Noche de Loteria children’s art exhibition
Join us for a fun-filled evening of Lotería, a raffle, and a children’s art exhibition at Noche de Lotería on November 29th from 5-8:30 PM at Factory Bar in Richmond, CA. Enjoy the excitement of the Lotería tournament and the chance to win raffle prizes while supporting the Children’s Art Studio Richmond.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door:
• Lotería cards cost $10 each
• Raffle tickets are $5 each
Don’t miss this opportunity to have a great time and contribute to a worthy cause. For more information about our fundraising campaign, visit studiorichmond.org/become-a-donor.
Continue reading →Annual Holiday Auction Friday, December 13th
Holiday gift shopping that benefits our community.
Richmond Rotary is delighted to welcome you to our Annual Holiday Auction
Noon to 2pm on Friday, December 13th
Richmond Golf Club
1 Markovich Lane, Richmond.
To browse our list or donate, please visit our holiday auction page: https://richmondcarotary.org/holiday-auction/
Join us and be part of the impact! Bring an unwrapped toy for kids 9-12 for the Fire and Police Toy Drive.
Continue reading →Celebrating 50 years of Early Childhood Mental Health Program
On Thursday, October 10th, the 50 year celebration of the Early Childhood Mental Health Program was made even more special as our esteemed Rotary Star, Don Lau, received the prestigious Founders Impact Award.
Joined by Rotary President Henry Moe, fellow Rotarians, family, and friends, this momentous occasion honored Don’s unwavering dedication to transforming lives.
Continue reading →Richmond Chamber of Commerce 100 Year Anniversary Gala – Friday, October 4th
Richmond Chamber of Commerce 100 Year Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 4 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at Riggers Loft
Let’s celebrate 100 years of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce with a fabulous Gala event! The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to mark its 100th anniversary this year! We have proudly supported our local businesses for a century, championed economic growth, and fostered a vibrant community.
Continue reading →Chevron Richmond Community Tours and Car Show – Saturday, October 5th
Chevron will be hosting refinery tours and a classic car show on Saturday, October 5, 10 AM to 3 PM. Advanced registration is required by September 24. It will be a fun event for the whole family and a great opportunity for the community to learn more about their operations.
Continue reading →Taste of Richmond – October 7th to 13th
City of Richmond’s Economic Development Commission presents Restaurant Week, October 7-13th.
October 8th | 12pm-3pm | Lunch with I Love Granny’s Kitchen @ CoBiz Richmond
October 9th | 1pm-2pm | Lunch at Assemble + 2pm-on | Free Pickleball Lesson
October 10th | 11am-2pm | Lunch at Johnny Boi’s
October 11th | 6pm-9pm | Happy Hour & Dinner with Factory Bar, El Tucan, & Pra Jam
October 12th | 1pm-5pm | Wine, Jazz, & BBQ with Perfusion & Pickles N’ Smoke
October 13th | 1pm-5pm | End of the Week Celebration at the Backyard
Find out more at tasteofrichmondca.com
Continue reading →ECMH (Early Childhood Mental Health) 50th Anniversary Celebration – Thursday, October 10th
Join us for an evening celebrating 50 years of service to our community honoring our longtime supporters and special honoree guests, Rotarian Don Lau, Dr. Hunter Harris, Kadijah Johnston, and Dr. Gloria Castro.
An evening with wine selections from Riggers Loft and cuisine by chef Frank, inspiring speakers and hearing about the agency’s successes over the past 5 decade.
Visit the website to buy tickets: ecmph.org
Continue reading →Tequila Tasting Fundraiser, benefiting students at CCC on Thursday, October 10
Please join us at La Strada in San Pablo for a delicious dinner and drinks event, the Tequila Tasting Fundraiser, benefiting students at CCC on Thursday, October 10, from 6-8 PM as we continue to celebrate Contra Costa College’s 75th anniversary.
Sip on some of the finest tequilas (or wine if you’d prefer) paired with delicious food offerings.
Tickets are $75, with most of that donation going to support students.
Come Celebrate National Chess Day – Saturday, October 12th
It’s that time again!
