporate joy, learning and growth into everyday life.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6821132</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beacon Academy Prospective Parent Coffee &amp; School Tour (December 04, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://beaconacademyil.org/admissions/upcoming-events/" target="_blank"&gt;Prospective Parent Coffee &amp;amp; School Tours&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Join us this fall from 9:00-10:30!&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;We’re excited to welcome prospective families to visit Beacon Academy this fall. These small-group events offer a warm introduction to our school and community. Each session includes:&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A welcome from our Admissions Office&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An overview of life at Beacon from faculty and current families, followed by a Q&amp;amp;A session&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A student-led tour of Beacon’s campus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An optional tour of Beacon’s Arts Annex&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;        &lt;p&gt;Remaining Dates: 12/04&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6823666</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>MAGE Sunday Admissions Tour and Info Sessions (December 06, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Please join us for an information session about our unique full-time gifted junior kindergarten through 12th grade school admissions process and curriculum, our enrichment program, and to meet and network with other gifted families in the area as well as to understand school options and advocacy. RSVP by emailing admissions@mage.education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Person Sunday Admissions Tour and Info Sessions are on select Sundays at 10AM. There is a virtual info session at 2PM on the same Sundays:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;December 6&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6538462</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Perennial Math High School Team Virtual Tournament Series (December 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gather your mathletes, build your team, and get ready for a year of fast-paced challenges, teamwork, and plenty of mathematical fun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#221064"&gt;2026–2027 High School Team Tournament Schedule&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November 18&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Showdown&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Storm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;January 13&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Numbing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;February 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Rendezvous&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;March 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS March Madness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;April 21&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Spring Fling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 5&lt;/strong&gt; – Cinco de Matho&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://perennialmath.com/events/detail/ceca685c-a23c-4d24-854f-04cedca58f05?returnSearch=type%3Dvirtual-competitions" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids (December 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/resources/Pictures/Add%20a%20heading.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="475" height="249"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6832012</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2027 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Perennial Math High School Team Virtual Tournament Series (January 13, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gather your mathletes, build your team, and get ready for a year of fast-paced challenges, teamwork, and plenty of mathematical fun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#221064"&gt;2026–2027 High School Team Tournament Schedule&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November 18&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Showdown&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Storm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;January 13&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Numbing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;February 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Rendezvous&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;March 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS March Madness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;April 21&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Spring Fling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 5&lt;/strong&gt; – Cinco de Matho&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://perennialmath.com/events/detail/ceca685c-a23c-4d24-854f-04cedca58f05?returnSearch=type%3Dvirtual-competitions" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids (January 20, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/resources/Pictures/Add%20a%20heading.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="475" height="249"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2027 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Perennial Math High School Team Virtual Tournament Series (February 17, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gather your mathletes, build your team, and get ready for a year of fast-paced challenges, teamwork, and plenty of mathematical fun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#221064"&gt;2026–2027 High School Team Tournament Schedule&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November 18&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Showdown&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Storm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;January 13&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Numbing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;February 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Rendezvous&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;March 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS March Madness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;April 21&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Spring Fling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 5&lt;/strong&gt; – Cinco de Matho&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://perennialmath.com/events/detail/ceca685c-a23c-4d24-854f-04cedca58f05?returnSearch=type%3Dvirtual-competitions" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6873487</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2027 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids (February 17, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/resources/Pictures/Add%20a%20heading.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="475" height="249"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6832015</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2027 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Perennial Math High School Team Virtual Tournament Series (March 17, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gather your mathletes, build your team, and get ready for a year of fast-paced challenges, teamwork, and plenty of mathematical fun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#221064"&gt;2026–2027 High School Team Tournament Schedule&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November 18&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Showdown&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Storm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;January 13&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Numbing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;February 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Rendezvous&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;March 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS March Madness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;April 21&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Spring Fling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 5&lt;/strong&gt; – Cinco de Matho&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://perennialmath.com/events/detail/ceca685c-a23c-4d24-854f-04cedca58f05?returnSearch=type%3Dvirtual-competitions" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6873487</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2027 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids (March 17, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/resources/Pictures/Add%20a%20heading.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="475" height="249"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6832017</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2027 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Perennial Math High School Team Virtual Tournament Series (April 21, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gather your mathletes, build your team, and get ready for a year of fast-paced challenges, teamwork, and plenty of mathematical fun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#221064"&gt;2026–2027 High School Team Tournament Schedule&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November 18&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Showdown&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Storm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;January 13&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Numbing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;February 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Rendezvous&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;March 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS March Madness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;April 21&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Spring Fling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 5&lt;/strong&gt; – Cinco de Matho&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://perennialmath.com/events/detail/ceca685c-a23c-4d24-854f-04cedca58f05?returnSearch=type%3Dvirtual-competitions" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6873487</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2027 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids (April 21, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/resources/Pictures/Add%20a%20heading.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="475" height="249"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6832018</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2027 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Perennial Math High School Team Virtual Tournament Series (May 05, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gather your mathletes, build your team, and get ready for a year of fast-paced challenges, teamwork, and plenty of mathematical fun!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#221064"&gt;2026–2027 High School Team Tournament Schedule&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;November 18&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Showdown&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;December 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Math Storm&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;January 13&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Numbing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;February 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Math Rendezvous&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;March 17&lt;/strong&gt; – HS March Madness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;April 21&lt;/strong&gt; – HS Spring Fling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 5&lt;/strong&gt; – Cinco de Matho&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://perennialmath.com/events/detail/ceca685c-a23c-4d24-854f-04cedca58f05?returnSearch=type%3Dvirtual-competitions" target="_blank"&gt;More information and registration here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6873487</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2027 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids (May 19, 2027)</title>
      <description>&lt;h5 style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/resources/Pictures/Add%20a%20heading.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="475" height="249"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Lato, Arial, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;Conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6832020</link>
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