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| | | 1 10:30 North Cobb: Volunteer: Senior BINGO On the first Wednesday of each month, Kennesaw Parks & Recreation will host a luncheon for Adults 50+. The programming will include a social hour, plated lunch, a brief discussion topic, and concluding with a fun game or two of Bingo with prizes. Current seating is limited to 175 each month.
Break down of event: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Social Hour and Medicare Fair 11:30 AM: Lunch 12:30 PM: BINGO Volunteers & Event Information: Time in and out: 10:30am - 1:00pm Location: Kennesaw Recreation Center - 2737 Watts Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Help plate and serve food to seniors. Serve and refresh drinks. Clean up tables after seniors are done eating. Clean up serving tables. The food will be from Olive Garden and the dessert is Sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes. | 2 7:30 North Cobb: Meet Randall Cowart and Monique Sparks from McKenna Farms
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Meet Randall Cowart, Director of Development at Mckenna Farms. Come learn more about their purpose and mission. Meet our very own Monique Sparks, Volunteer Director at Mckenna Farms. McKenna Farms Therapy Services is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides therapy services to boys and girls ages birth-21 with special needs from throughout Northwest Georgia and metro Atlanta. The children we serve have a variety of diagnoses and delays in development including, but not limited to: Autism, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Developmental Delay, genetic/chromosomal disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Scoliosis, fine motor delay, oral/motor feeding disorders, learning and language disabilities, auditory processing, and coordination disorders.
McKenna Farms began in 2001 with 10 children, one physical therapist assistant, 5 volunteers and 2 horses. Today, it has grown to 25 therapists who serve over 500 children per week! We offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as therapeutic riding. These therapy services are provided in various settings including clinical, aquatic, and through the utilization of equine movement in hippotherapy. Our therapists work as a team through comprehensive interdisciplinary services to help children with special needs achieve their full potential.
The Farm is situated on 30 acres in Paulding County and includes a newly-renovated therapy clinic and offices in a civil war-era farmhouse. We also have 8 therapy cottages, outdoor and indoor riding arenas, a sensory trail, wooded adventure trail, and a barn that houses 15 horses and 2 mini horses. No other therapeutic center in the region offers such comprehensive services in one location. This setting is not only convenient for families, but it also allows us to provide the highest level of care as therapists can collaborate for the best interest of the children in a comfortable setting that truly feels like home.
5:30p Thomasville: Wine or Whine Join us for Wine or Whine at the Thomasville Chamber of Commerce (Imagine Thomasville), 401 S Broad St, Thomasville, GA 31792 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2. | 3 12:15p Atlanta West End: Program Speaker: District Governor Steve Ivory
Guest Join us this Friday as we welcome District Governor Steve Ivory, a dedicated Rotarian and transformational leader. Steve joined the Rotary Club of Peachtree City in 2001 and quickly became known for his hands-on leadership—serving as Club Treasurer, Vice President, and later as President during the challenging pandemic year of 2020–2021. His tenure saw a remarkable 254% increase in Foundation giving and innovative approaches to service. Steve’s professional journey spans military and corporate leadership. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and retired U.S. Marine Corps Major, he later earned an MBA from Georgia State and retired as Director of Quality at Eaton Corporation. His accolades include the Stover Community Service Award and the Sheffield Presidential Leadership Award. An ardent champion of youth programs and community service, Steve has hosted five GRSP students and actively supports veterans, healthcare, and education initiatives. He’s also a mentor, speaker, and advocate for ethical leadership. 
| 4 Roswell: Youth Day Parade Come to the annual Roswell Youth Day Parade where Roswell Rotary and our Interact Clubs sponsor a float and has a great time giving out candy! 8 North Fulton: Greenway Mural Trail Paint Days Base Camp will be at Rock Mill Park Parking Area - at the roundabout on Kimball Bridge Rd, between North Point Parkway and Waters Road. Start time will be 8:00 am each day and will wrap up around 5 pm on Saturday. Sundays end time will depend on the various artists - some will finish earlier than others. |
5 8 North Fulton: Greenway Mural Trail Paint Days Base Camp will be at Rock Mill Park Parking Area - at the roundabout on Kimball Bridge Rd, between North Point Parkway and Waters Road. Start time will be 8:00 am each day and will wrap up around 5 pm on Saturday. Sundays end time will depend on the various artists - some will finish earlier than others. 9 Dunwoody: Rotary Club of Dunwoody - Volunteers for Walk and Roll Volunteers arrive at 9AM to help set up and with check in. Then, stay to Walk and Roll, listen Jud Shumway from the Sawgrass Blues Band, learn how our donations will be used and to hear inspiring words from the Atlanta Chapter Director of FSHD, Jack Gerblick. 
