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03
Oct.
2025
Rotary Day at the FO/OV Food Bank
Oct. 03, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank is a great way to help. We meet there once a month on the first Friday of each month. The time for the Rotary Day at the Food Bank is from 9 to 1, at 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 and we will explain a variety of duties to you when you arrive. Please let Anne or Lucy know if you can help!

If you would like more information contact Anne Browning at anne@annebrowning.com or 916-347-8704

06
Oct.
2025
Club Meeting - MIke Aho, Parks District
Oct. 06, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The day we have all been waiting for! We will be back at the Community Clubhouse in Old Fair Oaks Village. Our speaker will be Mike Aho, District Administrator of the Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District. He will update us and welcome us to our new meeting home. 

Menu: O'Connors will be serving us flank steak and grilled chicken with yukon potatoes, roasted vegetables, salad and garlic bread.

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

Fee: $10.00 meeting only, $25.00 meeting and dinner

Please include any guests with your RSVP. Those who RSVP with be served before those that did not RSVP.  Please help us by RSVPing by Friday.

Meeting only $10.00

Meeting and meal: $25.00

 
08
Oct.
2025
Game Night
Oct. 08, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join friends who love playing cards and other games at the Woman’s Thursday Club, 10625 Fair Oaks Blvd, FO (WTC building).  Bring a snack to share.

12
Oct.
2025
Beer & Wine Concession at Parks Grand Opening
Oct. 12, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Fair Oaks Rotary will be hosting the Beer & Wine concession at the Grand Opening of the Village Park on family day.  This will be a perfect opportunity to promote membership and show our support for the opening of the park.  The Beer & Wine concession will be chaired by Debbie Kesseling and Alida Bray.  If you’d like to help with that area, contact them.  If you’d like to help with the Membership portion, contact Katie Yount.

13
Oct.
2025
Club Meeting - Laura Heigleman
Oct. 13, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker will be Laura Heigelmann. She will talk to us about the indigenous people of our area. Her roots are with the Potawatomi tribe of No. Wisconsin. Her father was an elder, storyteller and dancer. She actively volunteers with efforts related to food insecurities and people of need. 

Menu: Our new cook, Brian London will be serving smoked pork ribs, marinated chicken thighs, mixed vegetables, potato Au Gratin, salad, dinner rolls and butter.

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

Please RSVP by Friday at noon, and indicate if you are eating or not. Meals are now family style, and this will ensure we set up the right amount of tables and have enough food. Meeting only $10. Meeting and dinner $25.

 

 

 

 

 

Fee: $10.00 meeting only, $25.00 meeting and dinner

Please include any guests with your RSVP. Those who RSVP with be served before those that did not RSVP.  Please help us by RSVPing by Friday.

20
Oct.
2025
Club Meeting - Susan Dewar
Oct. 20, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker will be Susan Dewar, President and Founder of the California Wolf Foundation.  Susan is an ecologist based in northern California with over 25 years of experience and founded the organization when the first known gray wolf (OR-7) was discovered within California in 2011 and wolves began to take a foothold in the state and conflicts with ranchers began occurring.

Menu: Brisket, boneless chicken thighs, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad & dinner rolls

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

Fee: $10.00 meeting only, $25.00 meeting and dinner

Please include any guests with your RSVP. Those who RSVP with be served before those that did not RSVP.  Please help us by RSVPing by Friday.

27
Oct.
2025
Club Board Meeting
Oct. 27, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The October Board meeting will be held in conjunction with the District Governor visit prior to our regular club meeting on Octover 27th.

All are welcome, but please RSVP to President Betsy Alberts to let her know you will be attending.

27
Oct.
2025
Club Meeting - District Governor's Visit
Oct. 27, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

District 5180 Governor Megan Ellinghouse will visit and discuss all the happenings in Rotray District 5180 in 2025-2026..

Board meeting 4 pm 
Board meeting including District Governor 5 pm....board members & service chairs will update District Governor on each avenue of service projects, accomplishments etc.

Menu: Beef & Chicken Kabobs  Bacon wrapped asparagus  Mixed vegetables , Salad, Garlic Bread 

           

          

            

 

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

Fee: $10.00 meeting only, $25.00 meeting and dinner

Please include any guests with your RSVP. Those who RSVP with be served before those that did not RSVP.  Please help us by RSVPing by Friday.

