Service & Social Events

Service Events

The Knights of Columbus take the virtue of charity seriously. Throughout the year we participate in various projects.

• Annual Tootsie Roll Drive
  Every Fall you see us around town in our yellow smocks  – give us a hand as we raise money for the intellectually disabled here in Lake County.
• KC Wheelers
  About once a quarter, we head the the North Chicago V.A. Hospital, where we fan out and ‘wheel’ disabled vets to Mass. Truly a way to thank them for their service!
• St Mary’s Oktoberfest & Lenten Fish Fry
  Fellow Knights are generally put in charge of the beverage concession at these festive events at the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest.
• Newman Fund Raffle & Seminarian Raffle
  We sell raffle tickets for these two great causes – one that supports college Newman Centers, and the other that supports seminarians here in our own diocese.
• Charities, Inc.
  Though not an event per say, our Council manages Charities, Inc – an organization founded by a generous donation of the Baker Family which distributes thousands of dollars each year to local causes & scholarships.
• Local Volunteering
  We’ve worked at local charities, such as Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville. We’re always looking for new opportunities to help out.

Social Events

Apart from it’s service responsibilities, the council sports a healthy calendar of social functions.

• Monthly Meetings
  Third Wednesday of the Month with the exception of August, September & December. 30 minute business meeting, followed by snacks and beverages!
• Winter Bocce Ball Party
  Break the monotony of winter with dinner & bocce at the Highwood Bocce Ball Club!
• Annual Charities, Inc. Dinner
  Every September – Enjoy a fine meal and hear a recap of the good Charities, Inc. has done over the past year.
• Christmas Party
  Hosted early in December, start the Christmas season off right with our festive party! Bingo, prizes, dinner & a festive suprise! Fun for all ages!
• Other Events
  Our social calendar often includes a Summer BBQ in August, a St. Patrick’s Day Party, and other events.