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Feb. 23, 2018 9:00 a.m. - Apr. 26, 2018 10:00 a.m.
Each Friday and some select Thursdays, we need four (4) happy volunteers to Pack grocery bags for students at Littleton Public School's Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education (formerly named Centennial Elementary). Littleton Rotary, in partnership with the school, is focusing on the needs of students whose families are struggling to provide sufficient food for their children, especially over weekends when they don't receive school supplied lunches. At 9 AM, volunteers gather at Centennial Lutheran Church to pack bags of groceries containing enough food for six meals including fresh fruit and milk. In just one hour’s time, all bags are packed and ready to be delivered to Centennial Academy. |
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STATE OF THE BEER UNION
Mar. 06, 2018
Ralph Alvarez is the Founder/CEO of Blue Ocean Mercantile
Teaser: Ever wonder why the most average tasting beer (to be kind) has become the #1 Import in the USA and the number 4 brand overall?
What do Westinghouse Washer & Dryers, Volkswagen Beetles, Amana Microwaves and Corona Beer have in common?
What is a Cereal Adjunct?….if it’s in my beer, is it bad for me?
What is the next BIG thing in Beer.
For over 30 years he has fought on the frontlines of the Domestic and International Beer Wars, in both the Ad Agency and Brewery side of the business.
Educated at both Claremont McKenna College and Harvard, Ralph’s has worked with SAB Miller, Anheuser Busch, FEMSa Mexico, Molson Coors and Heineken both here and abroad. |
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TOWN ADMINSTRATOR: TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
Mar. 06, 2018
J.D. McCrumb is passionate about the betterment of his community with a particular draw to the local government and non-profit sectors. Currently the Town Administrator of Columbine Valley, Colorado, J.D. serves as the Town's CEO overseeing municipal operations including town services and programs, advocacy efforts, and regional collaboration. J.D. also volunteers with local arts organizations including Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, for which he is a board member and authored the 10-year strategic plan, Vision 2025, and the Littleton Symphony Orchestra which has benefited from the creation of a 6-month action plan to improve administrative structure and governance policies. Prior to his current roles, J.D. worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Town of Parker, Colorado, and Historic Denver, Inc., an advocacy and educationally focused organization most commonly known for operating the historic Molly Brown House in Denver, CO. A Colorado native, J.D. attended Montana State University and is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Colorado – Denver. In his free time, J.D. enjoys time with his wife and two young daughters. |
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Mar. 12, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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Mar. 14, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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Mar. 18, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Let's Go Bowling! 2nd Annual Pro Bowling Competition Rotary Club of Littleton Mixed Teams Families and Guests Welcome! Sunday, March 18th at 4 pm $20/person (charged on member's next quarter's invoice) includes: Bowling, Shoe rental, Pizza and Libation! Or..... Just come and watch! We need Cheerleaders Too! RSVP by Friday, March 9th. AMF Belleview Lanes 4900 S. Federal Blvd., Englewood, Colorado 80110 Please sign up online. Space may be limited. Cancellations or no-shows after the RSVP date will be be charged for the event on their next invoice. |
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DOCTORS CARE
Mar. 20, 2018
Bebe has over 30 years working experience in the nonprofit sector focusing on serving the needs of low income children and families, 18 as CEO of Doctors Care. Bebe’s passion is to support and create a more just and fair society for all members of our community. She continues to innovate solutions to strengthen the nonprofit sector and insure that everyone has the health care and health coverage they need to live happy and productive lives. Selected as a Colorado Trust Fellow in 1996, she returned to school to receive a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Regis University. She enjoys her work on many community boards and committees as well as previous work for The Women’s Foundation of Colorado as Program Director, Director of Development for The Gathering Place, Executive Director for Douglas County Senior Services, and Director of Social Services for Sheridan County Memorial Hospital in Wyoming. Located in Littleton, Colorado, Doctors Care is a private nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving health access for low-income individuals in the South Metro Denver area. Through its integrated primary care clinic, network of specialists and hospital services, and programs designed to address socioeconomic barriers to health and well-being, thousands of individuals have access to quality, affordable primary and specialty care and support services through Doctors Care. Doctors Care has been a recipient of grants from the Littleton Rotary Foundation for the past several years. |
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Mar. 26, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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W.A.S.H. PROJECT IN THE COUNTRY OF GEORGIA
Mar. 27, 2018
Steve Werner has been a Rotarian for over 28 years and currently is in the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast. He is also active on the District WASH Committee, co-chairs the District Peace Corps/Rotary Partnership Committee and he’s active with Wasrag. He has chaired, co-chaired and served as program chair for the World Water Summit which is always held the day before the RI Convention. Werner has worked for large international NGOs such as CARE (Regional Director), Habitat for Humanity International (Senior VP for Programs), Water For People (CEO) and the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (Executive Director). Currently, he consults with international nonprofits around program development, fundraising expansion, board development, and strategic planning. He is a returned Peace Corps volunteer (South Korea and the country of Georgia), a Kellogg Foundation Leadership Fellow, and a Salzburg (Austria) Fellow. |
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OUR COLORADO ROCKIES: WILL THIS BE THE YEAR?
