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May 09, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"Rotary Hope Walk for the Homeless" is a fun 5K Walk in Gilson Park, Wallace Bowl area, Wilmette from 10am to noon with refreshments at the end of the walk. Participants will walk a predetermined course in the park area.
Join us on May 9th, 2026 by purchasing tickets to this fundraiser at:
Tickets are $40 for one attendee, $50 for a couple, $100 for a family of 4 or more.
The Cause: Supporting local organizations that provide food, clothing and services to the homeless population in and around Chicago. Connections for the Homeless in Evanston, Fraternite Notre Dame and La Casa Norte in Chicago along with Interfaith Action of Evanston: these are the main organizations we supported in past years. Each club will retain the revenues attributed to their club from the walk to disperse at their discretion to organizations that provide services to the homeless.
Refreshments will be provided. Excited to see you there!
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RYLA Report
May 12, 2026
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May 13, 2026 9:00 AM
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May 14, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM UTC-05:00
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May 14, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
You’re invited to a friendly, low-pressure Rotary get-together created especially for new(er) members—and for anyone who wants an easy way to connect and get involved. If you’ve ever wondered “Where do I fit?” or “How do I jump in without feeling lost?” this is for you. We’ll start with a warm welcome and simple introductions, then walk through how our club committees work and what they actually do—from service projects to events to membership and community outreach. You’ll have a chance to meet committee chairs, hear quick examples of ways people engage, and ask any questions you’ve been thinking about. |
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2026 Community Grants and Committee Update
May 19, 2026
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May 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
We are confirmed to tour and experience some therapy on May 21 at 1PM at:
INSTITUTE FOR THERAPY THROUGH THE ARTS 1316 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Anyone interested in grabbing lunch, we'll meet at SweetGreen at 11:45 (Fountain Square) and then we can walk over together. We might actually be able to eat outside! |
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Youth advocacy and the Moran Center
May 26, 2026
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May 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
 A COMPLICATED KING: A Conversation about Martin Luther King, Jr
Friends and neighbors are invited to join in a conversation about Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize winning author of King: A Life.
Evanston’s own Rotarian and Chessman Bryant Wallace will lead the conversation. The civil rights leader is well-known, an icon, but we will learn more about the man King was through stories about his life, work and struggles, which are so relevant in these times.
The Rotary Club of Evanston has organized this gathering for friends, neighbors, family and the King curious, in cooperation with the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club, the Evanston Nouveau Rotary Club, Booked Bookstore and our friends at the Evanston Community Foundation and the Evanston Public Library.
Our media sponsor is the Evanston RoundTable.
King: A Life garnered Jonathan the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography. The New York Times called King “the definitive biography” of Martin Luther King Jr.. Having worked for the Washington Post and other news outlets, Jonathan once described himself as an old journalist, but his greatest claim to fame, according to his parents, is that his name once appeared as a Jeopardy question (which was solved correctly for $200).
King: A Life will be for sale at this gathering. To read or listen to the book ahead of time, if you have a library card, you can get it as an audiobook or ebook via the Libby or Hoopla app from the Evanston Public Library or other libraries and their apps. You can also get a physical book from your library. Or, buy it, preferably from an independent bookstore, like Booked.
More about Jonathan Eig:
Jonathan lives in Lakeview in Chicago. He is a Northwestern University-Medill School of Journalism alumnus. Jonathan has penned five other books. Ali: A Life inspired a Ken Burns documentary on Ali, for which Jonathan served as consulting producer. Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig was his first book. His books have been listed among the best of the year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal and have been translated into more than twenty languages. He is currently working on a book about George Soros. The Birth of the Pill, Jonathan’s fourth book, will be staged next year as a theatrical production by TimeLine Theatre in Chicago. To learn more about Jonathan and King: A Life, listen to this conversation between Jonathan and Sasha-Ann Simons on WBEZ Chicago: 'King: A Life' by Jonathan Eig reveals Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical side.
NOTE: This gathering will be recorded via video and still photography. By attending we will assume you agree to, and approve of, your image, and perhaps your voice, being recorded. If you are asked to pose for a picture, you can say you'd rather not be included. The video will be used to share the conversation with those who could not attend. Still images will be shared online to celebrate new and old friends who gathered.
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Public Image
Jun 02, 2026
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Jun 02, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monthly Lunch-packing on April 7, 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.
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Jun 10, 2026 9:00 AM
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Jun 11, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM UTC-05:00
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Moving while Sitting Still
Jun 16, 2026
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Installation of ELRC 2026-27 Board of Directors
Jun 23, 2026 5:30 PM
Please join us as Bryant Wallace, current District Governor Nominee, as he conducts the transition from President Jackie Mack and the 2025-26 Board of Directors incoming President Jean Saunders and the 2026-27 Board. We will meet at the pavilion at Lovelace Park: 2740 Gross Point Rd, Wilmette, IL 60201 for a picnic supper. |
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Multi-Club Assembly at Noon with Installation of New Officers for 26-27 Rotary Year
Jun 25, 2026
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ELRC Raffle Fundraising Celebration
Jun 30, 2026
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Jun 30, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM UTC-05:00
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Jul 07, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monthly Lunch-packing on April 7, 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.
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Jul 08, 2026 9:00 AM
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Jul 09, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM UTC-05:00
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Visioning for ELRC and District 6440
Jul 14, 2026
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Housing a Legacy: Comely Bank, the home of Paul and Jean Harris in Chicago
Jul 21, 2026
Chuck Corrigan is a Past District governor of District 6450 and a member of the Rotary Club of Naperville Downtown. Chuck chairs the Paul & Jean Harris Home Foundation, which owns and manages the Chicago home of the foundary of Rotary International, Paul Harris, and his wife, Jean Thompson Harris. He will present a history of Comely Bank with a virtual tour of the home and opportunities to visit. Hosted by Jean Saunders.
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Peace through Chess from Ukraine and Africa
Jul 28, 2026
Deacon Christopher Major, Archdiocese of San Francisco is scheduled to visit Chicago and the Rotary International Centre for the first time.... and will speak to about the global work expanding Peace through Chess from Ukraine and Africa. They were featured in the Rotary magazine (2018 for "The Winning Gambit.") The goals are finding clubs who believe our youth can learn patience sacrifice humility, and peace through this beautiful game of chess by investing in chessboards and pieces. "Each One Teach One!" |
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Aug 04, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monthly Lunch-packing on April 7, 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.
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Aug 12, 2026 9:00 AM
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Aug 13, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM UTC-05:00
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Sep 01, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monthly Lunch-packing on April 7, 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.
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Sep 09, 2026 9:00 AM
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Sep 10, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM UTC-05:00
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Oct 06, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monthly Lunch-packing on April 7, 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.
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Oct 08, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM UTC-05:00
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Oct 14, 2026 9:00 AM
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Nov 03, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monthly Lunch-packing on April 7, 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.
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