This Week's Speaker
Abbi Diego, Prelude Bookstore
Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Abbi Diego, owner of Prelude Bookstore, located next to Valor Coffee in the Shops of Dunwoody.
Originally from Florida, Abbi has always been a bookworm at heart — raised by a librarian mom and a sci-fi-loving dad, she grew up surrounded by stories. She turned her love of words into a degree in English Literature, a Master’s in Children’s Public Librarianship, and countless hours spent volunteering among bookshelves. Abbi made her way to Dunwoody thanks to a charming guy who became her husband; today she is the mother of four and the happy owner of Prelude books.
Abbi said opening Prelude last October was an easy decision because the Dunwoody area was without an independently run bookstore. She loves the idea of people popping in with their coffees to search for a new book and tell about the books they are reading. The store carries about 7,000 books, with 60% adult books and 40% children’s books. The story also carries gifts and other merchandise.
Golf Tournament Update
Wine for Sale This Friday
As has become a tradition, this Friday we will have the wines of the golf tournament available to buy for your personal wine cellars - with all proceeds going to our FORE! the Memories fundraiser. We have an assortment of reds and whites - with prices from $10 to $30. Our limited selection includes:
- WHITE- Pinot Grigio- Chardonnay- Orvieto, Garganega
- RED - Montepulciano di Abruzzo, Barbara, Dolcetto, Chianti, Nebbiolo, Rosso di Montalcino
- Sparkling- Bracetto di Acqui - (perfect wine with a chocolate dessert), Lambrusco
First come, first served. Cash or check only!
Golf Tournament Update
Thanks for Your Support!
The fifth annual FORE! The Memories golf tournament was a success, raising approximately $50,000 for the Rotary Club of Dunwoody to use to help ease the burden of Alzheimer’s as well as various other charitable projects. Please accept our sincere thank you for your individual contributions. The tournament is truly a joint effort coming from lots of directions; game day volunteers, committee heads, logistics, golfers, sponsors, donors… We could not have done it without you. We, in Rotary, live the motto “Service Above Self." Take a moment to congratulate yourself for joining in. It feels good, doesn’t it.
Thanks for Your Service
Dunwoody Supports Special Olympics Swimming
Some of our Rotary Club of Dunwoody members spent last Saturday morning doing something truly special - volunteering at the Special Olympics State swimming competition!
Watching these incredible athletes compete with such heart and determination is a reminder of why we serve. There are very few volunteer experiences that leave you feeling more grateful and inspired than this one. So proud of our members who showed up today ... and of the $5,000 we donated to support this effort. This is Rotary at its best.
Service Opportunity
Join a Candlelight Vigil for Human Trafficking - July 19
We invite you to join Rotary for a powerful and inspiring evening at a Candlelight Vigil to Shine a Light on Human Trafficking, co-hosted by Rotary, UPS, and the City of Atlanta. The event will take place at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19. It will feature remarks from distinguished leaders, including Mayor Andre Dickens, First Lady Marty Kemp, and Nikki Clifton, President of The UPS Foundation along with inspiring testimony from survivors and entertainment.
Together, we will:
- Assemble 25,000 dignity bags for survivors of human trafficking
- Host a World Cup Final Watch Party
- Showcase Rotary’s global impact
- Experience inspiring messages, entertainment, and a shared message of hope
Rotary tents will be set up on-site, and volunteers like you will play a key role in making this event meaningful and impactful. Louise Barden is helping to coordinate these efforts You can sign up to volunteer here: Volunteer Sign up and contact Louise if you have questions.
Dunwoody Diners
In the Mood for Dinner and a Show?
The Dunwoody Diners are happy to provide two theater opportunities in the near future:
- On June 13, we'll head to the Aurora Theater in Lawrenceville to see "In the Heights" - with a 5:30 pm dinner first at Dominck's (197 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046). You can get your tickets by calling the box office at 678-226-6222.
- On September 26, we'll head to the Byers Theater in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center to see "Les Miserables" - with a 5:30 pm dinner at Aldo's (6690 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328). The best way to get tickets is by calling the box office at404-477-4365 (open M - F from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm).
For both events:
- You are responsible for getting your own tickets to the show
- We ask that you RSVP to sherrylevy13@hotmail.com with your number of attendees ... by June 11 for In the Heights and by September 10 for Les Miserables, so that we can make dinner reservations.
