Events

Hello Everyone,

The City of Kerrville and UGRA are excited to announce the River Trail Cleanup 2! The River Trail Cleanup in November was such a huge success that we're doing it again! This event will have a slightly different format and some new locations as well. Overall, the goal is still the same - Make our recently reopened River Trail system a beautiful, trash-free space to enjoy! We are looking for a group of about 150 volunteers who are willing to take on the task of cleaning up the trail and river system from the Dietert Center through Louise Hays Park. Volunteers will be split into groups that will cover sections along the trail as well as parks, publicly accessible areas along the river adjacent to the trail, and in the river itself.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The United Cajun Navy (UCN) may be working in the area for flood debris extraction that day. They plan to have divers in the water and heavy equipment on the banks. We will not have a kayak element to this cleanup to ensure the safety of our volunteers and to not hinder the efforts of UCN. If you see heavy equipment in an area extracting debris, please use caution and steer clear of the machinery.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 and will begin at 8:00 AM and run until about 12:00 PM. There are limited slots available and it is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, so register today!

UGRA will provide cleanup supplies, and the City of Kerrville will arrange for trash removal from the trail. In the registration form, you will be able to decide where you would like to report that morning. Depending on what group you're in, there could be limited parking, so we recommend carpooling if possible.

After you register, keep an eye out for additional information about the event.

For more information visit the River Trail Cleanup webpage.

Useful Links:

Registration

River Trail Cleanup Webpage

Join the Kerrville Rotary Club in celebrating our 100 year anniversary of serving our community. Our Centennial luncheon will be on Wednesday, February 25th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. We will have guest speakers as well as project presentations. Everyone is invited to participate in the celebration. 

Location: St Peter's Episcopal Church - Tucker Hall 320 St Peter St 

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Time: 11:30 - 1:30

Cost: $50 per person

Interested in sponsoring a table of 8? $1,500 includes 8 tickets and $1,000 donation to our Centennial Projects including a permanent recognition on the donor walls at both locations. 

Please contact Greg Faldyn at (713) 826-3160 or Kristy Vandenberg (713) 397-6176 with questions. 

We look forward to seeing everyone at this special celebration!  

Time for Impact! 

Join us for the monthly social/meeting. Last month was a huge success and we are working on the 2026 Impact Project. 

Not a member, not a problem! Come visit. 

Turtle Creek Olives & Vines is the perfect setting to enjoy wonderful friendship. 

Hop to see you there. 

Join the conversation & ACTION to Engage, Recruit & Retain members to OUR Kerrville noon club!

For now we plan to have meetings the first Wednesday of each month just before our regular meeting in the conference room in the Admin offices; so if we have any action items that need board approval i can take to board the following week. I'll have an agenda we stick to time on each point to keep to our scheduled time. We may move day/time in future if active members need it.

I'll do my best to communicate out an agenda prior to the meeting so you can be prepared & informed..

Membership is EVERYONES job! Let's do this!

Volunteer Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 7th, 10 AM - 2 PM  

• Project: Seed broadcasting and live tree staking on rough, river adjacent, flood impacted riparian areas. Tree staking may involve use of tools to drive pilot holes for tree stakes. 

• Partner: Hill Country Alliance

• Location:  Southern Oaks Church - 122 N. Valley View, Kerrville, TX

• Skills Needed: No prior experience required

• Be Prepared: Volunteers should wear long pants and sleeves, hiking boots or closed toe shoes appropriate for walking and working along the river on rocky terrain. 

Join the Impact Club for a unique evening. 

We will meet at the Dallas Daughtry Memorial Pavilion in downtown Kerrville for a short but productive meeting. 

Then the fun begins. Register for the Poker Walk 2026 Fundraiser event. 

Register at https://givebutter.com/pokerwalk26 supporting Elevate Adult Education in Kerrville. 

The meeting will include information about the upcoming Impact Project. The project will help Tivy H.S. students with hygeine products. We have been in contact with the school and have great information to share! 

Please join your fellow Rotarians, Impactors and Interact students for a Highway Beautification (Trash Pick-Up) event on Saturday, March 28th.  We will meet in front of Tally Elementary at 7:45 am and we will begin at 8:00 am.

There will be kolaches, donuts and water!

Wear comfortable shoes and a smile!  Maybe mosquito repellent?

RSVP please!

Rotary Club of Kerrville would like to celebrate the many women in our club and community! We cordially invite not just female members of our club but also professional leaders of the community to a networking social hour at Turtle Creek Olive & Vines located 211 Earl Garrett St. Kerrville, TX 8028 from 4-6pm Tuesday 3/31. Invite all your lady friends & colleagues!

All Club Planning Mtg. to gather input from members with regards to setting Goals for FY 2026-2027.

Meeting will be held at The Dietert Center with a Continental Breakfast served at 7:45am.

