Join us at one of our upcoming events!
GWBA's Holiday Market and Food Drive
Join us for holiday shopping and bring a donation for the Food Drive benefitting Warren Township Food Pantry. Bring a friend, network, shop, enjoy some treats, and donate pantry items! Suggested items- pancake mix, maple syrup, tomato soup, canned fruit and vegetables, paper towels, skillet dinners, non-refrigerated juice, and detergent.
Blanket-Making Gathering
A Cozy Day of Giving! Join us in reaching a goal of 25 blankets for The Pennys Purpose. Hosted by Shelly Asmussen and held at Brittane’s Event Center. No experience or materials needed! Just show up and bring a friend!
Empowered Entrepreneur Lunch & Learn
Empowered Bookkeeping (Liz Maher) presents “Steps to Keeping Your Business Finances in Order”. Register using the QR code provided in the email invitation or contact Liz direct. A great opportunity to learn from an expert!
Stop and Shop
Shopping event at Judi Becker’s on Thursday AND on Saturday from 3pm-6pm. Not a GWBA attendance credit but she makes beautiful things and it is sure to be fun!
Unlock the Secrets Behind Your Cholesterol: Free Wkshp
Kirsten Kressler will be sharing her expertise on 3 topics regarding Cholesterol: the different types of cholesterol and why they matter, surprising factors contributing to high cholesterol and simple and natural strategies to improve your cholesterol. See e-mail or GWBA chats for registration info. Bring a friend or share with a non-GWBA member that may benefit from this information.
Trunk or Treat
GWBA is a sponsor. Dress up and join us handing out candy to 100s! This is a fun day and a short time commitment!
GWBA’s Charity Event
Come out for an evening at Brittane’s Event Center for shopping for a cause and networking! Networking, Shopping, Raffles, Treats and More!
October Meeting
October GWBA Meeting at Village Hall. Come join us! Members and Partners, please bring your candy (for kids) and swag bag (50 items for adults) for the Trunk or Treat on the 20th.
GWBA 30th Anniversary Dinner
Join us in celebrating 30 years with current and past members and partners. Contact Agnes or Barb for last minute registrations
Ribfest - Partnering with Exchange
Volunteer for a shift to help the Exchange Club of Gurnee reach their fundraising goals at their biggest event of the year! Contact Kathy Blair if interested. It is a great way to get involved and meet some new people while having a good time!
Breakfast Meeting at Riverside Cafe
The July meeting will be breakfast at Riverside Cafe! Hope to see you all there! Thanks to Iris for setting this up!
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!