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05 Jan. 2026 1/5/2026 Monday Meeting, Assembly Members Only Jan. 05, 2026 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday January 5, 2026 is our Assembly meeting for members only. Currently, our meetings are Hybrid - In Person and on Zoom. Box lunches are currently being served for in-person attendees. Orders are placed in advance each week by THURSDAY at High Noon. A list of links for your convenience: -- Our website is WalnutGroveRotary.org -- Guest speaker information, visit our Speaker Information Page on WalnutGroveRotary.org -- A list of upcoming guest speakers, Click Here! -- To become a Guest Speaker, Click Here! and Download the Speaker Form -- Members speaker program for 2025-2026, Click Here! -- Youth Opportunity Programs, Click Here! -- Pay Club Dues, Fines, or Donate, Click Here!
05 Jan. 2026 2025-2026 President, Tim Cook Assembly, Membership Planning Jan. 05, 2026 12:30 p.m. *Tim Cook, President 2024-202, Rotary Club of Walnut Grove* Members opportunity to speak and information from our President.
12 Jan. 2026 Dan Waley Update on Tunnel and Water Jan. 12, 2026 12:30 p.m. *Dan Waley* *Hosted by club member, Mark Rogerson* This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom. Our guest speaker will be attending LIVE. *Zoom Link Information:* For Zoom Guests: Please contact the Club IT committee to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting. *Topic: Tunnel and Water Update* About the Speaker: Dan Waley is our community member staying on top of the delta tunnels and water. Biography from the Delta Legacy Communities Website (1/7/2026) HOOD - Daniel Whaley** A San Francisco native, Dan Whaley received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Cal Berkeley in 1978 and graduated from McGeorge School of Law in 1981. Shortly thereafter Dan moved to the Sacramento Delta. By 1986, and while working out of the old Courtland Hardware store, Dan assisted over 300+ farm workers obtain residency status under the federal amnesty program. In 2001, Dan embarked on a new business venture which was a large restoration and development project of the old Stillwater Orchard Industrial property in Hood, known as the River Road Exchange. River Road Exchange first operated as a film studio in its early years, and today is home to the highly successful event venue and family owned Willow Ballroom & Event Center. The property continues as climate controlled storage and is also home to Porta Bella International Design. Owned by Dan’s incredibly talented wife, Donis, Porta Bella is an exquisite interior design business. Living on Sutter Island for over 35 years Dan and Donis have raised two wonderful daughters Angelica and Alexandria.
19 Jan. 2026 1/19/2026 Rotary is DARK for MLK Day Jan. 19, 2026 Rotary is Dark for MLK Day. A list of links for your convenience: -- Our website is WalnutGroveRotary.org -- Guest speaker information, visit our Speaker Information Page on WalnutGroveRotary.org -- A list of upcoming guest speakers, Click Here! -- To become a Guest Speaker, Click Here! and Submit the Speaker Form -- Members speaker program, Click Here! -- Youth Opportunity Programs, Click Here! -- Pay Club Dues, Fines, or Donate, Click Here!
19 Jan. 2026 Rotary is Dark for MLK Day Rotary is Dark, No Meeting Jan. 19, 2026
20 Jan. 2026 1/20/2026 Tuesday Board Meeting Jan. 20, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2025-2026 President Two-Term Tim has selected the THIRD TUESDAY of each month for our montly Board Meeting. Items to have on the agenda should be to Tim 3-4 days before the Board Meeting. Pizza and drinks are served. A list of links for your convenience: Currently, our meetings are Hybrid - In Person and on Zoom. -- Our website is WalnutGroveRotary.org -- Guest speaker information, visit our Speaker Information Page on WalnutGroveRotary.org -- A list of upcoming guest speakers, Click Here! -- To become a Guest Speaker, Click Here! and Download the Speaker Form -- Members speaker program, Click Here! -- Youth Opportunity Programs, Click Here! -- Pay Club Dues, Fines, or Donate, Click Here! See you at the Board Meeting. Thank you for being a part of the 2025-2026 Board. You are really appreciated.
26 Jan. 2026 Jim Allan and Madeline (Maddy) Barton Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve Jan. 26, 2026 12:30 p.m. *Speakers: Jim Allan and Madeline (Maddy) Barton* *Hosted by Joey Sanchez* This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom. Our guest speaker will be attending LIVE. *Topic: Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve* *Zoom Link Information:* For Zoom Guests: Please contact the Club IT committee to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting. *About the Speakers:* Jim Allan and Madeline (Maddy) Barton bring complementary backgrounds in public service, land stewardship, and community engagement to their work at the Cosumnes River Preserve. Jim serves a President of the Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve non-profit, drawing on a long career at Solano County's Agricultural Commissioner and Weights and Measures - Sealer, as well as more than two decades of service on the Thornton Fire Department Board. His professional experience and civic leadership reflect a deep commitment to conservation, public safety, and responsible land management. Maddy Barton is the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator for the Cosumnes River Preserve and grew up on the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta in Clarksburg, where her early involvement in FFA, youth sports, and community programs helped shape her connection to agriculture, land stewardship, and public service. She previously worked for California State Parks providing interpretation and education to off-highway vehicle users and now focuses on building volunteer opportunities, strengthening community partnerships, and expanding access to environmental education at the Preserve. Jim and Maddy will speak on behalf of the Cosumnes River Preserve about who they are, there future goals, and their future engagement with the local community.
