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Meetings every Wednesday, 12:00-1:30 pm at Encinitas Elks Lodge 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff, CA 92007
Upcoming Meetings
EVERY WEDNESDAY
12:00–1:30 pm
October 7, 2026
Donnie Dee
Provides shelter, meals and recovery programs to help people experiencing homelessness in San Diego rebuild their lives.
October 14, 2026
Maria Mingalone
North County’s art museum, showing contemporary art and design from Southern California artists.
October 21, 2026
Peter Callstrom
Works to prevent burn injuries through fire safety education and supports burn survivors and their families.
October 28, 2026
Jami Shapiro
National Association of Senior Move Managers
Professional association for specialists who help older adults and their families downsize and relocate.
November 4, 2026
Madhukar (Maud) Rao
Balboa Park’s Smithsonian-affiliated museum celebrating the history of flight and space exploration.
November 11, 2026
Guy Langman
The City’s office that permits film and TV productions and promotes San Diego as a filming destination.
November 18, 2026
Xavier Hamlett
Former SDSU cornerback Xavier Hamlett’s athlete-led movement serving San Diego’s unhoused community.
November 25, 2026
DARK – No Meeting
December 2, 2026
Poinsettia Auction
December 16, 2026
Joe Waltman
Con-Vive
Joe Waltman hosts weekly home-cooked dinners in Leucadia for 6–8 people who wouldn’t otherwise cross paths.
December 23 & 30, 2026
DARK – No Meetings
January 20, 2027
Michael Clancy
Provides meals, housing and health services to low-income seniors in San Diego.
January 27, 2027
Jen and Joe Wiegand
Teddy Roosevelt Show & Yoga Zen Golf
Joe Wiegand brings Theodore Roosevelt to life on stage, and Jen Wiegand teaches yoga for golfers.
February 3, 2027
Brian Grover
A regenerative farm in Encinitas with a harvest market, farm-to-table dining and community events.
February 10, 2027
Walter Lam
Topic TBA
March 3, 2027
4-Way Speech Sub-regional Contest
Every Wednesday & Sunday: Rotary Senior Dance
Our weekly dance party for 90–100 seniors at Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd. Wed 12:40–3 pm, Sun 1–3 pm. Sponsored by our club for 15 years.
Save the Date! Some Upcoming Events
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| October 9 | Meal Service & Care Kits, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. Serve lunch or pack Welcome Care Kits; carpool drivers also needed. Sign Up Help Rotary raise $1,500 for the Welcome Care Kits we donate Donate |
| October 10 | Haunted HoeDown set-up at the Heritage Ranch, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM — 450 Quail Gardens Dr Volunteer |
| October 22 | Lions, Tigers & Bears Sanctuary volunteer day, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM — animal enrichment: decorating, pumpkin carving and treat making — 24402 Martin Way, Alpine Sign Up |
| October 23–24 | Haunted HoeDown at the Heritage Ranch — Fri 4:00–9:00 PM, Sat 5:00–9:00 PM — 450 Quail Gardens Dr Volunteer Tickets |
| November 4 | Winter Gardens celebration; Caitlin and Oliver to speak; poinsettias will again be donated |
| November 9 | Encinitas Rotary Golf Tournament, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM — Lomas Santa Fe Golf Club See Poster |
| November 25 | Rotary meeting dark (Elks Club) |
| December 2 | Poinsettia Auction, 12:00–1:00 PM — Encinitas Elks Lodge #2243 |
| December 4 | Encinitas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4:00–6:00 PM |
| December 5 | Rotary Club Christmas Party at Charlie’s Foreign Auto, 4:30 PM |
| December 16 | Encinitas Rotary Club Children’s Christmas Party |
| December 23 | Rotary meeting dark (Elks Club) |
| December 30 | Rotary meeting dark (Elks Club) |
Grayed rows indicate dark dates — no Rotary meeting.
2026 Charity Golf Tournament →
Click to enlarge & see full details
Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego. Click the poster for a larger view and all the tournament details.
The Rotary Voices Podcast
In-depth interviews with thought leaders, Rotary news updates, and immersive stories from Rotary magazine.
