Rotary District 5030

The Ugly Truth Campaign: Rotary's fight to end sex trafficking
2025-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | See description
On May 30, the Rotary Club PNW Ending Sex Trafficking, featured in this month’s Rotary Magazine, is taking a first step in bringing to our area an ambitious assault on the myths that perpetuate sex trafficking. The campaign, entitled The Ugly Truth Campaign, was pioneered by the Sacramento Rotary Club in 2018. The campaign consists of billboard and public transportation advertising. Each ad states a myth about commercial sexual exploitation followed by the ugly truth.

For example, Myth: It’s the world’s oldest profession–The Ugly Truth–It’s a dangerous form of exploitation.
Our Club’s partner, Voices and Faces, will be presenting an overview of the campaign on May 30 from 10:00-12:00. Voices and Faces developed the campaign with Sacramento Rotary and has run it in five or more other metropolitan areas. The forum’s goal is to rally support for such a campaign in the greater Seattle/King County area to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For more information contact Eric Laschever at 206-963-4631.
https://www.rotarypnw.org/

RYLA Northwest
2025-06-05 12:00 - 2025-06-08 12:00 | YMCA Camp Colman
Event: RYLA Northwest📅 June 5 – 8, 2025 (Noon to Noon)📍 YMCA Camp Colman
Rotary Clubs are encouraged to sponsor high school students for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) conference. This transformative leadership experience helps young leaders develop essential skills through hands-on activities and mentorship.
🔗 Learn more about the program and eligibility at rylanw.org.📩 Clubs interested in sponsoring students can contact the RYLA Northwest team at rylnorthwest@gmail.com.

Rotary District 5030 Year End Club Celebration
2025-06-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Doubletree Hotel, SeaTac
Rotary District 5030 Year-End Celebration🎉 A Night to Celebrate Our Clubs! 🎉
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the heart of our District — our clubs! This year’s celebration is all about YOU. From inspiring service projects to incredible club culture, we’re shining the spotlight on the impact and spirit of Rotary across District 5030.
When: Monday, June 16, 2025, 5:30pm
Where: Doubletree Hotel, SeaTac
18740 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188
FAQs:

Table of 10. Each person will receive dinner. NO host bar at event.
Clubs decorate their tables to represent their club culture, projects etc.
Agenda:

Doors will open at 4:30 for table set up.
Doors will open for all guests at 5:30PM
Networking and sharing 5:30- 6:30 pm.
Dinner served 6:30 – 7:15 PM
Program 7:15 – 8:30 PM
Break down and party after program until 9:30PM!!!

Wear your Rotary gear!!!!
There will be Rotary International Awards and Club Awards

Any other questions? Feel free to ask our Year-End Celebration Chair, Past-District Governor Kae Peterson at kpetersondg2223@gmail.com or 206-948-4528
✨ Highlights of the Evening:• District 5030 Rotary Club Awards• Club Showcase & Table Decoration Contest• Fellowship, Food, and Fun!
💫 Reserve Your Club TableTables are $1,000 each and must be purchased by clubs.Clubs are invited to decorate their tables to reflect their unique identity, culture, accomplishments, and signature projects. Make it bold, creative, and meaningful — let your club’s pride shine!
Let’s celebrate the amazing work we’ve done this year and look ahead with inspiration. This is more than an event — it’s a tribute to the collective power of Rotary in action.

Rotary District 5030 LIVE (podcast) from RIC in Calgary
2025-06-19 17:00 - 18:00 | https://youtube.com/@RotaryDistrict5030LIVE
Join us LIVE from the heart of the Rotary International Convention in Calgary! 🎉 Rotary District 5030 is taking you behind the scenes with exclusive conversations featuring our District leadership and inspiring Rotarians from around the globe. Discover the ideas, energy, and international impact being shared at this year’s convention — and hear firsthand how Rotary is changing lives through innovation, service, and connection.
Whether you’re in Calgary or tuning in from home, you won’t want to miss this high-energy hour of insights, highlights, and surprises!
📍 Streaming LIVE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RotaryDistrict5030LIVE
📆 Date: June 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM PST

Hunger Strike 2025 LIVE: Big Updates. Bigger Impact.
2025-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 | https://www.youtube.com/@RotaryDistrict5030LIVE/streams
🎙️ Hunger Strike 2025 LIVE: Big Updates. Bigger Impact.
📅 July 8, 2025 | ⏰ 5–6 PM PST
📍 YouTube: RotaryDistrict5030LIVE
Get ready! We’re unveiling powerful new features and benefits for Rotary Clubs in Hunger Strike 2025 — the movement feeding families and fueling club growth.
🔥 What’s new:
✅ Custom event pages & team leaderboards
✅ 50% of funds go to your club’s hunger-relief partner
✅ New PSAs, media kits & press tools
✅ Community team challenges & membership boosts
✅ Club awards & national podcast spotlights
Whether you’re returning or brand new — don’t miss how Hunger Strike 2025 can elevate your impact!