Celebrate the 5th National Chess Day at the Richmond Chess Festival on Saturday, October 12th, from 11 AM to 4 PM at COBIZ Richmond!
Join the West Coast Chess Alliance for a fun-filled day of FREE, unrated, stress-free chess! Enjoy activities like Quad G30 (30-minute games), casual play, bughouse, and more!
Parking: Free at BART on weekends and available on the street.
Special Thanks: We would like to thank COBIZ and the Richmond Rotary Club for their support and helping us keep this event free!
Preregistration: We recommend pre registration as space is limited. Click the link below to register!
For more information, contact TC “the Black Knight” Ball at (510) 439-6311 or info@thewcca.com.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Continue reading →WC Salesian Youth Club Wine Tasting – Sunday, November 24th
Wine Tasting Event rescheduled for
Sunday, November 24th, 1pm to 4pm
It’s time to celebrate for a great cause! The West County Salesian Youth Club invites you for a relaxing afternoon of fine wines, delicious appetizers, and a silent auction.
Buy tickets online at wcsyc.org/events
Tickets – $50
Location:
Salesian College Preparatory
2851 Salesian Ave
Richmond, CA 94804
34th annual Richmond Shoreline Coastal Cleanup at Shimada Park
Please join us this Saturday, September 21 at 9 AM for Coastal Cleanup day with free lunch at Shimada Park at Marina Bay.
Wear layers, a hat and/or sunscreen and closed toe shoes. All clean up supplies will be provided, but please bring a bucket, reusable gloves and a water bottle to help us reduce waste.
Pre-register at thewatershedproject.org
Continue reading →Congratulations on new Blue Badge and Paul Harris plus 4
There was a full house at our Richmond Rotary meeting on August 9th. Congrats to Tom Herriman who received his blue badge (Go Blue!) and to Gerald Fay who received his Paul Harris plus 4! Service above Self!!
Continue reading →Happy Birthday to Fran
Celebrating our new members
We are honored to welcome our new members, Ruthie Abelson Olivas, Michelle Denise Milam, Crime Prevention Manager at The Richmond Police Department, Sarah Wally, Ana Gutierrez, Ralph Payton, Executive Director of GRIP, and Ludmyrna Myrna Lopez, a former Richmond City Councilmember. A huge welcome to all!
Continue reading →San Ramon Valley Rotary Fundraiser – Pet First Aid & CPR Class on September 7th
San Ramon Valley Rotary Club’s next fundraiser, a Pet First Aid & CPR class in Danville is on Saturday, September 7th.
Continue reading →Celebrating David Brown | 20 Years as Club Treasurer
At our last meeting of the Rotary Year, we were honored to recognize Club Member David Brown for his 20 years of service as Treasurer.
Continue reading →ART FOR A CAUSE: Modern Children’s Art Exhibition Finale & Fundraiser
Calling all Richmond Rotarians! We are launching the ART FOR A CAUSE: Modern Children’s Art Exhibition Finale & Fundraiser.
Date / Time: Thursday, July 25th from 5pm – 7:30 pm.
Location: Richmond Museum of History & Culture.
Richmond Rotary members supporting the Latino Law Enforcement Association Crab Feed
Richmond Rotary members supporting the Latino Law Enforcement Association Crab Feed
Continue reading →President Demotion | Oscar Garcia
Darlene put together a memorable celebration of Oscar Garcia’s Presidency. She sang a traditional Brazilian song accompanied with a saxophone player!
Continue reading →Richmond Rotary Club Leaders 2023-24 and 2024-25
A great pic of our 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 club leaders. They make our club awesome!
Continue reading →Richmond Juneteenth Parade & Festival, Saturday June 22nd
Saturday, June 22nd
10am to 6pm
Richmond Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Honoring Police Chief Bisa French and Battalion Chief Rico Rincon
Nicholl Park, 3230 Macdonald Ave, Richmond
UN Association East Bay Dinner Forum | Rising Risks of Nuclear War: Prevention by UN or Who?
