Blood Drive
Give blood at the Woodland Community Center, 103 Varner Drive, Farmville, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 10 am to 3 pm. And be sure to mention Rotary! It’s our ongoing competition, Farmville Rotary Club vs. Farmville Lions Club, and we appreciate the goodhearted Lions for engaging with us to benefit our community. Blood is especially needed right now, so put…
Taste of Farmville, 17th year!
Enjoy food from local businesses, organizations and community leaders as well as music from members of the Porch Gliders at our annual Taste of Farmville. Event will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Fireman’s Sports Arena located at 1328 Zion Hill Road Farmville. We will have two serving sessions. Session 1 will be held from 5:00-6:00 pm…
FACES wins community grant
Our club has awarded a $5,000 community grant to FACES to fund a cooler site for its County Line location. “Our Club is extremely proud to be part of this project, and we are excited to help FACES be able to add a cooler to its County Line location,” said Joy Stump, Rotary Club President. “During the past two years…
Pancake Breakfast a rousing success
We had great attendance at our pancake breakfast on December 3rd at the Woodland Community Center. Built a lot of community spirit, and the kids enjoyed seeing Santa. Proceeds benefitted Operation Blue Christmas, an effort by our local police department to bless disadvantaged kids with a great Christmas. Thanks to our Happy Hour members for organizing this.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Service Project
Both the national Rotary and our local club exceeded our goals for this fundraiser. Thanks to all who walked and contributed! Rotary was one of the National Sponsors for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, with a fundraising goal of $250,000. Over 500 Rotarians nationwide participated in the event. Last-minute donations still welcome! Please click on this link to access…
Our Second Global Grant!
Our Rotary Club has gotten approval for a $122,000 global grant, our second global grant in two years, quite a rare accomplishment! Thanks to Patti Wagner and Sue Carter for their extensive work to bring the grant to fruition. The grant will provide desperately-needed NICU services in Honduras by providing equipment and supporting vocational training trips. It grew out of…
District Governor visits
Our District Governor, Kenny Janes, visited the club on August 25 and gave a stirring talk about the difference Rotary makes in the world. He focused on a life-changing experience he had while helping a young boy get his back-to-school clothes and supplies. The lunch they enjoyed together opened his eyes not only to the needs in our local communities…
Wrapping Up a Very Successful Year
At our end-of-year gathering on Thursday, June 30, we celebrated our accomplishments for the year and the Rotarians who made them happen. The lighthearted, joyful atmosphere grew out of the camaraderie we’ve enjoyed all year long. President Jenn Kinne talked about her three favorite things for the year: 1. Our service to the community, both club and individual efforts. Jenn’s…
Taste of Farmville 2022
Great food and excited people marked the return of the Taste of Farmville at the Fireman’s Sports Arena on April 28. We thank all our sponsors and vendors who made the night possible. Rotarian Rhonda Arnold spearheaded the event, and Rotarian Cannon Watson and company added live music. Here are our vendors. Next time you see them, please tell them…
Meeting needs in Honduras
Farmville Rotarian Patti Wagner has returned to Honduras to take part in her ongoing work there through Friends of Barnabas. She is working with other Rotarians as well, pictured here. Here is her update: San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Honduras has four very active Rotary Clubs. The Merendon Club is an all female group. They are extremely active around the city…