Contact Bob O'Brien to volunteer with the club, or go to the link directly to participate or donated at: Walk and Roll 2025
1p Buckhead: LifeLine Pawsitivity Adoption EventRegister Rotarians unite for good with LifeLine to sponsor a pet adoption event with support from Chastain Park Conservancy. Come join your fellow Rotarians for a pawsitivity fun time with the LifeLine animals and help them find their forever homes. The event is from 1 - 3 pm. Stay for the Bark-A-Cue and continue the fun. Chastain Farm 4001 Powers Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30342 4p Buckhead: Bark-A-Cue Family Event and DinnerRegister Join us for a dog-gone good time at Chastain Park. There will be fun and games for all ages. Bring your children, grandchildren or embrace your playful side and bring your inner child. Dogs are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have a frisbee catching contest with prizes awarded for the furthest catch. This will be followed by Bark-A-Cue (barbecue) dinner and treats for the dogs. | 6 12:15p Buckhead: District Governor Steve Ivory
Guest Need to join by Zoom, click the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87941219913?pwd=S15RIBjTE1TRk1NaDRNa3hTcmphUT09#success Password: 485257 
Steve Ivory has been a dedicated Rotarian since 2001 when he joined the Rotary Club
of Peachtree City, sponsored by then-President Donna Turner. From the start, Steve
actively embraced leadership roles, including serving as Club Treasurer, Club Vice
President, GRSP Host Family, and participating in various committees and service
projects. In 2020–2021, Steve led the club as President, steering it through a
challenging pandemic year by innovating meeting formats and achieving a 254% growth
in Foundation giving. His leadership then continued as an Assistant Governor under
District Governors George Granade and Andre Marria.
Professional Achievements and Education:
Steve has an exemplary career combining military and corporate leadership. A graduate
of the United States Naval Academy with a degree in Physical Sciences (1987), he
served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Gulf War veteran,
and ultimately retired as a Major in the Marine Corps Reserve. He earned his MBA from
Georgia State University (1998) before transitioning into a distinguished corporate
career, recently retiring as Director of Quality at Eaton.
Steve’s expertise spans quality assurance, engineering leadership, and structured
problem-solving. He has been recognized as a mentor, community advocate, and
recipient of prestigious awards, including the Stover Community Service Award (2021) –
one of the highest recognitions across Eaton’s 95,000 employees. Invocation: Kevin Andrews | 7 8 Sandy Springs: Solidarity Springs Sandy Springs Rotary will be volunteering at Solidarity Springs! Event information:
We are so grateful for your group's willingness to serve our community on Tuesday, October 7, 2025—thank you for giving your time to support our mission! Your group is helping us make a real difference in the lives of families we serve.
We’re also excited to see what food and/or financial donations your group may be bringing. Every contribution helps us deepen our impact and reach more people in need.
Please read the following information carefully and share it with your group:
What to ExpectArrival Time & Schedule: Attire: Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes suitable for standing and moving. Please avoid short shorts, crop tops, or other revealing clothing—appropriate attire helps us maintain a respectful and professional environment for all volunteers.
Location & ParkingAddress:
6315 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(Located in the Sandy Springs Plaza, behind Trader Joe’s) Note: GPS apps (Waze, Google Maps) may incorrectly direct you to the Hudson Grill next door. Instead, pull into the Trader Joe’s lot and follow the road next to Five Guys.
Parking: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: Park in the back lot behind the green pole. Do NOT park in front of the Sandy Springs Shopping Plaza at any time.
| 8 6:30p North Cobb: Volunteer: Women's Extension Dinner Volunteers needed to bring sides for 30 people, serve dinner, and cleanup. The Extension is a faith based, 12 step, recovery program for both men and women. The residential program has Marietta facilities on Church St. Extension for the men and Holiday St. for women. North Cobb Rotary has provided dinner on a monthly basis for going on 15 years. It is a chance to get to know your fellow members in service as well as provide some encouragement for the men and women in recovery. Residents are required to gain employment during their residence and they receive counseling, job preparation and life skills in addition to the recovery process. This is an opportunity to get to know your members and be an encourager to these residents as they transform their lives. NCRC Champion contact: Cindy Haslock Sign up here
| 9 8 East Cobb: Youth Protection Training Program (In-person) Sign up for the Scout's Youth Protection Training at 1800 Circle 75 Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 Join us in person on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Volunteer Service Center from 8:00am-4:00pm for a fun and informative day to discover how you can partner in creating a safer Metro-Atlanta for our children. The Youth Protection Seminar will feature breakout sessions with presentations by local Atlanta experts on how we can recommit ourselves to our collective mission of building a stronger, safer community for the children in Metro-Atlanta. Tickets for the Youth Protection Seminar are $35 and will include lunch for the day. https://www.scoutingatl.org/ypseminar
| 10 | 11 10 Buckhead: Dekalb Healthy Pet Event as part of the Pawsitivity Partnership with LifeLineRegister 
Come out and support our Pawsitivity Partnership with LifeLine's Healthy Pet event. There will be 1,500+ pets and their people in attendance. This event provides the much needed vaccinations for dogs and cats as well as chipping and vouchers for spaying and neutering. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to engage with the animals as you help direct people, check them in, and assist with paperwork. Come for an hour or stay for the entire time. Families and children of all ages are welcome to attend. Volunteers will help check pets and their owners in and assist with crowd control. The event is being held at Wade Walker Park 5585 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30088. |
12 1p Roswell: Farm Day: Roswell Rotary Honors Our Local Heroes Save the date now for this event. This year's event will be dedicated to the families of those local first responders who serve our community day in and out. Always super fun with activities and food and the best fellowship ever!!! Address: Gold & Grass Farms 335 Yellow Creek Road, Ballground, GA 30107 We will cook on the grill and Roswell Rotarians will provide some amazing home cooked sides! Activities like pumpkin painting, horseshoes, cornhole, whiffle ball, watching the game on the big tv's, grilling. It's a don't miss event honoring our heroes. 
