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President Cecilia Orozco
For more information about the Richmond Rotary Club, please contact Club President Cecilia Orozco.
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NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Golf Club unless otherwise specified.
Check out our Club Calendar to confirm where to join us:
AC Transit Budget & Service Update
Friday, September 4
Ryan Lau
AC Transit Budget & Service Update – Receive a presentation from AC Transit on agency deficit projections and potential service and workforce reductions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Spirit & Soul Festival
Saturday, August 29
Downtown Richmond
Macdonald Avenue & Marina Way
Rotarians at Work!! Richmond Rotarians showed up to work and support Richmond Main Streets’ 17th Annual Spirit and Soul Festival. Rotary was one of many sponsors of this community event. Congrats to Rotarian and RMS Executive Director Sarah Wally and her staff team and volunteers on a beautiful day in downtown Richmond. With Rotarians Ruthie Abelson, Jan Brown, Shawn Dunning, Zee Handoush, Rhonda Harris, Don Lau, and Alyssa Padia.
Continue reading →Bocce Ball Challenge
Saturday, September 12
Martinez Waterfront Bocce Courts
A day of FREE food, fun, fellowship & friendly competition for players & guests!
Continue reading →Miraflores Volunteer Workday
Tuesday, September 22
9am-1pm
Come out, lend a hand, and help make the Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt a more welcoming place for the community! This City-sponsored community workparty is in preparation for the long-anticipated installment of the Miraflores Interpretive Historical Panels that will be fully installed in the weeks following our cleanup.
If you can volunteer on September 22, please be sure to register as a Richmond Rotarian (see link below or scan the QR code on the attached flyer).
📍 Miraflores Sustainable Greenbelt, 4855 Wall Ave
📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
📝 Register at: https://x.gldn.io/e/jMp714KmA5b
Volunteer activities will include:
🗑️ Removing trash and illegal dumping
🌿 Weeding
🌱 Spreading mulch
🛠️ Installing weed barrier
Breakfast, lunch, tools, and supplies will be provided for all volunteers. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
Special thanks to Rotarians who volunteered at last year’s Workday (see flyer photo!).
This event is funded in part by the Love Your Block Program from the City Manager’s Office, Economic Development and Community Services-Recreation.
Continue reading →PROJECTS
Care and Share fundraiser for RotaCare West Contra Costa
On August 9, the six BARSHEEP clubs of Rotary District 5160 hosted Care and Share, bringing together Rotarians and guests for an afternoon in support of RotaCare West Contra Costa Free Clinic.
The event paid special tribute to Berkeley Rotarian Dr. Pate Thomson, founding physician of RotaCare WCC, with music, personal reflections, and recognition of his extraordinary service, including commendations from elected leaders.
One of the most moving moments was a testimonial from Sharda Parajuli, who contracted polio as a child and received care and new leg braces through the clinic.
The fundraising results were remarkable: more than $120,000 was raised in sponsorships before the event, with tickets, pledges, raffles, and other contributions adding more than $50,000 on the day. A final total will be announced once outstanding pledges are received.
The event was the result of nine months of planning, collaboration, and generosity, including the volunteer efforts of over 75 BARSHEEP Rotarians. Thank you to everyone who contributed time, talent, sponsorships, donations, and enthusiasm to make Care & Share possible.
Donations are still welcome. If you’d like to support RotaCare WCC, please visit: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7SBWYRJ2GRVXJ
Continue reading →Namungoona Children’s Art Center in Uganda
Update from Richmond Rotarian Tom Herriman on our Namungoona Children’s Art Center in Uganda.
Thanks Tom for your efforts in making this project come to life.
Continue reading →Peres Annual Spring Back to School event
Saturday, August 15
Annual Spring Back to School event was held today at Peres Elementary School. Rotary Volunteer Dental Clinic Director Dr Josh Rosales was there signing kids up for dental care and also had a number of raffle prizes and back to school giveaways. Rotarian and Scouting America Director Alyssa Padia was there recruiting new scouts and families. Rotary Club of Orinda President Aruna Paddatoori and member Ken Jew were there who sponsor the Peres After School Book Club along with Richmond Rotarian Don Lau.
Welcome back to school students and families.
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary Miraflores Centennial Project is moving forward
A remembrance of Japanese flower growers blooms in Richmond
Years in the making, new historical signs are expected to be installed in the Miraflores Greenbelt this summer.
A collection of historians, nursery family members, community groups, city officials and staff fought from the beginning for the Miraflores project to include a way of honoring its Japanese immigrant history. These advocates included the Richmond Rotary, the National Park Service, the Park Plaza Neighborhood Council, the city’s Historical Preservation Commission and the Contra Costa Japanese American Cities League.
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