Events

Become a COMMUNITY PARTNER at the Aurora Public Safety

 FIELD DAY

Date:   May 16th, 2026 from 10:00-1:00

Location:  City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center

25950 E Quincy Ave (next to Arapahoe Co Fairgrounds)

The Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora Police Department, Aurora Rotary Club and Smoky Hill Rotary Club invite you to be a part of the free Public Safety Field Day! This exciting event offers educational and fun activities for families and children, with the goal of raising funds for a Mobile Fire Safety Trailer. The trailer will be used at schools and in the community to teach children how to escape home fires and promote fire prevention strategies.

Now in its third year, we expect 500-800 participants and are seeking sponsors who can promote their business while supporting this crucial cause as a CHAMPION of fire safety education.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

-$250 donation:  Receive a 10x10 event space. Donations will support the purchase of the Mobile Fire Safety Trailer.

You are welcome to set up a tent in your designated space (bring your own table and chairs).  Due to possible windy conditions, weigh down your tent. Kids love stickers and stamps if you want to provide those at your table. You can also provide a gift basket or item to be given out at our event drawings. The event starts at 10:00, so arrive by 9:30 for set-up.

There are only 20 sponsor spaces, so act fast and secure your spot by emailing rrichardsr@msn.com. Please include the following:

1. Company name
2. Contact person’s name
3. Contact phone number and email address
4. Gift basket or item provided for raffle: Yes or No

For additional Community Partnership Donor opportunities available with added benefits, email Rick Richard at rrichardsr@msn.com

1st Annual Rotary Family Picnic Potluck

Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and join us for our 1st Annual Rotary Family Picnic Potluck on Saturday, June 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Red Tail Hawk Park in Aurora!

This will be a fun-filled afternoon of great food, laughter, fellowship, and family-friendly games and activities for all ages. The club will be providing the main course, and we’re asking everyone attending to bring a favorite side dish, dessert, or other item to share with the group.

To make the day even more special, Kelly Goebel has chosen to celebrate her Presidential Installation during the picnic, and Ryan is excited to officially pass the torch in what promises to be a memorable and meaningful moment for our club.

We’d love to see lots of Rotary families come out and enjoy the afternoon together. Please make sure to register yourself and each family member attending, and don’t forget to include what you’ll be bringing for the potluck.

Let’s make this first annual event a wonderful new Rotary tradition!

Volunteer Opportunity: Chef-Led Meal Experience
Join the Rotary Club of Aurora for a volunteer project at the Denver Ronald McDonald House on Tuesday, June 16, from 4:00–7:30 p.m.

Come help make a meaningful difference by supporting families staying at Ronald McDonald House through this special chef-led meal experience.

Please note: We are limited to 8 Club Members. If we do not fill all 8 spots with Club Members, we will gladly open the remaining spots to family members.

Our Mission is to nurture and educate refugee children to become seeds of change for South Sudan.

Join us for a relaxed evening of fellowship, good food, and great conversation as we gather for our July Rotary Social.

We’ll enjoy dinner together at The Rock Restaurant, and hopefully the weather will cooperate so we can sit outside on the patio!

Location:
The Rock Restaurant
22934 E. Smoky Hill Road

We hope to see you there!

Join us for a fun and relaxed women-only Craft & Chat Event on Wednesday, August 19, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at Club Member Deborah Burcham’s home, located at 3919 N Buchanan Way.

Deborah will provide all crafting supplies, so no creativity or crafting experience is required—just come ready to have fun, laugh, and enjoy time together! Guests are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

Beverages, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, will be provided by Deborah.

Spouses of Club Members are welcome to attend their designated social. While the women Craft & Chat, the men will be off doing what men do—organized by Paul Suss and George Peck. Details for the men’s event will be shared separately.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection!

Please register your spouse via Club Runner or emailing:

Deborah Burcham: Women's Social

George Peck or Paul Suss: Men's Social

This is a secret message for all the men of the Aurora Rotary Club. Ladies, should this message reach you first, you are officially required to pass it along to your husband, partner, or favorite Rotary guy!

Guys’ Night Out

Wednesday, August 19
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Game time: 6:40 p.m.