Apr. 03, 2018
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THE 2018 ROSE PARADE ROTARY FLOAT - A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES
Apr. 03, 2018
Littleton Rotarian and Evening Meeting Facilitator Karlyn McCrumb traveled to Pasadena, CA to help decorate the Rotary float in the 2018 Rose Parade. The float, with the theme of "Planting the Seeds of Service" was the winner of the Princess Trophy for the most outstanding floral presentation among floats under 35 feet in length. Come hear all about what it takes to put together these beautiful floats and take a behind-the-scenes photo tour to watch this float being built. |
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Apr. 09, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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NEWER MEMBER CLASSIFICATION TALKS
Apr. 10, 2018
Always one of the most enjoyable and informative programs at Littleton Rotary, Classification Talks are short, 8-10 minute talks by newer members that tell their stories. Club members learn much about their newest friends and fellow Rotarians, including where they grew up, their education, careers, families, interests, and much more. All club members are encouraged to attend and make welcome these great additions to our Rotary Family.
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Apr. 11, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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SPECIAL COMBINED DAY AND EVENING MEETING - BOOK SIGNING - A COLORADO WINTER
Apr. 17, 2018 6:00 p.m.
John Fielder- Speaking April 17th “What a great opportunity for The Rotary Club of Littleton to Partner with John Fielder to raise $$ for hungry tummies and promote John’s Magnificent Colorado Photography.” The Day and Evening meetings will be combined and will be meeting at Pinehurst Country Club. We are hoping that as many of our Rotarians as possible will attend this meeting and bring friends and family to enjoy this great presentation! We will need you to sign up on our website for yourself and your guests for this very exciting event. John promises that it will be a very entertaining presentation with slide show, music and commentary. John will be “selling and signing all of his popular Colorado books including his latest book, A Colorado Winter, from which he will donate 30% of all sales to The Littleton Rotary Foundation” The money will be used at our Arty’s Friday Food Bag Program which provides nutritious meals for needy children who otherwise wouldn’t have enough food to eat over the weekend. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with an open reception and book sales during cocktails and after the show. Buffet dinner will begin at 6:15 and we will have a short business meeting at 6:45. John will be sharing his 1-hour slide show at 7:00. Meal price $20.00 for Rotarians, Family and Friends but must RSVP to eat. There will be an “Open Bar Cash Only”, no checks. This event will be open to the public to enjoy for cocktails and show only! Check out John’s latest book |
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Apr. 17, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
John Fielder- Speaking April 17th “What a great opportunity for The Rotary Club of Littleton to Partner with John Fielder to raise $$ for hungry tummies and promote John’s Magnificent Colorado Photography.” The Day and Evening meetings will be combined and will be meeting at Pinehurst Country Club. We are hoping that as many of our Rotarians as possible will attend this meeting and bring friends and family to enjoy this great presentation! We will need you to sign up on our website for yourself and your guests for this very exciting event. John promises that it will be a very entertaining presentation with slide show, music and commentary. John will be “selling and signing all of his popular Colorado books including his latest book, A Colorado Winter, from which he will donate 30% of all sales to The Littleton Rotary Foundation” The money will be used at our Arty’s Friday Food Bag Program which provides nutritious meals for needy children who otherwise wouldn’t have enough food to eat over the weekend. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with an open reception and book sales during cocktails and after the show. Buffet dinner will begin at 6:15 and we will have a short business meeting at 6:45. John will be sharing his 1-hour slide show at 7:00. Meal price $20.00 for Rotarians, Family and Friends but must RSVP to eat. Registration deadline is 12 noon on Thursday, April 12th. There will be an “Open Bar Cash Only”, no checks. This event will be open to the public to enjoy for cocktails and show only! Members of the public attending for cocktails and the show do not have to pre-register. Check out John’s latest book https://www.johnfielder.com/product/a-colorado-winter/ If you have questions, please call or email
Susan Sotack
303-979-3617