🎙️ District 5030 Innovations LIVE
2025-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | https://www.youtube.com/@RotaryDistrict5030LIVE/streams
🎙️ District 5030 Innovations LIVE
📅 July 10, 2025 | ⏰ 5–6 PM PT
📍 YouTube: RotaryDistrict5030LIVE

Discover how bold Public Image strategies and cutting-edge tools are driving real results in Rotary District 5030. From club growth to community engagement, we’re showing what’s possible when innovation meets purpose.
💡 What you’ll hear:
✅ How PI + Membership = Growth & Retention
✅ Using AI & media to tell Rotary’s story
✅ Marketplaces & campaigns that inspire giving
✅ Building partnerships that expand our reach
Featuring district leaders, initiative creators, and media allies who helped bring it all to life.
Don’t miss this blueprint for reimagining Rotary impact—club by club, story by story.

Harvest Against Hunger Work Party at Elk Run Farm
2025-07-13 10:00 - 14:00 | See description
Harvest Against Hunger (HAH) is bringing back our district-wide monthly work parties at Elk Run Farm, which Rotarians across District 5030 and HAH helped to launch in 2015. It exists solely to serve hunger relief organizations in South King County. Work parties will be held from 10am to 2pm on the second Sunday of the month from July through October. For additional information about the volunteer experience and to sign up, please go to https://www.harvestagainsthunger.org/rotary-work-parties-at-elk-run-farm/

Happy Hour 4 Good
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | See description
Lake Union Rotary kicks off Summer 2025 with our Happy Hours 4 Good! Join us on the docks at the Center for Wooden Boats on Thursday, July 17th from 6-8pm for food, drinks, and live music with proceeds going towards Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center.
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center is a community where horses transform the bodies, minds, and spirits of people with disabilities. Founded in 1976, Little Bit serves children and adults with disabilities throughout the greater Seattle area. Our primary programs include Therapy (physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy), Adaptive Riding (recreational lessons), mental health therapy, and educational programs —all in partnership with horses. We also offer inclusive summer camps as well as an Equine-Assisted Leadership Development Academy™, which provides strengths-based and trust-based leadership development workshops at Little Bit. Little Bit serves 500 people with disabilities a year, from children as young as two years old, and occasionally younger, to our oldest participant at 90 years of age. Learn more at www.littlebit.org. You can find our mission stories at www.littlebit.org/blog and our Annual Report at www.littlebit.org/reports.

Mercer Island Rotary Swing for a Cause Golf Tournament
2025-07-21 11:00 - 18:00 | See description
This is the first annual golf tournament being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mercer Island. Monies raised will go to the Foundation of the Rotary Club of Mercer Island, a separate 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and used by the Foundation to fund grants supporting charitable causes meeting the needs of others locally, regionally, and internationally. Register Now and enjoy a day of fun and fellowship.

Mt. Si Classic Charity Golf Tournament
2025-07-25 08:00 - 13:00 | See description
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
Fun & Friendship in Abundance: This isn’t just any golf tournament – it’s a Snoqualmie Valley type of day, with activities at every hole, guaranteed to be a day of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories w/ friends old & new!
Take the Swing That Changes Lives: Your participation makes a real difference. Every swing you take supports our community and brings us closer to our goals!
Be a Part of Something Bigger: Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, this is your chance to shine on the green while making a positive impact.

Rotary Club of Enumclaw Street Fair 2025
2025-07-25 10:00 - 2025-07-26 17:00 | See description
🎉 Join Us for the Annual Enumclaw Street Fair! 🎉
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Enumclaw
📍 Location: Cole Street, Enumclaw
📅 Dates & Times:
Friday, July 25: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 26: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with local vendors, food, music, and community spirit!
🛍️ Interested in becoming a vendor?
Visit enumclawrotary.com to register today!
🏀 Youth 3×3 Basketball Tournament
📆 Saturday, July 26 | 🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bring your A-game and compete in our exciting youth tournament.
👉 Registration also available at enumclawrotary.com
See you on Cole Street this Summer!

⚾ Rotary Night at the Mariners – Let’s Hit 100! ⚾
2025-08-08 18:30 - 21:00 | See description
Join us Friday, August 8 at 6:40 PM for a night of fellowship, fun, and baseball as the Mariners take on the Rays — and it’s Ichiro Jersey Night! 🎉
Tickets are just $32 per person, and every seat comes with a side of Rotary spirit.
Last year we brought 75 Rotarians to the ballpark… this year, let’s raise the bar and rally 100 Rotary fans to pack the stands in blue and gold!
Bring your club, bring your friends, and bring your best cheering voice. Let’s show the Mariners what Service Above Self looks like — with a side of peanuts and Cracker Jack. 🌭🙌
🎟️ Grab your tickets now — and let’s make this a Rotary night to remember!

