Welcome to District 5170 and Rotary!
Becoming a member opens doors to an enriching network of professionals committed to positively impacting their communities. By engaging in regular meetings and special events, you can:
- Participate in discussions about our community’s specific needs and brainstorm innovative solutions.
- Connect with leaders who are actively creating transformative changes, embodying Rotaryβs service ethos.
Expanding our membership enhances resources, broadens project scope, and amplifies our impact. Our focus is on improving member retention and attraction while advocating for flexible membership types and meeting formats suited to our members’ diverse needs.
Together, letβs create a culture that makes Rotary accessible, encouraging proactive steps that realize aspirations and foster impactful partnerships to change the world.
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ππ 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Fundraiser
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of fun, fashion, and fundraising at the Rotary Capitola-Aptos Kentucky Derby Party! πΉ
π Saturday, May 2, 2026
β° 1:30 PM β 4:30 PM
π Specialized Aviation Hangar
150 Aviation Way #101, Watsonville, CA
β¨ Whatβs included:
β’ Live Kentucky Derby viewing π
β’ Buffet of appetizers, sandwiches & dessert π΄
β’ One drink included πΉ
β’ A lively Derby-themed party atmosphere π©
π Tickets: $110 per person
π All funds raised stay localβsupporting community grants, scholarships, and youth programs.
π Get your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2026RotaryDerby
Dress your Derby best and join us for a great cause! πΉ
#Rotary5170 #RotaryFundraiser #KentuckyDerbyParty #CommunityImpact #WatsonvilleEvents #SupportLocal #RotaryEvents #FundraiserEvent
Saratoga Rotary Art Show β FREE Community Event!
Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and fun at the Saratoga Rotary Art Show!
π May 2β3, 2026
β° Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM β 5:00 PM
π West Valley College Campus
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA
β¨ What to expect:
β’ 125+ talented artists
β’ Live musical performances
β’ Childrenβs activities
β’ Food vendors
β’ Wine, beer & mimosas
β’ Nonprofit showcase
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an inspiring weekend supporting art and community! πΆπΌοΈ
π Learn more: www.saratogarotaryartshow.org
#Rotary5170 #SaratogaRotary #ArtShow #CommunityEvent #SupportLocalArtists #BayAreaEvents #RotaryEvents #FamilyFun #Nonprofit #LiveMusic
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The Rotary Club of Alameda is awarding $21,000 in scholarships to high school seniors ππ
β° New deadline: April 24, 2026
If youβre a student (or know one!)βthis is your chance to get recognized for your hard work and impact π
π Apply now + submit requirements
π Link in bio
Tag someone who should apply π
#RotaryDistrict5170 #Scholarship #StudentLife #FutureLeaders #CommunityService #HighSchoolSeniors #RotaryImpact #ApplyNow #EducationMatters
π Unite for Good at Far West Fest 2026 π
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend where service, connection, and inspiration come together ππ
Join Rotarians from across Districts 5130, 5170, 5190, 5220 & 5230 as we gather for Far West Fest 2026βa powerful celebration of what we can achieve together.
π
May 1β3, 2026
π Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nevada
This is more than just an eventβit`s where ideas spark, leaders connect, and impact grows.
β¨ Build meaningful relationships
β¨ Gain fresh inspiration
β¨ Celebrate Rotaryβs impact
β¨ Strengthen our shared mission of Service Above Self
π¨ District 5170 Hotel Room Registration:
π https://book.passkey.com/event/51033029/owner/16854/home
Mark your calendar, secure your stay, and get ready to unite, collaborate, and make a difference π
#FarWestFest2026 #UniteForGood #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryDistrict5170 #RotaryLife #RenoNV
WE CONNECT PEOPLE
Rotary unites more than a million people
Through Rotary clubs, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, and form friendships and professional connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world.
WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES
We take action locally and globally
Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions.
WE SOLVE PROBLEMS
No challenge is too big for us
For more than 110 years, weβve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease.
ππ 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Fundraiser
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of fun, fashion, and fundraising at the Rotary Capitola-Aptos Kentucky Derby Party! πΉ
π Saturday, May 2, 2026
β° 1:30 PM β 4:30 PM
π Specialized Aviation Hangar
150 Aviation Way #101, Watsonville, CA
β¨ Whatβs included:
β’ Live Kentucky Derby viewing π
β’ Buffet of appetizers, sandwiches & dessert π΄
β’ One drink included πΉ
β’ A lively Derby-themed party atmosphere π©
π Tickets: $110 per person
π All funds raised stay localβsupporting community grants, scholarships, and youth programs.
π Get your tickets: tinyurl.com/2026RotaryDerby
Dress your Derby best and join us for a great cause! πΉ
#Rotary5170 #RotaryFundraiser #KentuckyDerbyParty #CommunityImpact #WatsonvilleEvents #SupportLocal #RotaryEvents #FundraiserEvent ... See MoreSee Less
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Saratoga Rotary Art Show β FREE Community Event!
Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and fun at the Saratoga Rotary Art Show!
π May 2β3, 2026
β° Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM β 5:00 PM
π West Valley College Campus
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA
β¨ What to expect:
β’ 125+ talented artists
β’ Live musical performances
β’ Childrenβs activities
β’ Food vendors
β’ Wine, beer & mimosas
β’ Nonprofit showcase
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an inspiring weekend supporting art and community! πΆπΌοΈ
π Learn more: www.saratogarotaryartshow.org
#Rotary5170 #SaratogaRotary #ArtShow #CommunityEvent #SupportLocalArtists #BayAreaEvents #RotaryEvents #FamilyFun #Nonprofit #LiveMusic ... See MoreSee Less
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Rotary leaders continue to βopen windowsβ. Itβs OK to be βcrazyβ if weβre all doing it in sοΏΌupport of our community and the world. Herb Ritter, Rotary District 5170 Governor 2025-26 ... See MoreSee Less
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