Garberville Rotary

11/19/2025

🍦 Pints for Pints! 🩸
The Northern California Community Blood Bank is hosting a blood drive, and the Garberville Rotary Club wants to thank you with a free pint of ice cream when you donate a pint of blood.

Garberville Pharmacy, Friday, December 5th, 10 AM to 3 PM

Come save a life, grab some ice cream, and support our community! ❤️

10/13/2025

Get to know your local Rotary!
President Darrin Guerra introduces the Garberville Rotary Club — a group of community members dedicated to making Southern Humboldt stronger. From scholarships and school support to hands-on improvement projects, we’re proud to serve and give back. 💙

09/24/2025

Welcome Kris McPherson, Manager at Blue Star Gas, as our newest Rotarian! A SoHum local, SFHS grad, and family man with three kids, Kris brings fresh energy and a vision to “make Garberville magical again.”

09/14/2025

🌍✨ Garberville Rotary Club is Planting Peace! ✨🌍

We are honored to invite the community to the dedication of a Peace Pole at Garberville Town Square on Sunday, September 21st at 5:00 PM (pre-gathering & music starts at 4:30). 🎶💙

Peace Poles are international symbols of unity, compassion, and hope — with over 200,000 installed around the world. Ours will serve as a lasting reminder in the heart of Garberville to foster fellowship, empathy, and respect for all.

🎵 The Cronies will fill the square with music and lead us in singing Imagine together.
🕊️ Speakers include representatives from Rotary, the Town Square Board, the Eel River Wailaki, and community members sharing words about peace.

This event is free and open to all — please come join us in celebrating peace, community, and the spirit of Rotary. 💛🌿

“By planting these markers of hope, Rotary advances its mission of service above self, promoting peace, cultural awareness, and global collaboration.”…

09/11/2025

We were thrilled to welcome District Governor Kristine Redko, who lit up the room with her vibrant spirit. She shared how she balanced raising twins while leading her club to earn Club of the Year and how she’s bringing both music and service into the heart of Rotary this year.

We were also pleased to welcome Marcus Schaible, owner of Emerald Realty and a local realtor, as our newest member. We look forward to the perspective and experience he will bring to our club.

In addition, we honored Jay Sooter with the Harmony Award, recognizing his uplifting spirit and steady leadership as he guided our club through the pandemic and contributed in many meaningful ways.

08/31/2025

🙌💛 Look at these Garberville Rotarians making a difference at Taste of the Cove!

From helping collect chairs after a wonderful evening, to breaking down the venue and supporting the event from start to finish — this is what Rotary is all about. ✨

Being a Rotarian isn’t just something you do, it’s who you are. Service, community, and care in action. 💙

06/25/2025

Last night, the Garberville Rotary Club gathered for our annual debunking ceremony — a cherished tradition where we celebrate leadership transitions and the spirit of service.

This year’s event was luau-themed and full of aloha spirit! We bid a heartfelt farewell to our outgoing president, Shawn, and expressed our gratitude for his incredible energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to community projects throughout the year. Under Shawn’s leadership, the club made a meaningful impact, and we are truly thankful for his service.

We also gave a warm welcome to our incoming president, Darrin, who is ready to take the helm and guide us into another exciting year of community service, connection, and collaboration.

A special thank-you goes out to Peter C and his team for preparing a fabulous Hawaiian-inspired meal that made the evening even more memorable.

Here’s to new beginnings and continuing the great work of Rotary in Southern Humboldt!

05/27/2025

Garberville Rotary proudly awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to outstanding South Fork High School seniors! 👏
Made possible by former Rotarians and generous community donors, these scholarships reflect our commitment to supporting local youth and investing in the future of Southern Humboldt. 💙💛

04/30/2025

🌞🌊 The Garberville Rotary Club enjoyed a 5th Tuesday celebration at Gyppo Ale Mill .
Fabulous food, great conversation and a beautiful view. A wonderful time!
Thank you Gyppo 🍻🍴 🌞

04/17/2025

🎉 It’s up! The new South Fork High Marquee is officially shining bright! 💡

The Garberville Rotary Club was proud to play a part in making this project happen—pitching in alongside local businesses, generous individuals, and volunteers who all came together to support our school and students.

It takes a community and this one really delivered.

Here’s to more great things ahead for South Fork High and the Garberville Rotary Club as we continue serving our community! 💙

04/13/2025

⛳☀️Wow! What a day in Benbow for the first annual Garberville Rotary Club Golf Tournament!

The golf tournament started out a very blustery, busy, beautiful day at the Benbow course.
Golfers were on the course at 6:30 a.m. testing their skills before the tournament begin.⛳
Almost 80 golfers participated in the first annual Garberville Rotary Club golf tournament.
Rotarians from the Ferndale club, Fortuna Club and Willits Club made their way to Benbow to show their support.
Residents from all over the county and beyond shared in the fun.
Four local teens from South Fork High School walked the course and shared the tournament experience.

Four teams tied for first place but Blue Star Gas broke the tie and took home the winnings!

Big thanks to Benbow Historic Inn and Benbow KOA Holiday for allowing this fundraiser for the Garberville Club !

Thank you to all that came out in support of our new annual event!
Thank you!!!!

Thank you Benbow KOA, Benbow Historic Inn, SoHum Health, Blue Star Gas, Emerald Technologies, Emerald Realty, Dennis and Carolyn Borassa, Dazey's, Vocality Community Credit Union- Community First Credit Union, 101 Net Link, UA Local 290, NorCal Mechanical, The Southern Humboldt Business and Visitors Bureau,
Chautauqua Natural Foods,
Signature Coffee, Bombshells Beauty Bar, Brannan Realty, Brass Rail Bar, Downing Electric, for your sponsorship. ⛳
Rotary District 5130