March is a month of celebration as clubs across Rotary District 5100 honor those who give back to our communities.
The celebrations begin on Tuesday, Mar. 10, as the Rotary Club of Lake Oswego hosts its 10th annual Educational Excellence Awards at the Lakewood Center for the Arts. The event recognizes educators and students who have exhibited excellence. Award recipients receive a $1,000 award to donate to a school, service activity, or other nonprofit.
The accolades move north of the Columbia River on Thursday, Mar. 19, as Greater Clark County Rotary hosts its annual Greater Clark County Service Awards Breakfast at the Vancouver Hilton. The event honors community members who embody Rotary’s enduring values of service, commitment and compassion that strengthen the community. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the Greater Clark County Rotary Foundation.
Celebrating also means having fun for a cause. Clackamas Sunrise Rotary does just that on Saturday, Mar. 14 at its 20th annual Bowl-A-Fun. Twenty teams of bowlers engage in friendly competition to raise funds for the Clackamas Sunrise Rotary Foundation, which benefits a number of community service projects.
Rotarians from across Rotary District 5100 come together for some fun for Rotary Club Day at the Portland Timbers on Sunday, Mar. 22. Rotarians can purchase a special ticket package for the day’s match against the L.A. Galaxy, with $5 of each ticket benefitting ShelterBox, a disaster relief organization partnered with Rotary International.
And, of course, Rotary clubs continue to provide service to their local communities. That includes the Oregon City Rotary Club, who assists Friends of Trees at a tree-planting event on Saturday, Mar 14 at Hillendale Park, and Milwaukie Rotary, who will perform a road cleanup on Saturday, Mar. 22, around the campuses of Rowe Middle School and Milwaukie High School.
Information on these events and projects are provided by the sponsoring Rotary clubs. For more information, please contact the individual listed with each event. For general district media inquiries, contact Blake Timm at 503-320-3915 or [email protected].
Tues., Mar. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Rotary Club of Lake Oswego
Educational Excellence Awards Celebration
Join the Rotary Club of Lake Oswego at its 10th Educational Excellence Awards celebration, honoring the top individuals in education in the Lake Oswego community. Teachers and students are recognized for long-standing community contributions, performance above and beyond their job description, and those who have impacted a large number of people, either once of through long-term service. Educator and student honorees received an award plus a $1,000 gift to be donated to a school, service activity, or other nonprofit. Tickets to the celebration are $10 and can be purchased online at rotarysasee.org.
Location: Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Club Contact: Sue Linnerooth, 206-686-1435, [email protected]
Sat., Mar. 14 | 8:30 a.m. | Oregon City Rotary Club
Friends of Trees Planting Event
The Oregon City Rotary Club will join Oregon Friends of Trees and other volunteers in a tree-planting event on Saturday, Mar. 14, at Oregon City’s Hillendale Park. Dozens of large trees will be ready for planting in their new homes. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring shovels and rakes. Gloves, tools, snacks and warm drinks will be provided. Volunteers must register at the Friends of Trees website.
Location: Hillendale Park, 1620 Clairmont Way, Oregon City, OR 97045
Club Contact: Trieste Andrews, 971-322-8610, [email protected]
Sat., Mar. 14 | 11 a.m. | Clackamas Sunrise Rotary
20th Annual Bowl-A-Fun
Bowl for a cause and help support the service projects of Clackamas Sunrise Rotary. The club’s 20th annual Bowl-A-Fun includes two hours of lane time, bowling shoe rental, lunch, and a costume contest. Entry is $55 for single bowlers or $275 for teams of five players with a maximum of 20 total teams. The club will also raffle off a 22-inch Blackstone grill and griddle package. All proceeds support the Clackamas Sunrise Rotary Foundation’s service efforts, including local literacy, food security and houselessness program, and the youth exchange program at Rex Putnam High School. Register for the event online.
Location: KingPins, 3550 SE 92nd Ave., Portland, OR 97266
Club Contact: Erin Schafer, [email protected]
Sat., Mar. 22 | 9 a.m. | Milwaukie Rotary
Adopt-A-Road Cleanup
Join Milwaukie Rotary in their effort to beautify the community. Rotarians and friends will meet at 9 a.m., for its Adopt-A-Road cleanup around the campuses of Rowe Middle School and Milwaukie High School. All tools and equipment will be provided at this family-friendly event. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Location: Row Middle School, 3606 SE Lake Rd., Milwaukie, OR 97222
Club Contact: Joel Bergman, 503-869-6530, [email protected]
Thurs., Mar. 19 | 7 a.m. | Greater Clark County Rotary
Greater Clark County Service Awards Breakfast
This inspiring event shines a spotlight on individuals and groups who make the powerful choice to dedicate their time, skills, and energy to helping others. These “everyday heroes” embody the values of service, compassion, and commitment that strengthen our community. Nominees represent fire and police departments, nonprofits, medical facilities, schools, and military personnel as well as business and civic endeavors. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased online at the Greater Clark County Rotary website. Proceeds benefit the Greater Clark County Rotary Foundation.
Location: Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. 6th St., Vancouver, WA 98660
Club Contact: Amy Easton, 541-968-3530, [email protected]
Sun., Mar. 22 | 1:30 p.m. | Rotary District 5100
Rotary Club Day At The Portland Timbers
Rotarians from across the region unite at Providence Park to enjoy a Portland Timbers soccer match and raise funds for ShelterBox. Join fellow Rotarians as the Timbers host the L.A. Galaxy. A special ticket offer is available for Rotarians, with $5 of the ticket proceeds benefitting ShelterBox, an international disaster relief organization partnered with Rotary International. Tickets can be purchased online.
Location: Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St., Portland, OR 97205
Club Contact: Pat Wolfram, 971-255-9282, [email protected]
ABOUT ROTARY DISTRICT 5100
With 62 clubs and more than 2,100 members across northern Oregon and southwest Washington, Rotary District 5100 is a forward-thinking, Service Above Self organization. District 5100 clubs are where Rotarians in communities across the region turn everyday actions into meaningful change – both locally and globally – while forging strong connections and friendships. Learn more at www.rotarydistrict5100.org.