QR Code for Sign up | 13 | 14 6p Americus: TASTY TUESDAY at La Hacienda 
Bring your spouse or partner and a guest or potential member for fun, food and fellowship after-hours at one of our local cantinas. Come stay a while and join us for drinks and chips and/or stay for dinner. It's a great way to BUILD BETTER FRIENDSHIPS! | 15 12p Newnan: OFF SITE - Bridging the Gap 19 First Ave. Newnan
Guest OFF SITE - Service Project at Bridging the Gap (19 First Ave. Newnan) Bridging the Gap is a nonprofit in Newnan, Georgia, providing food and resources to families in need. Together with our volunteers and partners, we’re working to end hunger and build a stronger community. 7:30 Thomasville: Coffee Chat Join fellow Rotarians for coffee at Grassroots Coffee. No agenda, no program. Grab a cup to go or sit down and get to know fellow Rotarians better. | 16 5p Tucker: Happy Hour - Location TBD Join us as we partner with businesses in the community for social, networking, and camaraderie. Bring friends to learn more about the Rotary Club of Tucker. Each month we explore different businesses in the tucker area. Check back for updates and location details. 5:30p North Cobb: October Social October Social at McKenna Farms! Fall is here, and we’re turning up the fun with this month’s social! Join us at McKenna Farms for a spirited theme night where football meets fellowship. Whether you bleed red and black or black and gold, wear your alma mater with pride, or rep your favorite NFL team, this is your chance to show off your school spirit (or football fanatic side!). The event will be hosted in the courtyard area between the main house and the barn, offering the perfect setting to relax, mingle, and enjoy a beautiful view of the pastures. Expect an evening full of laughter, good company, and a little friendly rivalry—don’t be shy about going all out with your gear. There will be prizes for the best attire, so bring your team pride and creativity! We’ll keep you fueled with delicious catered appetizers from Southern Creations, and since it’s BYOB, pack your cooler with your favorite game-day drinks. Don’t forget to bring your outdoor chair so you can sit back and enjoy the crisp fall evening in comfort. So grab your jersey, rally your friends, and meet us at McKenna Farms for a night you won’t want to miss. It’s time to huddle up, kick back, and score some fun—see you there! Sign up here 5:30p Roswell: Alive in Roswell with Roswell Rotary Alive in Roswell is a free monthly festival held every third Thursday from April through October in Roswell, Georgia. In 2025, the schedule is: April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, and October 16. The festival runs from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, but our tent closes at 7:30. Come join us in front of the Hagan Center for burgers, dogs, and Roswell Rotary fellowship! It's a Roswell Rotary tradition and a great way to get to know other members. 6p Peachtree City: 3rd Annual Bourbon & Bow Ties / Pinot & Pearls 
Join us for the 3rd annual BBPP - celebrating PTC and our amazing community at the phenomenal Shipyard at Trilith. Enjoy an evening of fine bourbon and wine, live jazz music by The Bourbon Brothers Band, tasty bites from Enzo and a silent auction benefitting our charitable giving fund. Cocktail Attire Recommended - Gentlemen - don your bow ties, Ladies - showcase your pearls! Use this link to purchase tickets - https://cbo.io/tickets/bbpp25/tix
| 17 | 18 10 Buckhead: Pawsitivity Partnership with Buckhead Rotarians Delivering Pet Food with OpenHand AND OpenHand ToursRegister 
Lend a paw (or a hand) through our
Pawsitivity Partnership bringing together Buckhead Rotarians supporting
LifeLine's mission to keep pets with their people. We are delivering pet food
to those in need. We will meet at OpenHand for an orientation and optional tour and then each
carload will hit the road to help our furry friends and their people. A tour of Open Hand's new facility will be offered to all volunteers who are interested. That tour is also available to all Buckhead Rotarians and their guests who register as "Tour Only." Children and families are welcome. Coffee and Good Measure breads will be available for everyone and for purchase (100% of sales go to funding OpenHand meals)!