Thursday, May 23rd 6-8pm
Join United Nations Association, East Bay Chapter, in collaboration with Berkeley Lions Club, for a dinner forum on the United Nations’ Role in nuclear deterrence.
Hear from three leading specialists, whose experiences includes leadership in United for Peace and Justice, advice to Mayors for Peace, Abolition 2000 Global Network, speaking to UN treaty-monitoring bodies and the International Court of Justice.
Doors 5:45, Dinner Reception 6pm, Program 7pm
UNA@ULC: 2425 College Ave, Berkeley (inside University Lutheran Chapel)
Continue reading →NIAD Art Center Benefit Art Auction and Fundraiser WIN WIN 12 May 18th
Calling all art enthusiasts
Join us at Bridge Art Space in Richmond for NIAD’s Win Win 12 Benefit Art Auction, the can’t-miss art event of the year celebrating and supporting NIAD Art Center.
This year, they’re shining a spotlight on two cherished members of the NIAD community: Studio Director Liam Golden and NIAD studio artist Felicia Griffin.
Prepare for an unforgettable event filled with great art, the best community, culinary delights, and Bay Area beats. Indulge in Reem’s culinary offerings while grooving to DJs Lamont and Billy Zillions.
Continue reading →23rd Street Merchants Association Cinco de Mayo Festival 2024
Sunday, May 5th, 2024 10am to 5pm
The Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday is postponed due to stormy weather. While Saturday’s parade is postponed, the Cinco de Mayo festival set for Sunday, May 5 will continue as planned and is expected to draw thousands.
23rd Street between Rheem Ave and Clinton Ave
Richmond Rotarians: 23rd Street Merchant Association President: Gonzalo Ochoa and Senior Advisor Alan Baer
Continue reading →CC Youth Service Bureau | Sandwiches and Supplies May 15th
Wednesday May 15th at 5:00 p.m
RPAL, 2200 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond
Food will be prepared and distributed by youth completing the CCYSB Job Readiness Program.
Sandwiches, toiletries, and blankets to be distributed to unhoused Neighbors in need. First come, first served while supplies last.
For more information email IMALAVE@wccysb.org
Continue reading →Modern Children’s Art Exhibition May 18th to July 31st
A heartfelt thank you to the Richmond Rotary Club, John Simon Ellis and Cheryl, Darlene Rios Drapkin, and the East Bay Pickle Ball Association for your unwavering support and encouragement at Free Family Day on Saturday, May 18th!
We’re thrilled to share the news of our recent Children’s Art Exhibition, held in collaboration with the Richmond Museum of History & Culture. This event marked the culmination of our program, and it was a resounding success.
The exhibit showcased the incredible artwork created by the talented young artists in our program, as young as 2 years. Seeing their work displayed in a museum setting was a truly moving experience for the families involved.
This exciting showcase is on view from May 18, 2024 – July 27, 2024, highlighting the artistic talents of the young artists nurtured at Children’s Art Studio Richmond.
Gallery hours: Thursday – Sunday: 1 pm – 4 pm
Continue reading →Shimada Student Ambassadors visit Richmond
We weres honored to host the Shimada Student Ambassadors for lunch on March 22nd. The exchange students visited Richmond for a week and brought maps and tour guides from the city of Shimada and other towns in the area.
Continue reading →Great Community Conversation event at Richmond Museum of History
On Saturday March 23rd, there was a well attended community conversation event at the Richmond Museum of History and “From Underinvestment to Flourishing: Reinvigorating the Arts in Richmond”.
Left to Right are:
Evelyn Santos (Executive Director of the Richmond Museum of History & Culture) and contributing panelists Michele Seville, B K Williams, Jenny Balisle, and Richmond Rotarians Maria Tuttle (moderator) and Tiffany Harris.
Rotary Crab Feed Saturday, March 16 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Feast on delicious crabs while supporting the Salesian High School Interact Club.
Cocktails: 6PM. Dinner: 7PM
2851 Salesian Ave, Richmond
Tickets are $70 each or a discounted price of $630 for a table of 10.
