Yes, we’re friendly. But we are also diverse and resourceful. Our members hail from every part of our sprawling city. We come from businesses, non-profit organizations, and local government. And we welcome you to learn more about us.
For more information about the Richmond Rotary Club, please contact Club President Henry Moe.
From left to right: President Elect, Nakele Rechenauer, Club President Henry Moe, Club Member, Santa Baer
NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Golf Club unless otherwise specified.
Healing Through Farming
Friday, February 21
Healing Through Farming
Artlyn Johnson and Porsche Combash
In plants as well as in any other biological systems, problems often develop when the root of said system is damaged, neglected and poisoned. We overlook the ancestral wisdom, of herbal knowledge and foodways as a means of medicine for the body, mind & spirit. We teach folks to use planting ( whether it be a yard or yardage) as a remedy when confronting the problems that stem from colonialism, racial inequality, health disparities and the delocalization of real food sources.
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Bubbles and Brunch, Sunday, February 16th
Richmond Rotarian Tamara Shiloh invites you to enjoy a delightful brunch paired with bubbly beverages as we come together to support Just Imagine KidZ! All proceeds will directly benefit their after-school and summer programs, empowering kids with creative, educational, and inspiring opportunities.
$60 per person
Sunday, February 16th
2-4pm
Garcia Event Space
1420 Macdonald Ave
Richmond
Accordion soul music from Andre Thierry
Continue reading →GRIP’s Sunset & Sips Meet & Greet – Thursday, Feb. 27th
Join us for “Sunset and Sips”, an inspiring evening to connect with the dedicated leaders of the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP). Serving over 15,000 food and housing-insecure individuals every year, GRIP is at the forefront of building hope and community through its 65-bed family shelter, soup kitchen, and mobile services.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 27th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, Top of Moeser Lane, El Cerrito/Kensington
Richmond Rotary Crab Feed March 15th
Saturday, March 15th
Join us for our annual Crab Feed at Salesian Preparatory School, 2851 Salesian Ave, Richmond
Cocktail Hour at 6pm. Dinner served at 7pm
Pasta with marinara sauce or vegetarian sauce for non-crab eaters.
Raffle following dinner
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Payment required by March 8, 2025
Tickets are $80 per person.
PROJECTS
Rotarians At Work | New scoreboard for the Salesian College Prep softball team
Now that the Super Bowl is over are you ready for some softball?? Richmond Rotary was proud to provide funding for a new scoreboard for the Salesian College Prep softball team along with Richmond Rotarian Gerald Fay. Picture of old scoreboard (last year) and the new one. Have a great season Pride softball team! Play Ball!!
Continue reading →Rotary Work day at NIAD
Join us to help implement the front desk changes at NIAD.
More details to come on the work day, tasks and volunteer assignments.
Continue reading →Rotarians at Work | Wendell Street Lighting
On Tuesday evening January 28th, the Richmond City Council acknowledged National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Key community partners involved in the 23rd Street Corridor Working Group received explicit recognition for their efforts on behalf of the Richmond community, as outlined in the proclamation text.
Katrina Natale, J.D. from the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office, and Sgt. Florencio Rivera from RPD were joined by representatives from various agencies, including the Wendell Area Action Team, Faith in Action East Bay, Community Violence Solutions, and the Richmond Rotary Club, to receive recognition.
Special thanks extended to Rotarians Shawn Dunning for his advocacy and Yenny Garcia for representing the Richmond Rotary Club during the meeting.
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