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02 Nov 2026 Zoom call re: Taste Nov 02, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
03 Nov 2026 Dave Turner Rotary Foundation Nov 03, 2026
03 Nov 2026 Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless Nov 03, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monthly Lunch-packing on Nov 3, 2026 - Our monthly service project of preparing lunch bags for Connections for the Homeless is at St. Joseph's Church, Lake and Ridge, Wilmette at 6pm. Enter through the east lower entrance. This is a collaborative project with members from the Rotary Clubs of Wilmette, Winnetka-Northfield and Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Clubs. Sign-up Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Costco run to purchase food and deliver it to St. Joseph’s Church (2 volunteers) Costco Niles (or Glenview) 7311 N. Melvina Ave Niles, IL 60714 St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Make sandwiches and pack lunches (12 volunteers) St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM Put sandwiches in bags at St. Joseph’s Church and deliver lunches to Connections (2 volunteers) Connections for the Homeless 2121 Dewey Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Sign-up links are available on our website calendar at evlrc.org and in The Light along the left-hand side of the page.
07 Nov 2026 Winter Warmth-Clothing Distribution Nov 07, 2026 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM SHOPPING ASSISTANTS Five volunteers needed to help individuals and families choose coats, socks, sweaters, boots, gloves and scarves for the winter. Please contact Linda Gerber to join us for this annual day of service with Connections for the Homeless.
09 Nov 2026 Monthly ISC Meeting Nov 09, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The International Service Committee will hold its monthly meeting to discuss progress on Global Grants and requests for funding. All are welcome. Contact Dave Baker at dwb962@gmail.com if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
10 Nov 2026 Bernard Rocca Developing Young Leaders at Camp Nov 10, 2026 We'll be receiving an update from Camp Echo's Bernard Rocca about how their programming develops young leaders. Hosted by Kristin Brown.
11 Nov 2026 Club Service Committee meeting Nov 11, 2026 9:00 AM 9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom
15 Nov 2026 THE NICETIES-Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Nov 15, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM “The Niceties” is a bristling, provocative debate play about race and privilege in the United States.” — The New York Times THE NICETIES by Eleanor Burgess Sunday, November 15 \| 3:00–5:00 PM The Play is followed by refreshments and a FACILITATED COMMUNITY CONVERSATION 5:00–6:30 PM Who gets to decide what’s true? In The Niceties, a student at an elite university meets with her professor to discuss her paper on slavery’s effect on the American Revolution. Their discussion escalates into a confrontation over race, power, identity, history, and who gets to define the truth. GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS HERE https://aesbid.com/ELP/NICETIES26 Schedule 3:00–5:00 PM \| The Niceties 5:00–5:30 PM \| Refreshments and Light Bites in the Art Gallery on the second floor. C&W Market and Ice Cream Parlor will also sell ice cream to benefit Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 5:30–6:30 PM \| Community Conversation with Tim Rhoze, and moderated by (TBD) Stay for a facilitated conversation about the questions the play raises, with an expert moderator and with director Tim Rhoze sharing his perspective on the production. Come with questions, strong reactions, or simply a willingness to listen. Everyone is welcome. LOCATION Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL GET TICKET: $20.00 https://aesbid.com/ELP/NICETIES26 Your ticket includes admission to The Niceties, refreshments, light bites, and the post-show community conversation.
17 Nov 2026 Panel Discussion Transition Series: Retirement Nov 17, 2026 Marv Edlestein, Myra Janus
24 Nov 2026 ZOOM ONLY: Club Mixer How Much Do You Know about Rotary? Nov 24, 2026 Join us online for a new Club tradition (if you do it more than once, that's a tradition, right?). With it being Thanksgiving week when many people (including the facilitator) travel, we'll be all online for this one!
01 Dec 2026 Panel Discussion Transition Series: Downsizing Dec 01, 2026 Join us for an interactive discussion on relocations and down-sizing with Susan Lauren, Christine Kohls, Linda Brennan, and Jackie Mack!
