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Spring has sprung which means it's time to get ready for our Garden Festival, May 3-10, 2026. Not only can you save the dates, figure out when you're working or shopping, but you can also get a jump start on a couple of other things.

First off is our raffle. Tickets are limited and always sell out, so you'll want to jump on this:

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$100 Each Garden 50/50 Raffle - Riverhead Rotary Charities Inc

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Next is with an electronic voucher. You reserve $10 in a plant purchase, but you actually get $15 worth of plants. Some quick math will show you that $100 will get you $150 in great garden gifts!

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Garden Voucher - Riverhead Rotary Charities Inc

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5-Club Social 2026

The 5-Club Social is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 3:00-6:00. If you have questions, text the number on the flyer or speak to Eleanor Daly.

Hometown Hero Banners

The Town Veterans Advisory Committee has requested our assistance in installing the Hometown Hero Banners along Main Street (and side roads) on Saturday, April 18th.

The Downtown Riverhead Hometown Hero Veteran Banners program honors local past and present veterans, active-duty, reserve, and National Guard members by displaying their photos, names, and branches of service on downtown lamp posts. This initiative is managed by the Riverhead Town Veterans Advisory Committee in partnership with the Riverhead Business Improvement District

Please meet at Parking Lot of Town Hall on 2nd Street at 10 am. Below is an instruction sheet for those who volunteer, it is recommended to work in teams of two.

What you need:

Work Gloves

Step-Ladder (6 feet in height)

WD-40-for the knobs that won’t unscrew

Work in teams of two or more- one person to go up the step-ladder and another person to either take the banner or hand the banner. Work gloves may well be needed.

Unscrew round knobs from arm poles- turn counter-clockwise. If they are stuck, use WD-40 or leave it and contact Kim Judd, someone with a tool will take it down. New banners will fit tightly, so you may have to squeeze top and bottom arms together and shimmy the banner on or oﬀ. After banner is installed or removed, screw knobs back on. Banners are located along Main Street, starting west on the light poles across the street from the Suﬀolk County Historical Society, proceeding east.

Veteran banners are also located on Peconic Avenue, Roanoke Avenue, McDermott Ave and the Town Square.

Please e-mail Kim Judd if you can help: kim@kjuddlaw.com

Run 4 Valor

5K marathon this Sunday, March 29. There's still time to sign up.
But be quick.

St. Paddy's Shamrocked

Valentine's Day Strawberries

Breast Cancer Research & Support

On Jan. 31st, the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and the Keri Lynn Stromski Stage IV Breast Cancer Research & Support Fund sponsored a fabulous event at Hotel Indigo for those undergoing cancer treatment. Physicians and medical professionals from Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Northwell Health Cancer Institute, Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone and Stony Brook Cancer Center discussed blending conventional and holistic approaches to cancer treatment. This event was spearheaded by our very own Rotarian president elect Robert Stromski and was an outstanding success!

America 250

Our club was treated to some extraordinary guests at our meeting Wednesday, December 7. Members of the Town of Riverhead's America 250 Committee presented the plans for our town's celebrations marking our nation's semiquincentennial anniversary, beginning with the Red White and Blue Ball on January 23.

Club president Randy Morreale is joined above by Town Chief-of-Staff Debi Burkowsky, Councilwoman Joann Waski, member-at-large Meaghan Howard, Councilwoman Denise Merrifield and the President of East End Tourism Alliance Bryan DeLuca. Plans not only include festive gatherings, parade and fireworks, but also banners and stars to adorn our Town. We've been asked to spread the word and share the excitement...and to consider some sponsorships of our own!

College Scholarships 2026

The Rotary Club of Riverhead is again pleased to be able to offer
graduating high school students who live within the Riverhead Central School District
the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship for their college education.

Application deadline is MARCH 20, 2026 - no exceptions

Scholarships Available

Bruce Stark Memorial Scholarship ~amount varies each year; last year was $25,000 paid out over 4 years. A or B average, varsity sports participation, community activities, business or financial per year for four years: Outstanding academic record, community service, extracurricular activities, and financial need.

Riverhead Rotary Scholarship ~ $8,000 award paid $2,000 per year. Outstanding academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, and financial need.

Tara J. Malanga Memorial Scholarship ~ $4,000 paid $1,000 per year for 4 years varsity sports participation (special emphasis on basketball or lacrosse) community service, A or B average, financial need.

Hallock Luce III Memorial Scholarship ~ $2,500 paid in first year. Outstanding academic record, community service, extracurricular activities, and financial need

Robert K. Boden Memorial Scholarship ~$1,000 paid in first year. Varsity sports participant, strong leadership skills, minimum B average.

Judge Allen Smith Memorial Scholarship ~ $1,000 paid in first year. Majoring in Law or Political Science.

Sheila Morreale Memorial Scholarship ~ $1,000 paid in first year. Community service oriented. Special aptitude and interest in the veterinary field or artistic endeavors.

Maureen Sanok Memorial Scholarship ~ $2,000 paid in first year. Community service oriented Given to students attending community college. Preference to students majoring in Education.

Follow this link for the application:
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Warm Wishes for a Wonderful Winter

May all your winter celebrations be filled
with love and laughter,
and your New Year long remain bright
with hope and good cheer.

Holiday Food Baskets

Photos: RiverheadLOCAL/Erin Breitenbach Jr.

Interact Holiday Delivery

After helping out with our Holiday Food Baskets, Riverhead's Interact Club delivered holiday cards and socks to the residents of Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dec. 19

Team Up with Twin Folk

Donation for RVAC

Historic Signing

Our club was honored and delighted to be a part of the historic signing of the bill of sale of the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall on December 16, 2025. As part of the ceremony Rotary Club members Beth Hanlon, Sean Murray and Dariia Protsiuk presented the Jazz Loft President Thomas Manuel with a ceremonial check representing our club's $25,000 donation and extended a prayer of blessing on the endeavor.

Our club members also posed with the Jazz Loft players, Board of Directors, Town officials and top donors who have championed the venture.

Holiday Train Night

Wonderful outing! Big THANKS to Sherry for a superb job of organizing the trip. Plus, there were two added delights in the day. It was our Club President's birthday (perhaps you heard). There was some singing to him that was done -- well, okay, a lot of singing to him, and even some cake with the song:

And the BIG NEWS of the night was Diane and John's engagement! For real. Even done the right way:

Holiday Coat Drive with Thanks

Bell Ringing

Thanksgiving Teamwork

Another WOW. 161 Thanksgiving Turkey Boxes distributed! Good eating to all!

Veteran Banners

This year, Riverhead Rotarians assisted the Town of Riverhead Veterans Advisory Committee with the annual removal and storage of the veteran banners. From Memorial Day through Veterans Day, the banners are on display on Main Street, Peconic Ave., Roanoke Ave., McDermott Ave. and Town Square.

Nice work, folks!

Socks for Vets

At a special Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11, the vets at Acadia Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation were presented gift bags of new socks, donated and collected by Riverhead Rotarians.

Rotarians Kimberly Judd and Randy Morreale joined the commander and veterans from the VFW, our Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard, and Councilwoman Denise Merrifield for the celebration.

Thank you for your generosity!

Pancake Breakfast 2025

SEE MORE PHOTOS OF OUR HARD-WORKING AND FUN-LOVING VOLUNTEERS!