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SUMMARY:August 12\, 2025: Jenny Clark and Women's Empowerment Coalition
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Zoom\nJenny Clark\, co-founder and co-CEO of the Women’s Empowerment Coalition (WECO)\, will speak about WECO’s current projects in Kenya. WECO has partnered with the Tepesua Community-Based Organization (CBO) in Kenya to support the prevention of child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) and to support income-generating programs for Maasai women and girls. This includes expanding a community farm for food security and income generation\, a mentorship program for junior secondary school girls\, and supporting income generation programs for a widows’ village. The empowerment of women is so vital for the overall improvement of a community. Please join us to hear about these important projects! \n  \nThis will be on Zoom.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/august-12-2025-jenny-clark-and-womens-empowerment-coalition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T120000
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SUMMARY:August 19\, 2025: District 5030 Governor Jeffrey Borek
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, in Ballard \nWe bet you haven’t yet met our District Governor for 2025-2026. So this is your chance! Jeffrey Borek is an experienced technology executive who is highly regarded by clients\, colleagues\, and business partners for his software industry knowledge\, relationship skills\, and the ability to drive ambitious goals in a highly competitive marketplace. Jeffrey has been with the IBM Corporation for over 25 years having worked wireless startup McCaw Cellular just prior. He currently leads an open-source software initiative and works to build a scalable and consistent artificial intelligence software supply chain security framework. He also promotes the concepts of open source AI as an international speaker. Jeffrey is a long-time native of the Pacific Northwest and currently lives on Mercer Island. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the UW and an MBA from Seattle University. He is a member and past president of Seattle 4\, and is passionate about Rotary. He will share the goals of District 5030 for this Rotary year\, and we look forward to his presentation! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/august-19-2025-district-5030-governor-jeffrey-borek/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250826T170000
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SUMMARY:August 26\, 2025: President's Social on the Houseboat
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to Alana’s houseboat in the Seattle Marina for the president’s happy hour! Get to know your president better\, and have a relaxing\, social time on the water. Watch boaters and paddlers go by! Alana plans to serve chardonnay wine\, champagne\, and water. If you want something else\, feel free to bring it!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/august-26-2025-presidents-social-on-the-houseboat/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T130000
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SUMMARY:September 2\, 2025: Andrew McMasters and Listening without Agenda
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, in Ballard \nWe invite you to join us for a presentation by local actor and leadership coach\, Andrew McMasters\, who will be speaking about his new book\, Listening Without Agenda: Practical Steps for Effective Listening. Andrew McMasters is a seasoned executive coach\, actor\, director\, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the performing arts and organizational development. With a career spanning nonprofit leadership and corporate consulting\, Andrew specializes in helping leaders and teams communicate with clarity\, engage with authenticity\, and collaborate more effectively. As the founder and Artistic Director of Jet City Improv\, Andrew led a nonprofit theater company for over two decades. Andrew also contributes to civic life through his role as a city Arts Commissioner and board member for multiple nonprofits. He has taught at the University of Washington Foster School of Business\, JHU Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation\, Harvard University\, and the University of Northern Colorado. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-2-2025-andrew-mcmasters-and-listening-without-agenda/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:September 9\, 2025: Jorge Baron\, King County Councilmember District 4
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: ZoomPlease join us in hearing from King County Councilmember Jorge L. Barón\, who represents King County District 4. Before his election to the council in late 2024\, Jorge served as the Executive Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) from 2008 until 2023\, and as a staff attorney with the organization from 2006 to 2008. \nJorge is originally from Bogotá\, Colombia\, and immigrated to the United States at the age of thirteen. He graduated from Duke University and received his law degree from Yale Law School. In 2017\, Seattle Magazine recognized Jorge as one of the most influential Seattleites of the year. Jorge has received numerous awards\, including: the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service from the King County Council (2018); the Man of Integrity Recognition from the UW Women’s Center (2018); the Roberto Felipe Maestas Legacy Award from El Centro de la Raza (2017); the President’s Award from The Washington State Labor Council (2017)\, to name just a few. \nThis is a distinguished guest you won’t want to miss. Be sure to bring your questions!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-9-2025-jorge-baron-king-county-councilmember-district-4/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T150000
