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An Immigrant Story – Miraflores Centennial Project at District 5160 Assembly

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Richmond Rotary’s display at the Rotary District 5160 Assembly on May 3 featured our “An Immigrant Story – Miraflores Centennial Project”

It highlights the Japanese American flower nursery story with educational exhibits along the Miraflores Greenbelt. The story which starts in 1906, includes WWII internment and a return to Richmond after the war. Thanks to Rotary past president Jan Brown’s leadership this project will soon be completed.

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Volunteers needed for Miraflores Greenbelt Volunteer Workday, Friday, May 23, 9am to 1pm

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Join us to help beautify the Miraflores Greenbelt through weeding and litter pick up!

Volunteers should wear closed-toed and water-resistant shoes, long sleeves and long pants. Conditions may be damp or wet.

Lunch tools and supplies will be provided.

Register at: https://events.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/timeslots/ZtmYKn40ZM

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Rotarians at Work | Eastshore and Crescent Park Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt 2025

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Richmond Rotary was proud to be a partner with the Eastshore and Crescent Park Neighborhood Councils’ “Easter Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 19th at Booker T Anderson Park. Special thanks to Incoming President Nakele Obleton Rechenauer for providing the leadership and organization for our participation. Tremendous crowd and lots of smiling faces.

RPD Chief Bisa French and Michelle Milam, Richmond Rotarians, brought their positive energy and created a super fun environment for the kids.

Additional Richmond Rotary volunteers included the Menehune Don Lau, Simon Ellis, Rolanda Wilson, Ruthie Abelson Olivas, and Sarah Wally. Special thanks to Tiffany Harris for sending the games table from Bay Area Girls Club!

The event was a success due to generous donations from Nat Bates and Oakland Rotarian, Ahmad Anderson.

Happy Easter 🐣 to all!

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Rotarians at Work | Rotacare West Contra Costa Sip & Savor FUNdraiser on April 12th was a success

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A fantastic time on Saturday April 12th at our RotaCare West Contra Costa Sip & Savor FUNdraiser. Thanks to all of our sponsors, vendors and volunteers. Richmond Rotary was proud to be a part of the amazing BARSHEEP Team that hosted this First Annual Event.

Thanks to Henry Moe for hosting at Salesian and creating a beautiful atmosphere for this fundraising event.

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