01 Dec 2026 Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless Dec 01, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monthly Lunch-packing on Nov 3, 2026 - Our monthly service project of preparing lunch bags for Connections for the Homeless is at St. Joseph's Church, Lake and Ridge, Wilmette at 6pm. Enter through the east lower entrance. This is a collaborative project with members from the Rotary Clubs of Wilmette, Winnetka-Northfield and Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Clubs. Sign-up Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Costco run to purchase food and deliver it to St. Joseph’s Church (2 volunteers) Costco Niles (or Glenview) 7311 N. Melvina Ave Niles, IL 60714 St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Make sandwiches and pack lunches (12 volunteers) St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM Put sandwiches in bags at St. Joseph’s Church and deliver lunches to Connections (2 volunteers) Connections for the Homeless 2121 Dewey Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Sign-up links are available on our website calendar at evlrc.org and in The Light along the left-hand side of the page.
09 Dec 2026 Club Service Committee meeting Dec 09, 2026 9:00 AM 9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom
13 Dec 2026 ELRC 2026 Holiday Party Dec 13, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM The annual Holiday Party of the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club will take place on Sunday, December 13th at the Wilmette Harbor Club from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The event will feature a festive holiday buffet and a cash bar. Don't miss this annual tradition of warmth, cheer and fellowship with your fellow Rotarians and guests!
13 Dec 2026 ELRC 2026 Holiday Party Dec 13, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Details to be added shortly.
14 Dec 2026 Monthly ISC Meeting Dec 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The International Service Committee will hold its monthly meeting to discuss progress on Global Grants and requests for funding. All are welcome. Contact Dave Baker at dwb962@gmail.com if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
15 Dec 2026 Michael Callahan and Thomas Ianneti Evanston Trees Dec 15, 2026 As we prepare for our exciting service project, we'll hear from: Michael Callahan is a Deputy Director at Evanston Parks and Recreation. Michael is my primarily contact for our Rotary Club’s tree planting efforts in Evanston parks. Thomas Iannetti is Evanston’s Forestry Supervisor.
05 Jan 2027 Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless Jan 05, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monthly Lunch-packing on Nov 3, 2026 - Our monthly service project of preparing lunch bags for Connections for the Homeless is at St. Joseph's Church, Lake and Ridge, Wilmette at 6pm. Enter through the east lower entrance. This is a collaborative project with members from the Rotary Clubs of Wilmette, Winnetka-Northfield and Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Clubs. Sign-up Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Costco run to purchase food and deliver it to St. Joseph’s Church (2 volunteers) Costco Niles (or Glenview) 7311 N. Melvina Ave Niles, IL 60714 St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Make sandwiches and pack lunches (12 volunteers) St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM Put sandwiches in bags at St. Joseph’s Church and deliver lunches to Connections (2 volunteers) Connections for the Homeless 2121 Dewey Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Sign-up links are available on our website calendar at evlrc.org and in The Light along the left-hand side of the page.
11 Jan 2027 Monthly ISC Meeting Jan 11, 2027 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The International Service Committee will hold its monthly meeting to discuss progress on Global Grants and requests for funding. All are welcome. Contact Dave Baker at dwb962@gmail.com if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
13 Jan 2027 Club Service Committee meeting Jan 13, 2027 9:00 AM 9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom
02 Feb 2027 Cara Pratt City update on environmental initiatives Feb 02, 2027 Cara Pratt is the City of Evanston's Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer. Hosted by Zbig Skiba.
02 Feb 2027 Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless Feb 02, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monthly Lunch-packing on Nov 3, 2026 - Our monthly service project of preparing lunch bags for Connections for the Homeless is at St. Joseph's Church, Lake and Ridge, Wilmette at 6pm. Enter through the east lower entrance. This is a collaborative project with members from the Rotary Clubs of Wilmette, Winnetka-Northfield and Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Clubs. Sign-up Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Costco run to purchase food and deliver it to St. Joseph’s Church (2 volunteers) Costco Niles (or Glenview) 7311 N. Melvina Ave Niles, IL 60714 St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Make sandwiches and pack lunches (12 volunteers) St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM Put sandwiches in bags at St. Joseph’s Church and deliver lunches to Connections (2 volunteers) Connections for the Homeless 2121 Dewey Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Sign-up links are available on our website calendar at evlrc.org and in The Light along the left-hand side of the page.
