Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary Club

This Week at Rotary: Join us at the Clay Pit on Thursday evening as we host Rachel (Parr) Booth, executive director of the Rise School of Austin.

The nonprofit Rise School provides children of all abilities with an inclusive learning environment. Rachel believes every child deserves the opportunity to learn, play and grow alongside their peers.

As always, guests are very welcome. https://mailchi.mp/071e8d932a1d/acrc-newsletter-1-1-10985650

This Week at Rotary: The October social originally scheduled for Thursday, October 1, has been canceled with lots of rain in the forecast and flood watches in effect today and tomorrow.

However, if the weather does not pan out, monitor the WhatsApp Community for updates and a potential informal gathering. See you next week! https://mailchi.mp/d9160cd9fdb2/acrc-newsletter-1-1-10985526

This Week at Rotary: Join us at the Clay Pit this week as we host Matt Howerton, political manager of American Promise, a nonpartisan organization working to reduce the influence of big money on politics in the U.S.

As always, guests are very welcome. So we'll see you Thursday at the Clay Pit for food, fun and Rotary fellowship! https://mailchi.mp/3402190e57a1/acrc-newsletter-1-1-10985264

Adoption Fest 2026, our annual flagship project in collaboration with Texas Child Protective Services is Saturday! Please consider supporting a child waiting for adoption by purchasing a gift or donating to our Club.

We connect children in foster care with prospective adoptive parents for a day of connection, games, and fun. Your support directly helps stock our Prize Store, provide lunches, and create memorable gift bags for the kids.

Here is how you can help before the event on Saturday, September 26:

1. Shop the Amazon Wish List (Open through midnight on Tuesday, September 22):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/A4XE1E080P5H?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawUfrTVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4--H8cL4T2He04wCpaFPUF00C-Jv_t77p9W2FLRLhS8UldMtvfbQDlYjcw2A_aem_MnVG_4Jmh6jmGoCCvVJVDQ

2. Make a Tax-Deductible Monetary Donation (Open through Friday, September 25):
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=M5RH3B5KWRTSJ&fbclid=IwY2xjawUfrntwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7VerUrqqNhtfc6BMWtkv70jqKqcELKv43-a3vS1VX9NZp4aERo4hgJcqYkjw_aem_vCmWxlYDYBnHVF_pYrTzeQ

For questions or to learn more about our service projects, contact us at [email protected].

For the past UT Longhorns Football games, our Club and the Rotary Club of Austin University Area have been selling parking spots as a fundraiser. Each years, thousands of dollars are given back in the Community thanks to Longhorns fans generosity! 🤘🐮

We will be at Red River & 32nd again today! Come to see us for a $40 parking spot and grab some smoke ribs, burgers and fresh water while you tailgate with us! 🍖🍔

This Week at Rotary: Join us at the Clay Pit on Thursday evening as we host Laura Stubbins and Kelley Worden, executive directive and former executive director, respectively, of Art From the Streets.

Founded in 1991, Austin nonprofit Art From the Streets uplifts people experiencing homelessness through the creation of art. As always, guests are very welcome. https://mailchi.mp/a0652d51facc/acrc-newsletter-1-1-10985053

This Week at Rotary: Join us at the Clay Pit as we host Lisa Chase and Sydney Smith of the Greater Austin YMCA.

Founded in 1953, the Greater Austin YMCA helps people of all backgrounds power their purpose and create positive change in their community. The Y serves nearly 100,000 people annually through nine locations in three counties. As always, guests are very welcome. https://mailchi.mp/021cd3374950/acrc-newsletter-1-1-10984902

This Week at Rotary: It's almost time for Adoption Fest! So join us Thursday at the Clay Pit at 6 p.m. for a presentation from club member Heidi Wittenborn, who has for years spearheaded the event that we do in coordination with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

As always, guests are welcome at this meeting. So we'll see you Thursday at the Clay Pit for food, fun and Rotary fellowship! https://mailchi.mp/0d9d0ca719af/acrc-newsletter-1-1-10984640

This Week at Rotary: Join us at the Clay Pit this week as we host Caitlynn Lopez, coordinator for YoungLives Austin. YoungLives supports pregnant and parenting teens on their young journey of motherhood through community and mentorship. Clubs meet around the world offering fun, laughter encouragement and an inspirational message.

As always, guests are very welcome. https://mailchi.mp/5bea17d12c6a/acrc-newsletter-1-1-10984465