Nick Johnson is honored to participate in this years 129th Boston Marathon as a charity member for the Newton Rotary Club. He has completed 12 marathons and this will be his second Boston. He’s most excited for Heartbreak Hill and being cheered on by Newton residents! Nick has committed to raising a minimum of $10K. This is a key fundraiser for the Newton Club and goes toward supporting our scholarship fund for local high school students. These students are identified as kids who are going into the trades or technical fields and have demonstrated community and leadership. Nick's fundraising link is now up so please give us a hand and donate what you can. Nick Johnson is honored to participate in this years 129th Boston Marathon as a charity member for the Newton Rotary Club. He has completed 12 marathons and this will be his second Boston. He’s most excited for Heartbreak Hill and being cheered on by Newton residents! Nick has committed to raising a minimum of $10K. This is a key fundraiser for the Newton Club and goes toward supporting our scholarship fund for local high school students. These students are identified as kids who are going into the trades or technical fields and have demonstrated community and leadership. Nick's fundraising link is now up so please give us a hand and donate what you can. 
Save the Date for the our first Dog Fest & Parade
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Dog Fest & Parade, happening on May 10th at the Hyde Center in Newton Highland, brought to you by the Rotary Club of Newton! We are in the planning stages thanks to Rotary members Rae Mintz, Dave Sellers, Marie Presti, John Rice and Liz Tavares. This joyous event will feature activities for dogs and dog lovers alike. Expect a vibrant marketplace with vendors offering everything from premium pet food and accessories to grooming services and fun doggy outfits. Highlighting the event will feature agility demonstrations and other such activities.
In addition , the day will culminate in a grand dog parade, a celebration of our beloved canine companions. Participants can strut their stuff in various costume , adding a festive flair to the proceedings. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy local restaurants. Whether you're a pet owner, a dog enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun day out, the Doggy Fest & Parade promises to be an unforgettable day filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of wagging tails. Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating our four-legged family members.The Year of the Snake
As part of a tradition that Rotarian, Past President and Village Bank legend Susan Paley began Newton Rotarians jump in to help serve food at the Lunar New Year festivities. This event is organized by the Newton Housing Authority and this year’s organizer Cipher Sun and team pulled off a great event in honor of the Year of the Snake. Dancing, singing and dragons entertained while Rotarians served trays of delicious food, and we were lucky enough to enjoy a meal while watching dragons as well. Thanks to Rotarians Paul Loiselle, Susan Paley, Michael Woo, Liz Nuss and we had a chance to hang for minute with the mayor. 
MLK Day was a hit and a meaningful event in collaboration with FUSSN, The Harmony Foundation. 
The theme this year weas Only When It Is Dark Enough Can You See the Stars, from Dr. King’s final speech. This year’s featured speaker was Myrtle Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Reverend Brandon Crowley who mesmerized the entire audience with his message, sincerity and passion. Other speakers include Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, School Superintendent Dr. Anna Nolin, and students from Newton North and Newton South High Schools. Musical performances were had by choir members from the Myrtle Baptist Church, soloist Christina Devon, ZOZA Quartet, and the All City Troubadours.
The theme this year weas Only When It Is Dark Enough Can You See the Stars, from Dr. King’s final speech. This year’s featured speaker was Myrtle Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Reverend Brandon Crowley who mesmerized the entire audience with his message, sincerity and passion. Other speakers include Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, School Superintendent Dr. Anna Nolin, and students from Newton North and Newton South High Schools. Musical performances were had by choir members from the Myrtle Baptist Church, soloist Christina Devon, ZOZA Quartet, and the All City Troubadours.
Newton Rotary had a good presence with volunteers Andy Willinger, David Sellers, Gayemarie Brown, Max Li and I-Ping Li at the actual event. This event was also a food drive for the Village Bank and Rotary club and we had a great turn out of Rotary team to sort the food and distribute it thanks to Rae Mintz, David Park, David Sellers, Sara
Pollock DeMedeiros, Wendy Rousseau, and Liz Tavares.
Pollock DeMedeiros, Wendy Rousseau, and Liz Tavares.A special shout out to Rotarian and past president Liz Tavares who was a key member of the MLK day committee to get this off the ground including inviting many other community organizations to participate in the community fair after the event. Congratulations to the entire MLK committee and the Harmony Foundation for a successful event
We have a had a very busy month as usual with great speakers and continued dedication to community including a linen drive for Welcome Home. Welcome Home strives to provide families experiencing hardship with basic household items they need to live with dignity. We are a local nonprofit organization in Newton, Massachusetts, that collects and redistributes like-new household items to hundreds of people in need each month with no fees, no forms and no requirements. Any items that we cannot use are repurposed or recycled appropriately, thus benefiting the environment.
The Rotary Club of Newton awarded scholarships to 3 amazing seniors, 2 from Newton North and 1 from Newton South at the annual Newton Mayor's Breakfast on May 22nd. The scholarships are named after Anthony J. Bibbo, a founder and long-time Director of the Harmony Foundation, as well as a much-beloved Newton Rotarian from 1970 until his death in 2018. Club President Liz Tavares introduced the awards, and announced as we are celebrating the 50th Community Breakfast, Rotary is marking its 101st year of serving the Newton Community. Liz introduced Superintendent Dr Anna Nolin, herself a recipient of a scholarship, introduced Hibaq Ali, Jamen Goldberg and Fabricio Gpnzalez Estrella as the winners of the scholarships. Mayor, Ruthann Fuller added her congratulations. Newton Rotary also awarded annual scholarships to 3 deserving students from Newton North's Career and Technical Education Program. These awards were announced on May 23rd, and presented to Carlotta Dolci, Giuliana Forte and Rachel Kaplan at a Rotary luncheon on June 4th.
Our fellow Rotarian, Sue Paley, was presented with this year's Mayor Mann Community Service Award.
Well deserved and a big congratulations to Sue!
I-Ping Li is raising funds for students who care about community, and for whom a scholarship can make a meaningful impact. "I love that the Newton Rotary Foundation reaches out to parts of the community that need a boost." This scholarship program has supported future engineers, chefs, teachers and many other bright, talented college bound and skilled trade students.
With arms wide, Grants Committee Chairman Paul Sullivan, and President Liz Tavares, greets the ensemble of Newton's elite non-profit representatives and our Rotarians to the awards ceremony held at our luncheon on Tuesday, August 1st. This annual event is always one of the most anticipated and fun meetings of the year, as we get to greet and interact with the people who are responsible for so much good work in our community. It was pointed out many times during the hour that although Newton is perceived to be an affluent suburb, there are thousands of families who need help to make life in the Garden City easier to manage. Forging supporting partnerships with these organizations is a key part of accomplishing Newton Rotary's mission. 
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