Rotary Club of Walnut Grove

06/13/2026

Ryan Christopher Jones, a visual anthropologist who has spent good amount of time in the Sacramento River Delta studying its people and the water. Ryan takes a great interest in social, linguistic, biological and archeological dimension of his studies. Our members had the pleasure to share his philosophy and researches. We wish him every success in his pursuit of doctoral dissertation on the community politics of large-scale water transfers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Meanwhile we recommend everyone to visit his gallery of amazing photograhies.
June 15 2026
Photos Top, a collection of Ryan Jones' collection
Bottom: Douglas Hsia

06/08/2026

The Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta was designated as the 55th National Heritage Area in the United States by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 2019. As California's first National Heritage Area, this prestigious designation carries tremendous significance, recognizing the Delta's extraordinary cultural, historical, natural, and agricultural legacy.

Blake Roberts, representing the Delta Protection Commission, the coordinating entity for the National Heritage Area, shared with us the many benefits and opportunities this designation brings. His presentation highlighted how the National Heritage Area status can promote heritage tourism, strengthen preservation efforts, foster community partnerships, and celebrate the unique history and resources that make the Delta one of California's greatest treasures.
June 1 2026
Photos by Barb McGowan

05/31/2026

https://youtu.be/E_aCfz_xr5w
As we close the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, another member of our Rotary club Douglas Hsia was featured on KXTV ABC Channel 10 during the month. He told a slightly different immigrant story.
May 31 2026
Posted by Douglas Hsia

Douglas Hsia, board secretary of the Locke Foundation, is helping preserve the history and culture of Locke, California, the only town in the United States b...

05/27/2026

https://www.abc10.com/race-and-culture
As we approach the end of May, we also mark the closing chapter of AANHPI Heritage Month. One of our members, Joey Sanchez, shared their reflections on the significance of the occasion in interviews featured on KXTV ABC Channel 10.
May 8 2026
Posted by Douglas Hsia

05/25/2026

First anniversaries are the sweetest. At Everything Sweet, Suzanne and Michael graciously hosted their delightful first anniversary celebration. All the guests enjoy the savory as well as the sweets in the best Everything Sweet ambience.
May 18 2026
Photos by Douglas Hsia

05/17/2026

What a great evening we had, awarding $18,500 in scholarships to Delta High School seniors!
The Dennis W. Leary Memorial Scholarship of $2500 was awarded in memory of our Club’s founding president in 1948. It was awarded to VALEDICTORIAN CHASE PARKINSON.
In honor of our eldest member and son of our Founding President, the Dennis Leary Honorary Scholarship of $2000 was awarded to MARCELLO VIRAMONTES.
The Jodie Schauer Memorial Scholarship of $2000 was awarded to BRIANNA RIVAS.
The Van Meyer Memorial Scholarship of $2000 was awarded to ABIGAYLE KWONG.
The Tad Labrie Memorial Scholarship of $2000 was awarded to ELIAS WHITE.
The Harvey Lyman Memorial Scholarship of $2000 was awarded to ASHTON WISEMAN.
The Tim Wilson Memorial Scholarship of $2000 was awarded to KATELYN ORTEGA.
Rotary Club Scholarships of $2000 were awarded to:
GENESIS ATRISCO
BIANCA ROMERO
May 14 2026
Contents by Laura Uslan

05/17/2026

Josh shared some wonderful news with us — and wonderful news for the town as well. Gourmet coffee will soon be served at his increasingly popular Everything Sweet Bakery. It is fast becoming the coolest place in town for our townsfolk to gather, relax, and hang out together.
May 11 2026
Photo by Barb McGowan

05/09/2026

California State Parks interpreters Tracy Kosinski and Logan Currin came to speak with us about the Delta Meadows project, which may benefit from support through the Waterway Connection Initiative (WCI) funding program.

The Delta Meadows Park property encompasses portions of Snodgrass Slough and also includes the historic Locke Boarding House. Some of us believe this presents an excellent opportunity to make better use of our region’s beautiful natural and historic resources while strengthening heritage tourism, recreation, and environmental education in the Delta.
May 4, 2026
Photos by Douglas Hsia