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Apr. 23, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Littleton Rotary is joining with the City of Littleton, South Suburban Parks & Rec, and the Crabapple Tree Foundation in the annual tree planting event. We will be planting 51 trees in pre-dug holes and back-filling them once in place. The work is expected to take less than two hours and we're needed 15-20 Rotary Volunteers to insure quick work of the task. Please sign up! Volunteers will assemble at 12:45 PM at: Walt Whitman Elementary School 6557 S Acoma St (MAP) |
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Apr. 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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NICOTINE, MARIJUANA, AND THE TEEN BRAIN
Apr. 24, 2018
Lorrie Odom received her MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1969. Following an internship and residency in pediatrics, she became a Fellow in Pediatric Oncology/Hematology and a Fellow in Pediatric Immunohematology. Her long and distinguished medical career has included clinical practice, teaching and research. Lorrie is an active volunteer in numerous organizations and advisory boards, most involving children's health, education, and well-being. |
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THE 2004 BULLDOZER RAMPAGE IN GRANBY COLORADO
May 01, 2018
Patrick F. Brower is the former editor and publisher of the Sky-Hi News, and a group of weekly and daily newspapers, in Granby, Colorado. He was published extensively for 28 years, as a reporter, editor and columnist and has received numerous statewide and regional awards for his writing. He’s also had short fiction published in the Redneck Review of Literature. His news articles have also been published in the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News. Brower personally covered almost all of the hearings and interactions relating to the Killdozer rampage before it took place. Brower was also a victim of the rampage and extensively covered the event itself as well as its aftermath. After the newspapers were sold in 2007, Brower owned and operated his own public affairs consulting firm before working in grassroots economic development with the Grand Enterprise Initiative in Grand County. He continues to write. Brower graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in American Studies. He is an accomplished jazz drummer, an avid cross-country skier, runner and a masters level national champion biathlete. He has three children and continues to live in Granby, Colorado. Called “KILLDOZER: The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer Rampage,” Patrick’s book takes readers through the rampage’s origins, the shocking event itself and the peculiar way in which the perpetrator of the rampage has become something like an American folk hero. The rampage took place on June 4, 2004 in the small town of Granby, Colorado, where Marvin Heemeyer, a former muffler shop owner, worked in secrecy for months and built a steel-enshrouded and concrete fortified bulldozer tank armed with three rifles — one of which was a 50-calibre sniper rifle. Invincible in this tank, in a two-and-a-half hour splurge, he proceeded to destroy much of the town, causing $10 million in damage.
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THE 2004 BULLDOZER RAMPAGE IN GRANBY COLORADO
May 01, 2018
Patrick F. Brower is the former editor and publisher of the Sky-Hi News, and a group of weekly and daily newspapers, in Granby, Colorado. He was published extensively for 28 years, as a reporter, editor and columnist and has received numerous statewide and regional awards for his writing. He’s also had short fiction published in the Redneck Review of Literature. His news articles have also been published in the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News. Brower personally covered almost all of the hearings and interactions relating to the Killdozer rampage before it took place. Brower was also a victim of the rampage and extensively covered the event itself as well as its aftermath. After the newspapers were sold in 2007, Brower owned and operated his own public affairs consulting firm before working in grassroots economic development with the Grand Enterprise Initiative in Grand County. He continues to write. Brower graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in American Studies. He is an accomplished jazz drummer, an avid cross-country skier, runner and a masters level national champion biathlete. He has three children and continues to live in Granby, Colorado. Called “KILLDOZER: The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer Rampage,” Patrick’s book takes readers through the rampage’s origins, the shocking event itself and the peculiar way in which the perpetrator of the rampage has become something like an American folk hero. The rampage took place on June 4, 2004 in the small town of Granby, Colorado, where Marvin Heemeyer, a former muffler shop owner, worked in secrecy for months and built a steel-enshrouded and concrete fortified bulldozer tank armed with three rifles — one of which was a 50-calibre sniper rifle. Invincible in this tank, in a two-and-a-half hour splurge, he proceeded to destroy much of the town, causing $10 million in damage. |
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May 04, 2018 9:00 a.m. - May 17, 2018 10:00 a.m.
