Last week, presenters Sadie Mercer and Robin Montero from the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, shared the inspiration behind TRAC, a creative effort to bring

color, pride and public art to Seaside’s streets.  So far, 44 of the city’s 112 trash cans have been transformed with vibrant artwork from 48 local artists, selected from

245 submissions.  The pieces represent a variety of media from photography to mosaics and are printed on durable vinyl wraps.  One standout design, a dragonfly

created by members of the Clatsop-Nehalem Tribe, marked the first installation at Gateway Park.  The artwork also features QR Codes linking to an interactive map of

all art locations and information about the artist.  With Phase Two planned for 2026, there are still 68 cans to go, making this a project that continues to beautify

Seaside and celebrate local talent.  Last week we also celebrated World Polio Day by painting our pinkies purple and donating to this very worthy cause.  Rotary

members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease.  As a

founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we’ve reduced polio cases by 99.9% since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. 

Rotary Club of Seaside

The Rotary Club of Seaside is made up of a fun group of people, of all ages and backgrounds, serving our North Oregon Coast community, and the world. The Rotary Club of Seaside has been working to make positive change in our community and the world for over 75 years. 

Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan.  But it’s crucial to continue working to keep other countries polio-free. So, let’s celebrate what has been achieved and re-commit to finish what remains to be done. The goal is within reach.  Together, we can ensure that every child, everywhere, grows up free from polio. 

Upcoming

• Club meeting at the American Legion on October 30th at Noon - Program is Michelle Hawken from Seaside Coffee Roasters • Santa’s Workshop Meeting right after club meeting on October 30th • Club meeting at the American Legion on November 6th at Noon - Program with Leah Griffith on “The Rotary Foundation” • Foundation Board Meeting on November 10th at 4pm in the BCCC • Club meeting at the American Legion on November 13th at Noon - Program about Tsunami Safety by Padraig Ansbro • Fundraising Committee Meeting (and Happy Hour!) on November 17th at 4pm at the Wine and Beer Haus at the Seaside Outlet Mall: 1111 N Roosevelt Dr #350, Seaside • Club Board Meeting on November 19th at Noon in the New Garden Asian Cuisine located at 300 Broadway St Unit 21, Seaside 