02 Feb. 2026 Tom Uslan Identification of Wings Feb. 02, 2026 12:30 p.m. *Tom Uslan, Famous Bird Expert* *Hosted by club member, Tom Uslan* This is a Hybrid Meeting. Both In-Person and Zoom. Our guest speaker will be attending LIVE. *Zoom Link Information:* For Zoom Guests: Please contact the Club IT committee to receive your invitation that includes the access code to our Monday Zoom meeting. *Topic: Birds* About the Speaker (from his website):** TBD
09 Feb. 2026 2/9/2026 Speech Contest, Monday Meeting (Hybrid) Feb. 09, 2026 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. How can I participate? The Yearly Speech Contest Application for 2026 are now available. CLICK HERE for applications and additional information. Click Here!! and Contact our Rotary club to find out more about the Speech Contest and other Youth events in your area, how to apply, and what is involved. Or directly Contact: James Fowler or Barb McGowan This Rotary District 5180 committee recruits 9th-12th grade students to compete in the Rotary Speech Contest. Each year the district requires a theme. Committee members serve as judges and timers for the Districts Club's contest that is held in each year in March. Our winner then goes on to compete at the area and district levels. Final competition is at the Annual District Conference, usually in May. Applications for the 2026 Yearly Speech Contest are now Available - For applications and additional information CLICK HERE 2026 Theme: Unite for Good. Fostering Unity and Positive Action Currently, our meetings are Hybrid - In Person and on Zoom. Box lunches are currently being served for in-person attendees. Orders are placed in advance each week by Thursday at High Noon. Click Here! to order your box lunch A list of links for your convenience: Currently, our meetings are Hybrid - In Person and on Zoom. -- Our website is WalnutGroveRotary.org -- Guest speaker information, visit our Speaker Information Page on WalnutGroveRotary.org -- To become a Guest Speaker, Click Here! and Download the Speaker Form -- Members speaker program, Click Here! -- Youth Opportunity Programs, Click Here! -- Pay Club Dues, Fines, or Donate, Click Here!
09 Feb. 2026 Club Level 4 Way Speech Contest 2026 Unite For Good Feb. 09, 2026 12:30 p.m. Enjoy our students and their speeches.
13 Feb. 2026 2/13-28/2026 Scholarship/Fundraiser Auction Dates Feb. 13, 2026 5:00 a.m. - Feb. 28, 2026 8:00 p.m. Auction Bidding STARTS AT 5:00 AM on Friday 2/13/2026 ENDS AT 8:00 PM on Saturday 2/28/2026 Have a Great Time, Bid High, Bid Often. Have Fun!! CLICK HERE to Bid *Participation is Open to Everyone!* The Event of the Year *Mark the following dates on your calendar and join the* Rotary Club of Walnut Grove Scholarship and Community Fundraising Auction Serve-It-Up for our Community. The use of funds is for the many projects we sponsor and made a big impact in our community. If you registered previously, do not need to register again. Your User ID and Password still work. Mark the following dates on your calendar and join the Rotary Club of Walnut Grove fundraise to Serve our Walnut Grove Community. If you registered previously, you don't need to register again. Your User ID and Password are still good. Only one registration per email. Auction Grand Finale, In-Person Dinner: Saturday 2/28/2026 at 6:00 PM Auction Closes and is finished: Saturday 2/28/2026 at 8:00 PM - LIVE from the Jean Harvie Community Center! Remember, this annual event is the only organized fundraiser for the year and we continue to fund amazing and numerous projects throughout the community all year long. Let's make Rotary Magic. Have you helped in one way or another? The 2026 Rotary Club of Walnut Grove Scholarship and Community Fundraiser Auction and Dinner. Direct Donations May be Made. Thank you for Your Support. $25 provides 5 children art supplies and encourages dreaming $50 keeps the internet on for 2 weeks for our children to participate with at home learning $100 provides 5 - 3rd grade students their own personal dictionary $250 is very close in purchasing 1 Chromebook to replenish or replace those which are out of date $500 provided 3 awards to High School students vying to show off their new found confidence or tell a good story at our Rotary 5 way speech contest $1,000 provides a High School student the opportunity to attend RYLA - the "life changing" Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp $2,500 provides a High School student the opportunity for a Scholarship - in your name! Donations described above are examples of how Rotary supports its community. Your donation will be distributed where the greatest Community needs are determined by the Board. By clicking Donate, you authorize this donation, and agree it is non-refundable and made voluntarily without exchange of goods or services. Thank you for your support. Your donation will Make a Change in our Children's Lives. Direct Donations may be tax deductible. Walnut Grove Rotary Scholarships are Directly Funded by Our Annual Auction to Delta High School Seniors for College Scholarships* For many years in late Spring, Walnut Grove Rotary’s Scholarship Committee has gathered at Delta High School to interview senior students for college scholarships. Prior to the interviews seniors must submit an application and write an essay describing his/her scholastic achievement, financial need, character, personal desire to better themselves, and any other information they feel makes them a worthy candidate to receive a WG Rotary scholarship. Over the years Walnut Grove Rotary has awarded a great many scholarships to public or private colleges/universities and community colleges, totaling many thousands of dollars to many students who might not otherwise have the means.
