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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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Rotarians at Work | RPAL Paint Day

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Thursday April 17th was a special day for Richmond Rotary.

We helped paint and clean up the soon to open “Josh & Elaina Genser” Culinary Club at RPAL. Rotary also made a financial contribution via a District grant towards the purchase of key appliances for the kitchen. Very awesome way to honor the memory of Richmond Rotarian Josh Genser. We are now looking forward to having a meal at the kitchen! #rotariansatwork

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Caliber Public Schools

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Friday, October 24
Meeting at La Strada

Cecilia Garibay
Caliber Public Schools

At Caliber Public Schools, we believe that every student deserves a rigorous, equitable, and joyful education—one that not only prepares them for college and career, but equips them to thrive as leaders and changemakers in their communities.
Each year, we serve almost 2,000 students across our campuses in historically underserved communities. Our scholars are brilliant, resilient, and full of potential. They deserve every opportunity—and every resource—we can provide.
That’s why I’m reaching out today to ask for your partnership in a bold vision for the future of Caliber.

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Supporting the Bagna Cauda at WC Salesian Youth Club

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Richmond Rotary turned out (3 tables) in support of the West County Salesian Youth Club’s Bagna Cauda on Wednesday, March 26th. What a fabulous night of food (still smell the garlic), fun and fellowship in support of their impactful programs for our local youth. Thanks board members Doreen Covell and Nakele Obleton Rechenauer for hosting our tables!

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