Our Rotary Events
Lyon Area Rotary Club Service and Community Projects
​The Following is a listing of our Lyon Area Rotary Club Annual Events!
Due to COVID19, many of our service projects, fundraisers, and community events have had to be cancelled or rescheduled.
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ROTARY CALENDAR OF ANNUAL EVENTS
JANUARY​​
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Begin another year of giving!
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New Hope – Souls for Soles Project
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Emmanuel House Shelter for Homeless Vets Monthly Soup Kitchen Service
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
FEBRUARY
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Saturday in February – Princesses, Super Heroes, and Robots Party Fundraiser
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South Lyon Special Stars Dance Party
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Abbey Park Valentines’ Day 50/50 Drawing and Gift Raffle
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Families Building Faith (FBF) – Easter Basket Project Begins
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Emmanuel House Shelter for Homeless Vets Monthly Soup Kitchen Service
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
MARCH
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Great Lakes PETS – Rotary Presidents’ Training Weekend
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Families Building Faith – Personal Care Drive
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Emmanuel House Shelter for Homeless Vets Monthly Soup Kitchen Service
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
APRIL
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Spring 50/50 Drawing and Gift Raffle
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International Adopt-a-School Project and Music Program
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Peru Trip Photos and Presentation
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Families Building Faith – Easter Baskets Distribution
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Emmanuel House Shelter for Homeless Vets Monthly Soup Kitchen Service
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Community Service Scholarship Interviews
MAY
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Opening Day for the SL Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market – First Weekend in May
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SL Farmers and Artisans Market Tree Sampling Distribution and Peru Rainforest Booth
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Operation Injured Soldiers - Golf Outing
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SL High Schools - Most Improved Students Luncheon Presentations
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SL Youth Assistance Community Service Awards Breakfast
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
JUNE
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First Saturday in June - Lyon Area Kite Fest – Sweets Tent and Creative Construction Tent
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SL High School Senior Community Service Scholarship Honors Night Presentations
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Community Service Scholarship Families Luncheon
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SL Farmers and Artisans Market Kids’ Day Rotary Games Booths
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Families Building Faith – Summer Clothing Drive
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
JULY
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July 1 – RI and District 6380 DUES PAID
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Rotary New Year Begins
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South Lyon Summer Lunch Program Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer
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Operation Injured Soldiers – Motorcycle Ride
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Emmanuel House Shelter for Homeless Vets Monthly Soup Kitchen Service
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
AUGUST
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South Lyon Summer Lunch Program
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St. Joe’s Thanksgiving Containers Project
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Emmanuel House Shelter for Homeless Vets Monthly Soup Kitchen Service
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
SEPTEMBER
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South Lyon Youth Assistance – Back to School Shopping
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Last Weekend in September - Pumpkin Fest Parade, Games Booth, Events Booth
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Horses’ Haven Work Day
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Families Building Faith – Kitchenware Drive
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Abbey Park Family Luau– Volunteer to help serve
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Emmanuel House Shelter for Homeless Vets Monthly Soup Kitchen Service
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Pumpkinfest Parade and Game Booth
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
OCTOBER
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Trunk or Treat Concessions at Gayle’s Dance Studio
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Fall 50/50 Drawing and Gift Raffle
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Families Building Faith – Winter Clothing Drive
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Blanket Making Project with St. Joe’s Youth
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Meet with High School Counselors about Most Improved Student Scholarships
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
NOVEMBER
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Sponsorship Drive
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Flying Toasters Crumble Rumble FIRST Robotic Lego League Competition
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Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM) Serve Lunch at Oasis Homeless Shelter
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Blankets Delivered to Detroit Rescue Mission, Jail and Outreach Ministries, Eddy’s Place, Veteran Hospital, Emmanuel House, Congregation of Everyone, Detroit and Ann Arbor Homeless
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Families Building Faith – Christmas, Holiday Home Drive
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project
DECEMBER
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Abby Park Festival of Trees decoration
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Abby Park Family Holiday Meal – Volunteer to help serve
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Wreaths Across America South Lyon Cemetery Ceremony
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South Lyon Robotics Evening Meeting
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Holiday 50/50 Drawing and Gift Raffle
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Congregation of Every 1 Backpack Project