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SUMMARY:September 13th Hygiene Drive for Mary's Place
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of the year again! Our Community Service committee has planned a food and hygiene drive for Saturday\, September 13th at Ballard Town & Country Market to benefit Mary’s Place. The drive begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. There will be four 90-minute shifts\, with a minimum of two volunteers per shift. Terry Collings is in the process of securing volunteers for those shifts\, so let him know to add your name! We love to support Mary’s Place\, which\, since 1999\, has helped thousands of women and families move out of homelessness into more stable situations. And we know that the path out of homelessness can be long and challenging. Let’s help Mary’s Place in this important task.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-13th-hygiene-drive-for-marys-place/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T120000
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SUMMARY:September 16\, 2025: Mike Halvorson on History\, Technology\, and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in hearing from Dr. Mike Halvorson\, who teaches history\, business\, and innovation-related courses at Pacific Lutheran University. He worked at Microsoft Corporation from 1985 to 1993 and has written over 40 books about software\, technology\, and history. He is a PLU graduate (1985)\, and received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Washington. He currently serves as Director of Innovation Studies and Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History. \nHis latest book is This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators\, which has been shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2025 in the Change & Sustainability Category. With the help of fellow PLU historian Fulton Bryan-Anderson\, Mike also helps produce Innovative History\, a podcast that explores new directions in historical research and storytelling\, using creative approaches to teaching and learning history\, including using video games to study the past\, musicians as agents of historical change\, the roots of capitalism\, and the impact of new technologies on research. \nIt looks like this is going to be a very interesting talk\, so don’t miss it! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-16-2025-mike-halvorson-on-history-technology-and-innovation/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:September 28\, 2025: Club Sunday Social
DESCRIPTION:It’s the perfect time for a Sunday Social to enjoy your fellow Rotarians and to celebrate autumn! So head to the home of David and Joan Rice for a tasty brunch (or perhaps we should call it “linner”?) David will be providing waffles\, bacon\, and sausage\, as well as coffee\, tea\, and mimosas. Please bring a food item if you can\, savory or sweet. Some suggestions: fruit\, salad\, egg dish\, and so on.\n\nSPECIAL NOTE: The time for this event has fluctuated\, somtimes 1-3 PM\, at other times 2-5 PM. David confirmed a few days ago that it will be taking place from 1 to 3 PM. So be on time! \n 
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/september-28-2025-club-sunday-social/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T120000
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SUMMARY:October 7\, 2025: Mike Madden on Interact and Rotary Youth Programs
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, in Ballard \n \nWe invite you to join us to hear Rotarian Mike Madden speak about Interact and other Rotary youth programs. Mike is retired and lives in the Loyal Heights neighborhood. Mike taught at Meadowdale Junior High School before joining Safeco Life Insurance Company (now known as Symetra Life Insurance). He retired from Symetra as Vice President after a rewarding thirty-three-year career there. Mike believes in volunteer service\, having served several years as President of the Northwest Regional Board of Dollars for Scholars. He currently volunteers with the University Sunrise Rotary Club\, with the Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas tutoring organization\, is President of the Board of Bright Future Dollars for Scholars\, and serves on the Board of Directors for TINFA (Technology and Information for All)\, which provides equipment and training to empower teachers to bring 21st century skills to kids in underserved areas of developing countries. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-7-2025-mike-madden-on-interact-and-rotary-youth-programs/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T080000
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SUMMARY:Blood Donors Needed
