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Meetings every Wednesday 12:30pm at Encinitas Elks Lodge 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff, CA 92007
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Meetings every Wednesday (except when DARK) 12:00 – 1:30 pm at Encinitas Elks Lodge 1393 Windsor Rd, Cardiff, CA 92007
August 19, 2026
Lisa Stout – Project Next
August 26, 2026
District Governor Jeb Visits Us
September 2, 2026
Joe Waltman
Hosting small dinner parties for strangers
September 9, 2026
Lily & Jimmy
Build a School Program – update
September 16, 2026
DARK DARK DARK
No Meeting at the Elks Lodge this day
September 23, 2026
Michael Clancy
Global Grant – Wells in Uganda
September 30, 2026
Sophia DeHolanda
Escondido Creek Conservancy
Save the Date! Some Upcoming Events
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| July 29 | Rotary meeting dark (Elks Club) |
| August 20 | Club Mixer at Enzo’z BBQ, 5:00–8:00 PM — 1068 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas |
| September 16 | Rotary meeting dark (Elks Club) |
| September 17 | Cookout at Brian and Nancy Driscoll’s home, 5:00–8:00 PM — 2535 Meadowmist Ln |
| September 19 | 41st Annual Coastal Clean-up, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — community service |
| September 27 | Encinitas Oktoberfest, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM — Mountain Vista Dr, Encinitas |
| October 9 | Meal Service & Care Kits, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego |
| October 19 | Heritage Ranch — decorations & setup, 9:00–11:00 AM — 450 Quail Gardens Dr |
| October 23–24 | Haunted HoeDown at the Heritage Ranch, 5:30–8:30 PM both nights — 450 Quail Gardens Dr |
| October 30 | Party at Carolyn’s — costumes optional, clothing required, 5:00–9:30 PM — 47 McNeill Ave (non-Rotary event) |
| 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) |
| Date TBD | Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary — community service, 24402 Martin Way |
Grayed rows indicate dark dates — no Rotary meeting.
2026 Charity Golf Tournament
Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego. Click the poster to enlarge.
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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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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.
County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer of District 3 is recognized for her support of the festival and its mission. Her grant assistance helped offset some of the costs associated with putting on the event and contributed to our ability to continue serving the community.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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