Rotarians at Work 3rd Grade After school Book Club at Peres Elementary School

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On April 30th, Richmond Rotarians got to spend an afternoon observing the 3rd grade after school Book Club that we sponsor with Orinda Rotary Club.

Thanks to Ken Jew of Orinda and Erle Brown of Richmond for starting the program. This is the fourth year of the 10 week program and this year they read 4 different versions of the Cinderella story (Mexican, French, Egyptian, and Filipino). After reading the stories the students wrote their own Cinderella story. Thanks to Peres Principal Christy Titong Chen and the three 3rd grade teachers Cathy Baker, Elizabeth Haynes-Mumford and Kayontaya Pace.

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Richmond Rotary Support to YES Nature to Neighborhoods

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On April 24th, Richmond Rotary was pleased to provide YES Nature to Neighborhoods with funding for 5 summer camperships.

YES was established in 1999 by Diane Mintz as a means to provide enrichment opportunities for young people in Richmond who had limited access to the outdoors. For the past 25 years, YES has provided youth and their families with a variety of outdoor experiences and leadership development programs.

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Modern Children’s Art Exhibition May 18th to July 31st

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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

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23rd Street Merchants Association Cinco de Mayo Festival 2024

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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

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