16 Feb. 2026 Rotary is DARK, 2-16-2026, President's Days Feb. 16, 2026 Presidents' Day: Presidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday, is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February to honor all persons who served in the office of president of the United States. The federal holiday specifically honors George Washington. The day is a state holiday in most states, with official names including Lincoln and Jefferson.
16 Feb. 2026 Rotary is Dark Today for President's Day Rotary is DARK, No Meeting Feb. 16, 2026 *Rotary is Dark Today for President's Day! No Meeting*
17 Feb. 2026 2/17/2026 Tuesday Board Meeting Feb. 17, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2025-2026 President Two-Term Tim has selected the THIRD TUESDAY of each month for our montly Board Meeting. Items to have on the agenda should be to Tim 3-4 days before the Board Meeting. Pizza and drinks are served. A list of links for your convenience: Currently, our meetings are Hybrid - In Person and on Zoom. -- Our website is WalnutGroveRotary.org -- Guest speaker information, visit our Speaker Information Page on WalnutGroveRotary.org -- A list of upcoming guest speakers, Click Here! -- To become a Guest Speaker, Click Here! and Download the Speaker Form -- Members speaker program for 2025-2026, Click Here! -- Youth Opportunity Programs, Click Here! -- Pay Club Dues, Fines, or Donate, Click Here! See you at the Board Meeting. Thank you for being a part of the 2025-2026 Board. You are really appreciated.
28 Feb. 2026 2/28/2026 Scholarship/Fundraiser Finale Dinner Feb. 28, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Auction Bidding ENDS AT 8:00 PM! Have a Great Time, Bid High, Bid Often. Have Fun!! CLICK HERE to Bid *Participation is Open to Everyone!* The Delta Event of the Year *Mark the following dates on your calendar and join the* Rotary Club of Walnut Grove Scholarship and Community Fundraising Auction Serve-It-Up for our Community. The use of funds is for the many projects we sponsor and made a big impact in our community. If you registered previously, do not need to register again. Your User ID and Password still work. Mark the following dates on your calendar and join the Rotary Club of Walnut Grove fundraise to Serve our Walnut Grove Community. If you registered previously, you don't need to register again. Your User ID and Password are still good. Only one registration per email. Auction Grand Finale, In-Person Dinner: Saturday 2/28/2026 at 6:00 PM Auction Closes and is finished: Saturday 2/28/2026 at 8:00 PM - LIVE from the Jean Harvie Community Center! Remember, this annual event is the only organized fundraiser for the year and we continue to fund amazing and numerous projects throughout the community all year long. Let's make Rotary Magic. Have you helped in one way or another? The 2026 Rotary Club of Walnut Grove Scholarship and Community Fundraiser Auction and Dinner. Direct Donations May be Made. Thank you for Your Support. $25 provides 5 children art supplies and encourages dreaming $50 keeps the internet on for 2 weeks for our children to participate with at home learning $100 provides 5 - 3rd grade students their own personal dictionary $250 is very close in purchasing 1 Chromebook to replenish or replace those which are out of date $500 provided 3 awards to High School students vying to show off their new found confidence or tell a good story at our Rotary 5 way speech contest $1,000 provides a High School student the opportunity to attend RYLA - the "life changing" Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp $2,500 provides a High School student the opportunity for a Scholarship - in your name! Donations described above are examples of how Rotary supports its community. Your donation will be distributed where the greatest Community needs are determined by the Board. By clicking Donate, you authorize this donation, and agree it is non-refundable and made voluntarily without exchange of goods or services. Thank you for your support. Your donation will Make a Change in our Children's Lives. Direct Donations may be tax deductible. Walnut Grove Rotary Scholarships are Directly Funded by Our Annual Auction to Delta High School Seniors for College Scholarships* For many years in late Spring, Walnut Grove Rotary’s Scholarship Committee has gathered at Delta High School to interview senior students for college scholarships. Prior to the interviews seniors must submit an application and write an essay describing his/her scholastic achievement, financial need, character, personal desire to better themselves, and any other information they feel makes them a worthy candidate to receive a WG Rotary scholarship. Over the years Walnut Grove Rotary has awarded a great many scholarships to public or private colleges/universities and community colleges, totaling many thousands of dollars to many students who might not otherwise have the means.
