At our social on February 6 weheard from GV South Rotary Club President, Laura Armacher, spoke to us about our Area 4 Multi-Club Project. We are collecting used musical instruments to be distributed to local middle schools. Another important need for our middle schools is funds for instrument repair. This is emerging as a very high need among our middle schools because repairs are very expensive and school budgets are stretched for other needs. After our first donation day on Saturday at Lyman Gilmore, we have collected 125 or so instruments of all sorts. Please stay tuned for more to come. Click the photo to view our Photo Album.
Also, at our social we were delighted to greet our SAEL Interact President, Yousef, and Secretary, Lillith. They let us know that their annual Harmonious Wolf Foot Race fundraiser running race will be held on Saturday, May 17 at the Harmony Ridge Trail. There will be 1 mile, a 5K and a 10K races. Humans and their dogs are invited to participate.
February is Rotary International’s Peace and Conflict Prevention month. At the Peace Conference in Rohnert Park in January, one of my favorite speakers weas Wade Nomura from the Rotary Club of Carpinteria. A child of two Hiroshima survivors, he said, “Peace is not acceptance. It is appreciation.” While over 150,000 people died at Hiroshima a beautiful tree came back from the nuclear exposure. This “Peace Tree” has been propagated with descendants being planted all around the world. Rotarian Nomura reminded us that, “Peace will come if we help others.” Click the image for a brief video about promoting peace through Rotary.
On February 13, we’ll be back at Bodhi-Hive at 12:15. Our speakers will be Jeff Dellis, Project Coordinator, and NU senior Mackenzie, founding member and two term chairperson of the Nevada County Youth Commission. They will update us about the Nevada County Youth Commission, the Nevada County Citizens’ Academy and a collaborative partnership between Nevada County and Nevada Joint Union High School District for Career Technical Education programs for students.
Then, on February 20 we’ll have our evening social at 5:30 PM at Round Table Pizza in Grass Valley. We’re looking forward to hearing a craft talk about Judy Soldavinin from George Roberts, frequent guest at our club. Let’s all come out for these two great programs!
For lunch we are serving a choice of Taqueria El Taco Loco Mexican food. Lunch fees are $15 if you order a sandwich and $5 if you are not eating. Entre choices are:
Carne Asada / Grilled Steak Burrito filled with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and lettuce
Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken Burrito filled with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and lettuce
Vegetarian Tacos filled with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce
District 5190 ~ We're heading to Fallon, NV for our 2025 annual district conference. Fallon is the "Oasis of Nevada". There is a lot to do and see in this beautiful area!
For a few days in May, Fallon will be Rotary's premier tactical inspiration center! You won't want to miss this event. Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS) is home to the Fighting Saints of VFC-13, the Desert Outlaws of Strike Fighter Wing Pacific, and the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center, Fallon NAS serves as the Navy’s premier tactical air warfare training center. Saturday evening keynote speaker Tyrie Merrill Smokejumper and Winner of Race to Survive New Zealand will be unforgettable!
Rotarians from District 5190 will be taking over the city on the weekend of May 2nd - 4th, 2025 to celebrate a year of Magic and Music with DG Dennis. Plan on joining us for fun, learning and inspiration.
Rotary Clubs of Western Nevada County are hosting our annual Speech and Music Contests.
4:00pm Tuesday, February 25 ~ 2:00pm Saturday March 22 GV School District, 10840 Gilmore Way, GV ~ GV United Methodist Church, 236 S School, GV
High School (grades 9-12) from all local high school programs are encouraged to participate. Local prizes are 1st - $500, 2nd $250, and 3rd $125. First place winner of each contest advances to Rotary District 5190 competitions on May 3, 2025 in Fallon, NV where prizes are 1st $1,000, 2nd $750, and 3rd $500. Click contest image for an information flyer and student application.
A wellness care project for local children in partnership with East Cape Health Clinic and Rotary Club of Los Barriles Cabo Este A tradition we started in 2015!
It’s not too late to join the trip! Contact Kelly at klbabineau@gmail.com if you are interested in going.
Give a gift that truly keeps on giving ~ fostering literacy among Nevada County’s youngest residents!
Nevada City Rotary is proud to launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Nevada County in the coming months. “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners.”
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our February 10 meeting is at 5:30pm to better accommodate schedules among our new board. It will be via Zoom with President Louise.
Not a Board member but want to join us? Contact Robin or reply to this Rotario for instructions. All club members are encouraged to attend a meeting. Location subject to change, please ask.
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