Founded in 1914 in Virginia
 
Can you believe that Suds & Buds is this Friday, May 13, starting at 6 p.m.? If you haven't bought your $35 tickets yet, now is the time. We will have them available at our Tuesday meeting. Or you can use this direct link to buy tickets now at the advance price of $35  If you use Facebook or Twitter, please help promote this party with a purpose. And, Lisa Sands, is signing up Rotarians to volunteer for shifts before, during and after the party so please help if you can.
 
Many club members have worked for months to make this event a success. They are led by co-chairs Lisa Chandler and Lorna Cochrane and Dr. Steve Jones, board liaison. This 6 to 10 p.m. event at Norfolk Botanical garden will raise funds for our club to award as community grants, the botanical garden and Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center -- this year's charitable partner. The party will include food from 18 restaurants and food trucks, local craft beer (Smartmouth, O'Connor and Bold Mariner) plus wine tastings and music by Lewis McGehee. Garden tram rides also will be available.
 
Last year's party sold out and raised $15,000. Please plan to attend and invite your friends. Details are at sudsandbuds.org.