Each Friday and some select Thursdays, we need four (4) happy volunteers to Pack grocery bags for students at Littleton Public School's Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education (formerly named Centennial Elementary). Littleton Rotary, in partnership with the school, is focusing on the needs of students whose families are struggling to provide sufficient food for their children, especially over weekends when they don't receive school supplied lunches. At 9 AM, volunteers gather at Centennial Lutheran Church to pack bags of groceries containing enough food for six meals including fresh fruit and milk. In just one hour’s time, all bags are packed and ready to be delivered to Centennial Academy. |
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HOW TO ORDER MEDICATIONS ONLINE AND BE SAFE
May 08, 2018
David Lewis is a former Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow who lives in SW Denver. He retired at the end of 2015 from a career in the newspaper industry and non-profits, but remains a consultant in both fields besides caring for grandchildren and working on his golf and tennis games. His program is about how to safely order prescription drugs on the Internet, and it is a personal story connected to his family. He is an adviser to the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies. Libby Baney is the founder and executive director of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP Global), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, Libby leads ASOP Global operations, shapes public policy, and advocates for increased international attention to the issue of illegal online drug sellers. Libby began working on Internet pharmacy issues in 2009 when she helped to launch a loose coalition, which grew into ASOP Global. A lawyer by training and health advocate by nature, Libby is a prolific speaker and writer, regularly engaging with diverse audiences on issues at the intersection of Internet technology and healthcare. She leads strategic workshops and speaks on these issues worldwide; writes policy documents; and interacts with international corporate leaders and policymakers. Libby’s work spans multiple continents, which has been covered by local, national and international media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Politico, Roll Call, The Hill, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Washington Times, The Indianapolis Star, Inside Health Policy, Pharmacy Today, ABC News, CNN, and C-SPAN. In addition to her work for ASOP Global, Libby is a Principal at FaegreBD Consulting and Counsel with Faegre Baker Daniels LLP where she works on Internet policy, intellectual property rights, pharmacy, telemedicine/telehealth, and pharmaceutical supply chain matters. |
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May 09, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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May 14, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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STATE OF THE BEER UNION
May 15, 2018
Ralph Alvarez is the Founder/CEO of Blue Ocean Mercantile Teaser: Ever wonder why the most average tasting beer (to be kind) has become the #1 Import in the USA and the number 4 brand overall? What do Westinghouse Washer & Dryers, Volkswagen Beetles, Amana Microwaves and Corona Beer have in common? What is a Cereal Adjunct?….if it’s in my beer, is it bad for me? What is the next BIG thing in Beer.
For over 30 years he has fought on the frontlines of the Domestic and International Beer Wars, in both the Ad Agency and Brewery side of the business. Educated at both Claremont McKenna College and Harvard, Ralph’s has worked with SAB Miller, Anheuser Busch, FEMSa Mexico, Molson Coors and Heineken both here and abroad.
He will share with the group his perspective on the US beer business’ current state of affairs and will reveal insights and observations that have prompted him to greenfield a new company that, as he puts it, will become a player of consequence in the import beer landscape- Blue Ocean Mercantile |
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THE LIBERTY DAY INSTITUTE
May 15, 2018
Ben Franklin challenged us that we will have a republic only if we can keep it. But this great nation will be unable to heed his words if our citizens are not proactive in educating others—especially fifth graders learning about government for the first time. When Andy McKean founded the Liberty Day Institute in 1996, he never anticipated the things we would accomplish. Because of years of hard work and dedication exerted by countless individuals and our many partners, hundreds of thousands of kids have received copies of the the Liberty Day Institute booklets containing the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Many of these youngsters have learned directly from national and community leaders, parents, teachers, college students, and so many others just what it means to be an American. the Liberty Day Institute has strived to educate tomorrow’s leaders exactly why it is that our nation’s founding documents are so important—and why it is so essential that we preserve them and the freedoms they entail. |
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May 19, 2018 10:00 a.m. - May 20, 2018 11:00 a.m.
DISTRICT CELEBRATION | MAY 19-20 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
BUSINESS EXPO REGISTRATION INFO - CLICK HERE |
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May 28, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN - CASA
Jun. 05, 2018
Every day in our country, 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect, and four of them will die. This is a reality that Advocates for Children CASA rallies to change by training Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA volunteers), with the hope that these important voices will be heard in our communities.