30
Oct.
2025
Safer Halloween
Oct. 30, 2025 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Save the date now for this annual event that will take place in the Fair Oaks Village. This year, it will be hosted by Fair Oaks Park, but we will do our traditional merchant Trick or Treating for the kids and book giveaway. Our chair is Val Morrison.

03
Nov.
2025
Club Meeting - Vicki May with STARTING POINT
Nov. 03, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker will be Vicki May from Starting Point for Refugee Children.  Starting Point works to support recently resettled refugee children with special projects and community programs.

Menu:   RIBS  & BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS

             MIXED VEGETABLES 

              GARLIC MASHED POTATOES 

             SALAD

             DINNER ROLLS 

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

06
Nov.
2025
Light Up The Cemetary
Nov. 06, 2025 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This is fun for the family, friends and neighbors of the Fair Oaks Cemetery.  Open House style-- come anytime between the hours mentioned for Bonfire, Tea lights, Hot Chocolate, and S’mores.

07
Nov.
2025
Rotary Day at the FO/OV Food Bank
Nov. 07, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank is a great way to help. We meet there once a month on the first Friday of each month. The time for the Rotary Day at the Food Bank is from 9 to 1, at 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 and we will explain a variety of duties to you when you arrive. Please let Anne or Lucy know if you can help!

If you would like more information contact Anne Browning at anne@annebrowning.com or 916-347-8704

08
Nov.
2025
Foundation Dinner
Nov. 08, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

3 tables are reserved for our Club.  Let’s fill up our tables! 

Cost is $85 per person.  Your dinner choice is: Rosemary Apple Chicken Breast, Braised Bee Brisket with Red Wine Sauce or Vegetarian/Vegan will be Butternut Squash and Potato Gallette.  VIP Reception is 5:30- 6:30pm, Doors open at 6pm, at the Citrus Heights Community Center. 

It’s an evening of District celebration.

10
Nov.
2025
Club Meeting - Jenn Schuler
Nov. 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker will be Jenn Schuler, from the Fair Oaks Village Arts Committee.  She will update us on the exciting upcoming events in the village center.

Menu: Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Gravy, Stuffed Pasta, Asparagus, Salad and Garlic Bread.

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

Please RSVP by Friday for an accurate dinner count. Meeting only $10.00 Meeting and Dinner $25.00

 

17
Nov.
2025
Club Meeting - Geri and Tyler Beck-Uganda
Nov. 17, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speakers will be Geri and Tyler Beck who will discuss the needs of the people of Uganda.

Menu: Brisket & Chicken  Mixed Veggies, Salad, Baked Potatoes, Dinner rolls

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

24
Nov.
2025
No Meeting (Thanksgiving Week)
Nov. 24, 2025
01
Dec.
2025
Club Meeting - Ken Cross
Dec. 01, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker will be Ken Cross who will describe his adventure walking the Camino de Santiago.

Menu: Chicken, Ribs, Mixed Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Salad and Dinner Rolls.

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at 2:00 for an accurate dinner and seating count. 

$10 meeting only

$25 meeting and dinner

05
Dec.
2025
Rotary Day at the FO/OV Food Bank
Dec. 05, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank is a great way to help. We meet there once a month on the first Friday of each month. The time for the Rotary Day at the Food Bank is from 9 to 1, at 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 and we will explain a variety of duties to you when you arrive. Please let Anne or Lucy know if you can help!

If you would like more information contact Anne Browning at anne@annebrowning.com or 916-347-8704

08
Dec.
2025
Club Meeting - Peace Corps
Dec. 08, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker is Maja Biggs, regional recruiter for the peace corps. She will be speaking about the important work they do and volunteer opportunities for all age groups, especially businesses and retirees. Maja believes the missions of Rotary and the Peace Corp align closely.

Menu: Smoked meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, salad and dinner rolls & butter.

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins

Please RSVP by Friday at 2:00 for an accurate seating and dinner count. $10 meeting only, $25 dinner and meeting.

 

10
Dec.
2025
Game Night
Dec. 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join friends who love playing cards and other games.  Bring a snack to share!

13
Dec.
2025
Club Holiday Party
Dec. 13, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Club Holiday Party, details will be forthcoming.

15
Dec.
2025
Club Meeting - Holiday Social Event
Dec. 15, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

We will have a Holiday Social Event with Music and Libations.

No speaker...just fellowship & Holiday Fun! Games...Prizes.....

