Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn taking orders for 36th annual Citrus Sale

For 36 years, the Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn has been selling citrus to fund grants to local community organizations and college scholarships to Glenbard West and Glenbard South high school seniors.

This is the club's largest fundraising effort of the year and the club appreciates all who purchase oranges and grapefruits and/or contribute donations.

Consider purchasing these Florida citrus fruits to support these efforts this year. If you're not interested in purchasing fruit, please consider making a monetary donation.

Put in your order or make a donation at www.glenellynrotary.org and click on 2022 Citrus Sale.

Cost is $42 for a 40-lb. box of interior navel oranges or ruby red grapefruit.

Citrus orders are available for pickup from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Village Links Golf Course.

Rotary is an international membership organization made up of people who share a passion for and commitment to enhancing communities and improving lives across the world.

The Glen Ellyn Rotary Club was established in 1943 and currently has over 40 active members.

The club supports the community by providing scholarships to high schools students and community grants as well as opportunities to give back through community service projects.

The Glen Ellyn Rotary Club also supports projects and provides help when needed internationally. There are over 35,000 Rotary clubs in more than 220 countries around the world.

Club members have a lot of fun while they raise funds and serve the community. The friendships made in the club are lifelong.

All are welcome to attend one of the club's weekly lunch programs to meet members and learn more. Do you want to give back to your community and beyond? Are you service minded? Stop by for lunch and learn more. Contact Sue Martin at suemathe0@gmail.com to express your interest and RSVP for lunch as their guest.