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Nov 17, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
November Mixeer at Cordial Cellar and Lounge This month's Mixer is being held at Cordial Cellar and Lounge in the Castro Valley Marketplace at 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Cost is $20 per member and guests. Cordial Cellar and Lounge will provide grazing boards and appetizers. There will be a no host bar. Consider inviting family, friedns, and colleague to share the Rotary experience and the holiday spirit. |
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Nov 25, 2026 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Dec 01, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Holiday Gift Wrapping for Castro Valley Outreach and Donna’s Holiday Hope Rotarian Dr. Heidi Hausauer will once again lead the Club's Holiday Gift Wrapping Extravaganza! Rotarians and guests will wrap gifts to be given to recipients chosen by Castro Valley Outreach and Donna’s Holiday Hope (a special event coordinated by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District). Representatives from these organizations will provide brief descriptions of their organizations and their work. |
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Dec 08, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Musical Performance by the Award-Winning Castro Valley High School Madrigals and Update on the the Rotary Club Charitable Foundation and Charitable Endowment Presentation Summaries The Madrigals are the premier auditioned ensemble at Castro Valley High School selected from juniors, seniors, and a very few select sophomores through a rigorous audition process. These students study and perform advanced levels of choral literature composed specifically for small ensembles. Each year they compete in high stakes choral competitions, including Northern California's prestigious Golden State Choral Competition, and routinely earn Superior ratings. In 2018 the Madrigals earned the honor of First Place Chamber Choir in the state of California. Cliff Sherwood will provide an update on the Castro Valley Rotary Club Community Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation which was established to manage an endowment whose earnings will support community projects in Castro Valley exclusively. The Foundations's largest project this year was the “Light up the Adobe” project showcased at the September 18th Gala. It is never too late to donate! Dan Willits will provide an update on the Rotary Club of Castro Valley Endowment, established in 1988 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and explain how donations have helped Castro Valley High School students in the past and will continue to do so the future. |
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Dec 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Together Women Rise Presentation Summary Pat Payne will highlight the mission, values and activities of Together Women Rise, a powerful community of women and allies dedicated to achieving global gender equality. There are hundreds of local chapters across the U.S. where members learn about and advocate for gender equality issues, give grants to organizations that empower women and girls in low-income countries, and build community to forge meaningful connections that increase our strength and collective impact. Members may opt to join special interest groups including cooking, book club, travel, and advocacy. Members of the Castro Valley Chapter have visited Grantees in low-income countries, organized International Women’s Day events, international craft fairs, and hosted dinners for visiting Grantees. Together Women Rise partners with RESULTS to lobby Members of Congress to promote gender equality and fight to end poverty. Pay Payne Bio Pat Payne is a community leader, fundraiser, and activist. For the past 15 years, she has served as the Co-Chapter Leader for the Together Women Rise Castro Valley Chapter. Through the power of collective giving, the Rise Castro Valley Chapter has raised over $140,000 to fight for gender equality. She has also served as a Together Women Rise West Regional Leader and Mentor starting eight new chapters in California and Hawaii. Currently, she is an advocate with the Rise Advocacy Chapter and is the RESULTS East Bay Group Leader where she organizes lobby meetings with Members of Congress fighting to end poverty and support gender equality. She was recognized as “Woman of the Year” by Assembly Member Liz Ortega in 2026 for her community service. Ms. Payne also won the “Heart of Hayward Award” — nominated by both the League of Women Voters of Eden Area (LWVEA) and Together Women Rise. Ms. Payne serves on the Executive Leadership Boards of League of Women Voters Eden Area, Eden Area Foundation, Castro Valley Democratic Club, and Eden Area Indivisible. Ms. Payne has an MBA in Marketing from Cal State East Bay and enjoys organizing fundraisers for charity groups. |
