September is Literacy Month!
As you’ll hear on Tuesday 9/21, work is underway to get Rotary Readers back with students at Westside School this year. That is great news, and it fits with the September Rotary focus on Literacy.
JOIN A PROJECT
From mentoring area youth to planting trees, highway cleanup and events, there's something for every volunteer spirit. Rotary People of Action make a difference in their communities and in the world.
PARTNER WITH US
Be a part of the "End Polio Now" effort. (more) You or your organization can make a difference in eradicating this devastating disease by contributing to Rotary International.
DISCOVER NEW CULTURES
Rotary sponsors youth exchange programs as well as member on-site volunteer projects. Discover and celebrate diverse perspectives with a global organization.
What is the Science of Reading? The talk will take a quick dive into learning more about the Simple View of Reading formula, what it takes to become a skilled reader and how our brain's neuroplasticity is a vital component to building successful readers.
Rotarian Kari Owens is the Title 1 Reading teacher at Westside School in River Falls. She has been instrumental for years in coordinating our Rotary Readers program. Kari will introduce her colleague, Starla Dixen as the main presenter on the science of reading.
On September 7, Justin Harsdorf spoke to the club about his experiences in foreign countries as a participant in World Race mission trips.
The tour of the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center (SCV BIC) in the Sterling Ponds Industrial Park gave our club detailed exposure to this gem of a facility.
Many people at Rotary Tuesday morning wanted to know about donating books to the AAUW book Sale. Here are details regarding drop-off locations and times.
