Exchange Club of Grayslake

10/28/2026

The Exchange Club of Grayslake will meet on Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 noon at First Draft in Grayslake. Our speaker this week is Josh Grubbs from Black Lung Brewing Grayslake.

10/13/2026

The Exchange Club of Grayslake will meet on Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 noon at First Draft. Our speaker will be Rebekah Snyder from the Lake County Forest Preserves. Hope to see you all on Thursday!

09/29/2026

The Exchange Club of Grayslake will meet on Thursday, October 1 at 12:00 noon at First Draft. Our speaker this week is Lisa Wernli from Canines 4 Comfort.

Hope to see you there!

09/23/2026

The Exchange Club of Grayslake will meet on Thursday, September 24 at 12:00 noon at First Draft. Our speaker this week is Austin Woodruff from The Welcome Table.

Hope to see you all there!

09/16/2026

The Exchange Club of Grayslake will meet on Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 noon at First Draft. Our speaker this week is Celisse Merki from Lake County Blue Star Mothers.

08/30/2026

🥞 What an incredible morning at the Downtown Fire Station! 🥞

​A giant THANK YOU to everyone across Grayslake who came out on Saturday, August 29th for the Exchange Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast! Together, we served up hundreds of plates and raised vital funds for our hometown.

​Special Gratitude To Our Sponsors & Community Partners:
• ​Grayslake Fire District: Endless thanks for opening up the Hawley Street station bays, hosting us year after year, and serving our community every day.
• ​Tony's Butcher Shop: Thank you for grilling up some delicious sausage that kept everyone's plates full!
• Victoria's Floral: Gratitude for serving as our community presale ticket partner and helping spread the word across town.
• ​Our Generous Local Sponsors: Huge appreciation to all of our local business sponsors and griddle sponsors! Your financial backing covers key event costs so more proceeds go straight into local programs.
• ​Our Invaluable Volunteers: From the crew operating the giant rotating griddle to our energetic youth helpers in fire hats and our registration team at the front desk—you are the engine that makes this happen.

​Where Your Support Goes:
Every dollar raised directly funds local high school scholarships, child abuse prevention initiatives, Americanism programs, and hands-on community service projects right here in Grayslake.

​Want to keep making an impact?
Join us for lunch any Thursday at 12:00 PM at First Draft Grayslake (250 Center St)—your first meal is on the club!

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08/21/2026

Heading to Fire Station 1 for the Exchange Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast? Don't stop at the syrup! Walk on over to check out the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum's newest exhibit: "Grayslake Fire & Rescue: Past, Present, Prepared." ​Discover the incredible history—and the heroic present—of the Grayslake Fire District.

Next Saturday, August 29, the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum will be open bright and early to welcome you into all the galleries,

After you enjoy your Annual Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Exchange Club of Grayslake at Fire Station 1, stop by our newest exhibit, "Grayslake Fire & Rescue: Past, Present, Prepared" to learn more about the Grayslake Fire Protection District.

We'll also be open through the Grayslake Rotary Club's 5th annual Cruisin' on Center Grayslake Car Show. It'll be a wonderful day to spend in downtown Grayslake!

08/19/2026

🥞 Exchange Club of Grayslake Annual Pancake Breakfast! 🥞

Bring the whole family out for a morning of hot, all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, delicious toppings, beverages, raffles, and community fun!

📅 When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Downtown Grayslake Fire Station (Grayslake, IL)

🎟️ Pricing:
Ages 6 & Up: $10
Seniors (60+) & Veterans: $8
Kids 5 & Under: FREE!

🎫 Tickets: Grab yours at the door on event day, or pick up presale tickets in advance at Victoria's Floral.

❤️ Eat Good, Do Good: Every bite makes a difference! Proceeds directly support local Youth Programs, Prevention of Child Abuse initiatives, Americanism, and Community Service projects.

See you there! 🍽️✨

08/14/2026

🍻 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! JOIN US AT THE B**R TENT FOR GRAYSLAKE SUMMER FEST 2026! 🍻

Looking for the best spot to grab a cold drink, catch up with neighbors, and support a great cause? The Exchange Club of Grayslake (alongside our friends at the Ronald Hill Memorial VFW Post 2245) will be running the official B**r Tent all day and night!

Stop by, grab an ice-cold craft b**r or w**e, and hang out with us! 🍺🍷

📅 Event Details
• When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM – Midnight
• Where: Historic Downtown Grayslake & Festival Grounds
• Admission: FREE!

🎉 What’s Happening at Summer Fest?

🥁 2:00 PM – Community Parade steps off in Downtown Grayslake!

🍔 Food Trucks & Treats – BBQ'D Productions, Dog n Suds, Monster Gyros, Frozen Dreamz, & more!

🎯 BINGO, Games & Family Fun

🎶 Live Music All Day & Night:
• 3:00 PM: Milhouse (Battle of the Bands Winner)
• 4:00 PM: School of Rock Libertyville
• 5:30 PM: Last One Standing (Rock Covers & Originals)
• 6:30 PM: The Red Roses (Millennial Alt + Indie)
• 8:30 PM: Boy Mob (Boy Band Tribute)
• 10:30 PM: 7th Heaven (Pop/Rock/Dance)

06/04/2026

Get your Grayslake Craft B**r Festival tickets in-person at Andy’s Records, B**r Bazaar Bottle Shop & Taproom, or the Chamber of Commerce and get free Sips for Scholarships swag like a t-shirt or set of glasses! 🍻

*While supplies last

🗓️ Saturday, June 20th
📍 Grayslake Village Center
🍺 Over 50 vendors pouring
🎤 Live band karaoke with Last Call Legend
⭐️ Presented by the Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce and The Exchange Club of Grayslake