Events

Please join the Rotary Book Discussion Group for the discussion of the book The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabriella Zevin. The book discussion will be led by Vivien Jennings and all Rotarians and guests are welcome.

About the book:

A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. Slowly but surely, he is isolating himself from all the people of Alice Island—from Lambiase, the well-intentioned police officer who’s always felt kindly toward Fikry; from Ismay, his sister-in-law who is hell-bent on saving him from his dreary self; from Amelia, the lovely and idealistic (if eccentric) Knightley Press sales rep who keeps on taking the ferry over to Alice Island, refusing to be deterred by A.J.’s bad attitude. Even the books in his store have stopped holding pleasure for him. These days, A.J. can only see them as a sign of a world that is changing too rapidly..

And then a mysterious package appears at the bookstore. It’s a small package, but large in weight. It’s that unexpected arrival that gives A. J. Fikry the opportunity to make his life over, the ability to see everything anew. It doesn’t take long for the locals to notice the change overcoming A.J.; or for that determined sales rep, Amelia, to see her curmudgeonly client in a new light; or for the wisdom of all those books to become again the lifeblood of A.J.’s world; or for everything to twist again into a version of his life that he didn’t see coming. As surprising as it is moving, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is an unforgettable tale of transformation and second chances, an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love.

Join us for Women of Rotary at a new restaurant. The owner has prepared a Happy Hour for our group (see attached). 

Happy Hour pricing till 6:00! https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/ 

Joins us to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. Michael Lawrence, Executive Director, will be our host for the evening. 

https://www.platekc.com/

Rotary Night at the K

https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/location/mccormick-schmicks-kansas-city-mo/

Hosted by Chef & Owner Emmanuel Langlade and Wine Director Marian Fuica

Proceeds Benefit the Rotary Youth Camp

$150/person - limit 100 guests

Menu

Amuse-Bouche

• Puff pastry with olive tapenade • Petit quiche with bacon and Gruyère cheese

Paired with Maison Antech Brut Rosé

First Course

Gazpacho with avocado and jumbo lump crab meat

Paired with Brotte Viognier

Second Course

Yellow and red beet salad on arugula with walnuts and goat cheese

Paired with Clos d’Espérance, Bordeaux Supérieur

Main Course

Choice of: • Filet mignon • Salmon

Served with mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and Bernaise sauce

Paired with Chateau Fombrauge, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

or

Colin Barollet Montagny 1er Cru “Les Bouchots”

Dessert

Lemon tart with fresh berries, mint, and crème de cassis

Paired with Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey, Sauternes

Volunteers please arrive by 3:30 pm. Thank you!

Hot dogs, hamburgers & sides. Please bring a dessert to share. And BYOB!

Women of Rotary Pool party Tuesday, Aug 12 - dinner at 6pm pool will be open from 4pm on for your enjoyment.

Please bring $10 to cover cedar plank salmon and drinks.

Please bring a side dish or dessert.

Look forward to seeing you all then!