DESCRIPTION:Blood donors are needed\, especially Type O and Platelets! \nBloodworks Northwest is a project of Rotary District 5030. Wherever you donate\, be sure to let Bloodworks know you are donating with Rotary District 5030\, or provide the code “5030” when you arrive so your gift counts toward our district’s cumulative impact. \nSign up at bloodworksnw.org/giveblood. \nAs a thank-you\, you’ll be entered to win the Musical Trip of Your Dreams!\nDonate between September 7 – October 31 and enter to win the ultimate trip to Tokyo to see your choice of concert—Lady Gaga\, Bad Bunny\, or BLACKPINK—including flights\, hotel\, and tickets. \nBook your appointment now and complete your entry form at bloodworksnw.org/win.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/blood-donors-needed/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T120000
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SUMMARY:October 14\, 2025: Rose Waringa and Helping Youth in Africa
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Zoom \n \nPlease join us in hearing from Rose Waringa\, a professional Counseling Psychologist with lengthy experience in community development and health approaches in Africa. She has over 20 years of experience in community development and child protection\, and is very passionate about women’s rights and the empowerment of girls and women. In conferences in South Africa\, Eritrea\, Gabon\, Zambia\, the USA\, and the United Kingdom\, she has shared her case studies on the plight of girls and children affected by HIV & AIDS. Rose is the Executive Director of Precious Tears Initiative in western Kenya\, a non-profit organization working in education\, mental health\, and community development. The organization works to: \n\nempower adolescent mothers and promote their mental wellness.\noffer inclusive psychosocial support\, professional counseling\, and specialized addiction services through school and community-based programs.\nprovide youth and underserved populations with market-relevant skills\, career guidance\, and access to work-based learning opportunities.\n\nRose Waringa is a force of nature\, with a powerful impact on improving the lives of youth. She is an example to us all. Be sure to tune in! \nUse this Zoom link to join the meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81846939804?pwd=fNtCut0FAqGbewY6FoEOzDiZ59ttra.1 \n  \n 
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-14-2025-rose-waringa-and-helping-youth-in-africa/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T100000
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SUMMARY:October Project: Volunteer at Edible Hope Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for the shift of your pleasure: Edible Hope: Volunteer Sign Up. \nWhat: Volunteer at the Edible Hope Kitchen\nWhen: Any weekday between 10/20 and 10/31\, 7 AM to Noon\nWhere: St Paul’s United Church of Christ\, 6512 12th Ave NW in Ballard \nOur club’s community project for October is volunteering at Edible Hope Kitchen. This service project will not be a group project on a single day\, rather it will be individual participation spread out over a number of days. Edible Hope Kitchen needs helpers between 10/20 and 10/31. Our members can sign up for any weekday (M-F) in those two weeks. \nVolunteers serve food/drinks to guests as well and cook and prep food. Food is served from 8AM-10AM. Volunteers are welcome from 7AM-12 Noon and can stay for the hours that work for them. Drop by for 30 minutes before work and help set up tables\, or spend the whole five hours chugging away! It is located at St Paul’s United Church of Christ\, 6512 12th Ave NW in Ballard\, and parking is available on site.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-project-volunteer-at-edible-hope-kitchen/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T130000
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SUMMARY:October 21\, 2025: Karen G Anderson - Writer and Editor
DESCRIPTION:Karen G. Anderson is a Ballard-based writer and editor whose work spans journalism\, arts reviewing\, blogging\, public speaking\, and social media consulting. She writes fiction and poetry and has worked as a writer and editor for various publications as well as technology companies. Karen’s articles appear in a variety of news\, trade\, and literary publications and websites\, and you can find her work online and on podcasts. Her writing styles range from buttoned-down and corporate to offbeat and provocative. She works with publishers\, editors\, and event producers in the fiction field to develop websites\, magazines\, anthologies\, podcasts\, and streaming content. In her new book\, “Patti 20: Fifteen Tales of the Very Near Future”\, she uses short-form speculative fiction that focuses on families\, secrets\, and transformations.  Susan was part of the arts team that redesigned the interiors and exteriors of the Seattle-area METRO buses\, is a past president of the board of directors of Northwest Folklife\, and is a current member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA). Anything she has to say is going to be interesting! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_8f18fd72 \n 
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-21-2025-karen-g-anderson-writer-and-editor/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
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SUMMARY:October 26\, 2025: Sunday Club Social!
