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Join us on September 8th, 2024, from 12 to 6 PM at the Ela Historical Society and Museum in Lake Zurich for History Day and Antique & Artisan Market. This free event offers a unique blend of local history, vintage shopping, and family-friendly fun.

Enjoy an antique and artisan market, live blacksmith demonstrations, and a mid-19th century vintage baseball game. Engage with Civil War re-enactors, explore the museum, and attend sessions on local history and farming. Plus, don't miss the Dress Up Contest—come in your best historical costume for a chance to win prizes!

Bring the whole family to 95 E. Main St. for a day of learning, fun, and community spirit. For more details, visit elahistoricalsociety.com/historyday.

The Lake Zurich Rotary Club is proud to support the upcoming Scavenger Hunt & Family Fun Event hosted by the Lighthouse Housing Alliance on September 7th, 2024, at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for adventure, games, and camaraderie, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of families in need.

The event kicks off at 9 AM with a scavenger hunt that will take participants through the local area, uncovering hidden treasures and exploring the businesses that make Lake Zurich special. With categories for both small and large carloads, the scavenger hunt is designed to be fun for all ages, including adults. Following the scavenger hunt, a variety of family-friendly activities will be available at Paulus Park, including unlimited bounce house access and games for children. For just $20 per child, families can enjoy these activities throughout the morning from 9 AM to 12 PM, ensuring that everyone has a fantastic time.

All proceeds from the event will directly support the Lighthouse Housing Alliance's mission to assist families facing housing instability in our community. We encourage everyone to pre-register for this event to secure their spot and take advantage of the early registration pricing. The cost is $25 for a carload of 1-4 people or $30 for larger carloads of 5-8 people. The Lake Zurich Rotary Club is committed to making a difference in our community, and we are thrilled to be part of this initiative. We hope to see you there, ready to make memories and support a cause that matters. 

Creation Care: A Conservation Celebration is taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock. This collaboration is between FaithBridge Interfaith, the McHenry County Conservation District, Advocate Smart Farm, and Rotary Clubs across the county. It’s designed to unite the community for an afternoon of environmental stewardship, spiritual reflection, and community connection.

Event Highlights:

  • Integral Ecology & Spiritual Reflection: Explore the relationship between ecology and spirituality with insights from esteemed speakers, including Cindy Cramer from Saint Anne Catholic Community, who will discuss Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home.
  • Music, Arts & Storytelling: Enjoy the soothing sounds of Indigenous flutist Bill Buchholtz and engage in creative land-based artmaking, storytelling, and a butterfly dance.
  • Interactive Presentations: Learn about the vital roles of bees, pollinators, and local farming initiatives through interactive tables and presentations from Rotary members and other experts.
  • Tree and Pollinator Planting: Join us in planting trees and pollinator plants, contributing to creating a healthier local ecosystem and future forest.

Participants are encouraged to bring sturdy shoes, work gloves, and weather-appropriate clothing, as the event will include hands-on activities in the great outdoors. Water will be provided, and attendees are asked to bring reusable water bottles to reduce waste. Registration is required, so please sign up online at www.faithbridgeinterfaith.org.

 

As we celebrate 45 years of service, the Lake Zurich Rotary Club invites you to a festive and impactful Oktoberfest Charity Fundraiser from October 4th to October 6th, 2024, at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove. This year’s Oktoberfest will feature various family-friendly activities, including face painting, pumpkin painting, and games for both kids and adults, all set against the backdrop of a classic Bavarian atmosphere. Whether you're enjoying a stein of craft beer, participating in the games, or simply soaking up the festive spirit, there’s something for everyone at this event.

*** A highlight of the weekend will be our annual charity raffle, with a grand prize of $1,500 in cash! *** Tickets are available for $10 each or 3 for $20, and the drawing will take place on October 6th at 4 PM. YOu don't have to be present to win. All proceeds from the raffle and event will directly support the Rotary Club’s various projects, including local initiatives like Joanie’s Closet, the St. Francis de Sales Food Pantry, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, as well as global efforts such as polio eradication and human trafficking awareness.

We look forward to seeing you at Oktoberfest as we celebrate our 45th anniversary and continue our mission of service above self. For more details and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the QR code above or ask a friendly Rotarian!

Please sign up to Volunteer for LZ Rotary Club's Monthly Book Giveaway!

We'll be giving away books on the third Thursday of every month and we need Rotarians and Interactors to help! We'll be giving books to needy children starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Lake Zurich Food Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Community Center, 135 S. Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich.  We'll be done by 6:00 p.m. This is a very important project because if parents don't have money for food, they certainly won't buy books. But kids who read, succeed. 

LZ Rotary Members and Friends of Rotary who want to volunteer can sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CABAB2AA31-50462740-book#/ or you can simply stop by and see all the good we're doing. We encourage you to do that, especially if you have never been to the LZ Community Food Pantry before. 

District 95 & SECA Interact Club students who want to volunteer can sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CABAB2AA31-book#/

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Lake Zurich

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Ela Area Public Library
275 Mohawk Trail
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
United States of America
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