And if this didn't sound like a reason to get out on a Saturday, we will be meeting afterwards at 12:00 pm at the Bold Monk for lunch and/or a beer (sorry, you will need to pay for your own food and beverages). Even if you aren't coming to deliver meals, meet your fellow Buckhead Rotarians and their guests for some Saturday cheer.
Open Hand, 1380 West Marietta
St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 10:15 North Cobb: Volunteer: McKenna Farms Festival McKenna Farms Therapy Services is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides vital therapy services to children and young adults (ages birth to 21) with special needs across Northwest Georgia and the metro Atlanta area. They’ve asked for our support for their Annual Fall Festival—a fun-filled event that welcomes around 1,000 attendees and offers a wide variety of activities! The location is: 3044 Due West Rd, Dallas, GA 30157 There are many volunteer roles available (see the slots listed), and if you have the time, feel free to sign up for more than one. Our very own Monique Sparks is chairing this amazing event! If you have any questions, reach out to Monique directly at 678-276-6037. Otherwise, head to SignUpGenius to claim your slots and be part of something special! Sign up here Location 3044 Due West Rd, Dallas, GA 30157 |
19 | 20 12:15p Buckhead: Christa Pitts, Owner and Co-CEO, The Lumistellla Company
Guest
MEET CEO. BRAND BUILDER. SPEAKER. CHRISTA PITTS
Imagine being applauded for “revolutionizing the essence of Christmas.” This is precisely what American business woman and entrepreneur Christa Pitts is celebrated for.
NOW THAT, THAT IS A LEGACY.
Christa serves as co-CEO and founder of The Lumistella Company, a dynamic enterprise behind the enchanting brand, The Elf on the Shelf. Under her strategic leadership, more than 31 million The Elf on the Shelf brand Scout Elves, Elf Pets®, and Elf Mates® have been adopted in 26 countries across five continents, solidifying a massive global reach.
Considered an expert in branding, Christa’s journey began as a QVC Program Host, amassing 2,000 hours of live, unscripted television experience. During this time, she honed her expertise in understanding the mechanics of sales, the intricacies of advertising, and the significance of brand authenticity. | 21 | 22 | 23 6p Buckhead: New Member Reception and SocialRegister We will be holding a new
member social/reception on October 23 at 6:00 PM. This is a great event
for members of our club that have joined in the last three years and is an
opportunity to get to know one another better and learn more about ways to get more involved in our club. We will be serving tacos and all the fixins' along with alcoholic and non acholic beverages.
Please join us at Doug Eidson’s office (Scotland Wright Associates) in
Midtown at 1100 Peachtree Street, suite 1750, Atlanta, GA 30309. | 24 | 25 8 North Cobb: Lucky Dog Walk Join Club President Nominee, Brenda Fisher in supporting the Lucky Dog Walk for recovery, by hosting a pop up table, to talk about North Cobb Rotary and walk your dog with club members. Shifts will be scheduled in SUG, no need to be there all day. See Brenda Fisher for additional details. SUG coming soon! 11 East Cobb: Day of Service Cookout After a morning of hard work, join us for a cookout to celebrate our service efforts! Burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks provided for this community event. Grace Marietta Church: Outside pavilion 675 Holt Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30068 12p North Cobb: Mountain Top Boys Home Members can sign up to support the cook team, food prep, setup, and food service. There's a role available for everyone! Additionally, members can plan to attend with their families and then tour the beautiful NW Georgia mountains following the event. We will need 1-2 people to deliver supplies to Mountain Top on Wednesday, 10/22 or Thursday, 10/23 following the meeting. Sign up Genuis coming soon! Stay Tuned! |
26 3:30 North Cobb: Forever Fed Volunteers needed to hand out food with Forever Fed. Thank you! Location: Desktop Kennesaw, 3070 North Main Street, Kennesaw, GA 30101 Sign up here | 27 1p Roswell: RUMC JOB FAIR Come one come all. RUMC is looking for employers interested in expanding their job force. This event brings in 100-150 people looking for job opportunities. | 28 12p North Fulton: TBD
Guest Please join us for our regularly scheduled lunch meeting, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern, 10595 Old Alabama Rd Connector, Alpharetta, GA 30022 5p Newnan: Board Meeting Meeting will be held at: Strickland Debrow LLP
246 Bullsboro Drive, Suite A
Newnan, GA 30263 Contact Kim Debrow for more information. | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