Meeting will start at 8:15am sharp, hosted by Layne Guerriero and Kristy Vandenberg.

All members are encouraged to attend and provide their thoughts and feedback for the upcoming year!

Support the Main Event by sponsoring or purchasing tickets for an exciting night of music, casino entertainment, and community celebration. Donors giving $1,000 or more will be recognized on donor walls at both legacy sites.

The Rotary Club of Kerrville's Casino Night Gala is the club's largest fundraiser for 2026!  This night will fund all the club's local projects, including the following:

Scholarships for High School Seniors
Rise Against Hunger Food Packaging
Water Safety & Literacy Education for 2nd & 3rd graders in all elementary schools
The Blue Santa Holiday Food Program for low income families
Support of the Hill Country Stock Show with Scholarship Funding for participants
Youth Citizenship Awards for 5th Graders in all local schools
Breakfasts for Hill Country Veterans twice a year
High School Interact Clubs to foster leadership and personal experience/development
Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) for High School Juniors
First Responders Lunch to recognize exceptional service to the Hill Country Community
Rotary Members Involvement in Highway Trash Pick-Up, Sponsored Blood Drives, Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, Eradicating Polio

The 2026 event will be held Saturday, April 18th at the Comanche Trace Country Club from 6pm-9pm.  The evening starts with a gormet dinner, drinks & a Live Auction.  There will be Casino Night Games as well as Dueling Pianos after the Dinner and Live Auction.  A silent auction runs throughout the night!  What else?  A Whiskey and Wine Pulls, prizes for those working the "tables".  Raffle tickets will be available with amazing prizes, at the low cost of $50!
 
Click on this link to purchase tickets:  https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/VZHP9XVTJD3PL

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program at Notre Dame Elementary School on Thursday, April 23rd, at 8:10.  Judy and George Eychner are the Leads.  We will need 3 to 4 ROtarians.  Please plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for setup.

The Kerrville Rotary Club cordially invites all Veterans Kerr County to be honored at breakfast held at the Kerr County Veterans Center.

Breakfast Tacos, Fruit, Coffee, Fellowship and War Stories Will Be Provided.

Please come and allow us to personally thank you for your service to our country.

Friday April 24, 2026
08:00am - 09:30am

Hill Country Veterans Center
411 Meadow View Lane
Kerrville, TX 78028

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program to Starkey Elementary School on Monday, April 27th, at 10 AM and 1 PM.  Note the spilt sessions.  Stockton Williams is the Lead.  We will need 5 to 6 Rotarians, as each session will have about 100 students.

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program to Tally Elementary School on Tuesday, APril 28th, at 9 and 10 AM.  Lindsey Gulledge is the Lead.  We will need 5 to 6 Rotarians, as each session will have about 100 students.

The Rotary Club of Kerrville will be presenting information on Water Safety and emphasizing Literacy with the Josh the Otter program at Hunt Elementary on Thursday, April 30th.

There will be two sessions in the morning, the first for 2nd graders 8:30am-9am and the second for 3rd graders 9:15am-9:45am.

At this location, our focus will be on how to be safe around the water and the importance of floating on your back if unexpectedly falling into the water.  

All Rotarian Volunteers will be encouraged to help with the presentation/reading and to be at the school no later than 8:15am for the first session.

*** Special Consideration:  Hunt Elementary lost 2 of their students who were in the 2nd and 3rd grades during last year's 4th of July event.  I have assured the Principal that we will not use the word "drown" and we will keep the presentation positive.

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program at the Hill Country Youth Ranch Ingram Campus on Thursday, April 30th, at 3 PM.  Gordon Brown is the Lead.  We will need 3 to 4 Rotarians.

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program at Tom Daniels Elementary School on Wednesday, May 6th, at 1:20 and 2:15 PM.  Stockton Williams is the Lead.  We will need 5 to 6 Rotarians, as each session will have about 100 students.  As the Rotary Picnic is also this day in the evening, there should be no meeting conflict.  Please plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for setup.

Come join us for some casual fun at our annual member picnic!

Meet us at River Star Pavillion - a part of Flat Rock Park by the Ag Barn/Happy State Bank Expo Hall at 5:30pm for delicious hot grilled food provided by Impact member & State Farm Agent Justin Hamilton; beer/wine/water/tea/sodas and homemade desserts by Your Fellowship Committee!

Entertainment will be live band the Limestoners!

This is family friendly so bring your crew and a smile! Please RSVP at your earliest convenience! 

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program at Ingram Elementary School on Thursday, May 7th, at 10 AM for the Second Graders and 11 AM for the Third Graders.  Kristy Shepherd is the Lead.  We will need 5 to 6 Rotarians.  Please plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for setup.

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program at Harper Elementary School on Thursday, May 7th, at 1:00 and 1:40 PM.  Kristy Vandenberg is the Lead.  We will need 3 to 4 Rotarians.  Please plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for setup.

