Friday, October 30
511 CCTA program
Coire Reilly
Learn about free incentives for commuters and students, such as preloaded Clipper Cards, 10 free trips on the Richmond ferry or AC Transit Transbay line, and a Guaranteed Ride Home program, which reimburses for emergency rides home when commuters take transit, carpool, or bike to work.
Continue reading →Friday, November 13
Mark Roberts
Rotary Foundation Chairman
Discover how the Rotary Foundation transforms generosity into meaningful, lasting change around the world! Mark Roberts, Rotary Foundation Chair, will share how the Foundation turns contributions into impactful projects that improve lives locally and globally.
Learn how Rotary’s seven Areas of Focus guide this work, from promoting peace and fighting disease to supporting education, protecting the environment, and creating sustainable solutions for communities in need. Come be inspired by the power of Rotary to make a difference!
Continue reading →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.
Continue reading →Wednesday, August 5
Free groceries available at CoBiz
Grocery Giveaway 2026,
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CoBiz Richmond
1503 Macdonald Ave., Suite A
Richmond Rotarians are volunteering at this event.
Free food will again be available at a grocery giveaway in downtown Richmond. The distribution is held on the first Wednesday of every month at the CoBiz Richmond office.
The event is co-sponsored by CoBiz and the Brothers of International Faith, a nonprofit organization based in Richmond. Those attending are advised to arrive early as supplies generally are exhausted within an hour.
The food items include fruits, vegetables, potatoes, desserts, snacks, milk and eggs. At some giveaways, there is also meat and packaged goods such as sandwiches, juices and other drinks. The food comes from establishments such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Pony Express. The Richmond giveaway is one of more than a dozen monthly food distributions organized by Stanley “Mr. Stan” Byias, the co-founder of the Brothers of International Faith.
Continue reading →It’s been so wonderful seeing so many of our Peres Elementary students in the clinic lately — both for their routine check-ups and for treatment. Keeping those smiles healthy is always our favorite part of the job! 😊
A huge congratulations to all of the students on making it to the end of the year — you worked hard and you deserve to celebrate! 🎉
And to those graduating and moving on to a new school — we are so proud of you! Wishing you all the best on this exciting next chapter. No matter where you go, we’ll always be cheering you on! 💚
Keep smiling, keep brushing, and have an amazing summer! ☀️
🙏 A special thank you to Principal West for your leadership and dedication to these students, @richmondcarotary, @westcontracostaedfund, and @kaiserpermanente for your incredible guidance and support. None of this would be possible without you
💙!
#PeresElementary #EndOfYear #KidsDentistry #HealthySmiles #communityfirst
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