Rotary Club of Grass Valley South

11/04/2026

Giving back means more when we do it together. ❤️

Today, we’re shining a light on a valued community partner: the Rotary Club of Grass Valley South!

Grass Valley South Rotary supports Nevada County Toy Run through both financial contributions and hands-on volunteer help. Their members give their time, lend a hand, and work alongside us to help serve local children and families.

That combination matters. Financial support helps provide the resources, and volunteers help turn those resources into a welcoming, meaningful experience for the families who join us.

Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self,” and we’re grateful to see that spirit reflected in their partnership with the Toy Run.

Behind the motorcycles, the toys, and the holiday groceries are people choosing to show up for their neighbors. We’re proud to have Grass Valley South Rotary standing alongside us.

To the members of Grass Valley South Rotary: thank you for your generosity, your time, and the care you bring to our community. We appreciate the work you do and the partnership we share. 💛

Please join us in thanking them—and give their page a follow to learn more about their community service!

More Than a Ride.

11/03/2026

This morning, we had the pleasure of welcoming District Governor Kurt Raffetto to our Rotary meeting!

Kurt shared valuable insights about the Rotary Foundation, district resources, and opportunities to make an even greater impact in Nevada County. We also celebrated some well-deserved recognitions! Congratulations to Debbie and Joanne on receiving their Paul Harris Society pins, Norma for receiving our “Quiet Rotarian" award, and Laura for receiving the “High Flyer” award! 👏

Following our regular meeting, we held a productive board meeting discussing membership, youth services, community projects, Foundation giving, and our goals for the year ahead.

Thank you, DG Kurt, for visiting and for your continued support of our club! 💙💛
Polly Raffetto

11/03/2026

We love our Nevada County Toy Run! Please come out and support, whether you’re riding, donating toys, or volunteering. We’ll see you there! 🎄🏍️

🎅🏼🎄🎁 Save the Date!!! 🎁🎄🎅🏼

35th Annual Nevada County Toy Run December 12th
KSU at Noon located at Eric Rod Center
••950 Maidu Ave. Nevada City,CA••

This is the Biggest Toy Run on the West Coast!
You do not want to miss one of the most Magical Toy Runs in California!

10/07/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed Carla Holtzclaw for a fascinating presentation on the history of one of our local gems, the North Star House, and the remarkable women whose stories helped shape its legacy.

Built in 1905, the North Star House holds significance far beyond its connection to our area’s mining history. We learned about Julia Morgan, California’s first licensed female architect, who designed the home as one of her first major commissions and later went on to design Hearst Castle. The North Star House also influenced her designs for WWI Hostess Houses, which provided safe gathering spaces for soldiers and their families.

We also learned about Mary Hallock Foote, an accomplished author and illustrator who lived and worked at the North Star House. Through her writing, Foote challenged societal expectations for women and advocated for education and careers.

Today, the North Star House is nationally recognized for its significance in architecture, literature, women’s history, and equal rights.

Thank you, Carla, for sharing the incredible history behind a place right here in our own community! 💙💛

10/06/2026

🏍️ 2nd Annual Poker Run Recap!!

What a great day! Thanks to our amazing participants, sponsors, and volunteers, our 2nd Annual Poker Run raised approximately $4,600! 🙌🏼

Every dollar raised will go directly back into our community to support local programs, projects, and organizations throughout the year.

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for helping make this event possible, and to everyone who came out to ride, drive, volunteer, and have some fun with us. We’re so grateful for the support and already looking forward to next year! 💙💛

09/29/2026

09/25/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!! 🏍️🙌🏼

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Rotary Poker Run! All money raised goes directly back into the community, supporting things like student scholarships, toys for the Toy Run, musical instruments for middle schools, park improvements, and so much more. Your $40 ticket includes a meal and opportunity to win 15+ local gift cards. Also, the Best Hand takes home $500 cash!

Come enjoy a beautiful day and help us raise some money for our community!! 🏍️❤️

09/20/2026

Today, GVS Rotarians joined fellow community volunteers for SYRCL’s annual Yuba River Cleanup!

Our Rotarians volunteered at the Idaho Maryland site at Wolf Creek, working alongside a great group of community members to clean up the area. Together, we removed a LOT of trash and helped better one of our local waterways. 🗑️🌎

A big thank you to SYRCL for organizing this annual cleanup and to everyone who came out and volunteered. It’s amazing what can be accomplished when our community works together!🙌🏼

09/16/2026

Thank you to yesterday's guest speaker, Jo Ann Fites-Kaufman, of the Wildfire-Ready Coalition of Nevada County.

Jo Ann shared how the Coalition is helping Nevada County residents better prepare for wildfire through free home assessments, Firewise Community support and education, and community partnerships. She also told us about the difficult realities of wildfire preparedness, including limited firefighting resources, evacuation challenges, and the importance of having alternative plans when evacuation isn’t possible.

We also enjoyed learning about their future initiatives, including opportunities to engage local youth in defensible space and wildfire preparedness efforts.

Thank you, Jo Ann, for an informative presentation and for the important work you’re doing to help make Nevada County wildfire-ready! 🔥🌲🏡https://wildfirereadync.org/