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Sedro-Woolley Rotarians are proud supporters of our local community.

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Welcome to Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club! Club #188

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Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.

Sedro-Woolley Community Center

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703 Pacific Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
United States of America

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Memorial Park Picnic Shelters

Club Enhances Memorial Park with New Picnic Shelters

The Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club has made a significant contribution to the local community by completing the construction of two new picnic shelters at Memorial Park. These shelters are strategically located adjacent to the new park and splash pad that the city built in 2023, providing a perfect spot for families to rest and enjoy time together.

The project was driven by the vision of the 2023-2024 Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club President, Kristine Kilcup. Her goal was to create a shaded area where families could relax and take a break from the sun, enhancing the overall park experience.

The construction of the shelters was a community effort, with club members actively participating in several work parties. These sessions involved prepping materials for installation and a final work party to backfill the concrete around the base of the shelters. Their dedication and hard work paid off, resulting in a valuable addition to the park.

In addition to the labor, the Rotary Club also funded the materials for the shelters, contributing $15,000 to the project. This financial support, combined with the hands-on effort of the club members, demonstrates the club's commitment to improving the community and providing a better environment for local families.

The new picnic shelters at Memorial Park are a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared vision and purpose. The Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club's efforts will be enjoyed by residents and visitors for years to come, offering a space for relaxation and connection in the heart of Sedro-Woolley.

Pat's Playground

The late Pat Janicki always said, ‘You’ve gotta make fun happen.”

As the youngest of five and a third generation Sedro-Woolley Rotarian, Janicki often said when it was his turn to choose a local project, he wanted to build a playground at the playfields where he spent hours upon hours watching his older siblings play baseball, softball and soccer.

When Pat passed away after a drug overdose, the Janicki family rallied to make his dream a reality. Their goal: A place for younger siblings at the local playfields as well as a venue to share Pat’s story.

His family hopes that will save someone else’s life.

His sister and fellow Rotarian, Stephanie Bachmeier, said the family’s hope is to change public perception and policies so that people battle addiction can get the help they need.

The Rotary Club raised more than $177,000 for the inclusive playground.

Club members helped assemble the large playground structure, build concrete pads for the equipment and spread wood chips for safety.

The playground is both accessible and inclusive for children in a wheelchair.

The train has a railroad-crossing sign that can be cranked to create lights and sounds. Mini seated excavators will help children discover “fossils” that are buried under sand.

The club is continuing fundraising efforts to install a rubberized hardened surface throughout the entire play area, making more features accessible.