Events

Carla Young, Executive Director, has been with DASNW for over 20 years, first as a volunteer driver from 2004-2007, and in the director role from 2008 to present.  A graduate of Texas A&M, Carla and her family moved to Cedar Park in 2002.  With 3 kids and 2 grandkids (and many grandcats and a granddog) living very far away (Japan, Canada, and Minnesota) Carla and husband Steve have no plans to move, just travel when they can to visit everyone! 

Drive a Senior Northwest is a non-profit serving seniors in Cedar Park, Leander, and northwest Austin with free transportation and support services to help those seniors age in place, live independently longer and stay connected to their community.  With just 150 volunteer drivers, DASNW serves over 500 seniors with over 7000 rides a year, funded completely from the community we serve (no federal, state, or insurance support).  Save the date! October 3, 2026 will be the 40th anniversary of this vital non-profit, and we hope you can join us for the big celebration!

Share Your Blessings gives you an opportunity to help a family during this holiday season. We invite you, your family, to join us on November 23th as we distribute food to the needy.

Due to the popularity of this event, this year, the volunteer opportunity is ONLY open to club members and their immediate family.

It's official – the Rotary Club of Cedar Park-Leander is scheduled to ring the Salvation Army Bell. Whether you’re a first-time bell ringer or a seasoned pro, we appreciate your commitment to making change happen in your community. If you’ve rung in the past, you know how much fun it is! If this is your first time, you’re in for a great experience.

Enjoy listening to Band of the Hills playing your favorite holiday tunes!

Help distribute books to the students at Reed Elementary purchased with DAP Grant funds.

Returning Rotarians will need to update the LISD volunteer application and have a new background check completed before you can go on campus. https://apps.raptortech.com/Volunteer/Login/MTc6Vm9sdW50ZWVyOmVuLVVT

Rotarians that have never volunteered at an LISD school will need to register to volunteer and have a background check completed before you can go on campus https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTc6ZW4tVVM=

Returning Rotarians will need to update the LISD volunteer application and have a new background check completed before you can go on campus. https://apps.raptortech.com/Volunteer/Login/MTc6Vm9sdW50ZWVyOmVuLVVT

Rotarians that have never volunteered at an LISD school will need to register to volunteer and have a background check completed before you can go on campus https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTc6ZW4tVVM=

SAVE THE DATE!

Enjoy a holiday dinner with fellow club Rotarians.  More information to come!

Valeria Rios is a Program Specialist at the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, where she leads outreach and program initiatives that enhance the quality of life for older adults and caregivers across Central Texas. With a strong foundation in social services and healthcare, she brings a strategic, person-centered approach to community engagement and support services. Valeria holds a BSA in Biology, a Business of Healthcare certificate, and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to advancing inclusive, culturally responsive services that empower older adults to age with dignity, health, and independence.

SAVE THE DATE!

MOBILE FOOD PACKING EVENT AT HILL COUNTRY BIBLE CHURCH.

We will need 10 volunteers.

Stay tuned for more information.