"You don't 'go to' Rotary like you go to the cinema, 
where you sit and watch other people doing something,
Rotary is something you do."
 
Francesco Arezzo, Past President - Rotary International  
Light Up the Adobe Project Fundraiser - September 18
 

Join the Castro Valley Rotary Club Community Foundation for an unforgettable evening at the Foundation's Gala, a premier celebration of community, generosity, and local impact.

Set for Friday, September 18, 2026, the cocktail reception and silent auction starts at 6:00 PM, with dinner served at 7:00 PM, followed by a live auction, and the unveiling of the “Light Up the Adobe” project.

This elegant and intimate event will bring together community leaders, supporters, and friends for a night filled with purpose and inspiration. With only 150 tickets available, guests will enjoy a truly exclusive experience.

The evening will feature:

  • Fine dining
  • Silent and live auctions
  • A special unveiling of the Adobe Lighting Project, highlighting a major community enhancement
  • A beautiful setting under the stars at one of Castro Valley’s most cherished landmarks

Proceeds from the Gala will directly support the Castro Valley Community Foundation’s work of community improvement projects right here in Castro Valley and help The Community Foundation reach this year’s goal of raising $100,000.00

This signature event blends celebration with meaningful impact—bringing the community together to invest in a brighter future.

Tickets: $150 per person // Limited to 150 guests

This exclusive evening is expected to sell out very quickly.

Click here to reserve your tickets today.

Light Up the Adobe Project Chairperson Randy Vanderbilt (R) and Marco Jaramillo (L) share the blueprint for the Project at the July 28th lunch meeting.
 
Meetings, Mixers & Events
September 1 – January 5
Respondents to the Club Learning Facilitator Survey indicated that they would appreciate having the dates of Club Lunches, Mixers, and other Events far in advance as possible.  All events will still be posted under Upcoming Events on the Club website and in the Monthly Events Bulletin emailed to all members.  Emails to RSVP and/or purchase tickets will continue to be sent to members on a weekly basis.  Don't forget to RSVP by the deadline to be entered into the monthly drawing for a $100 gift certificate to a local business.
September 1 Lunch: Stephen Baiter, Executive Director of East Bay Economic Development Alliance
 
September 8 Lunch:  Robert Wolff, M.D. -  AI in Medicine: The Revolution is Here! 
 
September 12-13 – Castro Valley Fall Fest – Rotary staffing the VIP Booth
 
September 15 Evening Mixer/Interact Ice Cream Social at Golfland
 
September 18:  Light Up the Adobe Gala Fundraiser at the Adobe Center
 
September 19: District 5170 Collaborative Impact Summit - San Jose
 
September 22 Lunch:  Mariellen Faria, Director, Eden Township Health District
 
September 29 Lunch: State Senator Tim Grayson - Legislative Update
 
October 4 Event: Castro Valley to Niles Car Rally
 
October 6 Lunch: Dr. Peter Gleick, Ph.D. - Water, Conflict, and Peace
 
October 13 Lunch: Jaime Orfanos, Assistant Director, Civic and Economic Development Department, Alameda County
October 20 Evening Mixer – Pizza at Three Crosses Church
 
October 27 Lunch: Professor Christian Roessler, "Do the Machines Need Us? How AI Changes the Way We Work and Learn.”
 
November 3 Lunch: Jill Duerig, PDG District 5170 – What is TRF and What Does it Do?
 
November 10 Lunch:  State Assemblymember Liz Ortega (District 20) – Legislative Update
 
November 17 Evening Mixer at Castro Valley Bowl
 
November 24:  No Lunch Meeting Happy Thanksgiving
 
December 1 Lunch: Donna’s Holiday Hope and Castro Valley Outreach & Holiday Gift Wrapping
 
December 8 Lunch: Castro Valley High School Madrigals Musical Performance
 
December 15 Lunch: Pat Payne - Together Women Rise
 
December 22 & 29:  No Lunch Meetings Happy Holidays
 
January 5 Lunch: Gary Howard, Ph.D. - Cell Biology of the First 3 Billion Years
 
All dates and events subject to change.  Check Upcoming Events for the most current information.
Guests Always Welcome!
Castro Valley

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
The Meadows Restaurant at Redwood Canyon Golf Course
17007 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
United States of America
Phone:
(510) 500-5667
3rd Tuesdays are Evening Socials 5:30 - 7:00 pm ***** Check Calendar for Location
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Member Birthdays:
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    August 11
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    August 15
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    September 8
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    September 23
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