Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

04/03/2026

Awesome night of chess ♟️

03/31/2026

March is Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month in Rotary. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, approximately 2.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking water.

When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives. Having clean water can lead to better literacy and education, growing economies, protecting the environment, preventing diseases, and more peace.

Your Local Rotary Club contributes to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) which gave $11.8 Million in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) global grants last fiscal year. Rather than just providing clean water, Rotary emphasizes a community-led model. Rotary seeks to have sustainable projects where local Rotary Clubs lead and committees are formed to maintain the infrastructure. Projects often include training on handwashing and disease prevention.

Quite a few years ago, the Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff partnered with 15 other clubs to install wells at schools around Aba, Nigeria. The project was led locally, initially by the Rotary Club of Eziukwu-Aba. They were joined in support of the project by 15 clubs in Northeast Illinois, likely coordinated by the Evanston Lighthouse Club. By the Spring of 2012, the project had installed wells at eleven schools and gave students classes in health, hygiene and sanitation. They also put the organization in place to be able to install wells at 10 additional schools and toilets and sanitation facilities at two of the schools.

To give to causes such as Clean Water, consider giving to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) at rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation. Please let them know that Club #3128 (The Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff) inspired you.

02/20/2026

Saturday 2/21 1-3 PM, join the family friendly Rotary Festival with food, kid activities, and info about service projects around the world! This event is at the Art Center in Highland Park and is being run by our neighboring Rotary Club of Highland Park-Highwood.

🌍 BIG NEWS: The International Festival is NOW FREE! 🌍
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 21st from 1-3 PM at The Art Center of Highland Park!
🍽️ Taste global cuisine from local favorites like Cafe Dacha, Pixca, Indus & Bluegrass
🍷 Sample international wines & spirits (21+)
🎨 Kids: Peace Mural painting, art stations & scavenger hunt with prizes!
🌎 Discover how Rotary connects Highland Park to the world
Admission is completely FREE for the whole family!
✨ Wear clothing that celebrates your heritage — show us your culture! ✨
👉 RSVP & Share this post to help us spread the word! Let's pack The Art Center and show Highland Park what community celebration looks like! Tag friends who'd love this. 👈
📍 The Art Center of Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road
🔗 More info: https://highlandparkrotary.org/Page/flagship-event
See you there! 🎉

02/10/2026

Read about how Rotary promotes peace-building at https://lflbrotary.org/Stories/rotary-promotes-peace-building. If you are interested in joining us for a breakfast meeting, email [email protected].

01/18/2026

We forget of the resources available “in our backyard.” Please check out upcoming events at Lake Forest College to which our community is invited.

We pride ourselves on being a cultural and intellectual asset in the City of Lake Forest. Whether you’re looking to attend thought-provoking lectures and performing arts events, engage with our students and faculty, or cheer on Forester athletes, there’s something here for you.

01/17/2026

LFLB Chamber of Commerce Business and Government Breakfast: An excellent presentation by Rotary's own Jason Wicha and Drew Irvin.
Thank you for your leadership.

12/18/2025

A gorgeous evening celebrating the holidays with beautiful friends at Rotary 🎄

12/06/2025

Know a high school student interested in a short-term 6-week summer 2026 exchange program? Email your local Rotary Club at [email protected] and ask for a preliminary application and more information! Make a connection that could last a lifetime!

11/25/2025

Stop by the Left Bank - Rotary tent between 3-6 PM at the Friday 11/28 Tree Lighting Ceremony in Market Square of Lake Forest! Free hotdogs while supplies last are brought to you by the Left Bank and your local Rotary Club of Lake Forest - Lake Bluff! We look forward to meeting you! The trees will be lit after 5 PM.

11/15/2025

We are proud to help Fill a Heart 4 Kids deliver food to school children in Waukegan. We're just one part of a chain of volunteers helping to address food insecurity.

11/13/2025

When our Rotarian President comes to play, the board seems to glow