Rotary Club of Old Town Temecula

08/17/2026

Today our club sponsored and attended the quarterly 100 Teens Who Care Temecula Valley event which benefitted Hope Ranch Animal Sanctuary , MilVet , and Renewing Hope Strategies . The event was attended by local teens and members of GOHS Interact Club. It was amazing to learn about the great work these nonprofits are doing locally, and support our community service-focused teens. 💙💛

08/12/2026

One month ago, members of our club and Rotary Club of French Valley traveled to Costa Rica for an international service trip. The first 5 days of our weeklong trip were spent serving with Face of Justice, a non-profit dedicated to housing, healing, and protecting survivors of human trafficking through four different programs. Our time was spent:

💙 Leading an art therapy class, taking a field trip to a dormant volcano, spending time at a local beach, hosting meals, donating clothing and art supplies, and participating in other activities at Casa Libertad, a safe house for adolescent survivors of human trafficking
💛 Assisting with clean up and organization projects at Casa Esperanza, a support center offering medical, emotional, and restoration assistance for individuals affected by exploitation and human trafficking
💙 Spending time with the residents of Casa Gracia, a transitional shelter and support home for young women aged 18 to 23 who are survivors of human trafficking and have transitioned out of Casa Libertad
💛 Dining and shopping at Ahava Cafe, a cafe operated by Face of Justice that provides job training, work experience, and financial independence for survivors and young women

We are grateful for the generosity of our club members and community for contributing to the fundraisers for the projects completed on this trip. It was deeply moving, inspirational, and an unforgettable experience. Special thank you to Rotary District 5330 PDG Nyron McLean for our amazing team shirts 💚

08/10/2026

Sponsorships for the 2026 Field of Honor® in Murrieta, California are now available! If you are looking for an opportunity to honor and recognize our veterans and active military members, and give back to the community, this is a great opportunity for you or your business. Your company will be promoted across social media and featured in our 2026 Field of Honor magazine. Please scan the QR code below or visit this link: https://oldtowntemecularotary.org/foh-sponsor-form/

The 2026 Field of Honor® in Murrieta, California is brought to the community by City of Murrieta - City Government in partnership with Rotary Club of Murrieta and Rotary Club of Old Town Temecula.

Over 2,026 flags will be on display from November 7-14, 2026. Mark your calendars and plan to join us at Town Square Park for a week of events and an awe-inspiring display dedicated to our nation's heroes.
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𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳® 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘢, 𝘊𝘈 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘨 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

08/01/2026

Starting the weekend with service! We were proud to support Salvation Army Murrieta’s annual Child Spree event this morning alongside our fellow Rotarians from Rotary Club of Murrieta, Rotary Club of French Valley , and Rotary Club of Temecula.
This year’s Child Spree helped over 150 children get ready for the coming school year by providing an opportunity to shop for new school clothing, shoes and school supplies. Volunteers were matched up with families and each child got to pick out $125 worth of new school clothes and shoes. After check out, the children received school supplies and new books. 📚💙
Child Spree is all about community togetherness and support, and making a difference in the lives of the children in our community.

07/17/2026

The last project during our international service trip in Costa Rica engaged the Rotary International Area of Focus “Maternal and Child Health”. With the generous support of Optometrist Dr. Sing and coordination with Rotary Club Garabito, Costa Rica and Rotary Club of French Valley , over 50 children in the Garabito municipality received eye exams and will receive follow up vision care.

While Dr. Sing was hard at work with the eye exams, our club set out our contribution of clothing donations for the women and children and helped local community partners facilitate the entertainment (bouncy house, DJ, and face painting!) provided to make the queue more engaging for the children.

Afterwards, Dr. Sing treated all of the children to lunch and a movie, during which we happily served popcorn, hot dogs, and snacks.

A very special “thank you” to Rotarian Manuela for coordinating this project, and for the Rotary Clubs of Garabito and French Valley for their collaborations!

07/15/2026

💙 Today our international service trip to Costa Rica is centered on the Rotary International Area of Focus “Protecting the Environment”. The Rotary Clubs of Old Town Temecula and Rotary Club of French Valley joined together with the Rotary Club Garabito, Costa Rica for the Municipalidad de Garabito’s reforestation campaign at Playa Herradura.

💛 Together we planted 60 trees which will play a valuable role in the balance of the local ecosystem, acting as a natural barrier against erosion, protecting local biodiversity, and improving the quality of water resources. These trees will also provide shade for local community enjoyment and will promote environmental sustainability.

💙 The trees we planted are a favorite amongst scarlet macaws and monkeys, and a few of us were lucky to spot some monkeys hanging around afterwards! 🦜 🐒

💛 Thank you to Rotary District 5330 Immediate Past District Governor Nyron McLean for sponsoring our team shirts!

07/09/2026

What an incredible way to kick off the 2026–2027 Rotary year under the leadership of President Brian Spock!

Despite nearly one-third of our club being in Costa Rica on an international service project, the energy in the room was undeniable.

One of the most meaningfull moments of the night was welcoming Cindy Mason as our first new member of the Rotary year! Cindy's late husband, Mike Mason, was a cornerstone of our club whose legacy of service helped shape who we are today. It is both a privilege and an honor to welcome Cindy as she continues that legacy alongside us as we work together toward this years Rotary theme: Create Lasting Impact.

We also got to work reviewing our 2026–2027 financials, mapping out an exciting year of service projects and events, and launching our plans for ChildSpree 2026, an incredible program that helps local children head back to school with confidence and dignity.

We were equally honored to welcome Assistant Governor Jim Yanoschick, who joined us to learn more about our vision for the year ahead and opened more doors for collaboration this year!

If last night's meeting was any indication, this Rotary year is going to be something special. Here's to new friendships, meaningful service, and another year of changing lives....one project at a time.

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

We are honored to begin the new Rotary year with an introduction to our 2026-27 Club President, Brian Spock! Brian is a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Old Town Temecula and has served for several years on the Board of Directors.

"I am honored to be President of such an amazing club," says Brian. "We have a strong focus on youth programs, and by involving local youth with our business leaders and community service projects, we create strong future leaders and lifelong Rotarians."

The Rotary International theme for this year is "Create Lasting Impact," which encourages Rotarians, as people of action, to work together to make a meaningful difference in our communities and around the world.

We are excited to support President Brian in his new position and look forward to creating a lasting impact under his leadership.