Join us on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Golden Palms – Texas Room for an inspiring session with Lucy Cadenas, our fellow Rotarian who serves as Lt. Governor for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Hub, as well as our club’s Foundation & Polio Plus Chair.
Lucy will share insights from the recent District 5930 Hub Assembly and update us on key initiatives that strengthen Rotary’s impact in our communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how we can Unite for Good and advance Rotary’s mission locally and globally.
🦃 Thanksgiving Meal Project – We Need Your Help
The Harlingen Mayor’s Council on Food Insecurity has asked our club to take on a simple but meaningful challenge. They will supply the turkeys, we provide the rest of the Thanksgiving meal for families who need a hand this season. This is an opportunity for us to show what Service Above Self looks like in a very real way.
Every donated item matters. Members can donate a full meal kit or individual items such as
🥫 Green beans
🥫 Corn
🍒 Cranberry sauce
🍞 Stuffing
🥔 Mashed potatoes
🥫 Gravy
🌽 Corn bread mix
🍰 Dessert
📦 Drop-off: Friday, November 21
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
📍 Location: United Way of NCC, 320 E Harrison Avenue
📞 Contact: Jennifer Allen, (956) 535-0548
Checks are also welcome, payable to Rotary Club of Harlingen. Please note Thanksgiving Meals in the memo line.
Families in our community deserve the warmth of a holiday meal and the comfort of knowing their neighbors care. If each of us gives a little, together we will deliver a lot. Thank you for stepping up and helping make Thanksgiving brighter for someone else.
🎄 Holiday Magic Shopping Spree for HCISD
Join us for our annual Holiday Magic event as we help local students enjoy a special holiday shopping experience. It is a meaningful way to give back, support families in our community, and share the spirit of Rotary.
📅 Saturday, December 13
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Target on Dixieland in Harlingen
✅ Volunteers must be registered with HCISD for the fall semester.
To register, scan the QR code on the event flyer and follow the steps provided.
This event is one of the most heartwarming days of the year. Volunteers guide students as they shop for clothing, shoes, and gifts. Every smile is worth it.
“Believe in the magic of Rotary.”
50/50 Raffle Update
Earlier this Rotary year in September, Dillon Dawi scored a win in our raffle—rumor has it, all for diapers (after all, he’s a new dad!). Then, in an incredible twist, Kathy Preddy, who already won a much larger pot back in December 2024, struck luck again this past Friday by pulling the Ace of Diamonds and taking home $186! Talk about a lucky streak worth keeping track of!
With all four aces claimed since 2023, it’s time for a fresh start. We’re changing the game; the new lucky card is the Queen of Hearts. A new deck of cards is reset, and the excitement begins again!
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
Secure your tickets online and pick them up at Will Call—quick, easy, done. Tickets: $2 each Proceeds: Support local service projects
Who will be the next winner? Get your tickets today and join the fun!
November is Rotary Foundation Month, a time to reflect on how our contributions fuel life-changing projects locally and globally. Every dollar given to the Foundation helps fight disease, provide clean water, support education, and, of course, eradicate polio. Let’s keep that momentum going and make this month one of impact and generosity.
Thank you for your commitment to Service Above Self. Together, we’re making service personal and creating lasting change in Harlingen and beyond.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
It is time to Jingle and Mingle at the Rotary Club of Harlingen Christmas Social.
Thursday, December 4 5:30 PM 83 Winery 9211 US Business 83, Harlingen
We had such an amazing fall social that we are heading back to 83 Winery for another great evening. Expect good wine, good company, and a relaxed night with friends and fellow Rotarians.
Guests are welcome. Let us know if you will join us.
A quick note for members: this social takes the place of our regular meeting, so there will be no meeting on December 5.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry 
Thursday, December 4
5:30 PM
83 Winery
9211 US Business 83, Harlingen
