BRC Thirsty Thursday, June 27, Henry’s Tavern
Please join us for BRC Thirsty Thursday, from 6:00-8:00PM, at Henry’s Tavern, 500 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 310 (located on the third floor, across from the cinema). Thirsty Thursday is a great way to introduce new and prospective Rotarians to our club and members. Bring your friends, partners, and guests to share appetizers (hosted) and drinks […]
Camp Goodtimes, June 27: Call for Volunteers!
Camp Goodtimes was established in 1984 to provide a no-cost camp environment for children affected by cancer, where they can recapture the joys of childhood. Our Rotary Club hosts an annual carnival, where kids (and volunteers) spend an afternoon with bubbles, bouncy houses, paint, and all around fun. The date for Camp Goodtimes 2019 is June […]
BAM Ice Cream Sales, July 26, 27 & 28
The annual Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfair will be the weekend of July 26, 27 & 28. All Rotarians, family members, friends, co‑workers, and neighbors are invited to participate in our annual BAM Ice Cream Sales! We have four shifts on Friday and Saturday and three shifts on Sunday. Each shift is 3 hours, and we […]
RFH Work Party Photos from April 13
The next Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party is Saturday, June 8, and is being organized by Alex Comstock. As usual, this is a great way to be a part of a hands-on project that helps people in our own community. All Rotarians, family members and friends are invited to help! (Children must be at least […]
Rotary First Harvest Work Party, June 8
The Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party is held the second Saturday, every other month, from 8:30-11:00AM, at the Northwest Harvest Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave S, Kent. This is a wonderful and meaningful way to be a part of a hands-on project that helps people in our own community. All Rotarians, family members and friends […]
Rotary Blood Drive Photos
Photos courtesy of Fay Andersson
BRC Thirsty Thursday, April 25, Henry’s Tavern
Please join us for BRC Thirsty Thursday, from 6:00-8:00PM, at Henry’s Tavern, 500 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 310 (third floor, across from the cinema). Thirsty Thursday is a great way to introduce new and prospective Rotarians to our club and members. Bring your friends, partners, and guests to share appetizers (hosted) and drinks (no‑host), and get to […]
Family Fest Photos 2018
Photos courtesy of Fay Andersson
Rotary Blood Bank Event, Saturday, April 6
Rotary District 5030 is hosting a series of blood drives with local nonprofit Bloodworks Northwest, to help provide lifesaving blood to people in need in our community. With your help, we can come together to be there for cancer patients, accident victims, and other people who need donated blood to survive. It’s the easiest way […]
Activities for Our German Exchange Student
By Terry Posner: Our exchange student from Germany is looking forward to experiencing many of the activities we Bellevue Rotarians take for granted, such as going to the Bellevue Club for a swim or to a baseball game or to one of your children’s activities. How about a weekend trip to the ocean or Mt. […]
Thirsty Thursday Turns Into Wine Tasting Wednesday, May 22
On a special date in May, instead of Thirsty Thursday, we will once again be having Wine Tasting Wednesday. All BRC members, guests, and prospective members are invited to join us on May 22, from 6:00‑8:00PM, at Bellevue Botanical Gardens, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue. There is no cost for this event, which counts as a make‑up, […]
Rotary Family Festival, March 23
Family Festival is fast approaching, and we would be delighted to have your help! Family Festival brings together foster kids and potential parents at a fun and family-oriented party. The event has been highly successful with helping foster kids find their forever families. This year’s Family Festival is being held Saturday, March 23, at Woodridge […]
Rotary First Harvest Work Party, April 13
The Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party is held the second Saturday, every other month, from 8:30-11:00AM, at the Northwest Harvest Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave S, Kent. This is a wonderful and meaningful way to be a part of a hands-on project that helps people in our own community. All Rotarians, family members and friends […]
Special Rotary First Harvest Work Party, March 9
Since our February 2019 RFH work party was canceled, due to severe weather conditions, Bellevue Rotary is now sponsoring a work party on Saturday, March 9, from 8:30-11:00AM, at the Northwest Harvest Warehouse, 22220 68th Ave S, Kent. All Rotarians, family members and friends are invited to help. (Children must be at least 3rd grade or […]
Rotary Trip to Nepal, Fall 2019
Bellevue Rotarian Rob Rose will be leading a 16-day adventure tour to Nepal this fall, in partnership with Global Family Travels, departing Seattle on October 29 and returning November 13. You are invited to join Rob on this amazing journey, where you’ll learn about the culture and history of Nepal. Plus, you will also have […]