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 1 PM – 3 PM\nLOCATION: Home of David & Joan Rice \nIt’s on again! It’s time to gather at a Sunday Social with your fellow Rotarians and celebrate autumn! Just head to the home of David and Joan Rice for a tasty brunch (or perhaps we should call it “linner”?) David will be providing waffles\, bacon\, and sausage\, as well as coffee\, tea\, and mimosas. Please bring a food item if you can\, savory or sweet. Some suggestions: fruit\, salad\, egg dish\, and so on. \nDavid’s home is located on the south side of Queen Anne\, at 1227 2nd Ave N. This relaxing gathering is perfect for bringing friends and family. We look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nContact us for more information.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/october-26-2025-sunday-club-social/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20251013T161620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T161729Z
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SUMMARY:November Project: Food Drive for Ballard Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for your preferred shift: Ballard Rotary: Ballard Food Bank Food Drive at Fred Meyer Nov 2nd. \nWhat: Food drive for Ballard Food Bank\nWhen: November 2\, 90-minute shifts\, 10 AM to 4 PM\nWhere: Fred Meyer in South Ballard \nIt’s official! We will be collecting food at Fred Meyer for the Ballard Food Bank on Sunday\, November 2. Using the link above\, you can choose from the following shifts: \n10:00 – 11:30\n11:30 – 1:00\n1:00 – 2:30\n2:30 – 4:00 \nThe goal is to have 4 people per shift\, so we can have two people per door. So be sure to sign up. We need all the members to pitch in on this project!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/november-project-food-drive-for-ballard-food-bank/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T130000
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SUMMARY:November 4\, 2025: Club Assembly!
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, in Ballard \nIt’s Club Assembly time! Today’s meeting is the PERFECT opportunity for club members to exchange ideas\, provide input on their interests and concerns for the club\, and generally chart the direction of the club. This is why you joined Rotary\, right?! Our country is facing unimaginable challenges and the ethics and goals of Rotary are needed now more than ever. This is no time to sit back and keep quiet. Let’s make Ballard Rotary an inspiring and productive club! We’ll see you at noon! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_b16fe4a9b8710ff9209b36d19943ea87
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/november-4-2025-club-assembly/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
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SUMMARY:November 11\, 2025: Peace Project Update
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12 Noon – 1 PM\nLOCATION: Zoom \nHenock Alemayehu\, Director of Timret Lehiwot Ethiopia\,will be calling in from Africa to provide an update on our Peace Project in Ethiopia. Sharon Aston of the Rotary Club of Addis Ababa West will also contribute in this presentation to our club about many of the wonderful events in our PEACE Grant! Kite flying\, a garden….. and more! This is such an important project and one that we can be very proud of. Be sure to tune in! \nUse this link to join the Zoom meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81846939804?pwd=fNtCut0FAqGbewY6FoEOzDiZ59ttra.1
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/november-11-2025-peace-project-update/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T130000
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting at the Leif Erikson Lodge
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, in Ballard \nJoin Ballard Rotary for lunch and an informative program at the Leif Erikson Lodge! Enjoy the Scandinavian atmosphere and the Rotarian “service above self” focus. We’d love to meet you! \nLunch is $20. You can pay in-person at the meeting or use the following link to pay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_b16fe4a9b8710ff9209b36d19943ea87
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/club-meeting-at-the-leif-erikson-lodge/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
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SUMMARY:December 2\, 2025: Derick Pasternak\, Vietnam Vet
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: Leif Erikson LodgeTIME: 12 Noon – 1 PM \nOur very own distinguished physician and executive\, Derick Pasternak\, has had an illustrious career in medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine\, and a Fellow of the American Medical Association\, American College of Physicians\, and American College of Physician Executives. He is a member of numerous medical associations as well. In this program\, Derick will be speaking about his time in the Army\, and specifically when he served in Vietnam. He was a Captain in the Medical Corps of the Army from 1969 to 1981\, was awarded the Bronze Star\, and is currently a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve. This is a “Don’t Miss” program!\nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_b16fe4a9b8710ff9209b36d19943ea87
