Andrea Swensson grew up in Moose Lake, Minnesota, and started writing about music as a teenager in a diary she hid under her mattress. She briefly contemplated a career as a classically trained concert pianist at Hamline University, and later studied creative writing at Metro State. In 2007, she co-founded and was managing editor at Reveille Magazine, a music magazine for “the casual fans, the music lovers, the freaks, the audiophiles, the hipsters, the scenesters, the quiet ones in the corner of the bar who sway softly to the music.” For many more detials click "Read More".
President Paul Peterson announced the date, theme and location for this year's Edina Rotary Foundation fundraiser. Please mark Saturday, September 28 as the date to party at "The Purple Gala". The location will be the internationally known Paisley Park in Chanhassen. Rotary Club of Edina event tickets are now on sale. Price is $225. ORDER HERE. Tickets are open for sale to the public. Watch for additonal details and fun gala facts in the days and weeks to come.
"The Purple Gala" raffle tickets have been distributed. Tickets stubs and money are due to Marty Kupper, Jennifer Bennerotte or Becci Michalski no later than Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Sooner than later is appreciated. Please contact Marty or Jennifer with any questions.
Last minute bus seats available. Register HERE. Tour of distillery and lunch at O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. hosted by Master Distiller, Brian Nation. With over 24 years of experience in developing some of the most renowned and high-quality Irish whiskeys in the world, Brian knows what it takes to build the perfect liquid. Born and raised in Cork City, Ireland, Brian Nation is crossed the pond to join O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company as Master Distiller to spearhead the journey of developing world-class whiskeys by implementing the best of Irish and American whiskey making traditions.This event is our regular Edina Rotary Club Thursday meeting and available to current active and senior active member.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Thursday, September 6, so lunch count can be given to the caterer. Reserve your spot to attend and/or ride the bus HERE. Click Read More for additional meeting details.
The Rotary Club of Edina, with support from the 50th & France Business & Professional Association and Explore Edina, will host the sixth-annual Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in downtown Edina. This a free to attend event and you can get the latest details by clicking HERE.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicant below at the June 19, 2024 board meeting for membership.
Feroza Mehta
Edina Magazine
Classification: Publication Editor
Sponsor: Shelly Loberg
Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY -- The Edina Noon Club and the Volunteer Service committee (Nikki Ahlgren-Chair) continues to support Birth with Dignity along with our friends across the district via an International Grant. We have the opportunity to support the organization by assembling birth kits and we'd love for you to participate! Register HERE. Click Read More for additional event details.
Our very own Rotary Club of Edina President, St. Paul Peterson, is playing at the Dakota on Friday, October 18th at 7:00 PM to celebrate his 60th birthday.
While reserve seating tickets are no longer availalbe. General Admission tickets are $60. Paul will be donating a portion of the proceeds to The Rotary Foundation. Call the Dakota at 612.332.5299 to purchase your tickets.
The Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due Oct. 31. Grant guidelines can be found HERE. Grant application can be found HERE.
Just a reminder our grant application process is open now through October 31, 2024. With the help and guidance of our Public Relations Director, Chris Laskowski, the Community Grants Committee has produced a quick way to introduce our guidelines for submitting a grant to potential grant recipients. Click HERE for access. This is a 3 minute You Tube video will give your grant applicants a quick understanding of our guidelines.
Lunch Options: Chicken Chasseur (tomato, white wine & mushroom sauce)
or Fall Harvest Salad with Grilled Chicken
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday Noon for Tuesday publication.
The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time and will respond to your inquiries. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.
Andrea Swensson grew up in Moose Lake, Minnesota, and started writing about music as a teenager in a diary she hid under her mattress. She briefly contemplated a career as a classically trained concert pianist at Hamline University, and later studied creative writing at Metro State. In 2007, she co-founded and was managing editor at 
President Paul Peterson announced the date, theme and location for this year's Edina Rotary Foundation fundraiser. Please mark Saturday, September 28 as the date to party at "The Purple Gala". The location will be the internationally known Paisley Park in Chanhassen. Rotary Club of Edina event tickets are now on sale. Price is $225. ORDER 
Last minute bus seats available. Register 
The Rotary Club of Edina, with support from the 50th & France Business & Professional Association and Explore Edina, will host the sixth-annual Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in downtown Edina. This a free to attend event and you can get the latest details by clicking 
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicant below at the June 19, 2024 board meeting for membership.
SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY -- The Edina Noon Club and the Volunteer Service committee (Nikki Ahlgren-Chair) continues to support Birth with Dignity along with our friends across the district via an International Grant. We have the opportunity to support the organization by assembling birth kits and we'd love for you to participate! Register 
President Paul Peterson delivers 2024 The Purple Gala parking information within this short You Tube video. Click 
Just a reminder our grant application process is open now through October 31, 2024. With the help and guidance of our Public Relations Director, Chris Laskowski, the Community Grants Committee has produced a quick way to introduce our guidelines for submitting a grant to potential grant recipients. Click 