For more than 32 years, Advocates for Children CASA has served abused and neglected children in Colorado’s 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties). CASA volunteers are trained to represent the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect at the hands of those who are supposed to care for them. Each volunteer strives to ensure that all children dream, thrive, and grow with a sense of belonging and empowerment. Through the incredible strength of these volunteers, Advocates for Children-CASA advocated for the safety and well-being of 937 children last year, alone. For more information about the important work that Advocates for Children CASA is doing in our community, please check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa8-K6tYvCg&feature=youtu.be.
On June 5, the Littleton Rotary Club will be joined by Josefina Raphael-Miliner (Executive Director), Andrea Tagtow (Director of Development & Community Relations), and Jack Cregan (Development Coordinator). The three are part of Advocates for Children CASA’s development team and have a wealth of experience and knowledge in child welfare and the important roles that CASA volunteers play in children’s’ lives. |
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ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN - CASA
Jun. 05, 2018
Every day in our country, 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect, and four of them will die. This is a reality that Advocates for Children CASA rallies to change by training Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA volunteers), with the hope that these important voices will be heard in our communities.
For more than 32 years, Advocates for Children CASA has served abused and neglected children in Colorado’s 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties). CASA volunteers are trained to represent the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect at the hands of those who are supposed to care for them. Each volunteer strives to ensure that all children dream, thrive, and grow with a sense of belonging and empowerment. Through the incredible strength of these volunteers, Advocates for Children-CASA advocated for the safety and well-being of 937 children last year, alone. For more information about the important work that Advocates for Children CASA is doing in our community, please check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa8-K6tYvCg&feature=youtu.be.
On June 5, the Littleton Rotary Club will be joined by Josefina Raphael-Miliner (Executive Director), Andrea Tagtow (Director of Development & Community Relations), and Jack Cregan (Development Coordinator). The three are part of Advocates for Children CASA’s development team and have a wealth of experience and knowledge in child welfare and the important roles that CASA volunteers play in children’s’ lives. |
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Jun. 09, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
Be part of one of the most fun nights in Littleton as we serve beer and sell raffle tickets to raise money for the foundation. More details provided as the event nears!!!! Currently, we aren't certain if we'll be running one tent or two, but we wanted to give everyone adequate time to plan ahead, save the date or whatever you need to do to set aside some time that evening. Email or call Drew with any questions! |
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Jun. 11, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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OUR ALASKAN RV ADVENTRURE
Jun. 12, 2018
Bob and his wife Nanci have driven the 5,000 mile (plus) trip from mid-western U.S. to Anchorage Alaska in a motorhome, not once, but twice! They just completed the second adventure last month. Most tourists to our 49th state get there by plane or cruise ship. The land route offers non-stop scenery and a chance to explore areas that most tourists never get a chance to see. Bob will share only a few of his over 5,000 pictures depicting the scenic beauty and wildlife encountered on these trips, and share some of the stories about why these trips were "an adventure". |
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Jun. 13, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND REPORTS FOR 2017-18
Jun. 19, 2018
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND REPORTS FOR 2017-18
Jun. 19, 2018
Trivia question: What do Club President Belinda Bianchi and President-Elect Bill White have in common?
In addition to installing officers for the new year, there will be recognitions, awards, review of last year's accomplishments as well as goals and plans for the new Rotary year.
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Jun. 25, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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A. LINCOLN PRESENTER
Jun. 26, 2018
Bruce Spear, a member of the Englewood Rotary Club, is an expert in Underwater Acoustics and Sonar Systems. While working in Washington, D.C. a number of years ago, so many people noticed his resemblance to our 16th President that he was sometimes greeted on the street as "Mr. President". He took up the study of President Lincoln and is a member of The Association of Lincoln Presenters. Bruce has been sharing his portrayal of Lincoln to schools and clubs since 1996. |
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LITTLETON PUBLIC WORKS
Jul. 10, 2018
Keith Reester is the Public Works Director for the City of Littleton. Keith stepped into that role as Acting Director in June 2017. Prior to Littleton, he operated his own consulting firm Reester & Associates engaging with government, private and non-profit organizations driving performance innovation, analysis, and leadership improvements. Keith has extensive experience as a local government leader in multiple cities across the country. Reester is also the author of the book Define. Measure. Create – Inspiring a Leadership Journey. Keith Reester can be reached at kreester@littltetongov.org
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Jul. 14, 2018 7:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join us as we help Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver build homes at their largest project ever, Sheridan Square. Located in the blocks bordered by S Knox Court, W Lehigh Ave., S Irving Street, and W Kenyon Ave. in the City of Sheridan, this development will eventually have 63 townhomes. No previous construction experience is necessary - just a willingness to learn. Construction supervisors will provide any necessary training and ensure you are assigned tasks within your comfort level. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. 16-17 years old have some restrictions and must have a parental waiver and medical release signed. An information packet with directions and additional details will be sent to all participants. All volunteers must be on site by 7:50 AM for a mandatory safety briefing. All volunteers are expected to stay the entire work day. The worksite address is 3791 S Irving Street, Sheridan, CO 80110. Some mapping software will put you several blocks south of the worksite if you put in that address. Google maps seems to get you to the right location. Signups need to be complete by June 30 so Habitat can complete plans for work projects that day. Once you are signed up, I will also give you instructions for doing a required registration on the Habitat for Humanity Group Volunteer Website. This gives Habitat contact information to be used in the unlikely occurrance of accidents, and will allow you to complete a liability waiver which will expedite getting started with work the morning of July 14. We have been allocated 10 volunteer positions for this project. There will also be volunteers on site from other groups. If there are not 10 club members or friends and family members registered by June 27, we will open this activity to other Rotary Clubs in the area that we have partnered with in the past.
