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Welcome to our Club!
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.
The Sea Star
431 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
United States of America
Riverhead, NY 11901
United States of America
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!
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!
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.
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.
May all your winter celebrations be filled
with love and laughter,
and your New Year long remain bright
with hope and good cheer.
with love and laughter,
and your New Year long remain bright
with hope and good cheer.
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
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.
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:
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!
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!
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As presented by President Randy, congratulations went out to Chrisand Castella who picked up her first Paul Harris award, to Kurt Van de Wetering and to Sean Murray who received their third blue, and to Tom Lennon who picked up his third red (!).
The evening gathering made for a great time with delicious eats. Thanks also go out to the folks at the Grill for the complimentary beverages and fine service.
Robert J. Syron and Mary Hughes, Peconic Landing
Apr 08, 2026
Redefining Successful Living in Memory Care
No Meeting because of Uncorked!
Jun 24, 2026
Uncorked is Thursday June 25 -- after Father's Day this year
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Strawberry Dipping 2026
Our Redeemer Lutheran ChurchFeb. 12, 2026
6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. -
St. Paddy's Shamrocked - Irish I Had a Beer Party
Twin Forks Beer CoMar. 13, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.