Events

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Ithaca Rotary Club Spring Picnic:  All club members, exchange students and families, nearby Rotary clubs and their exchange students are invited.

We ask Rotary Club members to bring a dish-to-share that will feed 6-10 people. Our guests (exchange students and families) need only bring themselves. If your last name starts with the letters A-L, please bring a main dish (omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan); M-S, a side dish or a salad; T-Z, a dessert. The club will provide paper plates, napkins, cups, silverware, and non-alcoholic drinks. 

We need a few people to help set-up and clean up. Please sign up on the volunteer lists.

We hope you will come and enjoy springtime at Stewart Park.

Mary Berens and Jean McPheeters

Please join us at the Inn at Taughannock Falls on Tuesday, June 16, from 5-8 pm.

Music and Burgers and Rotarians outside under a tent celebrating summer.... sounds nice. 

Michael Ciccone is the headliner. You can sign up or just show up. 

"Tuesdays @ Taughannock is the Inn at Taughannock Falls' casual burger and brew night. Hosted in the Enchantment Garden every Tuesday from 5PM-8PM, this event features a beef or vegan burger combined with a beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drink option for $25. Live music every Tuesday starting at 6PM. No reservations necessary."

Address: 2030 Gorge Road, Trumansburg. 

How does a community come together to navigate sweeping federal changes? Learn about the SNAP Work Group, a collaborative initiative formed in response to new federal requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD).

When federal rules changed, threatening to impact SNAP eligibility for many local residents, a coalition of human services organizations, the Tompkins County Department of Social Services (DSS), workforce development partners, and community advocates convened to create a robust, systemic response.

Join us to hear how Tompkins County has leveraged partnership and innovation to ensure residents stay connected to vital nutrition support.

Lunch is $25. All are welcome.

How does a community come together to navigate sweeping federal changes? Learn about the SNAP Work Group, a collaborative initiative formed in response to new federal requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD).

When federal rules changed, threatening to impact SNAP eligibility for many local residents, a coalition of human services organizations, the Tompkins County Department of Social Services (DSS), workforce development partners, and community advocates convened to create a robust, systemic response.

Join us to hear how Tompkins County has leveraged partnership and innovation to ensure residents stay connected to vital nutrition support.

Lunch is $25. All are welcome.

How do we create a more resilient, accessible, and sustainable food system for our community? Join us for an engaging presentation from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier on Tompkins Food Future, our local food policy council.

In this session, Sarah JP DeFrank (Director of Advocacy & Education) and Katie Hallas (Food Systems Manager) will provide an inside look at how this council brings together diverse stakeholders to address the challenges facing our local food landscape. Whether you are interested in community health, economic development, or simply the future of food in our region, this presentation will offer valuable insights into the power of collaborative food policy.

We look forward to a thoughtful discussion on how we can work together to build a hunger-free community.

Lunch is $25. All are welcome.

How do we create a more resilient, accessible, and sustainable food system for our community? Join us for an engaging presentation from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier on Tompkins Food Future, our local food policy council.

In this session, Sarah JP DeFrank (Director of Advocacy & Education) and Katie Hallas (Food Systems Manager) will provide an inside look at how this council brings together diverse stakeholders to address the challenges facing our local food landscape. Whether you are interested in community health, economic development, or simply the future of food in our region, this presentation will offer valuable insights into the power of collaborative food policy.

We look forward to a thoughtful discussion on how we can work together to build a hunger-free community.

Lunch is $25. All are welcome.

Join us to hear from last year's Outbound Youth Exchange as they present to the club on their time abroad

Learn how Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) connects Cornell University's research with local community needs through its network of independent county associations, including CCE Tompkins. The presentation will explain how research informs Extension's work in practical ways, clarify CCE's role in programs like SNAP-Ed and Medicaid, and highlight the community-based programs and initiatives led by the team to improve health and well-being across Tompkins County.

Lunch is $25. All are welcome.

Nancy Potter will be leading a group to sort this Tuesday 9/1 at the ReUse Triphammer location at 2309 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Come join us from 10-12:30, or any part thereof that you can join.   Even helping for 30 minutes is a huge help!

In addition to helping our environment by keeping stuff out of the landfill, you'll be helping the community through the employment support that ReUse provides AND also helping our club through the profit sharing we receive.

Tompkins County has seen its share of traumatic events in recent months, impacting not only the community as a whole, but the mental well-being of the individuals on the front lines responding to those events. This week, we'll learn more about the work of two agencies in the areas of Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Loss Support.

Discover how the Youth Entrepreneurship Market (YEM) is helping local students turn creative ideas into real businesses. Learn how young entrepreneurs gain hands-on experience through mentorship, workshops, and community markets, and see how the program is building confidence, leadership, and the next generation of business owners in Tompkins County.

Lunch is $25. All are welcome.

The Ithaca Rotary Club's fall picnic is a great time to reconnect with old friends from nearby clubs and make some new friends. Plus you can taste fabulous food made by other Rotarians or purchased from local restaurants. Most importantly, our new Rotary Exchange students will be there.

Please join us at the large pavilion at Stewart Park on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Bring a dish-to-pass of your choice, but if you want some ideas, here's what we need

Desserts:   If your last name begins with A to G

Entrees:  Omnivore, vegetarian, and vegan:  If your last name begins with H to O

Salads and Veggies:  If your last name begins with P to S

Appetizers:  Chips, Cheese, etc.    If your last name begins with T to Z

The club will supply paper plates, napkins, silverware and serving spoons, water, iced tea, seltzer.

Please register and bring friends and family.

We also need people to help set-up and clean-up.

Thanks,

Mary Berens and Jean McPheeters

Learn how the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board connects job seekers, employers, and community partners to strengthen the local economy. This presentation will highlight workforce training opportunities, support for youth and adults facing employment barriers, and the Board's efforts to help businesses find skilled workers while preparing residents for rewarding careers in today's in-demand industries.

Lunch is $25. All are welcome.

Join the Ithaca Rotary Club for our Fall Route 13 Cleanup on Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 AM! Volunteers will meet at the Tops parking lot in Lansing before breaking into teams to clean sections of Route 13. Gloves, hard hats, trash grabbers, and bags will be provided. Please arrive around 8:45 AM to pick up gear and get your team assignment. Rotarians and community members are all welcome to help us keep our community clean, safe, and beautiful!

Volunteers needed to assist during event.  Volunteer shifts are 1/2 to 1 hour long. You can signup for as many shifts as you would like.