The Rotary Club Of Athens, Texas

06/15/2026

On Saturday, our club, along with members from Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake, with 4Kids4Families, Athens First Methodist Church, Two Danes Productions, and other volunteers held an Adoption Match Event designed to connect children waiting for permanent families with prospective adoptive parents.

While paperwork has been started, there are still steps to go, but organizers are hopeful the event will result in more than 10 adoptions, creating life-changing opportunities for children and families alike.

Rotary is proud to have played a small role in a day that may change lives forever. Thank YOU especially to Dub Hirst and his wife Karen who brought this idea to the are and everyone who gave their time, talents, and hearts to help make this event possible.

From check-in and activities to games, crafts, entertainment, food, and volunteer support, it took many people working together to create a welcoming environment where meaningful connections could happen.

Sometimes service isn't measured in projects completed or dollars raised. Sometimes it's measured in families found.

06/06/2026

We still have tons of room! Bring out your tires, glasses, and electronics!

06/02/2026

♻️ Clean out the garage, shed, office or storage room and bring those unwanted electronics and old tires to Rotary’s annual Electronics Recycling & Tire Disposal Day this Saturday!

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (or until the truck is full)
📍 Henderson County Judicial Building at 109 W. Corsicana St., Athens

Accepted electronic items include computers, laptops, monitors, televisions, printers, keyboards, cables, gaming systems, cell phones and more.

🚗 FREE Tire Disposal for Henderson County residents
• Passenger and truck tires only
• Limit 10 tires per household
• Must show proof of residency (driver's license or electric bill)
• No tractor tires, rims or tire businesses

Please note: Paint, light bulbs, alkaline batteries, gasoline, oil and Freon items cannot be accepted.

This community service project is made possible through a partnership between the Athens Rotary Club, Keep Athens Beautiful, the City of Athens, Texas, and Henderson County Texas.

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the heroes who gave everything for our country. From the Athens Rotary Club, we wish you a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Don’t miss it - TODAY at 5:23 p.m., Rotary’s Third Thursday takes over the Athens Country Club! Great people, great conversations, and a great excuse to unwind before the weekend. Bring a friend, make some new connections, and come see what Rotary is all about. We’ll save you a spot!

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

We are proud to recognize our April Students of the Month and celebrate students who are already making an impact through academics, leadership, character and future goals. Congratulations to Piper Gillert, Kylie Normandin, Gage Stasko and Karina Izaguirre for this well-deserved honor. Your hard work, dedication and bright futures make our community proud.

Thank you to our schools, administrators and families for helping guide the next generation of leaders. Service Above Self starts early, and these students are proof of that from Athens Independent School District - Texas and Athens Christian Preparatory Academy

From left, Gage Stasko, Kylie Normandin, and Piper Gillert. Not pictured: Karina Izaguirre.

04/22/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, at noon at the Athens Country Club for Rotary. Our speaker will be Darin Hamm, Tourism and Marketing Director for the City of Athens, sharing updates on the exciting things happening in our community and how Athens is being promoted beyond our city limits.

See you there! Visitathenstexas.com

04/15/2026

This weekend, make sure to "POP" on by the Athens Rotary booth at the Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion in downtown Athens as we raise funds for our scholarships, grants, and more! You'll be able to smell your way to us!

Rotarians - Interested in volunteering? Email Jennifer at [email protected] and we'll get you connected.

04/01/2026

Our meeting this Thursday is one you won’t want to miss! We’re welcoming Jeff Stouffer from a global architecture firm whose work is shaping how communities live, gather, and heal. From major projects across the country to right here in Texas, their designs are redefining what spaces can do.

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the Texas Health Hospital Frisco campus—a “health and well-being destination” that blends patient care, nature, and community in a whole new way.

It’s a fascinating look at how design impacts our health, our cities, and our everyday lives.

Join us Thursday. Come for your first or your 100th time. You’ll be glad you did.