VFW's bring up childhood memories of cranky old men complaining about the war. At least that is…read morehow they seemed where I grew up. This place is anything but cranky old men complaining about the war. My first experience here was completely surprising. I came for the Friday fish fry with my father and the nugget, who was a baby at the time. During Lent, this place is PACKED with people on Friday nights. I could not believe it. While waiting for my fish to arrive, I got a glass of wine at the bar. I thought I misheard the price...nope I didn't...it was soooo cheap compared to a bar or restaurant. After I bit into a nice meaty piece of fried fish, I was hooked (buh duh cha). The fish fry continues all year long...not just during Lent. Don't like fish, no problem. They have Italian Beef sandwiches, hot dogs, and fried shrimp. The price of your meal also includes coffee, and cake for dessert. You can't go wrong. Don't forget to bring some cash for the raffles. They usually do a 50/50 raffle, and some other thing. For Valentine's Day there was a delicious pork dinner and a band. For St. Paddy's they do a corned beef dinner. High suggested! Tuesday is Bingo and Thursday is wing night. There is almost always something going on here. Check it out!

I know it's a Fish Fry but they have 1/2 pound prime rib burgers that are the best tasting burgers…read moreI have ever eaten. And I've eaten a lot of burgers! The fish can be ordered fried (not as healthy) or baked (healthy). Both taste great but I can't resist fried!

This place is so much fun that I work here for free! Bingo, Raffles, Elburn Days, Car Show, and…read morevarious other fundraising events. Lots of good people doing good things for the surrounding communities. They also send money to disasters and terror event nationally and internationally... A great place to have a family reunion, work picnic, or any other event.

My husband and I had our wedding reception here last October. I've been volunteering here with my…read morefamily for many years, and with the recent remodeling to the inside of the building it was a perfect fit! We hosted 175 people and it was a perfect sized venue. The inside of the building itself has large windows (actually sliding glass doors) which let in lots of beautiful natural light, and also nice wood trim. It's a very neutral space that you can decorate however you'd like. The ladies that help with event coordination are very nice and they loved helping us make the event perfect. The club is almost entirely run by volunteers from the community (it's a charitable organization that does so much good both locally and nationally) and they all did a fantastic job. Our guests could not stop RAVING about the food! The potatoes, chicken, pork chops, and chicken wings were some of the favorites. Everything was super smooth and you can tell how much they all care about making your day special. I would definitely recommend Elburn Lions Club for a wedding shower, reception, rehearsal dinner, etc. or any other group event you are looking for (birthday, family reunion, office Christmas party, etc.)! You will not be disappointed! Oh, and my mom just told me that they just finished remodeling the bathrooms and added a bridal room- such an awesome touch!

WINGS Resale is my favorite donation center in the area. They take all types of donations from…read moreclothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, home decor, furniture, and more. It's easy to drop off donations at their back door which is separate from the store entrance. All items are organized, priced, and resold in the store. Walking around, resale items are very fairly priced and in good condition. Their profits from the store go toward supporting families fleeing domestic violence. What a great way to give back and help those in need! Donation Hours Daily: 10am - 5pm* Tip: They have locations in Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and Niles. Pro Tip: Check out their daily discount specials before heading over to browse their great selections.

We love that WINGS supports women and children. So, when we have things to donate, this is usually…read moreour first choice. I don't think I've ever been in their retail store before, but have dropped off goods many times over the years. We're purging our house of 20 years of accumulated stuff. When you arrive, they have a door for dropping off donations. We've given them clothes, nick-nacks, paintings, glassware, and more. They take everything with a smile. We'll continue to drop off merchandise as we have it. And, perhaps next time we go I'll stop into their store. The reviews are certainly good.

Amazing space! I was at this church for the FILO conference which was an incredible experience. I…read morecan't speak to the church culture or other dynamics, but this space is truly remarkable and I'm grateful that the church hosts the conference. They have so many different rooms and capabilities, it certainly is capable of a lot of great ministry. If you enjoy music they've got an incredible sounding PA and a seemingly top notch production team. If you're in the area I would say it's worth checking out and formulating your own opinion on the culture, and if it's a good fit for you!

