Yearly Archives: 2025

GRIP’s Sunset & Sips Meet & Greet – Thursday, Feb. 27th

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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

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Buy Your Tickets for Richmond Rotary Crab Feed March 15th

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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 are $80 per person and must be purchased in advance. Payment required by March 8, 2025

Check out the pictures from last year!

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Rotarians at Work | Wendell Street Lighting

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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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Polio update | The Ongoing Battle

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Friday, February 7
Polio | The Ongoing Battle
William van Dyk, DDS

Polio is a devastating and cruel disease that spreads rapidly unless the world fights to control and defeat it. Our knowledge and willingness to participate in Rotary’s effort to defeat Polio will not end soon. this is a history and challenge program.  

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Stories That Last: Discovering the Power of Memoirs

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Friday, January 31
Stories That Last: Discovering the Power of Memoirs
Linda Hamilton

Unlock the stories that make you unique! In this engaging 20-minute presentation, you’ll learn what makes memoirs so powerful, from their rich history to the vulnerability that brings them alive. Explore practical, easy-to-follow tips for starting your memoir, from focusing on vivid moments to using prompts and staying authentic. Finally, participate in an interactive storytelling activity designed to inspire your journey, and walk away with a deeper appreciation for the art of memoir.

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