Yes, we’re friendly. But we are also diverse and resourceful. Our members hail from every part of our sprawling city. We come from businesses, non-profit organizations, and local government. And we welcome you to learn more about us.
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Club President Nakele Rechenauer
For more information about the Richmond Rotary Club, please contact Club President Nakele Rechenauer.
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NEXT MEETING
Richmond Rotary meets on Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Richmond Golf Club unless otherwise specified.
Not available on Fridays? Join us for happy hour on the the second Thursday of each month or join us for coffee on the third Saturday of each month.
Check out our Club Calendar to confirm where to join us:
Arts Education in WCCUSD and the Quinan Street Project
Friday, March 20
Anna Smith
Quinan Street Project
Quinan Street Project is a locally founded and run arts education nonprofit based in Pinole and serving WCCUSD. Learn about what we do, what our vision is, and where we go from here in the thick of budget cuts for arts and education.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Sisters in Solidarity International Women’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 2pm
The City of Richmond’s 19th Annual Sisters in Solidarity International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration will be held on Saturday, March 7th, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium.
Continue reading →NIAD – ArtFul
Saturday, March 7, 2026
5 – 6:30pm: VIP Cocktail Hour
6:30 – 9pm: Dinner + Live Auction
Minnesota Street Project, 1275 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Artful gala to benefit NIAD (Nurturing Independence through Artistic Development), which raises crucial funds to support NIAD artists and programs in Richmond, CA.
Continue reading →Join Us for GRIP’s Sunset & Sips
Thursday, March 12
5:30PM – 7:00PM
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (1 Lawson Road, Kensington)
Join us for GRIP’s Sunset & Sips Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley in Kensington. It promises to be a meaningful evening of connection, reflection, and community.
One of the highlights of the evening will be a special panel discussion exploring how homelessness in Richmond has changed over the past two years, featuring leaders who are deeply engaged in this work across our community.
Continue reading →League of Women Voters Richmond Candidates Forum
Monday, March 16, 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
Richmond City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond
Meet the Candidates. Hear Their Vision. Make Your Voice Heard!
City of Richmond Candidates for Mayor and Council Members for Districts: 2, 3, and 4
Continue reading →NAACP Casino Night at CoBiz
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 6pm-9pm
36th Annual Freedom FUNdraiser, Harlem Comes to Richmond
CoBiz Richmond, 1503 Macdonald Ave, Richmond
Tickets: $150
Includes $100 Casino Cash: Casino Winner Gifts;
Taste of Harlem hors d’oeuvres; Dessert Bar;
Commemorative Photo: Dancing;
Contest for the Best Harlem Speakeasy Attire
Emcee: Steven Parker / Host of the Steven Parker Show
KDYA 1190am
DJ Nash Chanel
Specialty Cocktails: The Factory Bar
Cuisine: Chef Frank Miller, Taste of Harlem
Bagna Cauda 2026
Wednesday, March 25 from 6pm to 9pm
West County Salesian Youth Club
Annual Bagna Cauda Dinner
2801 Moran Ave, Richmond
Join us at one of the Richmond Rotary tables!
Tickets are $75 each.
Buy your tickets online: Bagna Cauda 2026 tickets
PROJECTS
Uniforms for Vision Sports Academy
Richmond Rotary is proud to support Vision Sports Academy and new uniforms for their next group of athletes. The grant was sponsored by Richmond Rotary Club President Nakele Rechenauer, pictured with Jon Robles.
Continue reading →Plant to Plate Internship Program
Richmond Rotary is pleased to invested in the Plant to Plate internship program. The program as described by Executive Director Kelli Barram mentors, empowers, and prepares high school students to build job and life skills through hands on training. The request was sponsored by Ruthie Abelson Olivas who is pictured presenting the check to Graduate Program Assistant Liam Africa.
Continue reading →Moving Forward Scholarship Program
Richmond Rotary is proud to provide support to Moving Forward for their Scholarship Program and assist with this year’s back to school giveaway at Stege Elementary School. The grant was sponsored by Rotarian Ruthie Abelson Olivas. Pictured with Rotarians Zee Handoush, Ruthie, Tiffany Harris and Don Lau are Anselmo Ramirez, Co-founder/Project Manager and Arleide Santos, Project Manager.
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