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Bags, Bingo, and Big Impact: Coastal Encinitas Rotary Raises Over $20,000 for Women and Families
The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club is proud to announce the successful distribution of proceeds from its annual Purse Bingo fundraiser, held in late January at the Encinitas Community Center. Thanks to the community's incredible support, this year’s event raised over...
ECR St. Paddy’s Party Brings Joy and Generosity to St. Andrew’s
The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club (ECR) celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on March 15, 2025. The lively Happy Hour event, dubbed "St. Patty’s at St. Andy’s," combined festive cheer with meaningful giving, benefitting the Showers of...
Purse Bingo 2025 Raises Over $25,000 for Local Women’s Charities
Encinitas, CA – The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club’s annual Purse Bingo fundraiser once again proved to be an overwhelming success, raising over $25,000 to support local women’s charities. This marks a nearly 30% increase from the last Purse Bingo, thanks to the...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Named #1 in Giving
The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club, a dynamic group of just 47 members, has been honored as the top per capita giver to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund within District 5340, which comprises 60 clubs. District Governor Diane Crawford presented the club with the...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club Spreads Holiday Cheer with Toy Donation to Local Marines
The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club brought the spirit of giving to the holiday season by gathering an impressive collection of unwrapped toys to support the U.S. Marine Corps' annual Toys for Tots campaign. Over the first weeks of December, Rotary members diligently...
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club Brings Smiles to Miramar Military Families
Coastal Encinitas Rotary’s Community Service Chair, Ralph Hirschmann, spearheaded a heartwarming initiative this holiday season, delivering 125 gift bags to the children of military families in the MALS-11 “Devilfish” unit at MCAS Miramar. Each bag contained a $20...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary: A Proud Part of the Holiday Parade Tradition
The holiday season in Encinitas is a time of joy, community, and tradition. At the heart of this festive spirit is the Encinitas Holiday Parade, a cherished event that brings neighbors together and celebrates the city’s vibrant history. This year’s parade will mark...
Coastal Encinitas Rotary Delivers Holiday Cheer with Essential Donations to Carol’s House
Saturday, November 23, 2024 Encinitas, CA—The Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club’s annual "Be Thankful" Happy Hour brought members together for a festive evening of giving back to the community. Hosted by Carl and Beppie Mostert, the event focused on collecting much-needed...
From Treasures to Transformation: Coastal Encinitas Rotary’s Auction Fuels Global Change
On November 12, the Coastal Encinitas Rotary Club hosted its annual International Auction, transforming a regular lunch meeting into an engaging and meaningful fundraiser. Members brought unique treasures from their travels to be auctioned, including an African wooden...
Friendship Dinner for Rotary International Golf Fellowship
It was a wonderful evening at the beautiful Cardiff beachside home of Rotarian Neil Hokanson and his wife, Clarice. The club hosted a Friendship Dinner for visiting Rotarians as part of the Coastal Encinitas Rotary International Golf Fellowship week. We...