Rotary Club of Emerald & District

02/11/2026

The date's been set, the committee are in action - get revved up for a great day out in the hills!!

🚗🔥 SAVE THE DATE – SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2027! 🔥🚗

🏁 GEMBROOK CLASSIC & CUSTOM CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET IS BACK! 🏁

Calling all car enthusiasts, collectors and families looking for a fantastic day out!

Get ready for a spectacular display of classic, custom, vintage, veteran and hot rod cars as Gembrook comes alive with automotive nostalgia!

📅 Sunday 21 February 2027
📍 Gembrook Recreation Reserve
⏰ 9am – 2pm (Display cars from 8am)
🎟️ Just $10 entry – Kids under 12 FREE!

🚘 Incredible pre-1990 vehicles
🔧 Swap meet treasures
🛍️ Market stalls
🏆 A great day for motoring enthusiasts and the whole family!

Proudly presented by Rotary Emerald & District, in association with Mr Excited.

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDAR, TAG YOUR CAR-LOVING MATES AND SHARE THE DATE!

Whether you're showing off your pride and joy or simply coming along to admire the classics, this is one event you won't want to miss!

🚗💨 See you in Gembrook!

02/11/2026

Now's the time to plan your family day out and register for the Rotary Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy. Besides the runs, showbags and winners trophies, there is a lot to see and do for all the family on the day.

Click on the registration link in the feed to sign up now - only 4 weeks to go!!

28/10/2026

🎤🌟 YOUNG VOICES, BIG IDEAS AND BRIGHT FUTURES! 🌟🎤

What an inspiring evening of talent, confidence and creativity at the Rotary Club of Emerald & District's 10th Annual Primary School Speech Competition!

Held at Selby Primary School on Tuesday 27 October, the event saw 12 talented young speakers from six local primary schools step up to the microphone and impress everyone with their enthusiasm, thoughtful ideas and outstanding public speaking skills.

🏆 A huge congratulations to our 2026 winners!

🥇 1st Place – Audrey McAvoy, Selby Primary School

🥈 2nd Place – Frankie Bowman, Cockatoo Primary School

🥉 3rd Place – Lara Brown, Cockatoo Primary School

👏 What an achievement! And a special congratulations to every student who participated. Standing in front of an audience takes courage, preparation and confidence — and every one of our young speakers should be incredibly proud!

🎉 The excitement doesn't end here! Our top two placegetters will now progress to the Rotary District Final on 4 November, where they'll represent our community against other talented young speakers. We wish them every success!

💙💛 A wonderful community effort!

A special thank you to experienced Toastmaster Marlene Sinclair and her team, whose expertise and encouragement helped make the evening such a success.

Thank you also to Rotarian John Henderson for hosting, Selby Primary School Principal Peggy Bassett for welcoming us, and Mayor Brett Owen for presenting the prizes.

We were delighted to welcome Rotary District Governor Emma Clark and other special guests who joined us to celebrate these remarkable young people.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the participating schools, teachers, families, Rotary volunteers and Barry Plant Emerald for their valued support.

🌟 Ten years of encouraging young voices!

For a decade, this Rotary competition has been helping local primary school students build confidence, develop communication skills and discover the power of speaking up.

And judging by this year's performances, the future is certainly in good hands! 👏

Image below of all the wonderful contestants - well done to every single one of you there were some amazing presentations.

25/10/2026

The team are busy gearing up to another iconic event in the Hills.

Registrations are open - go to the Rotary Club of Emerald & District's website and follow the links to the Rotary Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy.

25/10/2026

🌟 HOT OFF THE PRESS! THE LATEST 9815 IMPACT IS HERE! 🌟

💙💛 Big ideas. Inspiring people. Incredible community impact!

The September–October edition of Rotary District 9815 IMPACT is out, and it’s packed with stories that showcase the amazing difference Rotarians are making across our communities! 🌏✨

October is a BIG month for Rotary, and we’re shining a spotlight on:

🌍 World Polio Day – Our mission to end polio for good!

🧠 Lift the Lid – Supporting mental health research and awareness.