We encourage you to wear your favorite holiday attire...have an Ugly Christmas sweater? wear it! Have a classy Christmas attire?...wear it! 

Menu: A variety of appetizers 

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

18
Dec.
2025
Holiday Food Baskets
Dec. 18, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Save this date for now as we get more information on preparing the Holiday Food Baskets that we give out to needy families at Northridge Elementary.

22
Dec.
2025
NO MEETING (Christmas Week)
Dec. 22, 2025
29
Dec.
2025
NO MEETING (Holiday Week)
Dec. 29, 2025
02
Jan.
2026
Rotary Day at the FO/OV Food Bank
Jan. 02, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank is a great way to help. We meet there once a month on the first Friday of each month. The time for the Rotary Day at the Food Bank is from 9 to 1, at 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 and we will explain a variety of duties to you when you arrive. Please let Anne or Lucy know if you can help!

If you would like more information contact Anne Browning at anne@annebrowning.com or 916-347-8704

05
Jan.
2026
Club Meeting - Annual Business Meeting
Jan. 05, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Happy New Year!

This will be the Annual Business meeting for the club.

Menu: Grilled Chicken Thighs, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Dinner rolls and butter

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

12
Jan.
2026
Club Meeting - Paul Bardwil
Jan. 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker this week will be Paul Bardwil who will speak on service and educational programs in Guatemala and Cuba.

Menu: Meatloaf, Potatoes Au Gratin, Salad, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Dinner rolls & Butter

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

14
Jan.
2026
Game Night
Jan. 14, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join friends who love playing cards and other games at the Woman’s Thursday Club, 10625 Fair Oaks Blvd, FO (WTC house).  Bring a snack to share.  This is run by Todd Gaston—call to rsvp: 916-710-1058.

17
Jan.
2026
Rotary High Tea
Jan. 17, 2026 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A friendly Rotary fellowship event.  All are welcome. Please RSVP by Saturday, January 10th to Denise at 916-719-0111 or denise.azi@att.net by Sat., January 10th. 

19
Jan.
2026
NO MEETING - HOLIDAY
Jan. 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
26
Jan.
2026
Club Meeting - Wyn Spiller
Jan. 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

*Our speaker will be Wyn Spiller, Rotary International Director for Rotary zones 26 & 27, which covers 30 districts in the western United States, including our own, district 5180.

From volunteering with the Rotary Club of Grass Valley to serving as a current RI Board Member, Wyn Soiller will be sharing her long history of serving others and the inspiration she has gained in Rotary by participating in immunization days in India & numerous hospital projects in Mexico & Uganda 

She has  served in numerous leadership roles with special commitments to peace building & youth programs.

 

Menu: BBQ RIBS....CHICKEN THIGHS...BAKED POTATO....ASPARAGUS...SALAD

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

 

WE ARE COLLECTING RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NOW!

PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO MEETINGS OR CONTACT CATHY SMALLHOUSE FOR PICK UP OR DROP OFF AT CATHY'S HOME...

916 955-9871

If EVERY MEMBER donates at least 1 item we will have an impressive raffle at the CrabFeed👍

 

 

31
Jan.
2026
Madison Avenue Cleanup
Jan. 31, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Meet in front of Bella Vista High School to get your coffee (maybe donuts) and your bags for our quarterly Clean-Up project.

02
Feb.
2026
Club Meeting - Peggy Perez
Feb. 02, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker will be Peggy Perez, a fitness, health and nutrition coach who will discuss how to age well by taking care of your mind and body.

Peggy is one of our newer members of our Club & we look forward to her sharing tips on aging...advice we ALL can use! 

Menu: Chicken Marsala,  Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies,  Salad, Rolls

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

WE NEED RAFFLE DONATIONS ASAP.....

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THE MEETING OR IF YOU CANNOT DONATE AN ITEM OR 2 YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE CASH SO THE RAFFLE TEAM CAN PURCHASE RAFFLE PRIZES! 

 

06
Feb.
2026
Rotary Day at the FO/OV Food Bank
Feb. 06, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank is a great way to help. We meet there once a month on the first Friday of each month. The time for the Rotary Day at the Food Bank is from 9 to 1, at 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 and we will explain a variety of duties to you when you arrive. Please let Anne or Lucy know if you can help!

