Rotary River Cities: greater Mount Prospect area

06/14/2026

Today is World Blood Donor Day.

A blood donation can become surgery made possible, cancer treatment continued, a trauma patient stabilized, or a family given more time with someone they love.

You may never know whose life you touch, but your generosity can reach them exactly when it is needed.

Today, consider donating blood, thanking a regular donor, or encouraging someone to make their first appointment. One quiet act of service can carry hope into a difficult day.

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

Today is World Oceans Day.

You may live near the coast or far inland, but your choices still reach the sea. Healthy oceans support clean air, food, livelihoods, wildlife, and safer communities.

Today, take one simple step: reduce single-use plastics, join a cleanup, protect a local waterway, or choose more sustainable habits at home.

Care for the ocean begins wherever you are.

06/06/2026

Today marks the anniversary of Rotary’s 2017 vision statement.

“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

Those words still ask something meaningful of you. They invite you to connect with others, serve with integrity, and keep working for change that reaches beyond a single moment.

Today, take one step that reflects that vision: listen, invite, serve, encourage, or begin something good with someone else.

06/06/2026

Stop by the Prospect Heights Community Day event today from 9am - 12 noon and visit with us will enjoying a pancake breakfast and participating in various activities. We will see you at 401 Piper Lane in Prospect Heights. Prospect Heights Lions Club Prospect Heights Park District Prospect Heights Police Department Prospect Heights Fire Protection District

06/05/2026

Today is World Environment Day.

You care for your community when you care for the environment around it. Clean water, healthy trees, fresh air, and safe green spaces all shape the daily lives of the people you serve.

Today is a good day to take one simple step: pick up litter, reduce waste, plant something native, conserve water, or support a local environmental project.

Small acts of care become stronger when neighbors do them together.

06/01/2026

Today marks the 150th birthday of Arch Klumph.

His vision helped shape what became The Rotary Foundation, turning generosity into lasting service around the world. Because of that idea, gifts of every size have helped support clean water, education, health, peace, and stronger communities.

You carry that legacy forward when you give with purpose, serve with integrity, and help build something that can outlast the moment.

Celebrate today by supporting one act of service that will keep doing good tomorrow.

06/01/2026

Today is Rotary Fellowships Month.

You build stronger communities when you build stronger friendships. Rotary Fellowships give you a way to connect with people around shared interests, cultures, professions, and passions—and those connections often lead to deeper understanding and better service.

This month, take a step toward someone new. Join a Fellowship, start a conversation, or invite another member to share what inspires them.

Friendship can be the first act of service.

06/01/2026

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05/28/2026

🌍 May 28 is —a time to break the silence and support dignity for girls and women everywhere. 💪🏽

Periods should never be a barrier to education, health, or opportunity. Rotarians are working across the globe to provide menstrual supplies, safe washrooms, and vital education to help end period poverty.

Let's end the stigma and support solutions that empower. Together, we can ensure no one is held back because of their period.