Join Us at our Wednesday morning weekly meeting. We meet in person at Rudy's Redeye Grill or online on (Click) Zoom. 7 a.m. doors open for social time then the meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and concludes promptly at 8:30 a.m. (coffee, muffins/fruit breakfast). Online meeting starts around 7:15 a.m. click this link.
Grab a blanket or a chair and come enjoy great live music and dance with us under the stars! Music will be provided by Free & Easy Band. Food and beverages (water, soda, beer, wine) will be available for purchase. Must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol. The Beach Dance follows the Manitou Days Grand Parade. www.manitoudays.com
Tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the gate. Free admissions to kids aged 10 and under. The Manitou Days Beach Dance is sponsored by Explore White Bear, White Bear Lake Rotary Club, and White Bear Lake Superstore. Funds raised from this event will benefit the community projects of White Bear Lake Rotary Club. It also will help underwrite marketing of our community through Explore White Bear all benefiting the Greater White Bear Lake Area.
$10 in advance, or $15 at the gate, Free admissions to kids aged 10 and under.
Rotary members rolled up their sleeves to help keep White Bear Lake beautiful by cleaning up Clark Avenue in beautiful Downtown White Bear Lake. From picking weeds and litter to showing pride in the community, these volunteers proved that small acts make a big difference. Their dedication reflects the Rotary spirit of “Service Above Self” and helps make our neighborhoods cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for everyone. Thank you to the Rotary team for investing their time and energy into making White Bear Lake shine.
Our club’s first chili cook off and White Bear Lake Area Historical Society trivia contest was a smashing win. Congratulations to Patty Hall for winning the Chili Cook Off contest, and a special thanks to all of the contestants and attendees for making this a great event! That we were able to include Ukrainian surgeons visiting MN as part of our global grant gave the night so much more. 
 WBL Rotarians enjoying friendships and fostering global ties in Austria. Visit the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake Facebook page to see their wonderful pics. |
Strive Scholarship race for 2026
Run For The Apples, Saturday October 17, 2026,
9:00 a.m. 5 Mile Run/Walk Start time.
5 Mile Walk/Run with Apple treats at the finish line! Registration is open at Active.com or Midwest Events!
Just $35 (+fees) with an event T-shirt with early bird discount! $45 Race Day.
Race Day Special - $30 cash, fill out the race day registration form and bring it with you!
After the race stop in to the Apple Orchard store to purchase apples, bakery goods, fresh cider, gifts and more.
Proceeds received from the race support student scholarships for participates in the Strive Scholarship program at White Bear Lake Area High School. For more information on the Strive program, visit WhiteBearRotary.org, Service Avenues, Strive.
Chip timing is by FrontRunner.
Questions, email Dale Grambush at Dale@Grambush.com or call 651 357-6109
 Three WBL Rotarians visited San José’s CEDES Don Bosco School; and met with San José Rotarians to renew the decades-long partnership with our Costa Rica friends. Check out the full story on the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake Facebook page. |
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Thank you to everyone who joined us or donated to the 19th annual Bear'ly Open!
Dates are set for the Bear'ly Open February 6 & 7, 2026. 
The BEAR'ly Open Golf on Ice and Community Dance is gearing up for our 19th year! Based on the purchasing power of the Food Shelf the event has raised enough money to purchase just short of $3 million worth of food for our neighbors in need. This is an exciting year as we will surpass that $3 million level.
Some of the ways you can contribute and make a difference are:
- Become a sponsor (sponsor pdf click here)
- Attend the Dance and/or Golf Event (put Feb. 6 & 7 on your calendar)
- Contribute to the Online Auction in February
- Volunteer on the Committee
- Volunteer to help at the Dance or at the Golf Event
- Help promote the event in the Community (put up posters and flyers)
Please visit our website at: www.bearlyopen.org to learn more
November 20 - December 20
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
White Bear Lake Armory
2228 4th Street, Downtown White Bear Lake
Free to attend!
The Festival of Trees is BACK and going to be bigger than ever before! Come explore beautifully decorated trees by local businesses and organizations from around the Lake Area.
Special Open House dates will be November 29, December 6, and December 13 and will feature free cookies and cocoa, fun holiday crafts and activities, and photo ops with some Holiday Icons.
Thank you to each and every one of you for helping make the Jingle Bear Auction a successful event this year. The funds raised from the auction will allow our club to continue to make a difference in supporting our local and global projects! 
Don't miss out on this opportunity to purchase items for the Holidays!
Gift baskets, gift cards, tickets, experiences, and many other items are being added daily, so check back often before bidding day on November 19th, 2025, at 1pm!
We are delighted to announce our 6th annual Jingle Bear Online Auction. The fundraiser will be available online November 19-22, 2025. Get registered early!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to purchase items for the Holidays!
Gift baskets, gift cards, tickets, experiences, and many other items are being added daily, so check back often before bidding day on November 19th, 2025, at 1pm!
Join us for an event that will truly impact our community in a positive way! All money, everything raised, will be driven back into local and global Rotary projects this year and into 2026.
Gazebo Lighting
The 2nd Annual Gazebo Lighting Ceremony in Downtown White Bear Lake is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19. We will be serving fresh hot cider and cookies from our Rotary tent from 5 to 7pm. The countdown led by our Mayor will take place at 6:00, with the lighting of the park. The Gazebo Lighting Ceremony is being held in partnership with Downtown Main Street, the White Bear Lakes Lions, and the City of White Bear Lake. There will be lots of fun activities throughout the night, and don't forget to bring the kids and grandkids for photos with Santa.
4th and Washington Square
White Bear Lake Rotary Blood Driveat
St. John in the Wilderness
Parish Hall
2175 1st Street
White Bear Lake MN 55110
Friday, November 7th, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Click Here to schedule an appointment or call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter St. John in the Wilderness.
Service Above Self
4970 N Highway 61
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
United States