I love this church so much. This was our home church for 13 years and we left to find a church…read morecloser to where we lived. Now we're back and we are pleased with the things that have changed and the things that have stayed the same. You should definitely catch some sermons online to see if you're aligned with the doctrine. The best part of this church is the diverse population of congregants, leaders, and global partners.

Morton Arb! Oh my, one of my favorite places! No matter how many times you visit here, you are sure…read moreto find something new or different every single time. The seasons bring so many beautiful changes to this place, but the Arb is absolutely phenomenal at continuously expanding its attractions. From rotating art/sculptures, hosting gorgeous weddings, to their children's area, live music, dog days, pop up events, art shows and an awesome gift shop. Even the most anti-outdoors person would enjoy coming here. Parking is ample and the park is huge, spanning 1,700 acres! It took me many years realize how fortunate I was to grow up with this sensational outdoor museum within minutes from my home, after visiting many similar gardens, I can confirm the Arb is certainly a must see experience for nature lovers. There is some amazing history about this place as well. J. Sterling Morton created Arbor Day and he was the father of Joy Morton (founded Morton Salt). Joy made moneeyyyyy and decided he was going to buy land and basically collect trees from all over the world. In 1922, The Morton Arboretum was established with 175 acres and it's SO COOL this place still exists and has blown up to 1,700 acres. BTW there is still a cemetery on site honoring the Morton family.

It's been a very long time since I've been to this place since I was little and it's still as…read morebeautiful as I remember when I was little girl When you drive up to the cashier in your car, you can pay one dollar with your WIC card if not general admission is $27 The service is very nice and very quick

This place is a teacher's dream! The owner happened to be there the day I visited, and she was…read morepatient and kind as she explained their offerings, and it's clear this business is a passion project for her. They have an amazing deal for teachers where you can pay $10 to fill a (standard grocery-sized paper) bag with any supplies from their teaching/loose parts sections for use in your classroom, or $40 to get a punch card to fill five bags throughout the school year. As an early childhood educator who strongly values open-ended, loose parts play, I left with my bag literally bursting at the seams and found so many goodies for my preschoolers, including many classroom supplies that I was having a hard time finding elsewhere. If you are a crafter or creative of any kind, this place is a must-visit. They even offer craft workshops, not only for children, but grown-ups as well! I was so happy to see a creative reuse center open in my vicinity and I hope they will be able to stick around for a long, long time. We need more places like this that encourage communal gathering and environmental stewardship!

Great store! Non-profit! You can find just about any craft item. Great store for teachers!read more

Attention!! Hispanic people do not go to this place, I had an event here on Saturday the 26th and I…read morefelt discriminated against and it seemed like they were asking for free, they have little professionalism, personally I had a very bad experience at this place, it is worth noting that I have previously had parties at the VFW in Yorkville, Montgomery and West Chicago and I have never felt like I was at this place. One of my bad experiences was that I paid for it on Friday to be able to decorate and when I got to the place they wouldn't let me in, I wasted 40 minutes waiting to get in, the salon was completely dirty and I wasted another hour waiting for it to be cleaned, the next day there were 10/24 of waters left over that I had paid for, they never told me they had any left over and they came out with the excuse that I couldn't take it because they would lose the license which is stupid because it's water not alcohol, in the end a very kind tattoo man arrived who made up for everything bad from good before and apologized but that's not enough for me and if you are Hispanic please do not use this place for your parties or events

We hosted a wonderful Celebration of Life here and couldn't be happier. The space is beautiful and…read morewell-kept, and the staff went above and beyond with kindness and support. What makes this venue truly special is its mission to support local veteran, something that really matters to my family and our great community. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great affordable rental spot!

Amazingly beautiful place. The food and accommodations were wonderful. Definitely recommendread more

Both times reservations made, they forgot to write them in the book and turned away us and guests…read more Food (ate here once) outrageously overpriced and awful! Private chef? More like bad line cook They KILL and hunt here. Disgusting It's supposed to be a conservation society! Hypocrites