We Are Busy... Upcoming Newport Rotary Events

There are a lot of important dates coming up in your Rotary life - but we'll try to make them as fun and easy as we can. I know the holiday season brings many obligations and opportunities - so I wanted to give this information to put on your calendar as early as possible. The success of our Service Projects depends on you.

• First and foremost - OCTOBER 31...the HOOTENANNY - we need everyone to give as much as they are able in time and energy.
• November 4 - the Rotary Foundation Banquet in Wallace - a chance to mix and mingle with fellow Rotarians from Eastern North Carolina
• November 6 - Rotary meeting - we're bringing Josie Mullin into the fold
• November 7 - Dictionary Presentation at Gramercy School - 2:15 to 2:45 - this is a fun thing to do.
• November 13 - Dictionary Presentation at Newport Elementary School - 10-11:30 AM - - it's a fun thing to do.
• Nov 28 - 2 PM - Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Christmas tree trimming, cookies with the residents - caroling and gift giving. The folks there look forward to our visit - and we look forward to being with them. On a side note -several years ago Newport Rotary built, installed and then planted outside gardens raised gardens for the residents to use and enjoy. They are still being used - and in fact, they have been the source of fresh vegetables and flowers for Croatan Ridge. It's good to know that we can give gifts to the community that keep on giving.
• Dec 4 - Regular meeting - Our speaker will be Dora Jones from Coastal Community Action

Note: because we have the service projects listed above, we will not have a meeting on November 20th...so your help with the service projects will count as a meeting - and Thanksgiving week is all yours. So mark your calendars - try to carve out a bit of time - it only takes a little of that to leave a lasting impression.