Marvin Charles will discuss “Restoring the Face of the Absent Father” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting on Oct. 15 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. The main meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.; socializing is from noon to 12:30 p.m. Guests are always welcome and there is no fee to attend. A catered lunch from Pogacha is available for $25, or attendees can bring their own meal.

Marvin and Jeanett Charles are the co-founders of Divine Alternatives for Dads Services (DADS). Marvin had the courage and determination to move beyond his own past. Jeanett was raised by a single father in an era when this rarely happened. Together, they have a personal mission to help other men and their children build strong relationships, and help end fatherlessness.

For more information on the Rotary Club of Mercer Island, visit http://mirotary.org/