List of Events

This is the place for the latest news on Rotary Club events taking place around Oswego, such as the Chukkers for Charity, a polo event to benefit the eradication of Polio and other charities; plus other events to help build the community. Check back often for updates on current events as well as events to come.

Chukkers for Charity - September 6, 2008

Festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. and include pre-match tailgate parties, an All-Star professional polo match featuring many distinguished international polo players, a fabulous dinner, dancing to live music, a silent auction and much-much more! Beverages and spirits are also included as part of the ticket to help keep your whistles wet while you cheer on the Chukkers! Please mark your calendar and "Save this Date" for 2008! The silent auction will include goods and services donated by individuals, area businesses and vendors as well as a great collection of sports and celebrity memorabilia.

As an area business, we ask for your participation in this charity event and as an opportunity to promote your business. All net proceeds from this event will be donated to charity.

As a resident we ask that you participate through attendance and enjoyment of this great event.

2008 Chukkers for Charity Details

Prairiefest Duck Race - June 15, 2008 at approximately 2:00 pm

As part of the annual Oswego PrairieFest event in June the Rotary Club of Oswego hosts an exciting Fox River Duck Race. The event take place just after the parade so everyone can walk down to the Washington Street Pedestrian Bridge and oversee the finish line of the race. Over 3,000 plastic ducks are released upstream from the bridge and in about 15 minutes we have winners for first, second and third places. All net proceeds are donated to area charities through the Rotary Club

2008 Duck Race Details

Coats for Kendall

In our efforts to help the community in which we live and work the Rotary Club of Oswego has an annual winter wear clothing collection that is distributed through the Kendall County Food Pantry and the Kendall County Health and Human Services office.

Please look for collection boxes at local merchants and organizations as well as the District 308 schools from October through early January. Collections sites are always posted on our web site as well.