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Rotary Powers Community Spirit at Relay for Life
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Sponsors the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Coastal Encinitas Rotary Sponsors the American Cancer Society Relay for LifeENCINITAS, Calif. — Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club (formerly Encinitas Coastal Rotary) made a powerful...

Coastal Encinitas Rotary Adopts New Name, Continues Strong Local Impact
August 2025 ENCINITAS, Calif. — The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club has officially adopted a new name: Coastal Encinitas Rotary. Club leaders say the change better reflects its coastal roots, strengthens community recognition, and highlights its growth as an active...

CER Plays a Vital Role Behind the Scenes at 2025 Cardiff Dog Days of Summer
A full day of service, sunshine, and community spirit! On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Encinitas Community Park went to the dogs—in the best possible way—as hundreds of people and their pups gathered for the 20th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer, hosted by Cardiff 101...

Coastal Encinitas Rotary delivers heartfelt support to local charities
Monday, August 4, 2025 Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club Delivers Heartfelt Support to Local Charities Following Golf Ball Drop Success Three nonprofit partners receive vital funding from the signature fundraiser event. The Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club (ECR) proudly...

Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club Launches New Year as Chris Davis Hands Over the Gavel… and Ralph Immediately Loses It
Encinitas, CA – July 2025 The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club—an active and passionate 48-member club—rang in the new Rotary year with celebration, laughter, and the traditional “demotion” of outgoing President Chris Davis. Despite the ceremonial send-off, Chris leaves...

Letter from Joe, Mira Costa College Scholarship Recipient
Dear Rotary Scholarship Committee, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for awarding me the Rotary Scholarship to support my studies in the Machinist Technology Program. Your generosity is not just a financial relief but also a huge encouragement as I work...

Letter from Gina T. Mira Costa Scholarship Recipient
Dear Rotary Scholarship Committee, I’m so grateful to have been chosen for the Rotary Scholarship to help me with my studies in the Machinist Technology Program. This scholarship isn’t just about the financial help, it’s also a huge encouragement for me as I work...

Rotary Clubs Unite for Conservation at San Elijo Lagoon
Rotary Clubs Unite for Conservation at San Elijo Lagoon To participate in Rotary's Epic Day of Service, Solana Beach ECO Rotary (Amelie Catheline, Alisa Morrison, and Jenny Parker) partnered with Coastal Encinitas Rotary (Ralph Hirschmann, Laura Lingardo, Rob Coury),...

Coastal Encinitas Rotary Honors Veterans with Flags at Miramar National Cemetery
Nine members of the Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club proudly joined hundreds of Rotarians from across District 5340 to participate in the second annual Operation Flags for Vets at Miramar National Cemetery on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Club members Art and Marilyn Jones,...

Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club Celebrates Send-Off for San Dieguito Academy RYLA Students
The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club proudly sent off six AVID students from San Dieguito Academy to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) weekend, held April 25–27, 2025. RYLA, a leadership camp designed by Rotary District 5340, recognizes outstanding 11th-grade...