Join us at one of our upcoming events!
GWBA Meeting
Monthly Meeting- Join us for a Valentine’s Day meeting! Gurnee Village Hall
Breakfast Social
Breakfast Gathering at Riverside Cafe hosted by Anne Hazen. Please RSVP to Anne directly at anne.hazen@bairdwarner.com and bring a new or gently used children’s book to donate to Bernie’s Book Bank.
Holiday Luncheon
Annual GWBA Holiday Luncheon: Check e-mail and GWBA Chats for updates and info on food options. Raffle item gifts from your business go to Margie. There will be a gift exchange and game if time allows.
Empowerment Event
Support Tynisha Gardner in her mission to empower girls and prepare them for the future! Contact Tiffany Kyllmann or Kathy Blair if interested. The event is two-part: A table for your business and an opportunity to speak with the girls or do an activity at your table and a group Q & A session. This time is set-aside by the school for GWBA to take part in a school tradition before break. If you can’t participate please come and see the amazing things Tynisha and her staff are doing in education!
Bonnie's Chic Boutique GWBA Shop
Bonnie is opening her shop to GWBA members and their friends/family for an evening of shopping! Love Bonnie’s!
Holiday Train - GWBA supporting the Chamber and the Village!
Contact Judi Becker or Barb Swanson by November 27th if you would like to participate. This is a fun event and a great way to get involved with a larger Gurnee event and get in the holiday spirit! Look up the Canadian-Pacific Holiday Train on line if you have not heard about this!
Vendor Fair and Food Drive
Represent your business or come to shop or learn about GWBA! Bring food for the Warren Township Food Pantry for our annual food drive. This annual event has moved to the NEW Olivia’s Italian Restaurant! Bring a friend and experience Olivia’s food and restaurant! Contact Alane Church or Jean Gallagher to represent your business at this event.
Trunk or Treat
WSRA Trunk or Treat- GWBA is sponsoring again this year! Email a board member if you would like to participate. Add your business info to the GWBA give away bag for adults and bring candy to hand out to the kids! If you have a larger vehicle and will allow us to decorate it we would love to use it! Event is 1-3 but plan an extra hour for arrival and decorating.
Help Whip Cancer
Annual Help Whip Cancer Fundraiser- Set-up at 5 if you are representing your business or selling. Invite friends for an evening of shopping and socializing while supporting a great cause! Contact Jean Gallagher or Alane Church if you would like to participate.
Fall Craft andVendor Fair
Visit Jean Gallagher/Pampered Chef September 30th. Stop by and say hello!
GWBA Meeting
GWBA meeting at Village Hall the 2nd Wednesday of each month - Hope to see you all there! Guests welcome!
Ribfest Volunteer Opportunity!
This takes the place of our August meeting! - Partner with the Exchange Club in their mission to prevent child abuse and supply scholarships to local students! Contact Kathy Blair (kathy.blair@nothingbundtcakes.com) to be added to the volunteer schedule. There are many time slots and opportunities. Volunteer with a GWBA friend if you would like to work together!
GWBA Meeting/Field Trip
Field Trip to Riverside Cafe! This will be a fun outing! If you are considering visiting please email Margie Newton as the date approaches and we would love to have you join us!
Chocolate Sanctuary Farewell
An informal last soiree to wish Donna well in her next adventure! Come out and order a drink and or apps on the patio. RSVP to Margie Newton.
Kentucky Derby Event
Hosted by Terry Waddell-Moenter - Wear your favorite hat or purchase one from Terry at the event! Saturday, May 6th - 1pm-3pm. RSVP to Terry by Tuesday, May 2nd.
Clothing Drive Vendor Event
Host a table that represents your business and collect women’s clothing for donation.
Beat the Winter Blues Breakfast
A great way to break out of the winter blues! Join Anne and other GWBA members for breakfast and socializing with a cause! Bring a new or gently used book (up to grade 5) to donate to Bernie’s Book Bank. Thank you for hosting Anne Hazen!!!
GWBA Meeting
First GWBA meeting of 2023! Join us at the Village Hall in Gurnee from 7-8:30 a.m.
Holiday Shoppe and Food Drive
An opportunity for friends, family, and GWBA members to shop for the holidays, donate to a local food pantry and display their businesses/products as a marketing/sales opportunity. Join us for a festive and fun evening! Times may adjust so check back in November!
GWBA November Meeting
Monthly Meeting- November is a ZOOM Meeting- Check e-mail for invite/link
WSRA Trunk or Treat
Join other GWBA members in supporting WSRA, marketing your business, and handing out candy! Help decorate Jean’s vehicle and come in costume if you wish! See chats and email for further info.
Help Whip Cancer Fundraiser
Fundraiser for Cancer Treatment and Research. Join as a vendor or bring a friend and shop for a cause!
Canine Cancer Walk
Register to have a booth or support organizations supporting research and medical care by walking in the event. Any business can participate! Contact Sue Colburn if you would like to have a booth. Hope to see you all there!