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program at Comfort Elementary School on Wednesday, May 13th, at 8:40 and 9:30 AM.  George and Judy Eychner are the Leads.  We will need 5 to 6 Rotarians.  Please plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for setup.

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program at Nimitz Elementary School on Wednesday, May 13th, at 2 PM for the Second Graders and 2:30 PM for the Third Graders.  Judy and George Eychner are the Leads.  We will need 5 to 6 Rotarians.  Please plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for setup.

We will present the Josh the Baby Otter Water Safety Program at Center Point Elementary School on Thursday, May 14th, at 8:00 and 8:45 AM.  Lindsey Gulledge is the Lead.  We will need 3 to 4 Rotarians.  Please plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes early for setup.

Join us at Wahoo's for social time and plan for the summer. 

We have booked the meeting room for a great time and some privacy.

Bring a friend and project ideas for the new year. We will also discuss the Hygeine Project.....it's not gone, just getting started! 

June Monthly Social 

Location: Tailchasers 

516 Jefferson St. 

Kerrville, TX78028

Put in on your calander!

Hello Rotarians!  You have been hearing that this is coming for weeks!  Let's keep Goat Creek Road beautiful by making sure there is no trash on the sides of the road!  The Rotary Club of Kerrville has a signed agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation with the Adopt-A-Highway Program for July 2026 - June 2027 to volunteer for a section of Goat Creek Road quarterly.

Meet at Tally Elementary School at 1840 Goat Creek Road at 7:30am for coffee & donuts & kolaches!  You will then be divided into teams to clean up the Rotary section of Goat Creek Road.  Wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes!  Enjoy so some getting to know your fellow Rotarians!  And, it is a great activity for families with kids - they don't have to reach as far down to pick up treasures!

Mary Campana

Gordon Brown

Time for fun and planning.

Location TBA

Due to the flooding this week, the River Clean Up will not take place on July 25th. We will update you as soon as details are confirmed for postponement or a revised format.

Please stay safe. Let Matt know if you have any questions: (830) 896-5456 ext. 235; rivercleanup@ugra.org

If you were impacted by the flood and need assistance, please call Kerr Together: (830) 315-1002

If you have already registered for the 2026 River Clean Up, there is no need for you to continue reading. If you haven’t registered, this is for you!

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) has scheduled the 22^nd annual River Clean Up for Saturday, July 25, 2026 starting at 8 AM. The headquarters for the River Clean Up will be at Flat Rock Park in Kerrville and volunteers will spread out to clean up locations throughout the Guadalupe River watershed in Kerr County including dry creek beds, bridges, drainage ditches and roadways. Sign up today and, in the next month, keep your eyes on the UGRA webpage and social media pages for more details. If you are registering as a group, please make sure each participant in the group is registered individually.

Please explore all the content on the webpage including links to the 2024 River Clean Up Survey – We value your feedback and are always working to improve the event for YOU. Also posted to the webpage is the 2024 River Clean Up Press Release and Recap Video.

To those who have participated in previous River Clean Ups, this year will look a little different. After cleaning up around the county, volunteers will still meet at Flat Rock Park to drop off trash, enjoy refreshments and visit the ecological fair. The fair will be expanded to include community resources, art activities, and information about restoration efforts.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Useful Links

UGRA River Clean Up Webpage

22nd Annual River Clean Up Registration

2024 River Clean Up Press Release

2024 River Clean Up Recap Video

UGRA Facebook

UGRA Instagram

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Best,  Matt W.

Matthew Wilkinson

Natural Resources Specialist

(830) 896-5445

rivercleanup@ugra.org

Upper Guadalupe River Authority

125 Lehmann Drive, Suite 100
Kerrville, Texas 78028

www.ugra.org

Due to the flooding this week, the River Clean Up will not take place on July 25th. We will update you as soon as details are confirmed for postponement or a revised format.

Please stay safe. Let Matt know if you have any questions: (830) 896-5456 ext. 235; rivercleanup@ugra.org

If you were impacted by the flood and need assistance, please call Kerr Together: (830) 315-1002

The River Clean up will be July 25^th at Flat Rock Park. For the Ecological and Community Resources Fair booths, we are asking that they be set up and ready to go by 10 AM. That is about when volunteers start bringing their trash back to the park to drop off and enjoy the fair and refreshments. The event ends around noon, so that’s about when y’all can start breaking down as well. We can provide a table, however, y’all will need to bring any chairs or a canopy if desired in addition to all the art supplies or anything needed to do the project.

If Rotarians want to help kids make American Flags from flood wood, they can show up at 10 am or earlier.  Event ends at noon.  Tasks will include helping to make sure the kids have paints, brushes, cleaning and drying spaces, and just artful encouragement.