02 Mar. 2026 3/2/2026 Field Trip to the 1883 Schoolhouse Mar. 02, 2026 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Field Trip to the 1883 Schoolhouse, in Clarksburg. Everythink else will be the same. Order and RSVP lunch as normal and the meeting is 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Location: 36446 Riverview Dr, Clarksburg, CA 95612. If you have any location questions, ask Dan Salazar.
02 Mar. 2026 Mike Campbell FIELD TRIP to the 1883 Schoolhouse, in Clarksburg. Mar. 02, 2026 12:30 p.m. Field Trip to the 1883 Schoolhouse, in Clarksburg. Everythink else will be the same. Order and RSVP lunch as normal and the meeting is 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Location: 36446 Riverview Dr, Clarksburg, CA 95612. If you have any location questions, ask Dan Salazar. Feel free to stay a bit later and enjoy the tour. Our club is going on a FIELD TRIP and guest speaker, Mike Campbell, will be introducing us to the newly renovated 1883 Schoolhouse. Guest Speaker: Mike Campbell Why is this project important? The Schoolhouse project protects, promotes, and enhances the unique cultural, historical, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Clarksburg Region and the Greater Sacramento Delta. The 1883 Schoolhouse is an iconic symbol of the dedication of our early leaders to education and improving the Clarksburg community. The Schoolhouse is Clarksburg’s virtual and interactive scrapbook that will capture, organize and share the history of our community. It is also an important gathering place for meetings and community events
17 Mar. 2026 3/17/2026 Tuesday Board Meeting Mar. 17, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2025-2026 President Two-Term Tim has selected the THIRD TUESDAY of each month for our montly Board Meeting. Items to have on the agenda should be to Tim 3-4 days before the Board Meeting. Pizza and drinks are served. A list of links for your convenience: Currently, our meetings are Hybrid - In Person and on Zoom. -- Our website is WalnutGroveRotary.org -- Guest speaker information, visit our Speaker Information Page on WalnutGroveRotary.org -- To become a Guest Speaker, Click Here! and Download the Speaker Form -- Members speaker program for 2025-2026, Click Here! -- Youth Opportunity Programs, Click Here! -- Pay Club Dues, Fines, or Donate, Click Here! See you at the Board Meeting. Thank you for being a part of the 2025-2026 Board. You are really appreciated.
20 Apr. 2026 TBD Purchase of the Star Theater in Locke Apr. 20, 2026 12:30 p.m. The Locke PRDA has gone forward with the purchase of the Star Theater in Locke California . The Star Theater was known to have shown silent movies and hosted live acts as well. The town of Locke is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Star Theater known operated in the town of Locke (originally Lockeport) which was founded by Chinese immigrants in 1915 when their enclave in nearby Walnut Grove, south of Sacramento, burned in 1913.
27 Apr. 2026 4/27/2026 Rotary WORK &CLEAN UP DAY, Special Hours Apr. 27, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. Rotary Clean Up Day ... Followed by Lunch ... Monday April 27, 2026 SIGN UP COMING LATER. *Please sign-up and RSVP. You may also sign up at a Monday Rotary meeting!* -- Scheduled for Monday April 27, 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Pizza Lunch Immediately Following -- This is a clean-up day. Location TBA -- Pizza Lunch Following in Koinonia Hall at the Community Church. -- Everyone is welcome, whether or not you participated in the work. -- Rotary will be supplying the garbage bags, safety vest, and a litter picker upper. Be prepared, here are a few things to consider bringing: -- Water, remember to stay hydrated -- Hat -- Sunscreen -- Cool clothing, including long sleeve and pants, comfortable work shoes -- Sense of humor -- Gloves SIGN UP COMING LATER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR RSVP LATER SO WE CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY A list of links for your convenience: Currently, our meetings are Hybrid - In Person and on Zoom. -- Our website is WalnutGroveRotary.org -- Guest speaker information, visit our Speaker Information Page on WalnutGroveRotary.org -- To become a Guest Speaker, Click Here! and Download the Speaker Form -- Members speaker program for 2025-2026, Click Here! -- Youth Opportunity Programs, Click Here! -- Pay Club Dues, Fines, or Donate, Click Here!
01 May 2026 2026 District 5180 Conference May 01, 2026 - May 03, 2026 Click here to register. Join us as Districts 5180 offers its Rotary District Conference - We will Explore, Expand, and Amplify Rotary throughout the weekend: Dates: May 1-3, 2026 Poker Run on the Way to Stateline Awesome Speakers Club Awards RYE Presentation Fun and Games Location: Ceasars Republic - South Lake Taho (formely Harvey's), 18 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada 89449 Grab your hotel room early, before they are gone!
02 May 2026 5/2/2026 Rotary FREE, E-WASTE DROP OFF EVENT May 02, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. E-WASTE and RECYCLING EVENT CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DOWNLOADS OF FLYERS, NON-ACCEPTABLE AND ACCEPTABLE ITEMS LISTS. FREE, FREE, FREE The Rotary Club of Walnut Grove will be holding a FREE E-Waste / Recycling Event! Dispose of your old electronics in an environmentally friendly manner and support our local services. Proceeds will benefit our Delta Communities. Saturday May 2, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon pm (or until the truck is full) at the Walnut Grove Library CLICK HERE VOLUNTEER AND RSVP SIGN-UP *No batteries, lightbulbs, smoke detectors, cordless power tools or solar panels.