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/december-2-2025-derick-pasternak-vietnam-vet/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20251202T165343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T035119Z
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SUMMARY:December 9\, 2025: BHS Vocal Jazz Choir Holiday Performance
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Noon – 1 PM\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge \nMembers\, 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 served in the Big Hall\, with food from Fare Start. This is such a special event\, you won’t want to miss it. If you feel inspired\, come dressed in holiday attire\, to add to the festive air of the gathering! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1) \nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_9a4690da61091a9656500998403d2431
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/december-9-2025-bhs-vocal-jazz-choir-holiday-performance/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20251202T165517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T165517Z
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SUMMARY:December 14\, 2025: Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 3:00 to 6:00 PM\nLOCATION: 10264 Richwood Avenue NW\, Seattle \nDerek and Nancy Pasternak are inviting all club members and their families to their home for our annual holiday party on Sunday\, December 14th! We have not confirmed it yet\, but they may be serving their famous chili\, salad\, beer\, wine\, and soft drinks. Other food and drink contributions are welcome. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/december-14-2025-holiday-party/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20251225T015857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T015857Z
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SUMMARY:JANUARY 6 Lunch at Leif Erikson!
DESCRIPTION:Add Tuesdays in January to your schedule! We are working hard to find speakers; if you can recommend someone\, let David Rice know. \n  \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_b16fe4a9b8710ff9209b36d19943ea87
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/january-6-lunch-at-leif-erikson/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20260119T165805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165805Z
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SUMMARY:January 20th Club Meeting: Sadako Renewable Project
DESCRIPTION:In July 2024\, the bronze statue of Sadako Sasaki was stolen from the Seattle Peace Park\, which is located in the University District. The statue commemorated Sadako Sasaki\, a Japanese girl who died of leukemia 10 years after the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. While hospitalized\, she folded 1\,300 paper cranes\, a symbol of peace\, hope and healing in Japanese culture. The statue was erected in 1990. Right away\, people started bringing and hanging strings of paper cranes all over the statue\, to the point that oftentimes you could not see the statue. \nThe statue was sawed off at the ankles and stolen in July 2024. A community effort to replace the statue\, renew the park\, and promote peace has resulted in the Sadako Renewal Project. A new artist\, Saya Moriyasu\, was selected in May 2025. In her presentation to our club\, she will describe her plan for the Peace Park\, which will include features that: \n\nRespect the relationship to place\nUse safe\, durable materials that cannot be damaged and are not at risk of theft\nEducate the visitors to the park and encourage meaningful and respectful behavior\nIncorporate an interactive design\nPromote inclusivity and social justice\n\nNeedless to say\, this is a program you won’t want to miss! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_a84fa3719a05ec214219eb5d9616e30e
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/january-20th-club-meeting-sadako-renewable-project/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20260202T175609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T180101Z
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SUMMARY:February 3rd: Cascade Women's Program
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\n\nJoin us in hearing from Raquel Brewster\, Case Manager\, who will speak to us about the Cascade Women’s Program\, a program that has been serving homeless women in Seattle since 1999. Operated by Compass Housing Alliance\, the program offers 34 units of transitional housing where women can stay for up to one year while receiving support to address various challenges they face in securing permanent housing. The program is trauma-informed and staffed by compassionate professionals who provide case management and support services tailored to the needs of each resident. This is a compassionate program and worth learning more about! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/february-3rd-cascade-womens-program/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20260202T180748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T181143Z
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SUMMARY:February 10th - TBD!
