Sign Up to Volunteer for the Newport Pig Cooking

Newport Rotary and Rotarians helped start the Newport Pig Cooking Contest in 1978 and we have been helping with it ever since. When there was "hand chopping" we did that. When there was "culling" we did that. Now we are mostly helping in the serving lines as they have automated many of their functions. To volunteer for serving line assistance, call 252-223-2111. 

The Newport Pig Cooking Contest is a great reflection of our community and has donated over a million dollars to local charities over the years. See more about the Pig Cooking here. ENJOY!

Cancellation & Bee There for Next Weeks Program

Hey Rotary Family,

Two quick updates for you!

⛈️ TONIGHT'S Round Table – CANCELLED
Out of an abundance of caution, we are cancelling March 16, 2026's Round Table. With 24 mph winds and severe thunderstorms expected between 5–6 PM, it's just not worth the drive. Not to worry — our agenda covering the Friends of the Library signage, next year's grant, and Hootenanny planning will all keep. We'll reschedule and pick right back up!

🐝 March 23, 2026- Next Monday – Special Speaker: Pamela Hanson on Beekeeping! Here's something to look forward to! Joining us next Monday will be Pamela Hanson, who will be sharing her expertise on beekeeping right here in our area. Whether you're a curious beginner or already a fan of all things honey, this is going to be a fascinating conversation about the important role bees play in our local community. Come ready with your questions!

Stay safe, stay dry, and we'll see you Monday!

Tammy Blizzard
Newport Rotary Club

March 9 2026 Meeting: Carteret Works Programs with Sharon King & team

Sharon King and her team from Carteret Works will be the guest speakers at Newport Rotary on Monday, March 9, 2026 5:30pm at the Newport Rotary Building, 245 Howard Blvd in Newport.

The Carteret Works Apprenticeship program has one goal in mind: To help employers build a skilled workforce through on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction. We work with you to develop a custom registered apprenticeship program that meets your specific needs. With an employer-driven model, we help combine on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction. Learn how you can benefit from the apprenticeship program.

We expect the following team members from Carteret Works to be involved and to talk about their programs:

• Sharon King: Carteret Works (Apprenticeships)
• Sharon King: WIOA (Hedda Bunting is unable to attend, so I will cover her content.)
• Brandy Bell: Small Business Center
• Tammy Wall: NCWorks
• Liz Hubbard: Re-Entry Services
• Erik Heck: Work Experience

The public is invited. Bring a friend.

Newport Rotary in Action - See our Newport Library Project Photos

Work is "on-going" on the project to rehab the storage building for the Friends of the Newport Library. Click here for the latest photos. The final work day to complete the project is Saturday, March 7 at 10am. Click here for Facebook and signup info. 

Friends of the Library Project Volunteer Opportunities

 

Be Part of the Friends of the Library Refresh

We thank all of our volunteers for coming out in force for our February 28, 2026 project day for the Friends of the Library Refresh- improving their site for book storage, books that we use for several of our projects. To quote Julia Capps- You are absolute rock stars. The amount of work you powered through was incredible, and the Friends of the Library and Newport Rotary are so grateful.

We’ll be keeping the momentum going with two upcoming volunteer opportunities at 142 White Oak Dr, Newport:

• Monday, March 2 – Rotary Roundtable on Site We’ll meet at the building to tidy up the remaining insulation on the walls and get everything prepped for the next phase of repairs.

• Saturday, March 7 – Book Reset Day Once the contractor's work is complete, we’ll be returning all those thousands of books to their home. I’ll bring a couple of flat dollies to help make the unloading and shelving go much faster.

Your time and teamwork are making a real difference in bringing this community space back to life. Thank you again for everything you’ve done — and everything you continue to do. Looking forward to seeing you soon! TAMMY BLIZZARD, PRES. NEWPORT ROTARY.

Join Us Feb 23 to Craft the Hog Wild to End Polio Pig!

AI Wild Hog courtesy T. Blizzard & E. Musk

You’re invited to join us on February 23 at 5:30 pm for a special hands-on gathering as we craft our “Hog Wild to End Polio” Pig — which will be proudly raced at the upcoming Rotary District Conference!

This creative project will highlight our fellowship, teamwork, and continued commitment to the End Polio Now campaign. Together, we’ll design and assemble a pig that represents our club’s spirit and dedication to making a difference around the world.

Come ready to:
• Help decorate and assemble our Hog Wild Pig
• Enjoy fellowship and teamwork
• Celebrate our impact in the fight to End Polio Now
• Have fun preparing for the District Conference race

No special crafting skills required — just bring your Rotary spirit! See you there!

TAMMY BLIZZARD, PRESIDENT, NEWPORT ROTARY