Events

Join us for a special evening!  We will thank Lloyd Weaver and his Board of Directors and welcome our incoming president, Angie Ware and the 2025-26 Board along with plenty of laughs and comradery.  

RSVP to Debra Gookin

1. Dr. Changqi Liu is an professor in the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University. He received his M.S. in Animal and Food Sciences from University of Kentucky and Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Sciences from Florida State University. Dr. Liu’s research interests include sustainable food systems, food allergy, and functional foods.

Invocation and Introduction:  Connie Weaver

Invocation:  Kay Barron

San Diego Writers, Ink, located in the Arts District at Liberty Station and online, has been a cornerstone of San Diego’s literary and arts community for over two decades. As a nonprofit, we offer classes, workshops, readings, and events for writers of all levels—whether someone is just starting out or already published. Our mission is to provide a welcoming, inspiring space where people can explore their creativity, connect with other writers, and grow their craft. Through programs for adults and youth, art exhibitions, and collaborations with local organizations, we strive to make writing and the literary arts accessible to everyone in San Diego and beyond.  

Invocation:  Gus Goldau

Introduction:  Debra Gookin

Since 1988, the nonprofit Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) Foundation has worked in partnership with the City of San Diego to preserve and protect Mission Trails and provide educational and recreational opportunities.

Invocation and Introduction:  Leon Scales

At noon we will eat lunch at the picnic tables in front then take a guided tour of the brand new theater. Email Leon Scales with your sandwich choice.

Theater address is 2880 Roosevelt Rd., which is at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxton.

Kick boxer, surfer and US Magistrate in one of the nation's toughest districts, Pete Lewis shares his experiences.

Invocation:

Introduction: Debra Gookin

On January 9th, 1915, the world's fastest race-car drivers vied to complete 305 miles on a six-mile elliptical circuit of dirt roads around Point Loma for a winning purse of $5,000.An estimated 50,000 people watched the  race to promote the Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park.  This January 11, 2026 the Horseless Carriage Society will celebrate this historic race with 100 vintage cars.  Come hear about the history and the celebration!

Invocation:  Dave Derosiers

Introduction:  Debra Gookin

Meet at Kellogg Beach at the foot of Point Loma Way for a pleasant evening of comradery and shared food.  Bring your chair, beverage and a dish to share.

Understanding Our Connection to the Universe

Invocation:  Maureen O'Brien

Introduction: Mike Whitehurst

⛳️ Next Friday, September 5 – No Regular Meeting
Instead, join us for a First Friday social outing at The Loma Club/Tappers Mini Golf in Liberty Station!

📍 Where: 2960 Truxtun Rd, Liberty Station
🕓 Time: Meet at 4:00 PM
💲 Cost:

• Adults: $14 for 9 holes / $21 for 18 holes

• Kids 12 & under: $12 for 9 holes / $18 for 18 holes
  No reservations needed — you can just show up and join the fun!

Let’s keep the fellowship going while we enjoy some laughs, light competition, and late summer sunshine together.

Residents of Veteran's Village experience the trip of a lifetime as they go deep sea fishing off Point Loma.

The mission of Fleet Week San Diego is to honor, celebrate, and thank the men and women of the military through public events and alliances that increase public awareness of the many contributions made by the Military and the Defense Community to the San Diego Region.

Invocation and Introduction:  Dave Leedom

Rebeca Cazares Adame is the Director of Cross-Border Initiatives and leads the Border Fellows Program at the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. She has a background in medicine and public health, and her work focuses on health, migration, violence prevention, harm reduction, and peacebuilding efforts at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Invocation:  Bill Slomanson

Introduction:  Bill Slomanson

Invocation:  Bill Slomanson

Come and enjoy a great Italian appetizers or dinner at Solare Restaurant 2820 Roosevelt Rd in Liberty Station and a Play at the Cygnet Theatre

Club members, guests and friends of the Rotary Club of Point Loma will be meeting at 5:00PM to 6:30PM at Solare to enjoy fellowship, great food and wine.

Afterwards join us to see enjoy the play FOLLIES play at the newly open Cygnet Theatre located at 2880 Roosevelt Rd.

Ticket prices range from for that performance range from $54-$83. The show is selling fast, get your tickets online at https://cygnettheatre.org/season-25-26/ or calling theatre at (619) 337-1525

“Follies” - Haunting Broadway Classic

Goldman’s and Sondheim’s Follies is a dazzling and bittersweet exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time. Set in a crumbling theatre, former showgirls reunite one last time, reliving their heyday and confronting the choices that shaped their lives. With iconic songs like “Broadway Baby” and “Losing My Mind,” this Tony Award-winning masterpiece blends haunting nostalgia with show-stopping spectacle in a moving celebration of dreams and regrets.

