Events
2026 Monthly CAPCA Events
July 1, 2026 12:00 am - December 31, 2026 12:00 am
Greetings CAPCA and friends of Peace Corps! Listed here are upcoming events for 2026. Some are set and ready for you to register, others are being planned with details forthcoming....
The CAPCA Bookshelf
August 1, 2026 12:00 am - December 31, 2026 12:00 am
Read Globally. Connect Locally. We are excited to introduce The CAPCA Bookshelf, a monthly feature of stories designed to spark conversation and reflection across our community. If you have a...
2026 Annual Fundraiser + Founders’ Dinner
November 8, 2026 5:00 pm - November 8, 2026 8:00 pm
Help CAPCA Support PCPP Projects! Join the Chicago Area Peace Corps Association (CAPCA) for our Annual Founders’ Dinner & Fundraiser! Each year, our Founders' Day celebration brings together Returned Peace...
What the Peace Corps Can Do for You!
November 11, 2026 12:00 pm - November 11, 2026 1:30 pm
Language Learning, International Opportunities, and Career Development Join Matt Schultz at the University of Chicago for a special presentation exploring how Peace Corps service can open these doors. Hosted by...
2026 Members’ Holiday Potluck
December 6, 2026 3:00 pm - December 6, 2026 6:00 pm
Join Fellow CAPCA Members for This Annual Event Come for an afternoon of community and holiday fun! Bring a favorite dish and/or beverage to share with fellow RPCV friends and...
Past Events
2026 October Glocal & Museum Visit
October 31, 2026 12:00 pm - October 31, 2026 3:00 pm
Back by Popular Demand! Join us for a fun afternoon in the Pilsen community at CAPCA’s October Glocal. We combine a traditional Mexican lunch with a visit to the National...
Author Barbara Kingsolver Talk
October 17, 2026 6:45 pm - October 17, 2026 9:00 pm
Join Your Fellow Book Lovers! Barbara Kingsolver will be hosted by the Chicago Humanities Festival. Buy the General Admission ticket on your own, which includes a copy of her new...
2026 Volunteer Opportunity at the Oak Brook Library Book Sale
October 15, 2026 9:30 am - October 17, 2026 3:00 pm
Volunteer with CAPCA at the Oak Brook Public Library Book Sale! Help support the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library during their annual Book Sale, October 15–17. Volunteers are...
Third Goal Storytelling Workshop
October 14, 2026 11:00 am - October 14, 2026 1:00 pm
Got Peace Corps Stories You've Been Meaning to Write, Finish, and Publish? Every RPCV has a library of incredible moments, the hilarious miscommunications, the days you almost quit, the silent...
2026 Volunteer Opportunity at the Chicago Marathon
October 11, 2026 5:00 am - October 11, 2026 4:00 pm
Interested in volunteering at the Chicago Marathon with fellow CAPCA members? Join CAPCA volunteers to cheer on runners from around the world, put your host country language skills to use,...