Events

Celebrate Women's History Month when you join fellow Rotarians Tsehai, Marie, Laura, Darcy, and Denise at this breakfast to celebrate 21 years of helping girls and young women in Ethiopia! (Eagan Kick-Start Rotary will be supporting REAL-Africa with our first ever international grant later this year).
Special Guests: Patrick Plonski, PhD (Books For Africa) and Mark Ritchie (former Minnesota Secretary of State).

Register for REAL-Africa's 21st Anniversary Fundraiser Breakfast!

Can't attend? Consider sponsoring a student for a year!

Kaitlyn’s Kloset – MN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing families with the items they need to raise their children, while also decreasing the stigma that often comes with needing and receiving help. Kaitlyn’s Kloset provides a welcoming space to all people, allowing them to shop through a resource center full of items that they can take home to their children, with no cost or payment involved.

Women of Eagan Rotary (EKSR, Noon, and After Hours) are invited to a fun evening of food, drinks, and Bingo at Greg and Lisa’s Hidden Treasure! Join us at 6:00 PM for dinner, with Bingo starting at 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

First Fridays is an annual lecture series showcasing collections from various units across Archives and Special Collections. The series runs each academic year from October to May (skipping January). Each event takes place in Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120, and presentations begin at noon. A tour of the archival caverns takes place after the event concludes.

https://libnews.umn.edu/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=566

Dave Senness, Global Grant Chair for District 5950, will lead an engaging discussion on the value of participating in global grants, including best practices, key components for building successful projects, and examples of projects that have made a lasting impact.

As part of the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Dakota County Historical Society is offering a 14-part presentation series that can be taken as a whole, or individual sections. Each program is designed to explore a different aspect of our government to show why, and how, it was set up that way and its impact on today. This series is presented by educator and historian, Frank Sachs.

April 16, 2026 - Supreme Court from 1789 – 1986: Marshall, Taney, Warren, and Burger
In this session we will discuss what the Constitutions says about what the Supreme Court is supposed to do. How it has evolved over time. Then we will discuss famous cases and incidents of several of the Courts beginning in 1801 with The Marshall Court through the Burger Court in the 1970’s including cases from The Taney Court, The Fuller/Harlan Court, The Hughes Court vs. F.D. Roosevelt, The Warren Court and conclude with The Burger Court.

Fees/RSVP: $10 per person, $5 for DCHS members, less with package deal!
Learn more and register here: https://www.dakotahistory.org/events/1046-america-s-250th-lecture-series-at-lawshe

Join Rotarians and Interact students on Earth Day for a community street clean-up!

Help keep our environment clean, safe, and beautiful by removing litter and protecting local wildlife. All ages welcome. Supplies provided.

Earth Day! STREET CLEAN UP on our Adopted Street

You're invited to join the Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club for an Earth Day street clean-up event on our adopted street along O'Neill Dr near Viking Lakes.

We'll meet at the corner of Lone Oak Parkway and O'Neill Dr at 4:30pm and spend some time cleaning up the street until about 6:00pm. All clean-up supplies will be provided. Afterwards, we'll head to Union 32 for a casual happy hour. Family and friends are welcome to join in.

Hope to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE

The District All Club Education Assembly is a chance to inspire and prepare club leaders before they start in their new roles.

More Information to Follow

Samba Fall is an immigrant from Senegal and a proud graduate of the University of Minnesota, currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on organizational theory and behavior. He worked for Hennepin County at the Office of Multicultural Services and has served as a member of the Hennepin County Council on Racial Equity Advisory Council, where he chaired the Employment Committee.

A certified Global Career Development Facilitator through the National Career Development Association, Samba works as a Career Navigator with Goodwill Easter Seals of Minnesota, helping individuals access meaningful employment. He also serves on the State of Minnesota’s Emerging Entrepreneur Board as well as to the Department of Human Services Health Services Advisory Council in advancing equitable opportunities.

Samba is deeply engaged in Rotary International, where he is the District 5950 Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI), a member of the District 5950 Membership Committee, and Chair of International Service for the Maple Grove Rotary Club. Beyond his civic leadership, he is the Executive Director of the Multicultural Kids Network, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing disparities in education, health, and community development.

Through his professional, civic, and nonprofit leadership, Samba continues to build bridges of opportunity, equity, and belonging both locally and globally.

Join us for an Open Dialogue about Rotary!

Are you new to Rotary or just curious about how our organization works? Join us for a 30-minute Q&A session where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers about Rotary.

We'll dive into topics such as:

• How does Rotary operate locally and globally?
• Where does our funding go?
• How do committees work?
• What are the Rotary Foundations?
• And more!

This session is designed to provide a better understanding of our organization and is especially helpful for newer members. However, all members are invited to join and ask questions.

Come prepared to learn and engage in an open conversation about Rotary!

First Fridays is an annual lecture series showcasing collections from various units across Archives and Special Collections. The series runs each academic year from October to May (skipping January). Each event takes place in Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120, and presentations begin at noon. A tour of the archival caverns takes place after the event concludes.

https://libnews.umn.edu/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=566

Please join us in celebrating our local teachers at our annual Teacher Recognition Luncheon in partnership with the Eagan Noon Club.

Sign up by Monday, April 27 so that we can enusre an accurate headcount for our club.  