Learn more about Rotary International and how to participate in Rotary clubs at rotary.org.
100 Years of Rotary Magazine
Established in 1911, The Rotarian is the official magazine of Rotary International, circulated worldwide. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners – from Mahatma Gandhi to Kurt Vonnegut Jr. – have written for the magazine.
Thank you for joining us at our 23rd
Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival!
Meet Our 2026 Festival Vendors
A taste of the wineries, brewers, distillers and restaurants who poured and served at the festival. Click a logo to visit that vendor’s website.
Cox Family VineyardsVisit website →
Societe BrewingVisit website →
Venga TequilaVisit website →
Pastaria ViViVisit website →
Enzo’s BBQVisit website →
Jeni’s Ice CreamsVisit website →There are 54 vendors in all. See every one, with links to their websites:
Encinitas Rotary Club Distributes $133,000 to Beneficiaries2026 Encinitas Wine & Food Festival
Guests representing the 2026 beneficiary organizations accept their checks at the Encinitas Elks Lodge, August 5, 2026. Holding the check are Event Director Gaby Reyes (left) and outgoing Event Director Sherry Yardley (right).
$133,000
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17
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23rd
Annual Wine & Food Festival
The Encinitas Rotary Club proudly announced the allocation of $133,000 to 17 beneficiaries during a recent club meeting. These funds were generated from the successful 2026 Encinitas Wine & Food Festival, a standout event held in June at the picturesque Encinitas Ranch Golf Course.
The festival brought together food enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs, and members of the community for a memorable evening of gastronomic delights and charitable giving. This year’s festival surpassed expectations, raising a substantial sum that is now being channeled back into the community through carefully selected beneficiaries.
Each of the 17 beneficiaries received a share of the funds equivalent to the amount they raised — ensuring the impact of the festival is distributed in direct proportion to the efforts of each participating organization.
The Wine & Food Festival plays a pivotal role in providing local non-profit organizations with a platform to secure vital funds for their distinct missions. Many of these charitable entities, particularly the smaller ones, face challenges in organizing fundraising events due to the financial constraints of mounting expenses.
The Encinitas Rotary Club expresses deep appreciation to all event attendees, sponsors, partners, and volunteers who made the 2026 Wine & Food Festival a grand success. Their commitment to community betterment and their enthusiastic participation are instrumental in driving positive change.
Learn more about the festival at encinitaswinefestival.com.
Media contact: Gaby Reyes, Event Director — gaby@feedmeevents.com
2026 Check Allocation
Listed with the guest who accepted each check.
| BENEFICIARY | AMOUNT |
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| Encinitas Education FoundationEmily Andrade, Val Wallace | $22,776 |
| Encinitas Rotary FoundationMark Berning | $22,010 |
| Del Sol LionsJohn Page | $16,068 |
| American Association of University WomenMarie Campagna, Rinkie Pollock, Carol Fletcher | $15,672 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane SocietyAccepted by Sherry Yardley | $13,987 |
| American Cancer Society Relay for LifeKaylee Hage | $6,110 |
| Doors of ChangeAnnie Arditti | $5,921 |
| Pacific Southwest CDCJuan Arroyo | $5,830 |
| Retread HousingPete Haggard, Hannah Gailey | $5,163 |
| Solana Beach ECO Rotary ClubDick Stevens | $4,624 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCAKimberly Sultz | $3,215 |
| LabratsRyan Merrill | $2,705 |
| Dream Center BajaAccepted by Sherry Yardley | $2,669 |
| Encinitas Chamber of CommerceCarol Knight | $1,981 |
| MAEGA — Mexican American Educational Guidance AssociationLinda Grensted, Lenette Posada Howard | $1,850 |
| Casa de AmistadKate Kousser | $1,389 |
| Solutions for ChangeChristine Amely | $879 |
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Meetings most every Wednesday at 12:30 pm at Encinitas Elks Lodge 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff, CA 92007
We have occasional Dark Days when we do not meet at the Elks Lodge. Double-check the calendar.
Board of Directors Meeting: Every third Tuesday of every month from 12:00-1:30