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LANDSCAPE USING NATIVE PLANTS
Jul. 17, 2018
After graduating from CSU in Horticulture/Landscape Design, Beth spent decades as a professional horticulturist, including several years at Hudson Gardens. She’s been a Master Gardener in both Jefferson and Arapahoe counties, and has worked at South Platte Park in varying capacities since 2005. She has been a full-time Park Interpreter since early 2012. She is also a licensed secondary math teacher. Beth’s experience as an educator and interpreter has helped her develop her style as an approachable and inclusive instructor. Beth is passionate about helping home owners choose appropriate plant material to create their own best landscape while using water responsibly. In her own colorful landscape, the backyard is comprised of regional natives, and the front yard is predominantly xeric. |
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WASTEWATER BASICS: EVERYTHING YOU DID OR DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE WATER GOING DOWN YOUR DRAIN
Jul. 17, 2018
Karen Bish started as an intern for the Littleton/ Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, now known as the South Platte Water Renewal Partners, in 2003 and was hired on full time as an apprentice operator in 2004. Since that time, Karen has worked her way up in state certification licenses, earning her Wastewater A, (which is the highest level), Water D, and Industrial Wastewater D licenses. Karen is a successful graduate of the Water Quality Management associate program at Red Rocks Community College and additionally holds a bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences, minor in biology, from University of Northern Colorado. Karen has moved up several times since starting at South Platte Water Renewal Partners and is currently the Community Outreach Supervisor. Karen is married and enjoys spending time in the mountains with her husband.
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Jul. 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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ANNUAL CLUB VISIT
Jul. 24, 2018
Sandy is from Millville, New Jersey, attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI where she received a Bachelors in Physical Therapy in 1965.
She moved to Frisco, Colorado in 1977 where she raised 4 children and had several Physical Therapy clinics. She volunteered in the community for many years before joining the Rotary Club of Summit County in 1991. She has served on numerous Club committees and was President of the Club 2007-08. On several occasions she has received the Club Outstanding Service award. Sandy also brought Visioning, long range goal setting for Clubs, to the District in 2009.
She met her partner, Lou Wagner, in Rotary and they have been together since 2002. Both Lou and Sandy are Paul Harris Fellows and have supported their Club Charitable Fund for many years. Sandy also continues to play an active role in the National Repertory Orchestra organization, bringing orchestral music to Summit County every summer for 7 weeks.
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HABITS OF HONOR AND PATRIOTISM
Jul. 31, 2018
Stoli is a retired Air Force Colonel who amassed 3,000 hours of F-16s flying time including 450 hours of combat time during most of his Air Force career while serving all around the world. Some of his most notable assignments were working on Capitol Hill as an Air Force Legislative Affairs officer and interacting with Representatives and Professional Staff Members on a daily basis. He also was the Vice Wing Commander at Kunsan Air Base in Korea where he commanded 4,000 Airmen, U.S. and Korean civilians conducting joint military operations and training to enhance U.S. and South Korean partnerships against the North Korean regime. Finally. Colonel Nikolai served on the Air Staff at the Pentagon executing an operational budget of over 7 billion dollars and overseeing Air Force training, acquisition and combat readiness. |
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Aug. 04, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This project will be focused on Rotary Peak on the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass. This is a collaboration between multiple Rotary Clubs, so it's a great time to socialize and network while providing a great service to the community & environment! Plan to Carpool. Meet at the Wooly Mammoth Ride Sharing Lots off I-70 at the Morrison Exit # 279 at 7:00am. Click here for map. Parking is VERY limited on Loveland Pass. Free parking available at nearby ski areas and some off-road parking areas along the road before and after the summit. Location = Map on Google Trail Stewards greet tourists and cyclists, offer ice water, trail maps, answer questions, and generally act as ambassadors for Rotary and Colorado.
