We were back at Bodhi-Hive on January 23 where we heard from Amber Jo Manual, Executive Director of The Center for the Arts. We learned about the impact of the arts on our economy nationally, statewide and locally. In 2022, the arts contributed 4.3% of the US Gross Domestic Product. In California that is 7.7%. The COVID Pandemic impacts to performing arts were drastic. Performing arts, non-governmental museums and art-based construction are among the industries that have not recovered. Nevertheless, growth in youth programs has dramatically increased for the Center. Through after school and summer classes, the student matinee series and the Main Stage Productions over 3000 youth have been served. In the visual arts, the Center held 11 exhibitions showcasing 295 artists and 162 student artwork pieces. The Center for the Arts is indeed a rare and precious gem in our wonderful rural community. Amber Jo let us know how we can help: donate, buy a ticket to a show, donate to the scholarship fund for student classes or attend an art gallery reception. Many thanks to The Center for the Arts staff for bringing us such wonderful opportunities to educate and entertain our community.
In 1945, in My Road to Rotary, Paul Harris expressed the importance of vocation. He said, “Each Rotarian is a connecting link between the idealism of Rotary and his trade or profession.” I think that means that in our vocations and business practices we embody the values of “The 4 Way Test”. Like me, perhaps many of you, joined Rotary for the networking and community. I have received so much more.
For many of us, there is a moment in time, a relationship or a project when we shift from being a “Rotary Member” to a “Real Rotarian.” In the wise words of The Velveteen Rabbit, “Love Makes you Real.” Rotary Rob is here to remind us to get real and join in one or more of our many service projects. The second half of Rotary Year 24-25 is full of service, fellowship and fun. Cathy, Walt, Tom R, Paula, Kelly, and Dave planted more bulbs in Penzance Park this weekend.
Dave Brown shows best way to dig a bulb hole!
Come join in to our area wide projects including the Speech Contest on February 25, the Foundation Roundup on March 16 and the Music Contest on March 22. And, be sure to sign up for our District 5190 “Top Gun” conference on May 2-4 in Fallon, Nevada.
We’ll be dark for the 5th Thursday this week January 30 and then back for our Social at 5:30 on Thursday, February 6 at Round Table Pizza in Grass Valley. Then on February 13th we’ll be back at Bodhi-Hive where we will hear from Jeff Dellis about the new Nevada County Youth Commission.
Rotary Clubs of Western Nevada County are hosting our annual Speech and Music Contests.
4:00pm Tuesday, February 25 ~ 2:00pm Saturday March 22
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!
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.” Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Dolly started her Imagination Library in 1995 to foster a love of reading among her county’s young children and their families by providing them with the gift of a specially selected book each month.
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our January 13 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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