🤝 Economic & Community Development Month – Creating opportunities and stronger communities.

👏 Our Quiet Achievers – Celebrating the dedicated people working behind the scenes to make great things happen!

And there’s MORE! Discover the energy of our youth programs RYPEN - Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment and Interact - young Rotarians in secondary schools, take a closer look at the Rotary Club of Sale, and catch our District Governors Emma’s special invitation to the District Conference! 🎉

📖 Grab a cuppa, settle in and discover what Rotary is achieving across our local area - District 9815!

❤️ LIKE, SHARE and SPREAD THE WORD! Every share helps showcase the power of Rotary and the extraordinary things ordinary people achieve when they come together.

Rotary – People of Action, Making a Difference!

Go to the link in the comment below to find out more.

🌟 HOT OFF THE PRESS! THE LATEST 9815 IMPACT IS HERE! 🌟

💙💛 Big ideas. Inspiring people. Incredible community impact!

The September–October edition of Rotary District 9815 IMPACT is out, and it’s packed with stories that showcase the amazing difference Rotarians are making across our communities! 🌏✨

October is a BIG month for Rotary, and we’re shining a spotlight on:

🌍 World Polio Day – Our mission to end polio for good!

🧠 Lift the Lid – Supporting mental health research and awareness.

🤝 Economic & Community Development Month – Creating opportunities and stronger communities.

👏 Our Quiet Achievers – Celebrating the dedicated people working behind the scenes to make great things happen!

And there’s MORE! Discover the energy of our youth programs RYPEN - Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment and Interact - young Rotarians in secondary schools, take a closer look at the Rotary Club of Sale, and catch our District Governors Emma’s special invitation to the District Conference! 🎉

📖 Grab a cuppa, settle in and discover what Rotary is achieving across our local area - District 9815!

❤️ LIKE, SHARE and SPREAD THE WORD! Every share helps showcase the power of Rotary and the extraordinary things ordinary people achieve when they come together.

Rotary – People of Action, Making a Difference!

Go to the link in comments below to find out more.

25/10/2026

🕯️💙 WHAT A GORGEOUS AFTERNOON OF CANDLES, CAKES & CH*****NE! 🥂🍰✨

What happens when you bring together a little creativity, a beautiful High Tea, a glass of bubbles and a wonderful group of people?

A truly fabulous afternoon! 💙💛

Our Rotary Club of Emerald & District Candle Making & High Tea was a wonderful success, filled with laughter, conversation, creativity and plenty of delicious treats!

🕯️ Beautiful handmade candles to take home
🍰 Delightful cakes and High Tea treats
🥂 A little ch*****ne on the side
💕 Lots of laughter, friendship and fabulous company!

A HUGE THANK YOU to the amazing team who brought this event together. From the planning and preparation to all those special finishing touches, your hard work made the afternoon something truly special. 👏🌸

And of course, thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success!

Great company, a little indulgence and a lot of creativity — what more could you ask for? 🥰

💙💛 Rotary — bringing our community together, one wonderful experience at a time!

18/10/2026

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! 🎟️✨

This Saturday come along with us for our Candlemaking High Tea

Sip on Chandon , indulge in decadent afternoon tea, and hand-make your very own candle to take home.

It’s an afternoon of decadence — tasty treats, beautiful company, and the perfect way to welcome in summer.

There’s no better place to be this Saturday!
Click here to grab your tickets

https://www.trybooking.com/DOXDQ

16/10/2026

On Tuesday 20 October we are hosting a community health night, Stroke Awareness: Know the Signs, Save a Life.

The evening features the story of our own club member Graeme, a stroke survivor, along with insights from Sophie Taylor, President of the Emerald Ambulance Auxiliary, on recognising the signs of a stroke and why acting quickly matters.

Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026
Venue: Paradise Valley Hotel
Time: 6:30pm for 7:00pm
Cost: Free. Food and drinks will be available to buy from the pub.

This night is open to everyone, so if you can't be with us, please forward this email to your friends, family and children, or anyone else who may like to come. What they learn could help save your life, or the life of someone they love.

For more information, please call 0408 769 491.