Contact Rick Clark for complete details: rick@littletonrotary.org. |
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Aug. 04, 2018 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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CRUTCHES FOR AFRICA
Aug. 07, 2018
David Talbot is a child of the baby boom after WWII. Born in 1952, David started well but in the spring of 1955, when he was 2.5 years old, he contracted polio, just 2 weeks after the announcement that a vaccination had been discovered. David went through several years of rehab and started on his journey to overcome the physical restrictions that were the result with his bout with polio. As the challenge was physical, that is where David put his focus. High School football, mountain climbing and bicycling in Europe (even running with the bulls in Pamplona) were his signs that despite the disfiguration, he had whipped polio. Or so David thought. After a number of active careers from Dental Hygiene, teaching and professional photographer, He is now back in the struggle against polio. This time it is the return of the symptoms, not the disease itself. Joint, bone and muscle pain and a continued loss of strength in his polio affected left leg have left him back on crutches after some 45 years of freedom from mobility equipment. In 2005 David was in Uganda, East Africa with his wife Candice where they witnessed an incredible need for mobility devices. The impact of seeing the need first hand was the seed that grew into Crutches 4 Africa. Since the inception, 98,000 mobility devices have been given away free to people in need in 16 countries in Africa and 10 countries in other parts of the developing world. David is a Paul Harris fellow and is a member of Mountain Foothills Rotary club in Evergreen Colorado, and was the 2011 recipient of the International Service Award for a Polio Free World. Update: On November 13th, 2016, David died. He experienced major cardiac arrest during which his heart stopped altogether. CPR was performed for over 30 minutes and his heart was restarted with the help of some electrical shocks. His story of “new life” and recovery continues. |
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THE NFL SINCE 1970
Aug. 07, 2018
Scott Perry is an NFL Historian. His self-published book, NFL Since 1970, is in it's 9th season of being the ultimate way Pro-Football fans can keep track how their favorite team stacks up against the other 31 clubs in wins since the NFL/AFL merger. His goal is to see the book reach all 30 NFL markets and educate fans on what the true history is of each team. |
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Aug. 08, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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Aug. 10, 2018 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Looking for help as our club kicks off Western Welcome Week. Tasks will be delegated once we get closer to the day and may include taking money, greeting people at the beginning of the line, line servers, cooks, lemonade, ice cream sales and/or lottery sales. This is a great event and is highly visible in the Littleton Community - should be lots of fun!! Call Drew Lang 303-807-4820 with any questions. |
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Aug. 13, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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TLC MEALS ON WHEELS
Aug. 14, 2018
Diane McClymonds, Executive Director, TLC Meals on Wheels Diane McClymonds turned her passion for cooking and feeding people into a volunteer opportunity and later her vocation. She started her working career as a project manager for Citibank Diners Club. In 2004 she began volunteering for TLC Meals on Wheels as a driver. After spending 5 years as a volunteer on the TLC Meals on Wheels Board of Directors, she was hired as their Director of Operations in 2011. She was appointed by the Board as Executive Director in 2013 and continues to serve in that capacity. Although she loves to cook and feed people, she does not get to cook for the 400+ clients of TLC Meals on Wheels. |
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Aug. 18, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Aug. 19, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Summer Picnic will be catered by Famous Dave’s BBQ, winner of over 700 BBQ awards including Readers choice best BBQ from 5280 Magazine. Our picnic will be complete with red checkered tablecloths, Texas beef brisket, BBQ Pulled Chicken, Wilber Beans and Sweet Tea!! Please bring your families, and join your fellow Rotarians at Clement Park, Sunday August 19Th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. We will be meeting at Picnic Shelter #8. There will be some entertaining games, trivia and prizes in fact… rumor has it that our new President might be leading us in a little “Lawn Hockey.” Please Register on line by August 16th to reserve your spot. |
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DRESS A GIRL AROUND THE WORLD
Aug. 21, 2018
