Please join us this Thursday, February 12, at the Bodhi-Hive at 12:15 PM. We will receive an update on Child Advocates of Nevada County from Nicole McNeely and celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
A special thank you to Stacy Drake Robinson for updating us on the Mardi Gras parade (Joe Cain Day) in Nevada City. Miles, Louise, Gayle, Dave, Carolyn, Dennis, Paula, Ken, Alison, Andrea, Karen, Robin, Tom Ryan, Walt, Sandy, and Cathy, along with guests David and Lisa, enjoyed learning about the history and the upcoming bead-throwing on Sunday, February 15.
While Lynda and Chris are distributing Menstrual Hygiene Kits during their visit with Wendy and Amigos de Guatemala, Carolyn announced that the Rotary Clubs of Reno Central and Carson City are each donating $1,000 for supplies to continue our Menstral Hygiene project. A big thank you — one of the joys of Rotary is partnering to make a difference!
Please review this Rotario and mark the other important dates listed. There is plenty of which to look forward!
Alison and Andrea announced Nevada County Reads 2026 kick off event that was held on Friday. Alison, Cathy, Andrea, Louise, and Carolyn participated in a tree planting to launch the program in partnership with Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and Friends of the Nevada County Libraries. This year's book is Daniel Mason’s North Woods, a spellbinding novel that follows a single house deep in the forests of New England across centuries of human and natural history.
Pick up a free copy of North Woods beginning February 6th at any Nevada County Library location!
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
A number of Nevada City Rotarians are actively involved with the Wild and Scenic Film Festival February 19-23, 2026. PE Andrea is clearly up to her eyeballs with SYRCL planning, Jim has a beautifully creative photo on display at the Rood Center, Tom Milam is again on the Tech Team, and we suspect others are also signed up to volunteer at South Yuba River Citizens League’s 24th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
Photographer credit: Jim Bair
Monarch Butterfly Art Show at Treats Ice Cream February 1-28
The Monarch Butterfly Art Show opened on February 1, 2026, at Treats Ice Cream Shop in Nevada City. Seventeen local artists contributed paintings, drawings, collages, and sculptures inspired by monarch butterflies and their caterpillars. The public is invited to view—and purchase—these unique monarch butterfly art pieces at Treats through the end of February. Proceeds from artwork sales will fund milkweed seed for school seed-planting education programs, Bear Yuba Land Trust Monarch Meadow restoration projects, and Mike the Bee Guy’s educational classes.
Artist credit: Lynn Sunderman
Our 2025 Earth Fest Display focused on Monarch butterflies which connected us with Peggy Wright, BYLT, and the Planting the Seed initiative, a community-based effort to transform Nevada County into a monarch flyway. In conjunction with Planting the Seed, BYLT is partnering with schools, Rotary Clubs, and Double Dogwood Native Nursery & The Feral Land Project create and nurture Monarch Meadow gardens across Western Nevada County. More information is available at BYLT Monarch Meadow Project and FB Nevada County Monarchs and Milkweeds.
Nevada City Rotary is again returning to Los Barriles, Baja Sur California. Each year our Club partners with the Rotary Club of Los Barriles Cabo Este and East Cape Health Clinic to host multiple wellness clinics in the Los Barriles area. Students are screened for diabetes, eye sight, dental, respiratory, and skeletal issues along with overall wellness checks.
Join the team: March 9 -14, 2026 for an unforgettable experience.
Attention Western Nevada County High School Students
Each year, the Rotary Clubs of Western Nevada County in partnership with our District, host the Rotary Speech Contest. We invite local high school students to participate. This year's theme is “Unite For Good: Together We Make Dreams Come True.” The local Speech Contest is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The winner will advance to the District 5190 Speech Contest in Reno, NV on Saturday, May 2.
Five districts: Five times the fun! Join districts 5130, 5170, 5190, 5220, and 5230 for a multi-district conference at the beautiful Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Celebrate all that we've accomplished during the 2025-26 year at this family friendly event. In addition to world renowned keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and Rotary fellowship opportunities, Grand Sierra Resort offers activities for the whole family!
Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Our next Board meeting is February9 at 5:30pm via Zoom.
Not a Board member but want to join us? Contact Robin or reply to this Rotario for instructions. All club members are encouraged to attend a meeting. Location/schedule is subject to change, please ask.
Alison and Andrea announced Nevada County Reads 2026 kick off event that was held on Friday. Alison, Cathy, Andrea, Louise, and Carolyn participated in a tree planting to launch the program in partnership with Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and Friends of the Nevada County Libraries. This year's book is Daniel Mason’s North Woods, a spellbinding novel that follows a single house deep in the forests of New England across centuries of human and natural history.
A number of Nevada City Rotarians are actively involved with the Wild and Scenic Film Festival February 19-23, 2026. PE Andrea is clearly up to her eyeballs with SYRCL planning, Jim has a beautifully creative photo on display at the Rood Center, Tom Milam is again on the Tech Team, and we suspect others are also signed up to volunteer at South Yuba River Citizens League’s 24th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival.
The Monarch Butterfly Art Show opened on February 1, 2026, at Treats Ice Cream Shop in Nevada City. Seventeen local artists contributed paintings, drawings, collages, and sculptures inspired by monarch butterflies and their caterpillars. The public is invited to view—and purchase—these unique monarch butterfly art pieces at Treats through the end of February. Proceeds from artwork sales will fund milkweed seed for school seed-planting education programs, Bear Yuba Land Trust Monarch Meadow restoration projects, and Mike the Bee Guy’s educational classes.
Nevada City Rotary is again returning to Los Barriles, Baja Sur California. Each year our Club partners with the Rotary Club of Los Barriles Cabo Este and East Cape Health Clinic to host multiple wellness clinics in the Los Barriles area. Students are screened for diabetes, eye sight, dental, respiratory, and skeletal issues along with overall wellness checks.
