Events

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Join us in hearing a presentation by Bob Davidson, President and CEO of the Seattle Aquarium. Bob Davidson became president and CEO of the Seattle Aquarium in 2010 and guided the Aquarium’s successful transition to nonprofit management. He also played a key role in the $41.5-million public/private New Currents Aquarium expansion in 2007, which made […]

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom The speaker for this Zoom meeting is Abdirizak Inshar, who immigrated to the U.S. from Somalia in 2023. He is the recipient of a McCarthy Bridge to College Success Grant at Renton Technical College. His decision to leave Somalia was shaped in part by the desire to live free from the constant threat […]

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Join us in hearing from Gregory K. Alex, MA, CDC, founding Director of Matt Talbot Center, a long-standing Seattle non-profit organization that operates a substance abuse treatment program and offers support, rehabilitative and restorative services to Seattle’s homeless, addicted and mentally ill populations. Established in 1985, the Matt Talbot Center (MTC) is located […]

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Join us to hear from Kelly Kasper, who brings 30 years of business expertise to assist organizations in navigating businesses through times of challenge, opportunity, and change. She applies her skills in strategic planning, continuity of operations, team building and training, organization, management training and development. Kelly helps business owners, executives and managers […]

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Zoom Join us in hearing from Christine Peak, a member of West Seattle Rotary Club and Chair of the club's Peacebuilding Committee. She will speak to us about their current international project to support women coffee farmers by offering business assistance and development programs. The programs include training, conferences, and mentorship that will empower […]

TIME: 3:00 to 6:00 PM Derick and Nancy Pasternak are inviting the club to their home for our annual holiday party on Sunday, December 15th! They will be serving chili, salad, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Other food and drink contributions are welcome, of course. Thank you, Derick and Nancy, for your hospitality, and we look forward to […]

TIME: Noon LOCATION: Picolinos Members, friends, and family are invited to our annual tradition of Ballard High School Jazz Choir performing holiday musical favorites, led by Courtney Rowley. The songs will be a combination of modern melodies and holiday classics. The meal will be Picolinos' usual excellent fare, with holiday cookies added. This is such a special […]