Rotary Club of Austin Westlake

10/21/2026

What a great way to start the day! We presented another surprise award to Coach Ryan Sanderson at Barton Creek Elementary as part of our educator of the month award.

Throughout the year, the principals of each campus pick someone they would like to recognize for going above and beyond.

Today Principal Smoland pick a veteran educator who is believed by his students.

We are so fortunate to have Coach Sanderson and so many other dedicated individuals making special things happen on our campus every day.

10/19/2026

We are so happy to be partnering with the Eanes History Center to maintain and improve the buildings and grounds. Our crews worked hard to get the place looking good ahead of Homecoming this past weekend.

Thanks to Ground and Garden for donation of decomposed Granite used to refresh the pathway around the building!

This is an ongoing project for our club. Enjoy these types of projects? We would love more hands to help!

10/19/2026

It's world Polio week!

Eradicating Polio globally has been a focus of Rotary International since 1979. Today, wild polio virus only exists in Afghanistan and Pakistan...we are in the final mile. Work continues globally, however, to immunize children to ensure that the virus does not return.

Help us raise funds this week to continue this fight.

In Westlake, a portion of proceeds from every brownie and cookie purchased Monday through Friday will be donated to RI's Polio Plus campaign.

Additional, Wednesday the 21st is Spirit Night. Mention the Westlake Rotary or Polio between 4-8pm and profits from your purchase will also go to Polio Plus.

Come on inside on Wednesday if you want to learn more about this disease and efforts to eradicate it. It is estimated that the vaccine has prevented over 1.5 million childhood deaths and 20 million cases of paralysis.

10/07/2026

Come check out this year’s marching band and elite visual ensemble performance next Monday evening at Chap stadium. Starts at 7:45 and should end by 8:30. Hope to see you there!

09/27/2026

Westlake community - here's a great opportunity to hear local TX house candidates' thoughts on issues relevant to you.

It's free and super convenient!

🚨 BIG UPDATE: NEW LOCATION + NOW FREE TO ATTEND!

Join us at Valley View Elementary for a FREE Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Texas House Districts 47 and 48.

🏢 What role should state and local governments play as data centers expand across Texas?

🏠 What can be done about property taxes?

💧 How should Texas address growth, water and infrastructure?

🎓 What’s ahead for public education, teacher support and career preparation?

🏥 How could AI change healthcare access, affordability and delivery?

Hear directly from the candidates about these issues and more:
District 47: Dr. Jennifer Mushtaler (R) and Pooja Sethi (D)
District 48: Donna Howard (D) and Anthony Gupta (R) — Unconfirmed

Moderated by Brad Swail.

📅 Friday, October 2 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Valley View Elementary
🎟️ FREE to attend, Register ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/CandidatesPanel2026

09/22/2026

Great meeting last week at the Westlake Rotary!

Former Mayor Linda Anthony shared details about West Lake Hills application to become a Texas Bird City and longtime resident and bird photographer Jordan Weingarten, who serves on the board of Travis County's Audubon Society, gave a fascinating presentation about the birds that reside in and pass through our community.

09/22/2026

Westlake Rotarians & friends were at work this past week helping to ensure that the Eanes History Center's Marshall House is looking great for alumni visiting during WHS Homecoming in October!

Work will continue on Saturday, October 10th! Interested in helping? Submit your name and contact information via google form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9fOJaJJPLSl4yRd_8Ww5Y6kFqJwQFlBZmcz0QpcYGeBw6wA/viewform?usp=dialog

09/17/2026

We hope you will come join us at this week's meeting at West Lake Hills City Hall to hear about West Lake Hills efforts to become a Texas Bird City.

Linda Anthony, the former Mayor of West Lake Hills, and local bird expert, Jordan Weingarten, who serves on the board of the Travis Audubon Society will speak at the meeting at answer questions about these efforts and the local bird community.

Doors open at 11:15am and the meeting runs 11:30 am to 12:30pm.

All are welcome at every Rotary meeting!

The Rotary is happy to serve as an official partner with the city in its efforts to educate West Lake Hills about local birds and our community habitats.

09/08/2026

Hey Westlake….We are looking for more hands to help with this community project!

08/27/2026

Seeking a few early birds to join Rotarians this Saturday to do our quarterly litter pick up along Bee Cave Road.

We will meet up at West Lake Hills City Hall at 7am!

We have a pretty informal sign up for this gig...just add your name to this google sheet....
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s8ndlhGedDKwPnqOexQSCRUpZYJftQ-cVJlTnJI_eks/edit?usp=sharing