08 Feb 2027 Monthly ISC Meeting Feb 08, 2027 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The International Service Committee will hold its monthly meeting to discuss progress on Global Grants and requests for funding. All are welcome. Contact Dave Baker at dwb962@gmail.com if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
09 Feb 2027 Paula Scholl Healthy Buildings Feb 09, 2027 Hosted by Kelly Fidei.
10 Feb 2027 Club Service Committee meeting Feb 10, 2027 9:00 AM 9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom
23 Feb 2027 Jeff Merrell Climate Action Evanston Feb 23, 2027 Hosted by Kelly Fidei.
02 Mar 2027 Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless Mar 02, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monthly Lunch-packing on Nov 3, 2026 - Our monthly service project of preparing lunch bags for Connections for the Homeless is at St. Joseph's Church, Lake and Ridge, Wilmette at 6pm. Enter through the east lower entrance. This is a collaborative project with members from the Rotary Clubs of Wilmette, Winnetka-Northfield and Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Clubs. Sign-up Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Costco run to purchase food and deliver it to St. Joseph’s Church (2 volunteers) Costco Niles (or Glenview) 7311 N. Melvina Ave Niles, IL 60714 St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Make sandwiches and pack lunches (12 volunteers) St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM Put sandwiches in bags at St. Joseph’s Church and deliver lunches to Connections (2 volunteers) Connections for the Homeless 2121 Dewey Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Sign-up links are available on our website calendar at evlrc.org and in The Light along the left-hand side of the page.
08 Mar 2027 Monthly ISC Meeting Mar 08, 2027 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The International Service Committee will hold its monthly meeting to discuss progress on Global Grants and requests for funding. All are welcome. Contact Dave Baker at dwb962@gmail.com if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
10 Mar 2027 Club Service Committee meeting Mar 10, 2027 9:00 AM 9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom
06 Apr 2027 Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless Apr 06, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monthly Lunch-packing on Nov 3, 2026 - Our monthly service project of preparing lunch bags for Connections for the Homeless is at St. Joseph's Church, Lake and Ridge, Wilmette at 6pm. Enter through the east lower entrance. This is a collaborative project with members from the Rotary Clubs of Wilmette, Winnetka-Northfield and Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Clubs. Sign-up Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Costco run to purchase food and deliver it to St. Joseph’s Church (2 volunteers) Costco Niles (or Glenview) 7311 N. Melvina Ave Niles, IL 60714 St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Make sandwiches and pack lunches (12 volunteers) St. Joseph’s Church 1747 Lake Avenue (Lake & Ridge) Wilmette, IL 60091 Please use the east lower entrance Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM Put sandwiches in bags at St. Joseph’s Church and deliver lunches to Connections (2 volunteers) Connections for the Homeless 2121 Dewey Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Sign-up links are available on our website calendar at evlrc.org and in The Light along the left-hand side of the page.
12 Apr 2027 Monthly ISC Meeting Apr 12, 2027 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The International Service Committee will hold its monthly meeting to discuss progress on Global Grants and requests for funding. All are welcome. Contact Dave Baker at dwb962@gmail.com if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
14 Apr 2027 Club Service Committee meeting Apr 14, 2027 9:00 AM 9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom
20 Apr 2027 Chris Joyce and Marv Edlestein RYLA Update Apr 20, 2027

Events

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Rotary Foundation

Developing Young Leaders at Camp

Transition Series: Retirement

How Much Do You Know about Rotary?

Transition Series: Downsizing

Evanston Trees

City update on environmental initiatives

Healthy Buildings

Climate Action Evanston

RYLA Update