Music4Life Instrument Donation Drive
2025-08-09 10:00 - 14:00 | See description
Rotary Club of West Seattle, in partnership with KeyBank, is collecting orchestra and band instruments for Music4Life, a local nonprofit organization that puts instruments into the hands of students whose families cannot afford to rent or purchase, making it possible for them to participate in school music programs. Music4Life accepts all kinds of orchestra and band instruments, as well as guitars. Currently, trumpets, clarinets, flutes, and violins are needed most. Music4Life rarely turns down a gently used instrument. On Saturday, August 9, bring your instrument(s) to Key Bank at the corner of California Ave SW & SW Alaska St. Financial contributions support instrument repairs. Bring a check to the donation site or donate online at music4life.org. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you need to donate a different way, e-mail us for options: ws_rotary@yahoo.com

Happy Hour 4 Good benefitting Lake Union Rotary Foundation
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | See description
On each third Thursday from July through October, Lake Union Rotary hosts a Happy Hour for Good on the dock at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA. The evening takes place from 6-8 pm and includes live music, food, beer & wine, and a few words from our partner organization.
Please join us on August 21st to support this month’s beneficiary: Lake Union Rotary Foundation.
To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/happy-hour-for-good-benefitting-lake-union-rotary-foundation

Community Rummage Sale
2025-08-30 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-31 13:00 - 18:00 | See description
The Rotary Club of Issaquah will be hosting our third annual community rummage sale over Labor Day weekend (Sat 8/30 and Sun 8/31 from 1 PM to 6 PM in the Issaquah Eagles Lodge. We’ll be selling LOTS of great stuff and all proceeds benefit local nonprofits. We’ll also be selling raffle tickets for a 50/50 raffle. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

SuperGlean at Mountainview Blueberry Farm
2025-09-01 09:00 - 15:00 | See description
Harvest Against Hunger and Washington Gleaning Network invite you to roll up your sleeves and pick blueberries at Mountainview Blueberry Farm for Hopelink and Ballard Food Bank. Spend your Labor Day helping your neighbors in need and sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BA5AF23A6F58-56784464-thesuperglean#/ You can also sign up by scanning the QR code.

Rotary District 5030 Public Image Committee Weekly Meeting
2025-09-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-02 15:00 - 16:00 | zoom
Join us for our weekly Public Image Committee meetings, where we work together to strengthen the visibility and impact of Rotary in our clubs, our District, and beyond. These sessions provide updates, resources, and collaborative planning to support effective storytelling, branding, and outreach.
Who Can Attend:
All club Public Image Chairs, committee members, and anyone interested in advancing Rotary’s public image are warmly invited.

Zoom Registration (Note: Once you register, you will have access to all future meetings)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QqrzfzOaSJ6jTQOmAjw3-g

Kirkland Rotary Foundation Auction and Gala
2025-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | See description
You’re Invited!
Kirkland Rotary Foundation Auction & Gala
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
The Rotary Club of Kirkland warmly invites you and your members to join us for an evening of fellowship, fun, and fundraising at our Annual Foundation Auction & Gala.
📅 Date: Friday, September 12
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Woman’s Club
Why Attend?
This special evening raises money to support charity projects and scholarships, including food and clothing assistance for Kirkland families. Together, we can extend Rotary’s impact even further into our community.
What’s in Store?
Come enjoy an elegant night with food, drinks, and the chance to bid on incredible auction items, including:
Football tickets & golf packages
Wine & bourbon baskets
Trips to Bali and Mexico
Boat rides & hotel stays
Restaurant dinners & show tickets
And much more!
How to Join:
​Go to buy tickets at Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kirkland-rotary-foundation-gala-auction-tickets-1535153207569
We would be delighted to have your club represented at this event as we work together to “do good in the world.”
With gratitude,
Rotary Club of Kirkland

West Seattle Community Fruit Gleaning Day
2025-09-13 09:00 - 14:00 | See description
Do you live in West Seattle? Sign up for the West Seattle Community Glean! West Seattle is home to thousands of trees and vines that
bear fruit that goes uneaten. On September 13, Rotarians and Scouts can harvest your ripe fruit and transport it to local food banks to help neighbors in need. If you or someone you know who lives in West Seattle has an apple, pear or plum tree or a quince bush, check out this opportunity! Rotary Club of West Seattle, in partnership with CityFruit, West Seattle Food Bank, White Center Food Bank, and Scouting America, is facilitating “tree donations.” *** Volunteer your tree by August 23. *** Here’s the link: http://forms.gle/Mbp8r5v6kveJtFaX7