If you would like more information contact Anne Browning at anne@annebrowning.com or 916-347-8704

09
Feb.
2026
Club Meeting - Jackie Simon, CASA
Feb. 09, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our speaker will be Jackie Simon, Community Relations Coordinator for CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates.  This organization fosters children by advocating for safe and permanent homes, identifying and addressing urgent needs, and developing permanent connections within communities to ensure that support will continue even after a youth has left foster care.

Menu: Brisket, Pork Loin, Salad, Rice Pilaf and Garlic Bread

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

16
Feb.
2026
NO MEETING
Feb. 16, 2026
23
Feb.
2026
Club Meeting - Fair Oaks Rotary Foundation
Feb. 23, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tonight we will have a Fair Oaks Rotary Foundation update. President Jim Cralle will update Club Members on status of our Club Foundation & how our Foundation works hand in hand with THE CLUB.

Menu: CHICKEN 

            RED SAUCE PASTA

            SALAD

            ASPARAGUS 

            DINNER ROLLS

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

02
Mar.
2026
Club Meeting - Speech Contest
Mar. 02, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This evening will be our annual High School speech contest.  Contestants will vy for the opportunity to move on the to District speech contest.

Menu: Teriyaki pork loin, Chicken, Salad, Mixed Vegetables and Dinner Rolls with butter.

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

06
Mar.
2026
Rotary Day at the FO/OV Food Bank
Mar. 06, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Orangevale Fair Oaks Food Bank is a great way to help. We meet there once a month on the first Friday of each month. The time for the Rotary Day at the Food Bank is from 9 to 1, at 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 and we will explain a variety of duties to you when you arrive. Please let Anne or Lucy know if you can help!

If you would like more information contact Anne Browning at anne@annebrowning.com or 916-347-8704

07
Mar.
2026
Crab Feed
Mar. 07, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

This will be our annual Mardi Gras Crab Feed, our biggest fund raiser of the year.

09
Mar.
2026
NO MEETING
Mar. 09, 2026
16
Mar.
2026
Fair Oaks Community Meeting with Rich Desmond
Mar. 16, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The meeting will be held at the VFW at 8900 Kruitof Way, Fair Oaks.  Rich Desmond, the County Supervisor,  will be discussing transportation and roadways.
16
Mar.
2026
Club Meeting - Club International Projects
Mar. 16, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The speaker this evening will be Jackie Simon, the Community Relations Coordinator with ( Court Appointed Soecial Advocate)

CASA ..Sacramento 

Served in several capacities with the organization serving on panels, various fundraisers, volunteer support meetings & volunteer outreach.

 

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

MENU:     ST PATRICKS DAY TRADITIONAL MEAL

CORNED BEEF

CABBAGE / CARROTS

POTATOES

DINNER ROLLS

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

23
Mar.
2026
Club Meeting - Sacramento County Board of Election
Mar. 23, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This evening our speaker will be Emily Elliott, Elections Supervisor for Sacramento County Board of Elections.  She will speak on the upcoming midterm elections process.

Menu: Stuffed Pork Loin, Chicken, Rice, Salad, Asparagus, Dinner Rolls 

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday before 5 pm for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

28
Mar.
2026
Community Grant Project
Mar. 28, 2026

This is the day our Community Grant Project for Infinite Friends Begins.

We will begin work on the garden area with plants and structure to make it handicap accessible, as well as paint and spruce up the softball field at Redeemer Church.  Contact Nick Broad for project details and times:  nbroad61@gmail.com or 415-902-0044

28
Mar.
2026
District Assembly
Mar. 28, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This is training day for all new upcoming Club leaders. They will have focused sessions on President-Elect Leadership, Interact, Membership, Online Presence, Keeping your Club out of Trouble, etc.  For more details, see the attached flyer. Register to go, but please tell Karen Romines as she is coordinating our club presence. 916-997-4040 or docsfeet@yahoo.com.

30
Mar.
2026
Club Meeting - Family Promise / Marcia Spell
Mar. 30, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

This evening our speaker will be Marsha Spell, Executive Director at Family Promise in Sacramento.  The mission of Family Promise is to help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

Menu: RIBS......CHICKEN.THIGHS ......SALAD......MIXED VEGGIES 

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm Dinner 

7:00pm Meeting Begins.

 

Please RSVP by Friday at noon for an accurate count for dinner and set up. Meeting only is $10.00, meeting and dinner is $25.00.

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