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08 Sep 2026 Member Reflections Remembrance for the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Sep 08, 2026 Please be prepared to briefly share where you were when you learned of the 9/11 terrorist attack.
09 Sep 2026 Club Service Committee meeting Sep 09, 2026 9:00 AM 9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom
10 Sep 2026 ToE Leads on Zoom Sep 10, 2026 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM ToE leads biweekly meeting on Zoom
15 Sep 2026 Lea Pinsky Encountering art on the Evanston Streets Sep 15, 2026 One of the things that makes Evanston special is the street art. A key catalyst in this area is Lea Pinsky and her organization Art Encounters. Come learn/see more! Hosted by Sarah Kaiser.
19 Sep 2026 Black Legacy Bus Tour w/ Shorefront Legacy Center Sep 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM GUIDED BUS TOUR WITH LAURICE BELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SHOREFRONT LEGACY CENTER, WHO WILL SHARE HISTORY WITH YOUR GROUP ON SUBJECTS INCLUDINGEARLY BLACK COMMUNITIES ON THE NORTH SHORE RED LINING REPARATIONS AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC SUCCESS HISTORY OF BLACK HOUSING AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AND WHY THE EAST SIDE IS GREENER. FOLLOWING THE TOUR, YOU'LL VISIT SHOREFRONT LEGACY CENTER IN EVANSTON. SATURDAY, SEPT 19, AT 11:00 AM. BOARD THE BUS IN FRONT OF FREE FLOW KITCHEN AT 1623 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201. THE TOUR LASTS ABOUT 90 MINUTES, WITH AN OPTION TO HAVE LUNCH WITH LAURICE BELL AT FREE FLOW KITCHEN. SHOREFRONT'S MISSION IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND SHARE THE HISTORIES OF BLACK INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LIVED, SOMETIMES INVISIBLY, THROUGHOUT CHICAGO'S SUBURBAN NORTH SHORE. HERE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND LEARN FROM A LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADER. COMPLETE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH LUNCH AT FREE FLOW KITCHEN, A BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS IN EVANSTON. EVERYONE WILL BUY THEIR OWN LUNCH, WHICH WILL BE APPROXIMATELY $20.00 OR LESS.
22 Sep 2026 District Govenor Rick Reigner State of the District Sep 22, 2026 Hosted by Jean Saunders.
22 Sep 2026 EVLRC Board Meeting Sep 22, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
24 Sep 2026 ToE Leads on Zoom Sep 24, 2026 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM ToE leads biweekly meeting on Zoom
26 Sep 2026 Paul Harris Home and Pullman National Historic Park Sep 26, 2026 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
29 Sep 2026 Bryant Wallace AI program Sep 29, 2026
01 Oct 2026 Club Fellowship - Tallgrass Corner Bar C Oct 01, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join members for fellowship at one of Evanston's new bars, Tallgrass Corner Bar at 1921 Central St. (corner of Central and Prairie, just west of Green Bay Rd.
06 Oct 2026 Rick Rosen Early Childhood Literacy Will Save a Child from Later Years of Poverty and Crime Oct 06, 2026 District Literacy Chair Rick Rosen will present a compelling argument for how literacy is an important element of Rotary's economic development. Hosted by Jackie Mack.
06 Oct 2026 Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless Oct 06, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monthly Lunch-packing on Oct 6 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, Oct 6, 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, Oct 6, 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, Oct 7, 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 Oct 2026 International Service Committee Oct 08, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM 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 if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
13 Oct 2026 Community Service Committee RI Theme of the Month: Community Economic Development Oct 13, 2026
14 Oct 2026 Club Service Committee meeting Oct 14, 2026 9:00 AM 9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom
20 Oct 2026 Jason Kaiser Education and Literacy: Howard & Evanston Community Center Oct 20, 2026 In honor of Rotary International's Education and Literacy month, our own Jason Kaiser and his team will give us an overview of Howard & Evanston Community Center's services and community impact.
24 Oct 2026 World's Largest Polio Walk Oct 24, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Dear Friends, What if one Saturday morning, right here in Evanston, we could stand together with Rotarians around the world to help make history? On Saturday, October 24th at 9:00am, we hope you’ll join us in front of One Rotary Center for the Evanston edition of the World’s Largest Polio Walk — a powerful opportunity to come together as a club, raise awareness, and show our community what Rotary means when we put Service Above Self into action. Rotary has contributed more than $3 billion and countless volunteer hours to end polio forever. We and our partners have reduced the number of cases by 99.9%. You may not hear about polio, but we're still working to eradicate the disease in two last countries. Until it's gone, we're not done. Come to enjoy the festivities - with music, coffee, and purple frosted donuts! - starting at 9AM. You'll hear a bit about the campaign to end polio and the logistics for the walk. And at 10AM sharp, we'll join thousands across eleven states and two countries to take the next step in ending the threat of polio. World’s Largest Polio Walk –– Evanston Saturday, October 24th Gather as early as 9:00am Walk kicks off at 10:00am Length: 1.5 miles Route: (See REGISTRATION below) 1560 Sherman Ave (Rotary International World Headquarters, Evanston) WALK REGISTRATION: When you register for the walk, you'll receive a confirmation email with more information, including parking, our walking route, and our inclement weather plan. Registration is free and helps us know how many to plan for! FESTIVITIES FOLLOWING THE WALK: our friends at the Evanston Nouveau Club invite participants to continue celebrating World Polio Day after the walk –– join them in Skokie at 1pm for their Purple Pinkie event at Sketchbook Brewing. Come raise a pint, awareness, and funds for polio! FUNDRAISING: Every dollar raised through our district donation page supports polio eradication, and the district is currently covering credit card fees so your full gift goes through. When you donate, select Evanston Lighthouse from the club drop-down so our club gets the credit — and pass the link along to friends and family who'd like to help eradicate polio for good. WHAT TO WEAR: We encourage every member of our club and friends of the club to participate — bring your family, invite a friend, and wear your Rotary gear proudly. Don't have Rotary or World Polio Day gear? consider purchasing on Russell Hampton's online shop. Otherwise, we strongly encourage wearing red and/or purple to the walk. Whether you walk in Evanston, raise a pint in Skokie, donate, or simply help spread the word, you are helping Rotary move one step closer to a world without polio. We hope to see you there! Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club
27 Oct 2026 Club Assembly Hosted by President Jean Saunders Oct 27, 2026
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.
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
12 Nov 2026 International Service Committee Nov 12, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM 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 if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
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
10 Dec 2026 International Service Committee Dec 10, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM 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 if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
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. Details regarding ticket price, parking arrangements and food/beverages will be announced shortly. Save the date for one of our club's most enjoyable fellowship events of the year.
13 Dec 2026 ELRC 2026 Holiday Party Dec 13, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Details to be added shortly.
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.
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
14 Jan 2027 International Service Committee Jan 14, 2027 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM 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 if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
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.
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
11 Feb 2027 International Service Committee Feb 11, 2027 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM 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 if you are interested, and he will send the zoom link.
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.

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Remembrance for the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Encountering art on the Evanston Streets

One of the things that makes Evanston special is the street art. A key catalyst in this area is Lea Pinsky and her organization Art Encounters. Come learn/see more! Hosted by Sarah Kaiser.

State of the District

AI program

Early Childhood Literacy Will Save a Child from Later Years of Poverty and Crime

RI Theme of the Month: Community Economic Development

Education and Literacy: Howard & Evanston Community Center

Hosted by President Jean Saunders

Rotary Foundation

Developing Young Leaders at Camp

Transition Series: Retirement

How Much Do You Know about Rotary?

Transition Series: Downsizing

Evanston Trees