Provided we have enough interest, the plan is to head to Coors Field for a night of baseball, ballpark food, refreshing beverages, and plenty of Rotary fellowship.

The estimated ticket cost is approximately $40 per person, plus any food and drinks you choose to purchase at the game.

Guys of all ages are invited, so feel free to bring your son, grandson, or another special guy along for the fun!

We need at least 20 attendees to qualify for the group rate. Because Dodgers tickets are expected to sell quickly, please respond as soon as possible so we can secure our seats.

Step up to the plate and let us know you’re in!

Join the Rotary Club of Aurora as we gather at Red-Tailed Hawk Park to honor the life and legacy of a beloved Club member, Mo, who recently passed away.

Together, we will plant a memorial tree as a lasting tribute to their friendship, service, and dedication to Rotary and our community. This tree will serve as a beautiful reminder of the difference they made and the memories they leave behind.

Club members, family, and friends are invited to attend this meaningful ceremony as we reflect, remember, and celebrate a life of service.

Lace up your walking shoes and join the Rotary Club of Aurora as we proudly form a team once again for the Denver Chapter’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s!

This meaningful and inspiring event brings people together to honor loved ones, support families, raise awareness, and take steps toward a future without Alzheimer’s. Whether you walk every mile or simply come to cheer on the team, your presence makes a difference.

Date: Saturday, September 19
Location: Denver City Park
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205

Event Schedule:
Check-In / Registration: 8:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: 9:30 AM
Walk Begins: 9:45 AM

Bring your family, invite a friend, and be part of a powerful morning of hope, community, and Rotary spirit.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend and also register/join our team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/CO-Colorado?pg=team&team_id=1054347&fr_id=19493

Together, we can walk with purpose, support one another, and help move closer to ending Alzheimer’s.

Join us for a fun and unique evening of food, fellowship, and friendship!

All Mini-Dini Parties will take place on the same evening, with Rotary members and their guests divided among several host homes. Once we know how many people plan to attend and how many homes are available to host, names will be randomly drawn to create each dinner group.

Attendees will be assigned to their dinner host locations during the September 23 Club meeting, so be sure to attend and find out where—and with whom—you will be dining!

There will be no picking and choosing—and that is part of the fun! You may enjoy dinner with familiar friends or have the opportunity to get to know fellow members you do not usually have time to visit with during regular meetings or larger club events.

Each gathering will offer a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where guests can share a meal, enjoy meaningful conversation, and strengthen their Rotary connections.

Come ready for good food, great company, plenty of laughter, and—hopefully—very few cooking disasters!

Can’t always make it to our weekly Rotary meetings? Or just want another chance to connect with fellow Rotarians?

Join us for our October Monthly Mixer at Bubba’s 33! This is a casual, informal gathering designed to help members stay connected, hear what’s happening around the Club, and enjoy some time together outside of our regular meetings.

We’ll spend a few minutes talking about upcoming Rotary events, service projects, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved—but mostly, this is about conversation, friendship, and connection.

No agenda. No podium. No formal meeting. Just Rotary friends getting together for happy hour!

🍻 Food and drinks are on your own.
👋 Haven’t been to a meeting in a while? We especially hope you’ll join us!
🎉 Guests and prospective members are welcome, too.

Wednesday, October 21 | 5:00 PM | Bubba’s 33

Because being part of Rotary is about more than attending meetings—it’s about staying connected, serving together, and being part of our Rotary community.

Join fellow Rotary Club of Aurora members in supporting The Salvation Army Aurora Corps at its annual Red Kettle Kick Off!

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Heritage Eagle Bend

The Red Kettle Kick Off helps launch The Salvation Army’s annual holiday fundraising campaign and is a wonderful opportunity to come together in support of our community.

Tickets:
$95 per person if purchased before September 15
$115 per person after September 15

🎟️ Purchase your ticket(s):
https://give-im.salvationarmy.org/event/aurora-red-kettle-kickoff-event-2026/e832619/register/new/select-tickets

Rotary Club of Aurora member Kimberly Armitage will be coordinating our club’s group. After purchasing your ticket, please email Kimberly at Karmitage25@icloud.com to let her know you will be attending.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of fellowship while supporting the important work of The Salvation Army in Aurora!