Harvest Against Hunger Work Party at Elk Run Farm
2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | See description
Join us at Elk Run Farm and experience Harvest Against Hunger’s mission in action. It’s a great opportunity to invite family, friends, and coworkers to join you and make an impact together. To sign up, scan the QR code or go to https://www.harvestagainsthunger.org/rotary-work-parties-at-elk-run-farm/

Happy Hour 4 Good benefitting CHILD USA
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | See description
Join us on the docks at the Center for Wooden Boats on Thursday, September 18th from 6-8pm for food, drinks, and live music with proceeds going towards CHILD USA.
Tickets are available at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/happy-hour-for-good-benefitting-child-usa
CHILD USA is the leading nonprofit think tank for children. Their mission is to preserve and strengthen children’s rights. They achieve this mission through interdisciplinary collaboration:
Fighting for the rights of children to be free from abuse
Fighting for the rights of children to medical care
Fighting for the rights of children to a quality education
As an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to working for children’s rights, CHILD USA provides legal expertise and social science research to improve laws, policies, and outcomes for children.

The Rotary Club of Edmonds OKTOBERFEST Family Festival
2025-09-19 15:00 - 2025-09-20 22:00 | See description
🍂 Prost to Community, Connection & Crisp Fall Vibes
Edmonds Rotary Oktoberfest returns September 19–20, and we’re bringing the heart, hops, and hometown pride to Civic Park. Whether you’re here for the bratwurst, the beer garden, the Pet Parade, or just the joy of bumping into neighbors you haven’t seen since last year’s tree lighting—this is your weekend.
🎶 Friday, Sept 19: Tap In & Tune Out
Kick off the festivities at 3PM with food vendors and a beer garden that’s equal parts cozy and lively. Live music starts at 4PM and rolls through the evening—so grab a pint, find your rhythm, and let the Bonnie Birch Band set the tone.
🐾 Saturday, Sept 20: Family, Furballs & Fall Fun
Saturday’s a full-day celebration with something for everyone.
12PM: Food, brews, and the Kids Korner open
2PM: Pet Parade—because your dog deserves a moment in the spotlight
Live music all day: From acoustic charm to danceable jams
10PM: We wrap with full hearts and maybe a few new friends
💛 Why We Gather
This isn’t just a festival—it’s a love letter to Edmonds. Every bite, beat, and belly laugh supports Rotary’s mission to uplift our community. And thanks to our incredible benefactors, that impact reaches even further.
We proudly honor the organizations whose work inspires us year-round:
• Asian Service Center
• CASA Summer Literacy
• Clothes for Kids
• Edmonds Food Bank
• Edmonds Waterfront Center
• Music 4 Life
• Trinity Place
• Washington Kids
Raise a glass to the changemakers. They’re the reason this celebration matters.

Seattle International District - DEI Book Group - Discussion
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:30 | See description
Understood to be the definitive account of the Great Migration of 6 million Black citizens as they moved from the South to the North and West from WWI to 1970. Sharing the stories of unforgettable protagonists in 1937, 1945 and 1953 we come to understand this generally unrecognized immigration within our own country. join us for open conversations, where Rotarians can strive to deepen their understanding of life experiences. Contact Nancy Merrill at nancysmerrill@gmail.com for the zoom link.

Run with the Fishes (5K/10K/Kids’ Fun Run)
2025-09-28 09:30 - 12:00 | See description
Join us as we bring back a cherished Issaquah tradition! The Issaquah Rotary Club’s Run With the Fishes is back—featuring a 5K, 10K, and a 1K Kids’ Fun Run—and we can’t wait to run, cheer, and celebrate with you once again.

Unity Benefit 2025 - Courage is Our Compass
2025-10-10 18:00 | See description
For 17 years, the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) has preserved and celebrated Black culture and heritage to cultivate hope and healing across communities. On Friday, October 10, 2025, NAAM will host its annual Unity Benefit at the Four Seasons Seattle. Unity represents the pinnacle of our fundraising efforts, and the proceeds directly fuel our most vital work—from groundbreaking exhibitions that illuminate untold stories, to education initiatives that inspire the next generation, to dynamic public programs and community events that bring us together in meaningful ways.
At the event, we will present the Champions of Unity Award to Rotarian and founding NAAM Board member Ezra Teshome. The award celebrates leaders whose service exemplifies unity and uplifts communities. For decades, Ezra has led Rotary teams to Ethiopia as part of the global polio eradication effort, reaching millions of children and earning recognition by Time magazine as one of ten global health heroes. He has also championed projects that expand clean water access, deliver ambulances, and transform countless lives.
Celebrate Ezra and support NAAM’s mission by purchasing a ticket or making a gift at www.naamnw.org/unity-benefit.
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