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Nov 22, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
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Dec 16, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Herb Ritter will serve as Rotary District 5170 Governor for the 2025–2026 term, bringing decades of leadership and community service to the role.Herb Ritter, a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Pleasanton North, has been deeply involved in Rotary for more than 30 years. He has held numerous leadership positions, including Club President, District Membership Chair, Conference Co-Chair, and Assistant Governor, before being selected as District Governor. Professionally, Herb enjoyed a distinguished 32-year career in corporate sales and marketing leadership at Schneider Electric, while also launching his own ventures—One Commercial Properties and Ritter Vacation Properties. Herb’s vision for his term emphasizes building bridges, growing together, and uniting for good, reflecting Rotary’s mission to create lasting change locally and globally. |
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Dec 16, 2025 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Jan 06, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Nimone Li‑Hardisty is the visionary founder and Chief Executive Officer of Forestr.org, a Castro Valley–based nonprofit dedicated to urban greening, food justice, and community resilience. With nearly three decades of experience in architecture, general contracting, and LEED-certified construction projects—including major developments like the Asian Art Museum and Oceanwide Center in San Francisco—she brings a unique intersection of technical expertise and environmental passion to her leadership role. Since launching Forestr.org in 2019, Nimone has spearheaded initiatives that blend pragmatic construction know-how with ecological innovation. Her initiatives focus on expanding urban pocket parks, gleaning backyard fruit for local food banks, creating mini-parks, and launching permaculture education programs under ForestrU. Forestr.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Castro Valley, California, dedicated to empowering local communities to clean, green, and glean their surroundings.
In essence, Forestr.org cultivates community resilience and environmental stewardship by transforming neighborhoods into cleaner, greener, and more food-secure spaces. |
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Jan 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Ken Carbone was born and raised in Castro Valley and has dedicated more than 25 years to serving his community. He is the principal of Dolphin Graphics, a marketing and branding agency. Ken has played a pivotal role in local redevelopment efforts—contributing to the redesign of Castro Valley Boulevard and helping secure Trader Joe’s for the community. He has served as Chair of the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council, guiding the area through important civic initiatives. He is perhaps best known as the longtime organizer of the popular Castro Valley Rotary Car Show, which he has managed for almost two decades. Ken Carbone will deliver an inspiring talk about the restoration of Castro Valley’s historic Flying A Service Station, a landmark that once symbolized the golden age of roadside Americana. Ken will share the vision behind transforming this vintage gas station into a vibrant community hub that has become the home to Canyons Barbecue, Philz Coffee, and Beyond the Leaf. The talk will discuss the importance of preserving local history while adapting spaces for modern use, emphasizing how this project blends nostalgia with innovation. Ken will share the collaborative effort required to bring the station back to life, turning it into a destination where neighbors can gather, dine, and celebrate Castro Valley’s unique character. |
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Jan 20, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an exciting evening of fun and networking at Casino Night, hosted by Castro Valley Rotary! Test your luck at the Roulette Wheel, Blackjack tables, and Texas Hold’em. Guests can purchase chips to play and compete for fantastic prizes throughout the night. Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with friendly competition, great conversation, and delicious catering provided by Canyons Barbecue. This event is the perfect blend of entertainment and community spirit—don’t miss your chance to roll the dice and make connections! |
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Jan 27, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Jeff Molby is a dedicated Rotarian from Caro, Michigan, and the driving force behind Chemo Riders, a nationwide initiative that addresses the critical transportation access gap for cancer patients. A long-time volunteer with the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program and among its top supporters since the pandemic, Jeff embarked on a two-year cross-country bicycle tour in fall 2023 to raise awareness and recruit new volunteer drivers. His mission is personal and powerful: no one should miss a life-saving chemotherapy session due to a lack of transportation. Jeff mobilizes Rotary clubs, community groups, and individuals, urging volunteers to offer rides—operating like an “Uber for chemo appointments”—and to help expand the reach of patient support. Recognized by the American Cancer Society as its 2024 Patient Support Volunteer of the Year, Jeff continues to pedal forward—literally and figuratively—to ensure cancer patients across America can get to treatment on time. Jeff Molby’s “Chemo Ride” is a two-year, cross-country cycling journey with a powerful mission: to ensure no cancer patient misses a life-saving treatment because of transportation challenges. As he pedals thousands of miles across the United States, Jeff raises awareness and recruits volunteers for programs like the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery, which provides free rides to chemotherapy appointments. His ride symbolizes hope, resilience, and community action—turning every mile into an opportunity to help patients get the care they need. |
