First things first. Thank you, Alison, for such a HeartFelt "craft talk." You had our rapt attention as you took us through the Nine Milestones. I’m sure I speak for many in the group who have reflected back on all you covered and the emotions they involved. ...So glad you have joined the Rotary Club of Nevada City.
Speaking of the group…Miles, Jim (with guest Cindy), Paula, Gayle and Dave, Nicole, Dennis, Lynda, John, Ken, Andrea (PE-to-be), Karen, Robin and Tom, Chris, Tom Ryan, Judy, Kim, Walt (with Sandy) and Cathy along with guests Kelli and Mark Turansky (recently moved from Hawaii) filled up the back room at Round Table.
Our Los Barriles, Mexico trip is taking form March 9-14, 2026. Many of us are planning to go so please keep it in the realm of possibility for you too.
Bodhi-Hive will be our destination for the second Thursday meeting. At 12:15 so pack up your lunch for what promises to be a wonderful discussion about the goings-on at the Nevada City Chamber by their leader, EDLynn Skrukrud and a member of our Club as well!
We are excited that Andrea Mason has accepted her nomination to serve as Nevada City Rotary Club President 2026-2027. Join us to formally elect Andrea as President-Elect during Thursday's meeting.
As was shared at the last meeting, we are feeling more and more like family and we encourage everyone to bring your Love to the table.
December 1-12, 2025 for Food Bank of Nevada County
If you were at our last meeting at Bodhi Hive, you may remember that Mai brought up the challenge many of our local residents are facing with food insecurity, especially with the continuance of SNAP benefits in doubt. As I was beginning to set up a food drive for our own club, we received a message from John Voter, Board of Directors of the Food Bank of Nevada County, challenging the Area 4 Rotary Clubs to the "Inaugural Nevada County Rotary Food Drive." The winning club will receive a custom-engraved Rotary Food Drive Bell, which they can proudly keep until next year's challenge. Needless to say, our club immediately accepted the challenge.
This is a fun way for us to try to "best" the other clubs. However, it is more than that. It is a way for us to easily donate much-needed food to help restock the depleted shelves at the Nevada County Food Bank. The challenge will be based on the weight of food collected, but I feel it is much more important for us to collect the types of food items that are most needed. A 10 lb. bag of flour might help us win the contest, but will it really be what is needed? In talking to staff at the Food Bank, I found that the needs change almost daily, so I am waiting to hear back on what they are running low on that is desperately needed. I will send out that more detailed list of food items when I get it.
On your mark, get ready, because the contest runs from December 1, 2025, to December 12, 2025.
Rotary Club of Nevada City will be doing our annual bellringing with the Salvation Army on Saturday December 13 from 9am-5pm at Nevada City SPD. See Walt if you want to participate! Salvation Army is hosting a Kick Off Party on November 20 at 5:30pm for bellringers.
Nevada County Toy Run - GV South Rotary
The Rotary Club of Grass Valley South is sponsoring the 34th annual Nevada County Toy Run again this year. Join us in this keystone event for our community. On December 13, 2025, hundreds of motorcycles will rumble through the streets of Nevada City and Grass Valley en route to the Nevada County Fairgrounds to deliver toys, gifts and food to local families in need this upcoming holiday season.
Last year the Toy Run served over 1,200 families and over 2,300 kids with the need anticipated to be even greater this year. Since 2021 over 7,300 kids and over 3,200 families have been served.
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our next Board meeting is November 10 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.
We are back at Bodhi-Hive and this week’s lunch is bring your own Brown Bag Special!
If you were at our last meeting at Bodhi Hive, you may remember that Mai brought up the challenge many of our local residents are facing with food insecurity, especially with the continuance of SNAP benefits in doubt. As I was beginning to set up a food drive for our own club, we received a message from John Voter, Board of Directors of the Food Bank of Nevada County, challenging the Area 4 Rotary Clubs to the "Inaugural Nevada County Rotary Food Drive." The winning club will receive a custom-engraved Rotary Food Drive Bell, which they can proudly keep until next year's challenge. Needless to say, our club immediately accepted the challenge.
This is a fun way for us to try to "best" the other clubs. However, it is more than that. It is a way for us to easily donate much-needed food to help restock the depleted shelves at the Nevada County Food Bank. The challenge will be based on the weight of food collected, but I feel it is much more important for us to collect the types of food items that are most needed. A 10 lb. bag of flour might help us win the contest, but will it really be what is needed? In talking to staff at the Food Bank, I found that the needs change almost daily, so I am waiting to hear back on what they are running low on that is desperately needed. I will send out that more detailed list of food items when I get it.
The Rotary Club of Grass Valley South is sponsoring the 34th annual Nevada County Toy Run again this year. Join us in this keystone event for our community. On December 13, 2025, hundreds of motorcycles will rumble through the streets of Nevada City and Grass Valley en route to the Nevada County Fairgrounds to deliver toys, gifts and food to local families in need this upcoming holiday season.