Luxembourgers in Edgewater
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Edgewater Historical Society Museum, 5358 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
The Edgewater Historical Society will be presenting a program that I believe will be of interest to you:
Program: Luxembourgers in Edgewater
Speaker: John Holden, President of the Edgewater Historical Society
Date & Time: Friday, September 26th, 6:00–9:00 PM
(Talk begins at 7:00 PM)
Location: Edgewater Historical Society Museum
5358 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago
Refreshments: Wine, cheese, and crackers will be served.
In addition, the museum is featuring a special exhibit, “Growing Community: Luxembourgers in Edgewater,” which highlights the Luxembourger migration to the Edgewater area and the Luxembourgers’ unique economic activities and cultural institutions. The exhibit is the result of a partnership between Loyola University Chicago, the Edgewater Historical Society, and the Luxembourg Cultural Society of America. Five Loyola students under the supervision of Prof. Brad Hunt researched and produced the exhibit, which will be on display through the end of 2025.

October All Serve Food Bank
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Northern Illinois Food Bank, 13950 Business Center Drive, Lake Forest, 60045, United States
Hello Luxembourg Family & Friends!
The Deadline is fast approaching to sign up for the Northern Illinois Food Bank event taking place on Saturday, October 11th, from 9 AM to 11:30 AM.
LOCATION:
Northern Illinois Food Bank
13950 Business Center Drive
Lake Forest, IL.
Please arrive 15 minutes before our shift for a brief orientation. We will be sorting and packing food.
You must sign up by September 20th to reserve your spot. Click the “CLICK HERE–> LINK <–CLICK HERE” to sign up now, or copy & paste the URL below into your web browser:
https://www.volunteer-northernilfoodbank.org/user/login/?return=https://www.volunteer-northernilfoodbank.org/need/joinTeam/?hash_t=8oucBwWLYf5XwGSXjceg4xrcZTm52KsZfFXNx699vP5FAS1IJTv7M7fU1uDLLvHpVSlSG6BrwjWoGFZ9PvcOWQ%3D%3D%26hash_s=dwgdOwvuoXKO3FFIfA8T%2BoaftwbIj9CXdgsTlCjzRYHWBmafj%2BMR80wRznWqVcvVaOi4qZ4IYwGhJr0mi5sNDQ%3D%3D
Instructions:
1) Click the “CLICK HERE–> LINK <–CLICK HERE” to the Northern Illinois Food Bank sign-up page for the LBA Team
2) Click Sign Up
3) Create Your Account and sign the Safety Waiver and Media Waiver
4) Click Continue
5) Click Join Team
You will receive an email with additional information from the Northern Illinois Food Bank. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please log into your account and release your spot so someone else can volunteer and the food bank can secure the help they need.
To sign up Minors, email volunteer@NorthernILfoodbank.org, providing the first and last name of each child, and our team name to their staff to facilitate registration. Our team name is Luxembourg Brotherhood of America.
If you need Special Accommodations like wheelchair access or a chair to serve while seated, please email Jennifer at JenniferSchroeder7@hotmail.com

SECTION 3 - HOLIDAY MEETING
2025-12-14 15:30 - 19:00 | Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria EP, 6727 N Olmsted Ave, Chicago, IL, 60631, United States
Section 3’s Annual Holiday Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, starting at 3:30 PM.
An invite will be sent out in November but save the date.

LOCATION:
Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria EP
6727 N Olmsted Ave
Chicago, IL 60631

Cost is $45 for members and new members. If you attend, then $25 of your cost will be applied to 2026 Section 3 dues, so your net cost is $20 for this event. (JoAnn’s earlier contribution this year will fund $5, and the Section’s interest income will fund $20 of the event’s $25 shortfall per member.) Non-members will pay $45, but why be a non-member if membership comes free? You do not need to be of Luxy heritage to be a member.

Children under 12 years old will cost $20. The North Pole has been contacted, and Santa said he will be in Chicago that day and will greet us at our meeting.

Food will be the same as last year. It was suggested that we have the meeting start earlier, so we are making the timetable an hour earlier than last year. It will now be as follows:

• Set up at 2:45 PM
• Arrival at 3:30 PM with the children, to be especially prompt.
• From 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM, everyone arrives, and children meet Santa. The bar is open – cash bar for all beverages, including soft drinks.
• Our Section 3 meeting will start promptly at 4:15 PM – 5 PM.
• Dinner Buffet from 5 PM to 6:30 PM
• Strike & Pack Up at 7 PM
• Wheels Up by 7:30

The Bears play the Browns at noon, so the game will not conflict with the 3:30 PM start time.

Luxembourg in America - FREE Webinar
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
FREE WEBINAR FILM SCREENING
🇺🇸 ALL ARE WELCOME! 🇱🇺
We’re excited to support Luxembourg Legacy as they present their webinar series with a special online screening of the 2024 documentary, “Luxembourg in America” by filmmaker Geoff Thompson!
🗓 Sunday, March 15
⏰ 1:00 PM Central Time (U.S. & Canada)
📍 Online via Zoom — FREE to attend!
This powerful 40-minute documentary explores the story of Luxembourg immigration to the United States, focusing on the vibrant Luxembourgish communities in and around Belgium, Wisconsin. Through live footage and interviews filmed during the 38th Annual Luxembourg Fest, the film highlights the history, identity, and enduring bonds that connect Luxembourg-Americans to the modern-day Grand Duchy.
✨ Special bonus: Geoff Thompson will join live from Kleinbettingen, Luxembourg, to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A afterward!
🎟 Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117708389770/WN_RUBA-gDVSNK_Y-eqcrSaOA
💙 While this webinar is free of charge, attendees are invited (but not required) to make a free-will, tax-deductible donation to support the important work of the Luxembourg American Cultural Society.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All are invited—please feel free to share this with family and friends who love Luxembourg history and heritage!

32nd ANNUAL - SAUERBRATEN DINNER DANCE
2026-04-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL, 60090
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please contact: Robert Hansen via sponsorship@luxbrotherhood.org

Carmelite Mass 2026
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Carmelite Monastery, 949 N. River Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016
The 2026 Carmelite Mass will be held on May 3 at 10 am.
LOCATION
Carmelite Monastery
949 N River Road
Des Plaines, Illinois
They accept boxed, canned, or bagged non-perishable food items for their pantry.
Our Lady of Luxembourg statue will be displayed at the Mass.
Optional visit with the sisters and optional Hackney’s lunch to follow.
Visit our website for more information, or contact:
Jean Schmit Spagnoli
847.948.1448
JeanLBA15@gmail.com

2026 Cultural Events
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | IL
The LBA plans to have representation at various cultural festivals throughout the Chicago suburbs, including:
Skokie
https://www.skokieculturefest.org/# (May 16-17)
Mt. Prospect
https://www.mountprospect.org/community/mount-prospect-celebration-of-cultures (August 22)
For more information, please contact:
Tony Viola
773.457.0878
anthony@acschgo.com

89th Annual Schobermesse
2026-08-02 13:00 - 17:00 | American Luxembourger Club, 416 High Street, Aurora, IL, 60505, United States
If you are interested in sponsoring the 89th Annual Schobermesse, please review, download, and complete the form attached.
Please email it to nicholas.c.king@gmail.com