Tickets must be purchased before March 8th
Contact Erle Brown for seating requests after payment. Contact Henry Moe for general information.
Continue reading →17th Annual International Women’s Day, honoring Irma Anderson
Saturday, March 16 from 10am to 2pm
Enjoy a day of networking and mingling with other powerful women in the Richmond community at Lavonya DeJean Middle School, 3400 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond
From Underinvestment to Flourishing: A Community Dialogue on Reinvigorating the Arts in Richmond
Saturday, March 23, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Richmond Museum of Culture & History, 400 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
The Richmond Museum of Culture & History is launching their inaugural “Know Your Community” series, a series of roundtable discussions designed to foster community dialogue and celebrate the rich diversity of Richmond, California. The first panel discussion, titled “From Underinvestment to Flourishing: A Community Dialogue on Reinvigorating the Arts in Richmond,” features Richmond Rotarian Maria Tuttle.
Continue reading →Congratulations to our newest Blue Badge member
BARSHEEP Mixer at El Sol in Rodeo
We had a blast!
BARSHEEP TGIFF mixer at El Sol Restaurant on February 23rd.
Members of our neighboring rotary clubs: Berkeley, Albany, Richmond, San Pablo, Hercules, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, and Pinole.
El Sol Restaurant,
224 Pacific Avenue,
Rodeo
Rotarian Tamara Shiloh recognized at NAACP Richmond Branch- 35th Annual Freedom Fund & Membership Awards- Elevate Richmond Masquerade Gala
Feb 3rd
Richmond Rotarian, Tamara Shiloh received the Community Service Award at the NAACP Richmond Branch- 35th Annual Freedom Fund & Membership Awards- Elevate Richmond Masquerade Gala. Speakers included Rotarian WCCUSD Superintendent Kenneth Hurst, Sr.
Great job by the planning committee and congratulations to all the honorees! Our stunning Chief of Police Bisa French stole the Mardi Gras themed show.
Continue reading →BARSHEEP at El Agave Azul January 26
BARSHEEP Sponsored by San Pablo Rotary Club on January 26. At El Agave Azul.
Good food, cocktail’s and definitely good company.
Meet the members of our neighboring rotary clubs: Berkeley, Albany, Richmond, San Pablo, Hercules, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, and Pinole.
Richmond Rotary welcomes new members in January 2024
In the first month of 2024, Richmond Rotary welcomed several new members from the community and local businesses.
On January 12, we welcomed Richmond Police Chief Bisa French. Membership Chair Yenny Garcia conducted the induction ceremony. Secretary Pam Jones pinned Bisa. Don Lau was honored to be her sponsor.
On January 26, we welcomed our new Corporate Members. From Chevron, team leader Brian Hubinger sponsored by Don Lau and from Sims Metal, team leader Jill Rodby sponsored by Oscar Garcia. Club President Oscar Garcia conducted the induction ceremony, and also inducted an individual member, Neville Guard sponsored by Jonathon Lawlis.
Holiday Auction, December 8, 2023
Update your calendars, the Holiday Auction is Friday, December 8th.
Holiday Gift Shopping That Benefits Your Community
Visit our Holiday Auction page to browse other members’ donations and to add your own to the collection. For the benefit of all the local organizations we support, let’s make this a really successful fundraiser.
First Annual Bisa French Contra Costa College Scholarship fundraiser
Oct 10
The fundraiser at The Multicultural Bookstore was sponsored by Contra Costa Youth Services Bureau. The First Annual Bisa French Contra Costa College Scholarship is for women seeking a degree in Administration of Justice. Thanks to Richmond Rotary who attended for their support! Yenny Garcia, Don Lau, Oscar Garcia, Tamara Shiloh, Shawn Dunning
New Members of Richmond Rotary 2023
Honoring our Paul Harris Fellows
Our District Governor, Suzanne Bragdon, along with Club President, Darlene Drapkin, and Foundation Chair Erle Brown were pleased to recognize our multiple Paul Harris Fellows and their continued support of the Rotary Foundation: Gerald Fay, Jan Brown, and Henry Moe.
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