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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.
15 Nov 2026 Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre THE NICETIES Nov 15, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM THE NICETIES followed by a Community Conversation Sunday, November 15 \| 3:00–6:30 PM “The Niceties” is a bristling, provocative debate play about race and privilege in the United States.” — The New York Times 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. 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 experienced 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 TICKET: $20.00 Your ticket includes admission to The Niceties, refreshments, light bites, and the post-show community conversation. Stand by for link to purchase tickets.
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.
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
11 Mar 2027 International Service Committee Mar 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.
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.
08 Apr 2027 International Service Committee Apr 08, 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.

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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