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Orinda Rotary will once again host its Annual Frank Isola Field Day on Saturday, April 26th from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Miramonte Stadium.  Named for former Orinda teacher, administrator and Rotarian Frank Isola, Field Day is open to all Orinda third, fourth and fifth grade boys and girls. Teams from each of Orinda’s four elementary schools compete in a variety of track and field events such as the 50-yard dash, the standing long jump, a softball throw for distance, and a mid-distance race. Contact Clay Deanhardt if you would like more information or to volunteer to help at the event.  

Our Rotarians were hard at work sorting and packing fruits at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano in the Concord warehouse in mid-December in anticipation of a busy holiday. This session included fourteen of club members, as well as guests from St. Stephen's Church. 
 
Orinda Rotarians have been helping at the Food Bank once a month since July 2020. Every day thousands of people in our community around Contra Costa and Solano Counties struggle to meet basic nutritional needs. 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, May 16, from 1-3 PM. Participants carpool and often share lunch prior to their work at the warehouse. Bring a friend! Please contact Sue Farmer if you are interested helping out. 
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, Sue Farmer 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 Sue to request the Zoom link.
 
Upcoming speakers, events and programs: 
  • Wednesday, April 23: Dawn Manly of the Contra Costa/Solana Food Bank talks about Fighting Food Insecurity
  • Saturday, April 26:  Frank Isola Field Day for Orinda's elementary students at Miramonte Stadium
  • Wednesday, April 30: Becky Studer Ilgen gives an update on the construction of the state-of-the-art Genesis-Marina Life Science Campus at Sierra Point
  • Friday to Sunday, May 2-4: Rotary District 5160 Annual Conference, San Ramon Marriott is a surefire way to get inspired and meet other Rotarians from across our region
  • Wednesday, May 7: Former District 5160 Governor Suzanne Bragdon visits to discuss Rotary's Peace Programs
  • Wednesday, May 14: Mary Carl and Collette Lay of Miracle Messages describe their mission to reconnect the homeless with family and rebuild their social support systems
  • Wednesday, May 21: Dan Thomas and Maxim talk about the work of Braver Angels and its efforts to return us to civil discourse about issues that matter to all
  • Wednesday, May 28: Zoom presentation by Taryn Cadena about the importance of preserving coral reefs as essential to the survival of ocean habitats
  • June 21-25: Rotary International's Annual Convention in Calgary, Alberta, provides a global perspective on Rotary's worldwide efforts to demonstrate "Service Above Self"
If you have questions, please contact President Sue 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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Club Events
Speakers
Rebecca Studer Ilgen
Apr 30, 2025
The Genesis-Marina Life Sciences Campus at Sierra Point
Past District Governor Suzanne Bragdon
May 07, 2025
Rotary Peace Programs
Mary Carl and Colette Lay, Miracle Messages
May 14, 2025
Rebuilding Social and Familial Connections to Battle Homelessness
Dan Thomas and Maxim
May 21, 2025
Returning Civil Discourse-the Work of Braver Angels
Taryn Cadena (via Zoom)
May 28, 2025
The Importance of Coral Reefs to Ocean Survival
Our 2024-2025 Dancing With the Cars and Rotary Sponsors