This release is posted on behalf of Rotary District 5100. The Rotary Club of Forest Grove is a proud participant and partner in the Rotary Expo.

HILLSBORO, Ore. — A fun day of inspiration, entertainment, music and community service awaits attendees to the Rotary Expo on Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Hillsboro’s Wingspan Event and Conference Center.

Presented by Rotary District 5100, the Rotary Expo is designed to introduce the local community to service projects that are transforming lives around the world through the resources of Rotary International through a fun community festival. The vibrant, family-friendly celebration is an opportunity to explore the power of community service and global citizenship through interactive exhibits, engaging presentations and activities for all ages.

“This is more than just an event — it is a celebration of service and a call to action,” said Jeannine Murrell, Rotary District 5100 governor and a member of the Rotary Club of Forest Grove. “Whether you are curious about Rotary, want to get involved in local service projects or just want a fun and meaningful outing with your family, the Rotary Expo is for you.”

The expo will include booths from 28 Rotary Clubs from Northern Oregon and Southwest Washington, presenting local and international service projects conducted by the clubs, plus booths from a number of Rotary’s community partners. Booths will also include games, cultural presentations and kids’ activities.

A centerpiece of the expo will be the Global Peace Village, presented by Portland’s Jubitz Family Foundation. The village allows attendees to immerse themselves in exhibits focused on building peace through education, understanding and action. It showcases inspiring peace efforts from around the globe and offers visitors a chance to learn how they can be part of the solution. In June, Global Peace Village will also be displayed at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Alberta.

The district’s Rotary Youth Exchange students, representing 20 countries, will present about their home cultures through stories and displays. Youth Exchange students will also present a talent show featuring music, dance, speech and more, highlighting their experiences at home and during their year in the United States.

The Rotary Expo will also include the planting of a peace pole at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center beginning at 11 a.m. Presented by the Rotary Action Group for Peace, a peace pole is a monument featuring multiple languages that serves as a symbol of the universal aspiration for peace and is recognized worldwide as a symbol for peace.

Admission to the Rotary Expo and parking at Wingspan is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring easy-open, ready-to-eat foods and essential items for families with limited kitchen access that will be donated to the Family Justice Center of Washington County.

Adjacent to the Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds stop on the Tri-Met MAX Blue and Red lines, the use of public transportation is encouraged.

Details At A Glance
What: Rotary Expo, presented by Rotary District 5100
When: Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Wingspan Event & Conference Center, 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro
Admission: Free
Participating Rotary Clubs (28): Beaverton, Canby, Central East Portland, East Portland, East Salem, Forest Grove, Forest Grove Daybreak, Hillsboro, Hood River, Kruse Way, Milwaukie, Newberg, Newberg Early Birds, Portland, Portland New Generations, Portland Pearl, Salem, Sheridan, Sherwood, Three Creeks Vancouver, Tigard, Tualatin, Vancouver, West Columbia Gorge, White Salmon-Bingen, Wilsonville, Woodburn

About Rotary International
Rotary International brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.4 million members of more than 46,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping those in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit rotary.org.

About Rotary District 5100
Rotary District 5100 is comprised of 69 clubs with over 2,800 members spanning Northern Oregon and Southwest Washington from the Pacific Ocean to the Idaho border. For more information, visit rotarydistrict5100.org.