We invite you to participate in our Purposefully Playing Towards Kindergarten summer program by being a guest storytime reader for children ages 4-5 in one of our nine classrooms across four schools. We especially encourage guests to share their profession, culture, or identity during storytime! Doctors, wear your white coats! Basketball players, sport your jerseys!…
On Thursday, July 24th Rotarians and guests will gather at Indian Trails Camp for our annual picnic! Since 1952, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids has partnered with Indian Trails Camp, mentoring for at-risk high school students, reduction of childhood hunger, projects to reduce physical barriers for the disabled, support for the elderly in need,…
Speaker: Randy Thelen - President & CEO, The Right Place Bio: As President and CEO of The Right Place, Randy Thelen leads the economic development strategy for the Greater Grand Rapids Region. To achieve the region’s vision of being one of the leading growth economies in the nation, Randy collaborates with business and community leaders…
Join us for our monthly Club 77 event, more details to come!
Join us for a remarkable opportunity as 99-year-old World War II veteran Eugene "Gene" Khorey will share his first-hand experience from the battlefield. Gene is one of the last living members of the Greatest Generation right here in Grand Rapids. He will share personal insight into pivotal moments of WWII—from combat in France to the…
Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to partner with DAKC & Home Repair Services to provide another volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians and friends to build a ramp! Date: Saturday, August 16th Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: TBA (Location will be provided about a week before build) Signup Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-57727076-ramp Details: 8 volunteers needed Help…
Speaker: Rich MacKeigan - General Manager, ASM Global Speaker Topic: Updates on ASM Global Venues in Grand Rapids Bio: Rich MacKeigan will revisit our club and give updates and exciting developments since he last spoke to our club in 2022. Rich has served as General Manager for ASM Global in Grand Rapids since 1998, overseeing…
The Community Engagement Committee invites you to volunteer at Habitat ReStore! Shifts involve things like receiving and sorting donations, organizing merchandise shelves, testing donations, landscaping, etc. Minimum Age: 14 years old with chaperon present Parking: Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Leave parking closest to the entrance available for customers. Attire: Closed-toe shoes required. Come ready to work inside & outside. Wear clothes that can get dirty and/or paint on…
There will be no luncheon on Thursday, August 28th in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Volunteers Needed for Post-Parade Gathering Honor the Greatest Generation by joining us this Labor Day as we kick off a week-long Greatest Generation Celebration, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. The morning begins with an Honor Parade in Downtown Grand Rapids, and we are seeking Rotary volunteers to assist with a post-parade gathering near…