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Our second room makeover completed at @oakgrovecen Our second room makeover completed at @oakgrovecenter this weekend was for a deserving student who is a video game enthusiast. We hope he has as much fun enjoying his new space as we had while redecorating it! 🎮👾🕹️ During his room reveal, other students were requesting to become his roommate so we think it turned out pretty cool 🤩 We’d again like to thank @vivifypainting for painting this room. We love supporting Oak Grove with these room makeovers and meeting the amazing students rewarded by this project.
This weekend we completed two room makeovers for t This weekend we completed two room makeovers for two very deserving students at @oakgrovecenter . The first room was for an aspiring aerospace engineer, so we tried to deliver a theme that was out of this world. 🪐 we had a lot of fun redecorating together and loved seeing the student’s excitement during his room reveal. We hope the room continues to remind him to dream big and shoot for the stars! 🚀 Thank you to @vivifypainting for donating your services to repaint this stellar room. 💫 Stay tuned for our second room reveal!
We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Vivify Painting We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Vivify Painting for being our long-term partner with our Oak Grove room makeover service projects. @oakgrovecenter identifies students who have made progress in their programming, demonstrated personal growth, and are otherwise deserving of the reward of having their room completely repainted and decorated to reflect their interests and hobbies. This week, @vivifypainting generously donated their time and services to help us with two full room paintings, and with their creative touches, two very deserving kids’ personal spaces have been transformed. We appreciate @vivifypainting for helping to #CreateLastingImpact in our community.
This morning we attended the @vfwpost4089 Auxiliar This morning we attended the @vfwpost4089 Auxiliary’s Together We Stand 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention. The event supports our community’s veterans and military families, honors those we’ve lost, and reminds those who may be struggling that they are not alone. We were humbled to be a part of this effort to show veterans that we are thankful for their service, and that their community stands with them 🇺🇸 thank you VFW for letting us be a small part of this amazing event. We loved meeting the participants and all the organizations who showed up with their support and advocacy for the veteran community. #TogetherWeStand #SuicidePrevention #VeteranSuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #CreateLastingImpact
We are delighted to welcome our newest members, Je We are delighted to welcome our newest members, Jeffrey and Khanitta Klein, who were inducted at our meeting yesterday! While Jeffrey and Khanitta are new to our club, they are not new to Rotary. We are excited to welcome them back to our global family. Jeffrey is an employment law attorney with a firm in Beverly Hills, and Khanitta is an active member of the community, regularly volunteering at French Valley Library and with Animal Friends of the Valley. We look forward to serving alongside them and working together to #CreateLastingImpact 💙💛
This morning we joined @alzassociation Walk to End This morning we joined @alzassociation Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – Temecula Valley, starting the day in honor of our loved ones who have suffered from Alzheimer’s, and supporting the vision for a future without the disease. Together our team raised over $500 in donations for the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Thank you to all who joined us today, and to everyone who supported our club’s fundraiser! 💜 and a most heartfelt thank you to our dedicated Community Services Chair Amber White for organizing our participation. #endalz #walktoendalz #peopleofaction #createlastingimpact
Tonight we were honored to have @rotarydistrict533 Tonight we were honored to have @rotarydistrict5330 Governor Richard Lemire present to our club. He shared great stories about both our District and club’s histories and left us inspired to continue serving our community to #CreateLastingImpact. Thank you, DG Richard for visiting us! We look forward to serving alongside you this Rotary year and continuing to draw from your wealth of knowledge.
We are participating in @alzassociation Walk to En We are participating in @alzassociation Walk to End Alzheimer's for the over 7 million Americans living with the disease on September 19, 2026 at @promenade_temecula . Join our team or support us with a donation! https://act.alz.org/site/TRR?fr_tjoin=1085749&pg=tfind&fr_id=19464&skip_login_page=true&s_joinTeamID=1085749 #Walk2EndAlz #ENDALZ #CreateLastingImpact
Today our club sponsored and attended the quarterl Today our club sponsored and attended the quarterly @100_teenswhocare_temecula event which benefitted @hoperanchanimalsanctuary , @milvetorg , and @renewinghopestrategies . The event was attended by local teens and members of @gohs.interact Club. It was amazing to learn about the great work these nonprofits are doing locally, and support our community service-focused teens. 💙💛 #CreateLastingImpact
