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2026-10-20 00:00:00Z	Oct 19, 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.	View
2026-10-21 19:00:00Z	Oct 21, 2026	Housing Committee Meeting		Oct 21, 2026 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	zoom		View
2026-10-24 09:00:00Z	Oct 24, 2026	World's Largest Polio Walk		Oct 24, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM	One Rotary Center	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	View
2026-10-27 00:00:00Z	Oct 26, 2026	Club Assembly	Hosted by President Jean Saunders	Oct 27, 2026			View
2026-11-03 00:00:00Z	Nov 02, 2026	Dave Turner	Rotary Foundation	Nov 03, 2026			View
2026-11-03 18:00:00Z	Nov 03, 2026	Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless		Nov 03, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	St. Joseph's Church	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.	View
2026-11-10 00:00:00Z	Nov 09, 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.	View
2026-11-11 09:00:00Z	Nov 11, 2026	Club Service Committee meeting		Nov 11, 2026 9:00 AM		9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom	View
2026-11-12 07:15:00Z	Nov 12, 2026	International Service Committee		Nov 12, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM	Zoom call	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.	View
2026-11-15 15:00:00Z	Nov 15, 2026	Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre THE NICETIES		Nov 15, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Center	“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.	View
2026-11-17 00:00:00Z	Nov 16, 2026	Panel Discussion	Transition Series: Retirement	Nov 17, 2026		Marv Edlestein, Myra Janus	View
2026-11-24 00:00:00Z	Nov 23, 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!	View
2026-12-01 00:00:00Z	Nov 30, 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!	View
2026-12-01 18:00:00Z	Dec 01, 2026	Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless		Dec 01, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	St. Joseph's Church	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.	View
2026-12-09 09:00:00Z	Dec 09, 2026	Club Service Committee meeting		Dec 09, 2026 9:00 AM		9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom	View
2026-12-10 07:15:00Z	Dec 10, 2026	International Service Committee		Dec 10, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM	Zoom call	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.	View
2026-12-13 17:30:00Z	Dec 13, 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.	View
2026-12-13 17:30:00Z	Dec 13, 2026	ELRC 2026 Holiday Party		Dec 13, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Wilmette Harbor Club	Details to be added shortly.	View
2026-12-15 00:00:00Z	Dec 14, 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.	View
2027-01-05 18:00:00Z	Jan 05, 2027	Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless		Jan 05, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	St. Joseph's Church	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.	View
2027-01-13 09:00:00Z	Jan 13, 2027	Club Service Committee meeting		Jan 13, 2027 9:00 AM		9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom	View
2027-01-14 07:15:00Z	Jan 14, 2027	International Service Committee		Jan 14, 2027 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM	Zoom call	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.	View
2027-02-02 18:00:00Z	Feb 02, 2027	Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless		Feb 02, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	St. Joseph's Church	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.	View
2027-02-10 09:00:00Z	Feb 10, 2027	Club Service Committee meeting		Feb 10, 2027 9:00 AM		9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom	View
2027-02-11 07:15:00Z	Feb 11, 2027	International Service Committee		Feb 11, 2027 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM	Zoom call	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.	View
2027-03-02 18:00:00Z	Mar 02, 2027	Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless		Mar 02, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	St. Joseph's Church	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.	View
2027-03-10 09:00:00Z	Mar 10, 2027	Club Service Committee meeting		Mar 10, 2027 9:00 AM		9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom	View
2027-03-11 07:15:00Z	Mar 11, 2027	International Service Committee		Mar 11, 2027 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM	Zoom call	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.	View
2027-04-06 18:00:00Z	Apr 06, 2027	Lunch Packing for Connections for Homeless		Apr 06, 2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	St. Joseph's Church	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.	View
2027-04-08 07:15:00Z	Apr 08, 2027	International Service Committee		Apr 08, 2027 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM	Zoom call	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.	View
2027-04-14 09:00:00Z	Apr 14, 2027	Club Service Committee meeting		Apr 14, 2027 9:00 AM		9:00 am on the Second Wednesday of each month -- on Zoom	View