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THIS YEAR WE'RE DANCING WITHOUT THE CARS ON OCTOBER 30th!

Tickets are now on sale for our biggest annual fundraiser! At this year's Dancing with the Cars on October 30th we are changing things up and Dancing WITHOUT the Cars at a Spooktacular all-inclusive costume party at the Orinda/Wilder Art and Garden Center! Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, dinner, dessert and DANCING! Plus, we will have a silent and live auction full of wonderful items that are sure to cast a spell! Monies raised support a variety of Orinda Rotary's charitable projects.

Tickets are $100 person or $700 for a table of eight. Visit our website or click on the QR code below to purchase.

Join us! Dress up, dance hard, and do good!!

TOM FITCH FISHING DAY PROVIDED FUN FOR EVERYONE!

Our annual Tom Fitch Fishing Day outing with the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland was held on October 10. Thirty-five boys and

girls traveled to San Pablo Reservoir for a full day of fun that included fishing, boat rides and an all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch, plus an art contest with prizes. Fun was had by all! Thanks Dan Gannett and Lance Cowles for organizing this well-loved Orinda Rotary tradition!

JOIN ROTARY VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUT AT THE CONTRA COSTA FOOD BANK

Since July 2020, our Orinda Rotary club members have been volunteering at the Food Bank once a month and making yearly donations. During our May visit, we presented our check for $2,000 in support of their mission. This will help provide approximately 4,000 meals for those in need, with 97 cents of every $1 donated going toward food distribution.

Every day thousands of people in our community around Contra Costa and Solano Counties struggle to meet basic nutritional needs. The Food Bank serves over 465,000 people each month across the two counties, providing 3.5 million meals through 70 weekly distributions. It’s inspiring to support an organization that ensures our neighbors have access to nutritious food. Children, adults, and seniors benefit from our efforts. The Food Bank is the leading fight against local hunger and volunteers and donations can make a big difference -- consider joining us!

Our next outing to the Food Bank is Friday, November 20, from 1-3 PM. Participants carpool and often share lunch prior to their work at the warehouse. Bring a friend! Please contact President Aruna if you are interested helping out.

CLUB MEETINGS ARE "HYBRID" - IN-PERSON AND ONLINE

Orinda Rotary offers in-person meetings that include scheduled speakers! Our in-person meetings are held in the Founder's Auditorium at the Orinda Community Center and include no-host hot lunches. Social gathering starts at noon and the meetings begin promptly at 12:30 PM. Click here to let our caterer, Leslie, know if you plan to attend in-person and have lunch (cost is $25 per person)!

We also use the online teleconferencing service "Zoom" for those who prefer to attend virtually. Each week, members receive an e-mail from Club President, Aruna Poddatoori, with instructions on how to join the upcoming meeting, including the requisite meeting ID and password. Members can join video conferencing from their computer or via phone. Non-members interested in participating in our meeting(s) may contact President Aruna to request the Zoom link.

Upcoming speakers, events and programs:

Wednesday, October 21: SF Rotarian and Senior Manager for Public Policy of the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce James Horsman will discuss AI Tools for Everyday work and Life - AI Changing the Way We Work, Live and Serve.
Thursday, October 22: Third annual Trunk & Treat Halloween celebration hosted by Orinda Parks and Recreation at the Orinda Library Plaza and Garage.
Wednesday, October 28: NO MEETING.
Friday, October 30: Time for Dancing Without the Cars Halloween Costume Party! Tickets are on sale now! (see story above). Join us at the Orinda/Wilder Art and Garden Center for a Spooktacular evening!
Wednesday, November 4: Marta Grajeda of the East Bay Community Foundation will share the origins, history and activities of the foundation and how it supports communities throughout the East Bay.
Wednesday, November 11: Veteran's Day! Join us to recognize and honor our veterans! Weylin Eng and John Donnelly will share their experiences of serving our nation and we encourage our all of our club's veterans to come and bring their families and friends as we celebrate your service.
Wednesday, November 18: CLUB ASSEMBLY. Join us to welcome District 5160's Governor Woody Fridae. He will be sharing news about our District's 2026-2027 initiatives and programs. All members are encouraged to attend.
Friday, November 20: Monthly volunteer outing to the Contra Costa/Solano Food Bank.
Wednesday, November 25: NO MEETING - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

If you have questions, please contact President Aruna for more information.

Make a donation below to the Orinda Rotary Endowment Fund and help us serve the community for another 75 years! The Orinda Rotary Endowment is a 501(c)(3) charity.

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TRUNK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Orinda Library Plaza

Oct. 22, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
DANCING WITHOUT CARS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY!!
Orinda/Wilder Art and Garden Center

Oct. 30, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
CLUB ASSEMBLY
Orinda Community Center

Nov. 18, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MONTHLY OUTING TO CONTRA COSTA FOOD BANK
Nov. 20, 2026