Events

Please join us for dinner and an evening of fun at our annual fundraiser for local first responders, where Officer and Firefighter of the Year will be awarded to a member of each of the Solon forces.

This year we are also thrilled to welcome the Rehab Vehicle from Northern Ohio Public Safety Support (NOPSS), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide essential rehabilitation service to local first responders during fires, technical rescues, training exercises, and other operations when requested.

The NOPSS Rehab Vehicle provides essential on-site access to shelter, cold and hot beverages, protein and energy bars, climate-controlled seating, a restroom, propane heaters, hand warmers, and misting fans, among other resources. NOPSS Founder and President Kenny Rybka and his wife, NOPSS Co-Founder and Vice-President Donna Rybka, will also be in attendance.

The event will be held at Signature of Solon Country Club and includes a catered dinner. You may note about any dietary restrictions in the comments section during registration.

Please RSVP by Friday, August 21st!

Please join us for the 5th Annual Sports Challenge supporting New Avenues to Independence! This event has traditionally been championed by our new members from Chagrin Highlands Rotary Club. There will be games and activities with lunch provided and volunteer opportunities available.

If you are interested in volunteering, please register as an attendee AND sign up for a volunteer shift.

Local Student Making a Global Impact: Eva Zheng & SmartKidsGhana

Join us for an upcoming Rotary Club of Solon lunch meeting as we welcome Eva Zheng, a senior at Beachwood High School and Lead Coordinator of SmartKidsGhana, a nonprofit working to expand educational opportunities for children in Ghana.

Eva will share the story behind SmartKidsGhana, the work the organization is doing to support young students, and how a local high school student became involved in making a difference thousands of miles from home.

Her story is a wonderful example of Service Above Self and the impact young leaders can make when they turn compassion into action.

Friday, September 25 • 12:00 p.m.
Lunch Meeting – Location TBD

Join us on Friday, October 9, at 7:30 a.m. at TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Solon as we welcome author, small-business advocate, and podcast host Danny Caine (via Zoom) for a timely discussion about data centers and their impact on local communities.

As the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing drives demand for new data centers across the country, communities are facing important questions about economic development, energy and water use, infrastructure, and the costs and benefits of these massive projects.

Danny is the host of the Building Local Power podcast and author of several books examining the relationship between large corporations, independent businesses, and local communities. He is also the former owner of the Raven Book Store, named Publishers Weekly's 2022 Bookstore of the Year.

Join us for an informative conversation about one of the fastest-growing—and increasingly important—economic development issues facing communities today.

Leigh will share the story behind Empowering Epilepsy and its work to raise epilepsy awareness, provide education and resources, and help individuals and families affected by epilepsy live fuller, more confident lives.

Come learn more about an organization making an important difference in our community and the people behind its mission.

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