The Rotary Club of Nevada City is a local service club — a chapter of Rotary International — focused on community service, scholarships, and global humanitarian projects. They run the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program in Nevada County (free monthly books for kids under 5) and the annual Pumpkins Palooza fundraiser, and award scholarships through the Nevada City Rotary Foundation (founded 2005).
Is this for you?
Rotary is best framed as a volunteer + networking commitment for established professionals, not a direct-aid resource. You don't go to Rotary to get help — you join Rotary to give help. If you're looking for assistance, skip this entry; if you're an established professional with time, money, and a service mindset, read on.
What membership actually involves
- Meetings: Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. — catered lunch on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, evening social at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Location: 420 Providence Mine Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959 (Round Table Pizza for the social Thursdays). Source: nevadacityrotary.org, retrieved 2026-05-17.
- By invitation: the club accepts new members by invitation only. Practical path in: attend a meeting as a guest, get to know members, and ask about sponsorship.
- Dues: not published on the site. Rotary club dues typically run a few hundred dollars per year plus meal costs — confirm with the club directly before committing.
- Time commitment: weekly meetings plus service project participation.
How to get connected
- Membership inquiry form: nevadacityrotary.org/page/become-a-member
- General contact: nevadacityrotary.org/singleemail/contactus
- Facebook: facebook.com/NCRotary
What to skip
The "Join us" and "About us" flyers on the membership page are general Rotary International marketing — useful for the vibe, but the local meeting time, location, and contact form above are what you actually need to take the next step.