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Help protect our ocean, waves and beaches by participating in this public cleanup hosted by Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter, Point Loma Rotary and local merchants. To help our neighbors in Ocean Beach, Loaves and Fishes will be collecting canned protein, tuna and peanut butter during this event. Your help would be greatly appreciated. For the rst 75 volunteers that assist with the beach cleanup or a blood donation can receive a taco voucher from Johnny Mañana’s. If you dontate blood you will receive a cool Mickey Mouse Shirt.

Reusable bags, buckets, gloves and grabber will be available for those that do not have their own supplies. Wear comfortable clothes, closed toe shoes, hat and sunscreen. Don’t forget your reusable cup or bottle to stay hydrated (single-bottles are highly discouraged)

Any question call Robert Cenko (619) 318-9762 or Christie Romano (916) 531-1227

Check presentation to NTC Foundation Kate Rubalcava for Liberty Station Arts District and Cabrillo Elementary Principal Rebecca Vogel.

Saturday October 11 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm  at 3956 Del Mar Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 

Need Volunteers:

Contact Debra Gookin to help - gookind@hotmail.com 619 709-7087

Teen Volunteers in Action (TVIA) is an organization of young men who, together with their families, are committed to improving the community and developing leaders through a structured program of volunteerism, philanthropy, and personal development.

Preceded by presentation from LEAD participants. (Logan Parmele)

5340 Polio Warrior Beth Garrow regarding World Polio Day on October 24

Invocation:  Logan Parmele

Introduction:  Debra Gookin

Discuss nominees for 2026-27 BOD.  Ballot due on Nov 21.

Bob Kamensky brings over 35 years of strategic operations experience to Feeding San Diego. A retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, Bob transitioned to leadership roles in the for-profit sectors and academia before joining the non-profit world in 2021 as Feeding San Diego’s chief strategy officer. Bob became CEO in 2024, employing his robust experience and leading the organization in its mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals.

Preceded by check presentation to Birthline (Shannon Osborne)

Invocation:  Debra Gookin

Introduction:  Debra Gookin

From the years before the establishment of Lindberg Airfield in 1928 to the present including Ryan Aeronautics, the advent of cross country flights and the evolution of the San Diego International Airport.

Inspiration:  Dave Leedom

Introduction:  Debra Gookin

Ride The Point update - Rich Stakelum

Liberty Station invites the community to join us for a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration! Gather in Ingram Plaza for live entertainment with a DJ set, a Hollywood car show, inflatable obstacle courses, crafts, activities, and trick-or-treating throughout Liberty Station for all to enjoy!

All ages are encouraged to come decked out in their most elaborate costumes and participate in our costume contest. Registration is not needed for the costume contest. This year we will have five categories:

Ages 0-6
Ages 7-15
Ages 16+
Group
Pets

Special prizes courtesy of Liberty Station businesses will be awarded to the winners!
We hope to see all you ghosts, ghouls, and goblins there!

Date: Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Location: Ingram Plaza
Time: 12pm - 4pm
What: Halloween at the Station

We are partnering with the Rotary District 5340 and Feeding San Diego to participate in the Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive for our Halloween at the Station event. Liberty Station is asking attendees to support by donating nonperishable food items. The food collected will support military families and veterans in bringing meals home through Feeding San Diego’s Feeding Heroes initiative. Feeding San Diego works with a network of partners that serve the military community to provide nutritious meals to active-duty military families and veterans.

Feeding San Diego’s most needed food items include:

• Peanut Butter
• Pantry Staples
• Ready-To-Eat Meals
• Soup

No glass containers, please.

Thank you for your support!

SEE POINT LOMA LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Ride the Hidden, Unridden, and Forbidden Point Loma in San Diego, CA. on EXCLUSIVE routes open once a year!

Ride the Point was inspired by the late Jim Krause an avid bicyclist, Rotarian, and family man. Like all of us who ride, he loved getting out there with other cyclists for a day of riding, fun and comradery. He lived life to the fullest and dedicated himself to the cause of finding a cure for pancreatic cancer.

We missed riding with Jim and decided in 2013 to organize Ride the Point – a ride dedicated to Jim and his passion for life.

This year we are celebrating our 12th Annual Ride the Point and with your support we have donated over $450,000 to UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center for pancreatic cancer research. We thank all our past riders, sponsors, and volunteers and look forward to riding with you again this year!

Join us on this epic ride to support pancreatic cancer research in memory of Jim, Kiki, John, and in honor of all who suffer from this terrible disease.

Dignity and support for those impacted by dementia.

Invocation: Charles Cairns

Introduction:  Bill Slomanson

5 min by Raquel re Love Thy Neighborhood

Nominees for 2026-27 BOD due to club on Nov 21.