One month ago, members of @oldtowntemecularotary a One month ago, members of @oldtowntemecularotary and @frenchvalleyrotary traveled to Costa Rica for an international service trip. The first 5 days of our weeklong trip were spent serving with @faceofjustice_cr , a non-profit dedicated to housing, healing, and protecting survivors of human trafficking through four different programs. Our time was spent: 💙 Leading an art therapy class, taking a field trip to a dormant volcano, spending time at a local beach, hosting meals, donating clothing and art supplies, and participating in other activities at Casa Libertad, a safe house for adolescent survivors of human trafficking 💛 Assisting with clean up and organization projects at Casa Esperanza, a support center offering medical, emotional, and restoration assistance for individuals affected by exploitation and human trafficking 💙 Spending time with the residents of Casa Gracia, a transitional shelter and support home for young women aged 18 to 23 who are survivors of human trafficking and have transitioned out of Casa Libertad 💛 Dining and shopping at Ahava Cafe, a cafe operated by Face of Justice that provides job training, work experience, and financial independence for survivors and young women We are grateful for the generosity of our club members and community for contributing to the fundraisers for the projects completed on this trip. It was deeply moving, inspirational, and an unforgettable experience. Special thank you to PDG @nyronmclean for our amazing team shirts 💚 #CreateLastingImpact #ServiceAboveSelf
Starting the weekend with service! We were proud t Starting the weekend with service! We were proud to support The Salvation Army’s annual Child Spree event this morning alongside our fellow Rotarians from @murrietarotary , @frenchvalleyrotary , and @temecularotary . This year’s Child Spree helped over 150 children get ready for the coming school year by providing an opportunity to shop for new school clothing, shoes and school supplies. Volunteers were matched up with families and each child got to pick out $125 worth of new school clothes and shoes. After check out, the children received school supplies and new books. 📚💙 Child Spree is all about community togetherness and support, and making a difference in the lives of the children in our community. #CreateLastingImpact
The last project during our international service The last project during our international service trip in Costa Rica engaged the @rotaryinternational Area of Focus “Maternal and Child Health”. With the generous support of Optometrist Dr. Sing and coordination with @rotary.garabito and @frenchvalleyrotary , over 50 children in the Garabito municipality received eye exams and will receive follow up vision care. While Dr. Sing was hard at work with the eye exams, our club set out our contribution of clothing donations for the women and children and helped local community partners facilitate the entertainment (bouncy house, DJ, and face painting!) provided to make the queue more engaging for the children. Afterwards, Dr. Sing treated all of the children to lunch and a movie, during which we happily served popcorn, hot dogs, and snacks. A very special “thank you” to Rotarian Manuela for coordinating this project, and for the Rotary Clubs of Garabito and French Valley for their collaborations!
💙 Today our international service trip to Costa Ri 💙 Today our international service trip to Costa Rica is centered on the @rotaryinternational Area of Focus “Protecting the Environment”. The Rotary Clubs of Old Town Temecula and @frenchvalleyrotary joined together with the @rotary.garabito for the Garabito Municipality’s reforestation campaign at Playa Herradura. 💛 Together we planted 60 trees which will play a valuable role in the balance of the local ecosystem, acting as a natural barrier against erosion, protecting local biodiversity, and improving the quality of water resources. These trees will also provide shade for local community enjoyment and will promote environmental sustainability. 💙 The trees we planted are a favorite amongst scarlet macaws and monkeys, and a few of us were lucky to spot some monkeys hanging around afterwards! 🦜 🐒 💛 Thank you to @rotarydistrict5330 Immediate Past District Governor Nyron McLean for sponsoring our team shirts!
What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–2027 R What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–2027 Rotary year under the leadership of President Brian Spock! Despite nearly one-third of our club being in Costa Rica on an international service project, the energy in the room was undeniable. One of the most meaningfull moments of the night was welcoming Cindy Mason as our first new member of the Rotary year! Cindy's late husband, Mike Mason, was a cornerstone of our club whose legacy of service helped shape who we are today. It is both a privilege and an honor to welcome Cindy as she continues that legacy alongside us as we work together toward this years Rotary theme: Create Lasting Impact. We also got to work reviewing our 2026–2027 financials, mapping out an exciting year of service projects and events, and launching our plans for ChildSpree 2026, an incredible program that helps local children head back to school with confidence and dignity. If last night's meeting was any indication, this Rotary year is going to be something special. Here's to new friendships, meaningful service, and another year of changing lives....one project at a time. #ServiceAboveSelf #CreateLastingImpact #Temecula #OldTownTemeculaRotary #PeopleOfAction
We are honored to begin the new Rotary year with a We are honored to begin the new Rotary year with an introduction to our 2026-27 Club President, Brian Spock! Brian is a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Old Town Temecula and has served for several years on the Board of Directors. "I am honored to be President of such an amazing club," says @spockbrian . "We have a strong focus on youth programs, and by involving local youth with our business leaders and community service projects, we create strong future leaders and lifelong Rotarians." The @rotaryinternational theme for this year is "Create Lasting Impact," which encourages Rotarians, as people of action, to work together to make a meaningful difference in our communities and around the world. We look forward to supporting President Brian in his new position and look forward to creating a lasting impact under his leadership.
