The Rotary Club Of Markdale

04/04/2026

Thank you to all those who braved the weather ☔️ to take part in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Big thank you to our Sponsors: Chapman’s Ice Cream, Valley Home Improvements, Dunwood Signs, Bowler & Company, PJ Knickerbockers, Grey County Real Estate.

Many thanks to Rotarians, their extended family & friends and the Grey Highlands Firefighters for their breakfast.

Happy Easter 🐣 🐰

04/04/2026

🐰🌧️ Rain or Shine — The Easter Egg Hunt is ON! 🌧️🐰

We’re going ahead today, even with the rain! We’re setting up as many canopies as we can so families and kids have covered spots to stay dry.

Don’t let a little rain stop the fun — there’s still LOTS for the kids to enjoy, and the Easter Bunny will be there ready for photos and smiles! 📸🐣

🥞 The Fire Hall pancake breakfast is also on, starting at 9:00 AM this morning — a perfect way to kick off the day.

Grab your boots, bring your basket, and come out for a great time with the community. See you there! 🌷🐇

04/03/2026

Don’t be late!!! Come join us for our Annual Rotary Club of Markdale Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday April 4, 2026 @ 11AM SHARP!!!
🐣 🐰🐇🐥
Grab some pancakes with the firefighters before our event!

02/28/2026

Come join us for our Annual Rotary Club of Markdale Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 4, 2026 @ 11AM SHARP!!! 🐣 🐰🐇🐥

01/31/2026

❄️❄️❄️ Today is the day! 🎿

Our Rotary Ski-a-Round fundraiser is on! Saturday January 31st, 2026 @ 11-3pm at Chapman’s soccer fields. Come to ski, snowshoe, walk the trails or simply chat with Rotarians, family, friends and neighbours. We will have snowshoes and poles available to sign out.

Follow the trail signs, go at your pace and enjoy the winter ❄️ day and lovely scenery 🌲 Please take lots of pictures 📸 and tag us.

We are raising funds to reconstruct the Rotary Park bridge and appreciate your support. 😊 Donations accepted using QR code or link until February 28, 2026.
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113256/markdale-rotary-ski-a-round

Please come for the outdoor ☀️ adventure, enjoy a bowl of chili with hamburger meat donated by Maxwell Meats, a hot drink, and a sweet snack donated by Wilma’s Wicked Tarts & Stuff. This community is amazing!!

Registration check-in at the shed to the east of the parking lot. That’s where the food 🥣 ☕️ will be too!

Hope to see you there! ❄️❄️❄️

01/25/2026

We’re a week away from our Winter ❄️ event. Please come and join us. We will have some snowshoes available to borrow for your hike around the Chapman’s soccer fields. Click the link to register. If you can’t make it, please consider donating directly to the cause - reconstruction of the Rotary Park bridge. Charitable donation receipt available for donations over $25. Thank you. 😊

Markdale Rotary Ski-A-Round 200 Isla Street, Markdale, ON, Canada - Fundraising for Rotary Park bridge reconstruction. Bring… - January 31, 2026

01/16/2026

❄️ The Rotary Park bridge is an integral component of the park. It connects the Stan Baker pavilion on the east side of Armstrong Creek to the west side trails and parking area. This fundraiser is to assist in funding the reconstruction of the bridge that was damaged in winter 2025 due to snow load. Any donation is appreciated.

You can come and participate at your leisure, come cheer on others, socialize with your community, have some food and get some outdoor time. We hope to see you there. 🎿 ❄️

Markdale Rotary Ski-A-Round 200 Isla Street, Markdale, ON, Canada - Fundraising for Rotary Park bridge reconstruction. Bring… - January 31, 2026

01/09/2026

❄️ Ready to sleigh those steps and have some winter fun? Join our ROTARY SKI-A-ROUND event for a great cause! Tour the new trails around the Chapman’s soccer ⚽️ fields.

Help fund the reconstruction of the Rotary Park bridge that was damaged by snowload in 2025 by encouraging your family, friends, and neighbours to pledge their support to you in this fun and important event.

Register today to help give back to your community!
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113256/markdale-rotary-ski-a-round

We encourage all event registrants to opt for online pledging, as it's efficient, user-friendly, and hassle-free. Pledging online is easy and convenient, and you can track the progress of your fundraising efforts and share updates with your supporters. Please join the fun and register today. Share your personal registration link with your social network.

If you still require a paper pledge form, contact [email protected] Paper Pledges can be dropped off on Ski-A-Round event day, Saturday January 31, 2026. Please bring your cash/cheques (payable to Markdale Rotary Club) along with your pledge form.

Yummy chili will be available for purchase, along with hot drinks.

Please remember it is not a race. Come and go as you please on Saturday January 31, 2026 between 11am and 3pm. No minimum or maximum distance is required. Have a fun and safe SKI-A-ROUND. ❄️

Markdale Rotary Ski-A-Round 200 Isla Street, Markdale, ON, Canada - Fundraising for Rotary Park bridge reconstruction. Bring… - January 31, 2026

12/24/2025

Enjoy the holidays! All the best from Markdale Rotary Club. 🎄

12/15/2025

📣 The Rotary Club of Markdale is bringing back a popular fundraiser, our Ski-A-Round!! ⛷️

🗓️ This event will be held at the Chapman’s soccer field complex on Saturday January 31st, 2026 from 11am-3pm.

You can collect pledges/donations for yourself and come to ski, snowshoe, or walk the trails around the soccer fields. Online registration will be available soon using Race Roster. We will post the link once open for you to register as a participant and share with family and friends to collect donations.

Come and go as you please. No minimum or maximum distance required.

☕️ Hot food and drinks available for purchase.

If you wish to donate directly to this fundraiser, you can e-transfer funds to [email protected] or donate directly to a Rotarian. Donation receipts will be issued over $25. Funds raised will be directed to Rotary Park bridge reconstruction. Thank you for your support.

We hope to see everyone out enjoying our beautiful Rotary Park trails. ❄️

10/22/2025

District Governor, Jeff Faweda, from Genesee Valley, Michigan, paid us a visit. He shared much useful information and engaged in a lively question and answer session at the end of his presentation. District Foundation Chair, Sonja Glass, of Meaford, joined us for the meeting too. Safe travels Jeff as you tour Rotary District 6330!

10/11/2025

It was a nice fall day for a Thanksgiving Duck 🦆 Race. Thank you to everyone who came to watch the ducks float down the creek and grab a 🍔 or 🌭

Results:
1st Peter de Peuter #867 $300
2nd Paul Petican #852 $150
3rd Emma Macdonald #778 $50

Thank you to all those who supported our Thanksgiving Duck Race. Proceeds will help with Rotary Park improvements.

Thank you to Fellow Rotarians, family and friends who helped make this day a success. Great job by the Duck Wranglers to collect the ducks! Big Thanks to Dane Nielsen for his race commentary.

Happy Thanksgiving.🍁