Coffee, Chocolate, and History With BRC Exchange Student
By Rob Rose: I am the February pick‑up/drop‑off and general activities director for our Bellevue Rotary Youth Exchange student from Germany. Last Monday afternoon, she and I visited the Starbucks Roastery on Capital Hill, the Virginia V historic boat on Lake Union, and the Museum of History and Industry. We had such a nice time! I […]
BRC Book Group Discussion, Wednesday, April 17
The next Book Group gathering will be on Wednesday, April 17, from 7:00‑9:00PM, and will be hosted by John Baldwin at his Bellevue home. The book selection for April is “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End,” by Atul Gawande, named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review, NPR, and Chicago Tribune. If you (and […]
Steamboat Springs Ski Trip: Rocky Start
Photos courtesy of Fay Andersson
BRC Thirsty Thursday, March 28, Henry’s Tavern
Please join us for BRC Thirsty Thursday, from 6:00-8:00PM, at Henry’s Tavern, 500 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 310 (located on the third floor, across from the new cinema). Thirsty Thursday is a great way to introduce new and prospective Rotarians to our club and members. Bring your friends, partners, and guests to share appetizers (hosted) and drinks (no‑host), […]
BRC Thirsty Thursday, February 28, Henry’s Tavern
Please join us for BRC Thirsty Thursday, from 6:00-8:00PM, at Henry’s Tavern, 500 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 310 (located on the third floor, across from the new cinema). Thirsty Thursday is a great way to introduce new and prospective Rotarians to our club and members. Bring your friends, partners, and guests to share appetizers (hosted) and drinks (no‑host), […]
News From Stefano Bollo, BRC Exchange Student 1999-2000
Margaret Doman I recently received this email (below) from Stefano Bollo, one of our club’s most endearing exchange students. Members who knew Stefano will be interested in his news, and might even take him up on a visit to him in Naples. Dearest Rotarian friends and fellows, It seems yesterday I was your exchange student and […]
Activities for BRC Youth Exchange Student
Our Rotary Youth Exchange student from Germany is almost half-way through her 10‑month stay and attending Newport High School. Please contact January BRC Youth Exchange Activity coordinator Stu Vander Hoek (425.941.3981), if you can invite her to an activity in the month of January.
BRC Thirsty Thursday, January 24, Henry’s Tavern
Please join us for BRC Thirsty Thursday, from 6:00-8:00PM, at Henry’s Tavern, 500 Bellevue Way NE, Ste 310 (located on the third floor, across from the new cinema). Thirsty Thursday is a great way to introduce new and prospective Rotarians to our club and members. Bring your friends, partners, and guests to share appetizers (hosted) and drinks (no‑host), […]
BRC Book Group Discussion, Wednesday, January 30
The next Book Group gathering will be on Wednesday, January 30, from 7:00‑9:00PM, and will be hosted by John and Mary Campbell, at their Woodinville home. The book selection for January is New York Times bestseller “CIRCE,” by Madeline Miller. If you (and partner) plan on attending, please RSVP to Margaret Doman. If you have an EVEN numbered […]
Annual BRC Fellowship: Crystal Mountain Overnight, March 5 & 6
Block your calendars! Howard Donkin and lodge host Spoon Dickey have just confirmed that this season’s Crystal Mountain Crystal Mountain Overnight event will take place March 5 and 6, 2019. As most know, this decades‑old event for BRC members and prospective members only departs for the rustic lodge (women’s rooms and dorm upstairs, men’s rooms and dorm downstairs, kitchen at main […]
District 5030 Essential Elements Workshop
Fay Andersson I had a great time connecting with other Rotarians at the District 5030 Essential Elements Workshop recently, with my brand new blue badge! The workshop was held at Pyramid Brewery in Seattle. I learned a lot and met other District 5030 Rotarians, including Julie Aubry, Regional Membership Officer, far right; Mitty Chang, e-club Rotary […]
Holiday Bell Ringing at Bellevue Square, December 1
On Saturday, December 1, Bellevue Rotarians will lead the holiday bell ringing at Nordstrom, Bellevue Square, in support of the Salvation Army. Funds raised will provide emergency assistance for families in need on the Eastside throughout the winter. We need you! Please join us and volunteer for a 90‑minute shift. Invite your family and friends to join you! We […]
Call for Holiday Luncheon Talent!
The holidays will be upon us before we know it! It’s time to start planning our annual holiday program.
RFH Work Party Photos from October 13
Thank you to Norman Langseth and Randy Williams‑Gurian for organizing this month’s Rotary First Harvest work party and to all who participated. Thank you also to Fay Andersson for providing these photos. The next Bellevue Rotary First Harvest Work Party is Saturday, December 8, and is being organized by Alex Comstock and David Schooler. As usual, this is a great way […]
RFH Work Party Photos from November 10
Photos courtesy of Fay Andersson