Our Board met at the Adler residence on “Dark” Thursday July 31, 2025. How very gracious they were to provide delish grub and beverages as we put the coming 2025-26 Nevada City Rotary year into focus. Dennis, Lynda, Robin, Chris, Tom, Walt, Cathy and Miles and I detailed the Budget and prepared for the District Governor visit on August 14, at the Bodhi-Hive 12:15 lunch-time meeting. Please plan on attending!
Read through this week's Rotario so you are current on all that is happening and see just where you can participate and assist. Lots to do and enjoy. Thank you.
Tuesday Aug 5, 6-7:30pm is National Night Out with NCPD. Story below has details.
August 6 (Wednesday) through 10 (Sunday) is Fair time at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Nevada City Rotary and First 5 Nevada County are launching our Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at the Fair. Rotarians are invited to help staff the First 5 booth (near Entrance 1) for as long as you like at whatever time you want. A fabulous opportunity to promote this wonderful program and sign kiddos up to receive books!
I have entry tickets for you if you can cover a shift at the Nevada City UMC Bratwurst Booth. Wednesday 1-4:30, Thursday 8pm to 10:30, Friday 1-4:30. Call Mary Ann (Boyer) 530-263-5224! And a Bratwurst, of course…
Consider bringing a guest to hear Louise speak about Ayurveda on Thursday, Aug 7, 5:30 Round Table Pizza.
Yes, we are Uniting for Good and my gratitude overflows!
This year’s National Night Out & KidsColorFunRunmoves back to Grass Valley’s Memorial Park on Tuesday August 5 from 6 - 7:30pm. Again this year our local law enforcement agencies will throw a fun community party for kids of all ages! Chief Dan has again invited us to partner with NCPD to distribute all sorts of goodies to kids and friends. And you are always invited to grab a t-shirt and jump into the very fun run through the colors! Let Cathy know if you can join us.
Colorful fun with kids and NCPD!!!
NCPD Chief Dan Foss and Nevada City Police Department (NCPD) will fire up their awesome grill to roast hot dogs. It is always a really fun time, especially the Kids Color Fun Run.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Nevada County — Now Accepting Enrollments!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Nevada County officially launched August 1, 2025, and is now accepting enrollments for children ages 0-5! On Thursday, July 30th, Andrea Mason, Co-Chair of the Youth Services Committee and Melody Easton, Executive Director for First 5 Nevada County went on the air at KNCO with Tom Fitzsimmons during the On the Town segment to discuss the program, its benefits, and to let the community know how they can get involved, whether it's by enrolling their children in the program or helping to support this program for years to come.
Nevada City Rotary Club and Foundation partnered with the Dollywood Foundation last Fall, and with the quick addition of First 5 Nevada County as a community partner and administrative lead, we have worked tirelessly to raise the funds needed to get the program going. Nearly a year later, we are excited to officially launch and start getting high-quality books into the homes of all Nevada County children 0-5 every month.
Our most sincere gratitude to all who have contributed to get this program up and running!
Sign Up Now to be A Sponsor or help recruit Paws event sponsors!
Join us for planning meetings every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 4pm. Back at in person at Round Table this week!We are still eagerly lining up booth participants and sponsors so that we have an even bigger event this year!
A BIG THANK YOU to expanding list of Nevada City Rotarians who have stepped up as sponsors for this year’s Paws and A Cause! Miles and Susi Adler, Karen McDonald, Nicole Dillard and Inner Sanctum, Foothills Compassionate Care/Hospice thanks to Mai Lee, Tally Gould with First US Community Credit Union, Paula Gleicher with BroadStreet Financial Group, Noel Brownell Mortgage Team, Jim Bair Photography, PDG Dennis Geare, Chris Newsom, Carolyn Feuille, Louise and Jeff Johnson, Gayle and Dave Denney, and Steven Holt who are all supporting Paws as sponsors!
As a child actor, John Hensley played on a series of Lassie shows with his friend Timmy, (aka Jon Provost). As a special treat, John is sponsoring our event and Jon will be joining us to share tales from days with Lassie, Hollywood history, and more. Watch for fun ways Lassie’s best bud Timmy is participating!
And a shout out to Pine Creek Veterinary Clinic who is our 2025 Bandana sponsor! NorCal Golden Retriever Rescue, Dr Paula's Mobile Service and other sponsors are the critical spice that support our event! More are in the works.
How can you support our event? You too can be a sponsor or help recruit animal loving businesses and service organizations that you frequent as sponsors.
Want to paint pumpkins? Save the dates for Pumpkin Painting Workshops:Saturday, September 13, 2:30-5:30pm and Wednesday September 18, 5:30-8:00pm.
Meanwhile, at the pumpkin patch ...
Priorities for the coming weeks are to nurture our young pumpkins with water and nutrients as needed, ward off gophers with rosemary, eucalyptus and other natural tricks, and of course pick berries and other veggies as they ripen!
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our next Board meeting is August 11 at 5:30pm via Zoom.
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/schedule is subject to change, please ask.
As a child actor, John Hensley played on a series of Lassie shows with his friend Timmy, (aka Jon Provost). As a special treat, John is sponsoring our event and Jon will be joining us to share tales from days with Lassie, Hollywood history, and more. Watch for fun ways Lassie’s best bud Timmy is participating!