This past weekend, we celebrated the Demotion Part This past weekend, we celebrated the Demotion Party of our 2025-26 President Jennifer Smith and the club’s accomplishments under her leadership. We also honored a longstanding fellowship-focused tradition to camp for the Demotion Party weekend. We played “Jen-pardy” and decorated with a Harry Potter theme, a tribute to the way in which Jennifer creates Rotary magic wherever she goes. After gifting President Jennifer with her presents and plaque to retire her gavel, she gifted the Board of Directors and Great Oak Interact President Sitarah with tokens of her appreciation and presented the following awards: 💙 Above and Beyond Award: Amber White, Community Service Chair 💛 Quiet Rotarian Award: Dianne Hoffman, Vocational Service Chair 💙 Rotarian of the Year: Carissa Gerry, Public Image and International Service Chair 💛 Service Through Rotary Award: Matthew Smith, Membership Chair On the last day of the Rotary year, we want to extend our gratitude once more to President Jennifer for serving the club so passionately and thoughtfully this year. You helped us all #UniteforGood.
As the 2025-26 Rotary year comes to a close on Jun As the 2025-26 Rotary year comes to a close on June 30, we wanted to take a moment to thank our members for their dedication to service, our sponsors for their support, and our Club President Jennifer Smith for her inspiring leadership. Over the last 12 months, the Rotary Club of Old Town Temecula has: 💛Celebrated 16 of our club members earning Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions for their generous giving to @rotaryinternational Foundation 💙Sponsored 6 students to attend @rotarydistrict5330 Personal Rotary Youth Development Experience (PRYDE) camp and 26 students to attend the @ryla5330 camps, with club members having served on staff and volunteered in both camp programs 💛Supported the growth of the @gohs.interact as it reached more than 100 members 💙Sponsored @100_teenswhocare_temecula to further introduce the youth in our community to the commitment to “Service Above Self” 💛Helped put forth the 17th Annual @murrietafieldofhonor with the @murrietarotary to honor local and national heroes during the week of Veterans Day 💙Served nearly 1200 meals to local residents on Christmas Day during the 29th Annual Temecula Community Christmas Dinner, alongside the @temecularotary and @temeculasunriserotary 💛Supported over 50 Interact volunteers during the planning and hosting of the “Hearts Across Generations” event at Atria Park of Vintage Hills assisted living facility 💙Planned and fundraised for a 2026 Costa Rica Service Project trip benefitting adolescent survivors of human trafficking with @faceofjustice_cr , in partnership with the Rotary Club of French Valley 💛Redecorated three rooms for student residents at Oak Grove Center, an educational institution for children with psychological, emotional challenges & special needs 💙Volunteered with @habitat.inlandvalley and @sale_ranch_animal_sanctuary 💛Provided scholarships locally through the Walter “Bill” Cary, Jr. Scholarship Fund and internationally through @ascendkenya 💙Donated stockings and holiday gifts to @michellesplacecrc and @projectt.o.u.c.h
We are so proud of Sitarah, our 2025 – 2026 Great We are so proud of Sitarah, our 2025 - 2026 Great Oak High School Interact President. Congratulations on an amazing, impactful year and on your graduation. We can’t wait to see what your future holds! 💙💛
📣It's the last month of the Rotary year and we are 📣It's the last month of the Rotary year and we are finishing as strong as we started! Please mark your calendars for our final meetings, projects, and events for the 2025-26 Rotary year.📣 Our two meetings this month will take place on June 10 and June 24 at @thegamblingcowboy_ The last service project of the year will take place on June 13 and will be a packing project for all of the donations we have collected for our July international service trip to Costa Rica benefitting @faceofjustice_cr To celebrate a successful and eventful Rotary year, we will be hosting a Demotion Party for President Jennifer on June 27 at 4 PM. Click the link in our bio to RSVP for all events! ❓interested in learning more about Rotary and how we embrace the ideas of Service Above Self? Send us a message and we'll invite you to join us at one of our upcoming meetings! #UniteForGood #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleOfAction
We are honored to have received a Club of Excellen We are honored to have received a Club of Excellence award at @rotarydistrict5330 Celebration by Governor Nyron McLean, accepted by our phenomenal President Jennifer Smith. Kevin Willis was also presented with an award for his outstanding service as District Interact Chair, and Carissa Gerry was one of two recipients of the Assistant Governor of the Year award. As a club, we’ve strived to embody the spirit of the “Unite for Good” theme this Rotary year, with key collaborations established with @murrietarotary , @temecularotary , @temeculasunriserotary , and the Rotary Club of French Valley for various service projects and/or fundraisers. We accepted the challenge from Governor Nyron to “Unleash the Power of Rotary” and could not be more proud of the ways in which we have given back locally and globally to those in need, and any more excited by the amplified impact of our collaborative efforts. Congrats to our dedicated members, and fellow Rotarians, for a wonderfully busy Rotary year. 💙💛
Last night we helped award scholarships to three d Last night we helped award scholarships to three deserving students from the Walter “Bill” Cary, Jr. Scholarship Fund! These scholarships were presented by members Steve Amante and Dianne Hoffman with @bgcswc The Walter “Bill” Cary, Jr. Scholarship Fund was created by our club in honor of the late Bill Cary, Jr., whose legacy as a husband, father, business owner, and Philanthropist continues to positively impact the community. Bill was a long-time resident of Temecula and member of the Rotary Club of Old Town Temecula, known for his generosity and passion for helping others. Bill also served as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County.
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