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URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/february-10th-tbd/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20260210T170934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170934Z
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SUMMARY:February 10th Volia Fund on Supporting Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Zoom (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81846939804?pwd=fNtCut0FAqGbewY6FoEOzDiZ59ttra.1)\n\nJoin us on Zoom to hear from the Volia Fund\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that raises funds for delivery of programs and support services in Ukraine for Ukraine Defenders and Citizens. Volia is a partnership platform fostering target tech-rich projects in defense\, research\, manufacturing\, and education fields that protect and boost well-being in Ukraine. They will also provide an update on the current war and living conditions in Ukraine. Don’t miss this if you want to learn the latest about Ukraine!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/february-10th-volia-fund-on-supporting-ukraine/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20260202T180927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T181039Z
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SUMMARY:February 17th Lath Carlson and the National Nordic Museum
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 5:00 – 6:30 PM\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\n\nLath Carlson\, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Nordic Museum\, will bring us up-to-date on the events and activities of the museum. Carlson believes museums have an important role to play in a world that is so focused on screens. “Museums are special places\, like our libraries and parks\, where everyone is welcome to come and experience new things—and maybe connect with people and ideas that their social media feeds would never recommend\,” he said. “Museums can help people see the diversity of our pasts\, the vibrancy of our present and the unlimited potential of our futures.” Be sure to attend and learn some great things about this important Ballard institution. \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/february-17th-lath-carlson-and-the-national-nordic-museum/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20260223T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162542Z
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SUMMARY:February 24th: President's Social
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 5:00 – 6:30 PM\nLOCATION: 4Bs Tavern\, 4300 NW Leary\nIt’s time for Ballard Rotarian camaraderie\, with a drink in yo \nur hand and maybe a dinner or snack too! You are all invited to the President’s Social on February 24th. We will be meeting at the 4Bs Tavern (Ballards’ Best Billiards & Brews)\, a bar with a casual\, fun and social atmosphere\, as well as simple bar bites such as wings and burgers\, plus cocktails. It has pool tables\, pinball and classic arcade games\, and retro video games. Sounds like fun\, so don’t miss it. And bring a friend!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/february-24th-presidents-social/
LOCATION:4Bs\, 4300 NW Leary\, Seattle\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20260223T162445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173656Z
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SUMMARY:March 3\, 2026: Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nTIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: Leif Erikson Lodge\, 2245 NW 57th St\n\nWe don’t have a speaker yet so we will most likely have a fellowship lunch! \nPay for your lunch ahead of time: (Lunch Ticket for 1)\nhttps://bit.ly/4qOoJI1 \nDon’t forget\, you can park for free in the parking lot at Leif Erikson Lodge\, as well as in the underground parking lot at QFC (across the street from Leif Erikson Lodge)!
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/march-3-2026-nick-rogness-on-leadership-and-rotary/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070918
CREATED:20260223T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162947Z
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SUMMARY:March 10\, 2026: Zachary Weaver and Rotarians for Civic Participation
DESCRIPTION:TIME: 12:00 Noon\nLOCATION: ZOOM\n\nWhat if every person serving in government began their day by reading The Four-Way Test? What if every voter reflected on these four questions before casting their ballot? What if every law were held to these same standards? As Rotarians\, we don’t bring politics into our Clubs—but we can bring the spirit of Rotary into civic life. If you are a Rotarian who cares about civic participation\, Zachary Weaver invites you to join your fellow Rotarians in advancing a culture of truth\, fairness\, goodwill\, and benefit for all. In a world of rising division and diminishing trust\, let’s share our timeless values with those who are seeking integrity and hope. \nZachary Weaver is President of the Rotaract Global Service Club\, where he leads strategic initiatives connecting Rotarians to civic renewal efforts\, and convenes “Rotarians for Civic Participation” gatherings featuring youth civic leaders and established democracy organizations. He also develops messaging centering Rotary’s Four-Way Test and history as healthy democracy in action. Zachary is also Director of Democracy in a Box\, where he created an AI Navigator to help align civic initiatives with Rotary’s 4-Way Test and 7 Areas of Focus\, the IEP’s 8 Pillars of Positive Peace\, and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. He also established the “Design Your Own Internship” model for youth civic leadership development.
URL:https://rotaryclubofballard.org/event/march-10-2026-zachary-weaver-and-rotarians-for-civic-participation/
LOCATION:Leif Erikson\, 2245 NW 57th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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