Originally from Long Island, New York, Candice Talbot attended Mackinac College in Michigan and Mankato State University in Minnesota. She married David Talbot, founder of Crutches 4 Africa in 1976 in Colorado and they have foster parented 10 children over a period of 10 years. Candice worked as a dental assistant for 32 years and a professional wedding and portrait photographer for 32 years as Talbot Photography and Videography. She lived in a United Methodist Mission in Appalachian, KY for several years and spent a year and a half in Israel working on a Kibbutz near the Egyptian border. She loves to weave on a loom, has done leatherwork for many years, as well as stained glass, knitting, needlepoint, and cooking. The hobbies are on hold now as she has made a full time commitment to Crutches 4 Africa as Director of Operations. When in Africa in 2005, she taught sewing to locals in Uganda for a week, making dresses from huge donated t-shirts. She stayed in touch with the founder of Hope 4 Women. Dress a Girl Around the World is a Campaign under Hope 4 Women International (a 501 (c) 3 organization) bringing dignity to women around the world since 2006. Dress a Girl Around the World was started with pillowcase dresses at that time. Candice has made many of them herself, and continues to contribute help when possible with creation and distribution around the world. Dress a Girl Around the World dreams of a world in which every girl has at least one new dress. They want girls to know that they are worthy of respect, and that they are loved by God. |
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GRACEFULL COMMUNITY CAFE OF LITTLETON
Aug. 21, 2018
Heather has a diverse background first as a CPA and then as a high school business teacher, but she realized over the past decade that her true passion is bringing people together and building community over food. She and her husband Troy made a dramatic life change in 2012 by quitting their jobs and moving their family to Uganda, Africa for a year of service. It was during this experience that she confirmed the unique power of food to break down barriers. When she returned to the states, she decided it was time to pursue her lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. Her purpose in opening GraceFull is to love people well through food and invest in the local community by connecting people to new outlets for serving each other and opportunities to give back.
GraceFull Community Cafe opened in historic downtown Littleton on May 2016 and is a for profit restaurant that partners with GraceFull Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that invests in the Littleton community. GraceFull Foundation's mission is to provide a home in the Littleton community where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. The Foundation's primary program is Grace in Action meals which enables all guests to enjoy a freshly prepared meal, regardless of their ability to pay. Nearly 1 in 10 Coloradans struggles with hunger. Nearly 1 in 7 Colorado Kids may not know when/where they will get their next meal and more than 1 in 10 Colorado Seniors struggle with having enough food. GraceFull Foundation also provides 6 daily volunteer opportunities for people to serve at the cafe and invest in the Littleton community. Food security is a very real challenge and GraceFull Foundation is averaging 43 Grace in Action meals per day to individuals in the Littleton community who are in a season of struggle. You can visit gracefullcafe.com to learn more and see what is on the menu each week! |
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Aug. 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. - Dec. 21, 2018 10:00 a.m.
We need four (4) happy volunteers to Pack grocery bags for students at Littleton Public School's Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education (formerly named Centennial Elementary). Littleton Rotary, in partnership with the school, is focusing on the needs of students whose families are struggling to provide sufficient food for their children, especially over weekends when they don't receive school supplied lunches. At 9 AM, volunteers gather at Centennial Lutheran Church to pack bags of groceries containing enough food for six meals including fresh fruit and milk. In just one hour’s time, all bags are packed and ready to be delivered to Centennial Academy. Our current packing schedule includes most Fridays with some Wednesday and Thursday opportunities.
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Aug. 27, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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CELEBRATE! LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED ORGANIZATIONS
Sep. 04, 2018
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THE HEART OF THE MATTER
Sep. 04, 2018
This presentation is geared toward bringing the audience to explore an inner journey in order to reach higher levels of joy and peace. Looking deeper at how unresolved emotions play a role in what we manifest into our lives. Learning to shine the light of Forgiveness into the dark, secluded, area of the heart to free oneself from the victim inside. Thinking positive can only take you so far, as we can’t always “think” our way out, but must “feel” our way out, in order to obtain desired outcomes. As for myself, raised in NJ in a family where Schizophrenia impacted my beloved Mother, Brother, and relatives lives. An abusive father that made matters worse, followed by the tragic death of my best girlfriend at age 14, and the murder of my grandfather. I also faced mental health challenges myself, through the love of God and deep introspection I obtained an awareness of wisdom, compassion, and a message of hope. My family, through much suffering has come full circle, and has grown tremendously, at the end of the day we are all here to grow and evolve, and that is what I am here to teach.
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