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Latest News - Lakeville Rotary
Community Service 50 x 50 Challenge
 
 
The Lakeville Rotary Club is proud to support the 50 x 50 Challenge organized by Cheer for the Children, a nonprofit focused on meeting the unmet needs of students in Minnesota schools.
 
Thanks to the generosity of our members and community partners, we donated 155 personal care items to help address hygiene insecurity among local students. These supplies—including toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, and other essentials—will go directly to schools with students in need.
 
A sincere thank you to all who contributed and helped coordinate this effort. Your support makes a real impact on the health, confidence, and well-being of young people in our communities.
 
To learn more about Cheer for the Children or how to get involved, contact cheer4thechildren@gmail.com.
Run for the Roses
 
Save the date, so you don't miss the 2nd annual Run for the Roses!
 
Abijah's on the Backside and the Lakeville Rotary Club - Lakeville, MN cordially invite you to partner with us in a collaborative effort to shape the landscape of mental health.
 
This special event, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Brackett’s Crossing Country Club on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 5:30 pm, is your opportunity to make a real difference. By supporting this event, you not only align yourself with a crucial cause but also contribute to life-changing outcomes for individuals experiencing PTSD, addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
 
Learn more about how your participation in this fun event has the power to change lives. Go to: https://runfortherosesgala.com/
Grant - Lakeville Fine Arts
 
 
 
 
Thanks, Lakeville Rotary, for your donation to the Lakeville Arts Center. The Art Fest this weekend will have over 100 displays. Be sure to check it out. It is going to be incredible.
Art Festival - Lakeville Art Center Friends (lakevilleartscenterfriends.org)
Taste of Lakeville 2024
Thank you to the Lakeville Rotary Club - Lakeville, MN members who put in blood, sweat, and tears to pull off the 22nd annual Taste of Lakeville. Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners. We couldn’t pull off this community fundraiser without your help! And shout out to Card My Yard Apple Valley - MN for the donation of this epic yard sign. THANK YOU!!
 
View the full 2024 Taste of Lakeville online photo gallery here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDGFq
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2024 Taste of Lakeville Winners
 
 
Congratulations to the 2024 Taste of Lakeville winners!
Best Savory: Lakeville Brewing Co. for their Parmesan encrusted walleye on a bed or rice
Best Sweet: Cream Of The Cakes for their array of mini cupcakes
Best Presentation: Chick-fil-A Apple Valley for their colorful display, full of stuffed animals and eye-catching signs.
Honorable Mention: Bourbon Butcher for the largest display (and because it's the Meat Smoker Tommy's birthday)!
Blood Drive
 
Dear Citywide Blood Drive Donors,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous contribution. Your decision to donate blood is a true act of kindness that profoundly impacts the lives of so many. Each pint of blood you give is a lifeline for patients in critical need, providing hope and a chance for recovery.
 
Your selflessness in donating, whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, makes a tremendous difference. And, speaking of firsts, we had 70 first-time donors come out this week!
 
We understand that donating blood is not always easy or convenient, and we deeply appreciate your effort and compassion. Your contribution is more than just blood—it’s the gift of life. Thank you for being a hero. Because of you, we set another record for the largest blood drive in the state of Minnesota by collecting 377 units of blood and saving up to 1,100 lives.
 
We also want to give a special shout-out to the local businesses who donated prizes to the raffle drawing and to our community partners: Culver's, B-52 Burgers and Brew Lakeville, Christian Brothers Automotive, Pahl's Market, Delmar Company, Wag N' Wash Lakeville, MN, Bubble Barn Car Wash, Dakota Electric Association, The Better Half, Lakeville Area Schools, Lakeville Rotary Club - Lakeville, MN, Lakeville Area Arts Center, Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog, City of Lakeville, Minnesota - Police Department, Lakeville Liquors, Memorial Blood Centers.
 
With deepest gratitude,
Citywide Blood Drive Steering Committee:
 
Mike Cooper - Lakeville Rotary Club - Lakeville, MN
Tierney Helmers - City of Lakeville, Minnesota - Government
Shanen Corlett – Lakeville Public Safety Foundation
Krista Jech – Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce
Mike Meyer – City of Lakeville, Minnesota - Fire Department
Sherry Humphrey, Memorial Blood Centers
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Abijah on the Backside
Presentation of $43,105.95 check to Abijah on the Backside 
 
A heartfelt Thank You to everyone who joined us at the inaugural Run for the Roses Gala at Brackett's Crossing this past April! Your presence truly made the evening memorable and impactful as we came together to support Mental Health and Abijah's on the Backside.
Meeting Abijah's therapy horses during the Cocktails & Horsetails hour was an unforgettable experience, adding such a special, unique touch to the event.
 
We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors and all those who generously contributed. Your support will undoubtedly make a difference, providing vital mental health resources to First Responders, Military personnel, and backside workers.
A special shout-out to dann kasallis photography llc for beautifully capturing the essence of the evening!
 
Again, Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to mental health awareness. Together, we're making a difference!

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Upcoming Events
  • 501 Club Meeting
    Crystal Lake Golf Course
    May 22, 2025
    5:01 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Taste of Lakeville Team Meeting
    May 29, 2025
    8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
  • Board Meeting
    Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
    Jun. 18, 2025
    7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
  • Taste of Lakeville Team Meeting
    Brackett's Crossing Country Club
    Jun. 26, 2025
    8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
  • Board Meeting
    Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
    Jul. 16, 2025
    7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
  • Taste of Lakeville
    Lakeville Area Arts Center
    Aug. 14, 2025
    5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Board Meeting
    Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
    Aug. 20, 2025
    7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
  • Board Meeting
    Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
    Sep. 17, 2025
    7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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The Rotary Club of Lakeville is a network of 97 neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in our community and abroad.
 
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 30 years, Lakeville Rotary members have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From eradicating  polio and human trafficking to water and sustaining the well being of pollinators, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
 
 
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Dawanna Witt
May 22, 2025 7:00 AM
Hennepin County Sheriff
Becky Amble
May 29, 2025 7:00 AM
Artificial Intelligence
Fellowship Day
Jun 05, 2025 7:00 AM
David Schultz
Jun 12, 2025 7:00 AM
Professor of Political Science & Author
Laurie Bolin and Jim Kretsch
Jun 26, 2025 7:00 AM
Passing of the Gavel
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