Rotary Club of Carbondale- Breakfast

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COME JOIN US! Rotary Club of Carbondale Breakfast (RCCB) is a fun and active service club in the city of Carbondale.

Our events, service projects and programs make a tangible difference for people living in Southern Illinois.

11/01/2026

Join us this Tuesday as we welcome Betsy Brown from the General John A. Logan Museum as our guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Carbondale Breakfast!

Located in Murphysboro, the museum preserves the legacy of General John A. Logan, a Civil War leader and U.S. Senator. We look forward to learning more about the museum and its work to share our region’s rich history!

Learn more: https://loganmuseum.org/

10/29/2026

Big congrats to our Grand Prix and Fastest Pumpkin winners from last Saturday’s Carbondale Pumpkin Race! 🎃🏆

10/28/2026

Great meeting Tuesday morning with the Rotary Club of Carbondale Breakfast!

Congratulations to Dawn on being recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow! Thank you for your continued support of Rotary and its mission.

We also welcomed Abi Cowser-Barnett from the SIU Medicine Willow Center (formerly Children’s Medical and Mental Health Resource Network). Thank you, Abi, for sharing more about the important work being done to support children and families throughout the region.

10/25/2026

Big thank you to City of Carbondale Fire Department and Carbondale Police Department for your continued support and participation in the Carbondale Pumpkin Race!

10/25/2026

Join us this Tuesday, October 27, as we welcome Abi Cowser-Barnett with the Children’s Medical and Mental Health Resource Network, a grant-funded program through the SIU School of Medicine.

Serving the 45 southernmost counties in Illinois, the network provides specialized medical examinations for children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect, helping connect vulnerable children and families with important resources and care.

We look forward to learning more about this important program and the work being done to support children and families throughout southern Illinois.

10/25/2026

What a great day at the Carbondale Pumpkin Race yesterday! 🎃🏁

Thank you to everyone who came out to race, cheer on our participants and support this year's event! The Rotary Club of Carbondale Breakfast appreciates all of volunteers and community partners who helped make the day possible.

Congratulations to our 2026 Pumpkin Race winners!

🏆 Heat 1 – Sponsored by Five Star Realty: Olen Feather, Feather Hills Winery

🏆 Heat 2 – Sponsored by SIH: Liam Swift, Feather Hills Winery

🏆 Heat 3 – Sponsored by Auffenberg of Carbondale: Patrick Seger, City of Carbondale Fire Department

🏆 Heat 4 – Sponsored by Banterra Bank: Alan Gordan

🏆 Heat 5: Conyers Lamb, Veo

🏁 Semifinal: Olen Feather and Liam Swift advanced to the finals!

🏆 Mayer Branding Grand Prix – Sponsored by Mayer Branding and Mayer Networks: Liam Swift

🎃🏆 FASTEST PUMPKIN RACER: Olen Feather

A special thank you to Honeybeez Snowballz, Happy Dog Audio and all of our sponsors who helped make this event possible!

Thank you to our emcees, Charles Walker and Matt Wilson, for keeping the races moving and making the day fun for everyone! We also appreciate our Miss Juneteenth Royalty for joining us and being part of the festivities!

Proceeds from this year's race will benefit The Science Center and Read SI, two organizations doing great things for youth in our community.

📸 More photos of our winners and all the racing action will be coming soon! Stay tuned to our page.

Thank you again for supporting the Carbondale Pumpkin Race!

10/23/2026

Tomorrow is race day!

Join the Rotary Club of Carbondale Breakfast for the Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race on Saturday, October 24, at the Mill Street Underpass!

We've got a fun afternoon planned for the whole family, including pumpkin races, a costume parade, prizes and plenty of Halloween fun!

🎃 Registration opens at 1:00 pm
🏁 First race begins at 2:00 pm
🏆 $100 grand prize for the Pumpkin Race
🏆 $250 grand prize for the Mayer Branding Grand Prix
👻 Free costume parade for all ages!

Build your racer, bring your family and friends, and join us for a smashing good time! We're excited to bring this event to our community while supporting the The Science Center and Read SI. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event.

For race rules, event details and more, visit:
https://carbondalepumpkinrace.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CarbondalePumpkinRace

See you tomorrow!

10/22/2026

Last chance! 🎃 Get your 50-50 raffle tickets at givebutter.com/pickleball-to-pumpkin

🎃 Sales close at 2:30 pm this Saturday, Oct. 24, and the winner is drawn at the Carbondale Pumpkin Race. You don’t need to be present to win.

🎃 Half the pot goes to the winner. The other half buys instruments and athletic equipment for District 95 students.

🎟️ $10 each or 3 for $25.

Thank you for your support! 🧡

10/21/2026

Thank you to Patrick Grubbs, Junior Grand Warden for Illinois Freemasonry, for joining the our club this morning!

We enjoyed learning more about the Freemasonry in Illinois. It's always great to connect with organizations that share Rotary's commitment to service, fellowship, and making a positive impact in our communities.

Thank you again, Patrick, for spending your morning with us!

10/18/2026

Join us this Tuesday for our weekly Carbondale Breakfast Rotary Club meeting as we welcome Patrick Grubbs, Junior Grand Warden for Illinois Freemasonry, as our guest speaker.

Illinois Freemasonry is one of the state's oldest fraternal organizations, bringing together individuals committed to fellowship, personal growth, charitable giving, and service to their communities. With a long history of supporting charitable causes and community initiatives, Freemasonry shares many of the same values of service and fellowship that are central to Rotary.

We look forward to learning more about Illinois Freemasonry and its work across the state!

Address

Cambria Room, SIUC Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL
62901

Opening Hours

7am - 8am

Website

http://www.carbondalebreakfastrotary.org/

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