The third annual Heart of the Community Gala & Auction is happening April 29 at the Colombo Lodge.

“We are excited to be hosting an ‘Evening in Venice.’ The great Colombo cooks are preparing a special four-course Italian dinner, with Italian wine. We’ll have signature cocktails, live and silent auctions, a unique photo opportunity, and live music featuring local band, the Testers, to dance us into the night. Dress is semi-formal. Venetian costumes are welcome, but optional,” the Rotary Club of Cranbrook noted.

All funds raised by the Gala go towards supporting local initiatives in the community.

“Our Rotary Club has been at the Heart of The Community since 1922. In June of 2022, we celebrated 100 years of service in Cranbrook.”

Through the dedicated efforts of community minded volunteers and supporters, over those years Rotary has provided the vision and leadership to complete many of our community legacy projects, including:

• Rotary Park, including the Children’s Spray Park, Band Stand, and washrooms;
• McKinnon Park;
• Children’s zipline & playground equipment and Paved Ridge Trail with an outdoor classroom at Idlewild Park;
• Rotary Scott Villa – affordable housing;
• Annual Colombo Lodge Christmas Dinner – 400+ seniors;
• Rotary Way – a walking/cycling trail through Cranbrook;
• The Rotary Clocktower;
• Centennial Project- Phase 1 of the Moir Park walking/cycling trail.

In addition, Rotary provides financial assistance to dozens of charitable groups that provide hope and optimism for children, seniors, and those less fortunate in our community. There are too many to list, but a sampling includes: Angel Flight East Kootenay, Scouts, Canadian Mental Health Association, Senior’s Centre, Cranbrook Public Library, Cranbrook History Centre, Salvation Army.

Dress – for the Gala and , .

Purchase tickets here.

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