Events

Event Types

Assembly, Membership Planning

Tim Cook, President 2024-202, Rotary Club of Walnut Grove

Update on Tunnel and Water

Rotary is Dark, No Meeting

Friends of Cosumnes River Preserve

Identification of Wings

The Yearly Speech Contest Application for 2026 are now available. CLICK HERE for applications and additional information.

Click Here!! and Contact our Rotary club to find out more about the Speech Contest and other Youth events in your area, how to apply, and what is involved.

Or directly Contact: James Fowler or Barb McGowan

Applications for the 2026 Yearly Speech Contest are now Available - For applications and additional information CLICK HERE

2026 Theme: Unite for Good. Fostering Unity and Positive Action

Unite For Good

Participation is Open to Everyone! The Event of the Year

Mark the following dates on your calendar and join the

If you registered previously, do not need to register again. Your User ID and Password still work.

Have you helped in one way or another?

The 2026 Rotary Club of Walnut Grove

Scholarship and Community Fundraiser Auction and Dinner.

Rotary is DARK, No Meeting

Participation is Open to Everyone! The Delta Event of the Year

Mark the following dates on your calendar and join the

If you registered previously, do not need to register again. Your User ID and Password still work.

Have you helped in one way or another?

The 2026 Rotary Club of Walnut Grove

Scholarship and Community Fundraiser Auction and Dinner.

FIELD TRIP to the 1883 Schoolhouse, in Clarksburg.

Purchase of the Star Theater in Locke

Grab your hotel room early, before they are gone!

E-WASTE and RECYCLING EVENT

FREE, FREE, FREE

The Rotary Club of Walnut Grove will be holding a

FREE E-Waste / Recycling Event!

Dispose of your old electronics in an environmentally friendly manner and support our local services.

Proceeds will benefit our Delta Communities. Saturday May 2, 2026

9:00 am – 12:00 Noon pm (or until the truck is full)

at the Walnut Grove Library

CLICK HERE

VOLUNTEER AND RSVP SIGN-UP

Rotary Club of Walnut Grove ~ P.O. Box 81 ~ Walnut Grove, CA 95690 ~ admin@walnutgroverotary.org

Rotary Club of Walnut Grove Continues with Hybrid Meetings:

Our Meeting are Hybrid - In Person and on Zoom!

Participation is Open to Everyone!
The Event of the Year

Participation is Open to Everyone!
The Delta Event of the Year

The Rotary Club of Walnut Grove
will be holding a

Dispose of your old electronics in an
environmentally friendly manner
and support our local services.

Proceeds will benefit our Delta Communities.
Saturday May 2, 2026

9:00 am – 12:00 Noon pm
(or until the truck is full)