Discovering Grayslake Podcast

12/24/2025

Make sure you mark “interested” to the 3rd Annual Charity Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction we are hoping this year measures up to the past.

12/23/2025

Looking for something fun to do tonight with the family? Come join us at Emil’s Grayslake Middle School student and Podcast guest Chase will be calling Bingo! SEE YOU THERE!

Tomorrow night = Kids Bingo + a dream come true 💥
Let's help our special guest make his dream come true. Chase from Grayslake Middle School will be calling tomorrow and we couldn’t be more excited.
6:30–7:30pm
Big Fun Bingo with Brendan starting at 8:00pm
Come be part of something fun, feel-good, and win prizes!

12/23/2025

**NEW EPISODE** Today we welcome Jennifer Everett , president of Foundation 46 and a Grayslake Middle School reading specialist. Jennifer shares how Foundation 46 supports local teachers and students through flexible grants, fundraising events like Barn Fest, and community activities such as school scavenger hunts. The conversation highlights the importance of community involvement, employer donation matching, and volunteering. Listeners are encouraged to attend events, apply for grants, and help spread the word, all working together to strengthen Grayslake’s hometown spirit and support its schools. Community Consolidated School District 46 - CCSD 46
Thank you to our sponsors: City Chevrolet of Grayslake SERVPRO Northwest Lake County Grayslake Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, & Wellness Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce Right at Home Northern Lake County JPV Financial

12/21/2025

I was honored to speak to a Round Lake High School last week. The class is Digital Capstone, comprised of juniors and seniors studying photo and video. They're working on a unit in sound production by each developing a podcast. What they learned from the visit to class: how to guide their podcast with a script, prep for an interview, tips and tricks for recording using a microphone, and marketing. Thank you for having me.

12/20/2025

Tag or Share with an “eligible” friend. 😉 Learn more about the 3rd Annual Charity Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Tickets are on sale and sponsorship opportunities are still available, but mark your calendars today for 3rd Annual Charity Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction

12/17/2025

Make sure to save the date for the third annual Bachelor auction at February 27th.

12/17/2025

Join us February 27th First Draft Grayslake for 3rd Annual Charity Bachelor / Bachelorette Auction

12/16/2025

In this episode of "Discovering Grayslake," host David Woll welcomes Eric Skaja a, local author and managing partner of a family-owned funeral home. Eric shares his journey from literature graduate to funeral director and novelist, discussing his historical fiction book, Buried Alive, inspired by the John Franklin Arctic expedition. The conversation highlights Erik’s community involvement, personal resilience through illness, and passion for storytelling. With warm anecdotes and local pride, the episode offers a heartfelt glimpse into Grayslake’s spirit, encouraging listeners to support neighbors, embrace kindness, and celebrate the unique stories that make the community special.
Thank you to our sponsors Grayslake Village Center SERVPRO Northwest Lake County City Chevrolet of Grayslake Grayslake Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, & Wellness Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce Right at Home Northern Lake County JPV Financial Nano