Newport Rotary Stocks School Supplies

During the week of August 17, 2026, Newport Rotary members stocked Clara's Closet at Newport Elementary School with teacher supplies for the coming school year. The supplies include: 40 Classroom Set Expo Multi Colored Chisel Tip Markers, 30 Classroom Set Expo Multi Colored Fine Tip Markers, 432 Dry Erase Fine Tip Markers (12 colors), 2400 Laminating Sheets, 2 Laminator Machines 9”, 600 Dry Erase Multi Colored Pockets, 300 Over Ear Corded Headphones Multi Colored, 320 Earbuds, 30 Reams Astrobright Colored Paper, 60 USB Wired Mouse, 600 Manila File Folders, 660 Colored File Folders, 240 Sets Colored Pencils, 72 8” Scissors, Staples, Tape Refills. 

The project is funded by a Grant from WalMart, Newport Rotary, The Newport Halloween Hootenanny,  Go Newport, Inc., and the Wall family.  

For more information on the project, go to the Clara's Closet page of this website.  

Local Realtor Vesco scheduled for Newport Rotary Program`

John Vesco

Local Realtor John Vesco will be the program at the Monday, August 24, 2026 meeting of Newport Rotary, 5:30 pm at the Newport Rotary Building, 245 Howard Blvd., Newport. John is the principal owner and Broker of John Vesco INC Real Estate. The focus of the program will be the current state of the real estate market in Carteret County. The public is welcome to attend. 

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School Cleanup has record turnout

Over 40 volunteers braved the heat Saturday morning to get Newport Elementary School ready for open house and the first day of school. Newport Rotary and NES coordinated the event that trimmed, mowed, and mulched their way to terrific curb appeal for the upcoming school events. Click this link for photos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/aGDx7CKqqRcWqTfDA 

Newport Rotary Receives Grant for Sidewalk Benches Project

Newport Rotary was notified this week that their 2026-27 District Grant- to Install four (4) benches as part of Newport's Sidewalk Plan - was approved. The grant is funded by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and requires a 1:1 match for a project amount of $3,582.00. 

The benches, in coordination with the Town of Newport, will be strategically placed along the new sidewalks that the town and county have installed. The benches are made of reenforced recycled plastic and are extremely strong and durable. They will be mounted on permanent concrete pads and will have the Rotary logo and "Newport Rotary" prominently displayed.

The project is now underway and is expected to be completed by February 1, 2027. 

August 10, 2026 Program - Newport BBQ Fest

The August 10, 2026 Newport Rotary Program will be from the start up Newport BBQ Fest promoters to inform us of their plans for the 2027 event.  

Meals on Wheels to be featured in July 27, 2026 Program

Glenn Lamp

Newport Rotary's program on Monday, July 27, 2026 will be by Hope Mission's Glenn Lamp. 

Glenn serves as the Director of Meals on Wheels but more importantly he is the Community Ambassador for Hope Mission, where his passion for serving others is lived out daily through providing care, dignity, and nourishment to those in need. Whether through his art or his leadership, Glenn’s life is centered on faith, compassion, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in his community.

Glenn is a devoted follower of Jesus, husband to Heather Lamp, and a lifelong artist whose work reflects both creativity and purpose deeply rooted in His faith. Originally from San Diego, Glenn has spent most of his life in the Carolinas, where he has built deep roots in both ministry and the arts. In 2015, he moved to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast and founded Day Five Art Gallery, which he has faithfully led for over a decade. 

We welcome Glenn to Newport Rotary. Newport Rotary meets at 5:30 pm at the Newport Rotary Building, across from the Town Park, 245 Howard Blvd, Newport. Our meetings are open to the public and all are welcome.  

Newport Rotary & Habitat Announce Newport Elementary Wall Painting Scheduled

Last Week's Construction Camp Workers
at work... 

Newport Rotary & Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity will be setting up the Youth Construction Camp at Newport Elementary tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM to paint the wall bordering Chatham Street, downtown.

There are 15 young adults helping out, and they should be able to knock this out in the two-hour window. If we don't finish, I'll pull in another group the following week to wrap things up. Habitat will be providing all the supplies and water, so no need to bring anything. Pres. Tammy Blizzard.