Trip Option #1 - Hilton Head South Carolina: Experience southern charm and hospitality in Hilton Head, South Carolina for Five Days and Four Nights at your choice of either the Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa or Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Hotel, Including your choice of either a Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour or an America's Cup Yacht afternoon sail and a $500 spa or golf credit.

Trip Option #2 - New York New York:  Enjoy the City that never sleeps New York, New York for Five Days and Four Nights at either the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel, Sofitel New York Hotel, Element Times Square New York West Hotel or New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, Including the “Gold Live Entertainment Package” and a Private Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or a Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise.  Your "Gold LIVE Entertainment Package" provides you with tickets to a Broadway show, concert or sporting event.

Trip Option #3 - Napa Valley California:  A Gastronome's Paradise in Napa Valley, California for Five Days and Four Nights at either the Andaz Napa Hotelor the River Terrace Inn, Including a tasting experience at the La Toque restaurant and a tasting experience at the Frog's Leap Winery

 

SAVE THE DATE!

The Rotary Club of Maple Grove is hosting our 34th annual fundraiser on
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6PM.

Your support is what makes all our work possible!  Thank you! 

We look forward to having you see the Magic of Rotary!
Thursday, November 7th at 6PM!
Rush Creek Golf Club - Maple Grove

 

I’m thrilled to invite you to one of my favorite annual events—a casual bike ride across North Minneapolis. This isn’t a race—just a few easy miles—but it’s packed with fun, discovery, and purpose. We’ll stop at some fantastic local breweries and learn about the rich history of North Minneapolis. This year, we’re focusing on something truly impactful: Black entrepreneurship.

 

The theme for 2024 is “Economics in the Black,” and our ride will support both local Black-owned businesses and the community’s youth through our partnership with The Link. We’ll kick off at the beautiful Trailhead, making this not just a ride but a celebration of the Northside's vibrant community.

Date: September 28th, 1pm - 5pm
Tickets: $30 (Includes t-shirt, drink tickets, and guided tour)
Ramble Rouser Package: $75 (Includes exclusive perks!)

 

This event is a highlight of the year, and I’d love to have you join me. Every pedal supports a great cause. Grab your tickets now, and let’s make a difference together while having an unforgettable time.

See more details in the attached flyer or grab your ticket here: Get Your Tickets!.

 

Jim

1608 Emerson Ave. N.

612-747-4021

A sincere thank you to all the Rotarians who made Grooves and Foods a big success. We made it, were done now and we can rest assured that our work paid off. Now Maple Grove has a much better idea of what a Rotarian is and does for our community. Dozens of strangers informed the club President and said "Thanks for putting on this show, please do it again." I know several of us probably heard the same thing.  I also know that there are several new people who may want to join our club in the near future. So hopefully we will see some them visit our club meetings soon. 

 

Special thanks goes out to the hard working Grooves and Foods team for making this a success. The team leaders (Liaisons) were: Raj, Tim Deets, Conrad Grev, Jeff Fluke, Jeff Berg, Tim Z, Chuck Beech. Plus Larry Schmidt who started it all and passed the torch.  

The Rotary Club of Maple Grove recently recognized Mary Parenteau with its Community Service Paul Harris Award for her outstanding community service leadership and history of strong community involvement.

 

Mary Parenteau became chair of the Maple Grove Arbor Committee in 1995 and has remained the committee’s chair. In 1994-1995 the Arbor Committee advocated for the purchase of the undeveloped old growth woodlands that eventually became the Maple Grove Forest Preservation Area B. The city put the matter up for referendum and the measure passed. The 260-acre old growth hardwood forest is now one of the largest in the Twin Cities and includes a beautiful hiking trail.

 

The Arbor Committee under Parenteau advocated for the city to develop, approve and implement a residential and commercial street tree planting and replacement ordinance. With this ordinance trees have been planned, planted and preserved. The committee has also advocated for the development of parks throughout the city.