Help pack undies at The Drawer, followed by Happy Hour!
500 E Travelers Trail #575, Burnsville, MN 55337
DIRECTIONS
* From Hwy 13 heading south/west: Left turn at Portland, right turn onto Travelers Trail, right turn into first parking lot.
* From 35E: Exit at County Rd 11, head north on County Rd 11, turn left at roundabout onto Burnsville Pky, turn right onto Portland, turn left onto Travelers Trail, right turn into first parking lot.
* From McAndrews: Turn north onto County Rd 11, turn left at roundabout onto Burnsville Pky, turn right onto Portland, turn left onto Travelers Trail, right turn into first parking lot.

How Minnesota's Pakistani community supports this free hospital.

The Rotary Club of Eagan and Eagan Kickstart Rotary are hosting a street clean-up and tree planting event in Carnelian Park on Saturday, May 16. Volunteers will gather at Carnelian Park in Eagan at 9:00 AM before heading out to clean Blackhawk Road, extending up to Cliff Road. We are looking for about 18-20 volunteers.

REGISTER HERE:  https://tinyurl.com/4bpmwwzv

EPIC Day of Service is a global moment of action where Rotary clubs and communities come together on a single day to serve, connect, and make a visible difference.

On EPIC Day of Service, Rotary shows up in communities around the world through hands-on action.

Projects are local, impact is global, and every act of service becomes part of a shared story of neighbors serving neighbors.

As part of the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Dakota County Historical Society is offering a 14-part presentation series that can be taken as a whole, or individual sections. Each program is designed to explore a different aspect of our government to show why, and how, it was set up that way and its impact on today. This series is presented by educator and historian, Frank Sachs.

May 21, 2026 - Supreme Court from 1987 to Present: Rehnquist and Roberts
During this presentation we will discuss The Rehnquist/O’Conner Court and how it provided middle ground and achieved strong acceptance by the nation.  We will discuss how the Scalia/Ginsburg Relationship provided spirited debate of the issues, and how The Robert Court changed after they departed giving way to the... The Thomas/Alito/Trump Court – by taking a hard right.  We will conclude with a look at what the future might hold.

Fees/RSVP: $10 per person, $5 for DCHS members, less with package deal!
Learn more and register here: https://www.dakotahistory.org/events/1046-america-s-250th-lecture-series-at-lawshe

As part of the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Dakota County Historical Society is offering a 14-part presentation series that can be taken as a whole, or individual sections. Each program is designed to explore a different aspect of our government to show why, and how, it was set up that way and its impact on today. This series is presented by educator and historian, Frank Sachs.

June 18, 2026 - Voting Rights
Believe it or not, how regular people voted was not something the Founding Fathers thought much about, or planned for, when writing the Constitution, or adding the Bill of Rights. So, voting in America has not always been straight forward, nor is its impact always clear. This presentation addresses how the process of voting was originally conducted, who it was intended for, and where it might be headed in the future. And what is “Ranked Choice Voting?”

Fees/RSVP: $10 per person, $5 for DCHS members, less with package deal!
Learn more and register here: https://www.dakotahistory.org/events/1046-america-s-250th-lecture-series-at-lawshe

Join us for the 5th Annual Eagan 5K and Kids Run hosted by the Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the greater Eagan and Twin Cities Metro Area non-profits including The Open Door, Eagan Community Foundation, Guild, The Drawer, Kids N Kinship, Can Do Canines, Caponi Art Park, Local Public Safety, and many more!

*** NEW THIS YEAR: A ONE MILE WALK! ***

Open to all ages! Runners, walkers, and cheerers are all welcome!
Registered participants will receive a t-shirt. 5K will also include chip timing by Anderson Race Management and awards will be given to the top race finisher in both the men’s and women’s categories.

On-site registration opens at 7am
5k begins at 8am
Kids Run begins at 9am

For more information and to register for this event visit:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116094/eagan-5k-and-kids-run

As part of the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Dakota County Historical Society is offering a 14-part presentation series that can be taken as a whole, or individual sections. Each program is designed to explore a different aspect of our government to show why, and how, it was set up that way and its impact on today. This series is presented by educator and historian, Frank Sachs.

July 16, 2026 - Representative Government
Come and learn how our Representative government has evolved over the past 240 years, how it has increased, occasionally been restricted, and changed over time. Learn about the role the Census plays, redistricting, Gerrymandering, the impact of State’s Governments, the courts, and where it stands today and going forward.

Fees/RSVP: $10 per person, $5 for DCHS members, less with package deal!
Learn more and register here: https://www.dakotahistory.org/events/1046-america-s-250th-lecture-series-at-lawshe

As part of the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Dakota County Historical Society is offering a 14-part presentation series that can be taken as a whole, or individual sections. Each program is designed to explore a different aspect of our government to show why, and how, it was set up that way and its impact on today. This series is presented by educator and historian, Frank Sachs.

August 20, 2026 - The Electoral College
The Electoral College is the process the founding fathers established in the Constitution to select the President. It was a compromise between those who wanted to elect the President by a vote of Congress and those who wanted to elect the executive by a popular vote of qualified citizens. Learn whose idea was it? What were they thinking? Why do we still use it? How does it work? How has it evolved over time? Why has it been occasionally controversial? And should we change it, and if so, how?

Fees/RSVP: $10 per person, $5 for DCHS members, less with package deal!
Learn more and register here: https://www.dakotahistory.org/events/1046-america-s-250th-lecture-series-at-lawshe