Rotary Club of Dover NH

09/05/2026

CAN’T MAKE A LUNCHTIME ROTARY MEETING? WE’VE GOT YOU!

Want to give back, meet great people, have some fun, and make a difference in the Dover community, but daytime meetings just don’t fit your schedule?

Come “Find Your Fit” with Dover Rotary After Hours!

The Rotary Club of Dover, NH is kicking off a NEW After Hours companion club, designed for busy professionals, community-minded neighbors, and anyone looking for a fun way to get involved and serve our community.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Revo Casino & Social House

Join the Dover Rotary for a relaxed evening where you can learn what Rotary is all about, meet some great people, ask questions, and discover ways YOU can make an impact.

✨ No lunchtime meetings required.
✨ No pressure, just come check us out!
✨ New friendships, community connections & opportunities to give back.

Bring a friend, grab a drink, and come “Find Your Fit” with Dover Rotary!

Questions? [email protected]

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09/04/2026

Please Join Us 🇺🇸

The Rotary club of Dover invites the community to join us as the City of Dover will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a remembrance ceremony and the dedication of Dover’s new permanent 9/11 Memorial in the Cocheco Mill Courtyard on Central Avenue.

The memorial was made possible through donations from the Rotary Club of Dover as well as others for the creation of the monument.

The $1,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Dover reflecting Rotary’s commitment to honoring lives, supporting communities, and preserving the memory of those affected by tragedy.

We invite community members, families, local organizations, and fellow Rotarians to join us as we honor those who lost their lives on September 11th, recognize the first responders and countless others whose lives were forever changed, and dedicate this lasting memorial to their memory.

🇺🇸 We Remember. We Honor. We Serve.

The City of Dover will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony and the dedication of the City’s new permanent 9/11 memorial on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Cocheco Mill Courtyard on Central Avenue.

The memorial holds particular significance for Dover, honoring four individuals with ties to the community who were lost that day: Douglas Stone (Flight 11), Kathleen and Michael Shearer (Flight 175), and David Scott Suarez (World Trade Center).

09/04/2026

🎶🎵 Community, music, friendship, and giving back. 🪕💙

The Rotary Club of Dover is proud to support the Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group (SNHUG) and the unique way they bring people together through music and community service.

SNHUG provides a welcoming place for ukulele players of all experience levels to come together, learn, share music, build friendships, and simply have fun with one of everyone’s favorite instruments. But their mission goes beyond music.

Throughout the year, this all-volunteer, nonprofit group also gives back to the community through charity events, fundraisers, performances, instructional classes, socials, jams, and open mics. Their charitable efforts include supporting The Ukulele Kids Club, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides ukuleles and music therapy to children nationwide.

From their annual Groundhog Day Luau to SNHUGFEST and other community events, these ukulele enthusiasts have found a wonderful way to combine something they love with making a difference for others.

We’re grateful for organizations like SNHUG that show there are so many ways to build community and give back through the things we love.
The Rotary Club of Dover is proud to support their work with a $1,000 contribution and to celebrate the positive impact they are making through music, friendship, and service.

Keep strumming, SNHUG! 🪕🎶❤️

09/03/2026

🏠 Housing is more than a place to live. It’s the foundation for a better quality of life.

We’re proud to support the incredible work being done by the Dover Housing Authority and the many ways they go beyond housing to help Dover families thrive.

DHA provides resources and programs that support education, employment opportunities, and the overall well-being of the individuals and families they serve. Their commitment to meeting families where they are and understanding that every family’s needs are different is making a real difference in our community.

Right now, DHA serves 328 children across Whittier Falls, Addison Place, and Haven at the Falls, including approximately 268 school-age children from kindergarten through 12th grade. Their Back-to-School Program is one example of how DHA turns that
commitment into action.

Because of the support for this program, DHA staff are able to purchase school supplies based on the individual needs of each family, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. That flexibility allows them to provide meaningful support where it is needed most.

The Rotary Club of Dover is grateful to have the opportunity to partner with an organization that works every day to help individuals thrive, families grow, and our community flourish.
Thank you to the Dover Housing Authority and its dedicated team for everything you do for Dover families. We’re proud to stand alongside you in this important work. 💚🎒📚

Huge thanks to the Rotary Club of Dover NH 💚

We are beyond grateful to the Rotary Club of Dover NHfor their generous $7,500 donation toward back-to-school supplies for Dover Housing Authority families. Thanks to their support, kids across our community are heading into the new school year with new backpacks, notebooks, and everything they need to succeed.

This is what community partnership looks like and DHA is lucky to have the Rotary Club of Dover NH in our corner. Their consistent investment in Dover's kids makes a real, lasting difference for our residents, and we couldn't be more thankful for their generosity, year after year.

We're proud of this partnership and excited for everything still ahead as we keep working together to support Dover families.

If you're a DHA family and haven't picked up your school supplies yet, contact Resident Services at [email protected] or the Seymour Osman Community Center at [email protected] to get set up for the school year.

Thank you, Rotary Club of Dover NH. You make our community stronger. 🎒📚

08/26/2026

Inspiring Our Next Generation of Leaders 🌟

At our recent Dover Rotary meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from two impressive student presenters, Angie Cox and Dannilyn Somers, who shared how Rotary has helped support their educational and leadership journeys.

Angelina “Angie” Cox, a Dover Rotary scholarship recipient, is entering her third year at Northeastern University in Boston. A Dover High School graduate and former Interact Club president, Angie is majoring in biology on the pre-med track and recently completed an internship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.

In addition to her studies, Angie serves as a magazine editor, is a member of Alpha Phi Omega community service fraternity, and this fall will be a teaching assistant for a general biology course. She shared her appreciation for Rotary not only for the financial support toward her education, but also for helping instill the community service values she continues to carry with her.

We also welcomed Dannilyn Somers, who shared her experiences attending RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) this summer as well as the HOBY World Leadership Congress in Washington, D.C., both with support from Dover Rotary.

Danni spoke about how these experiences strengthened her leadership and collaboration skills. At the HOBY World Leadership Congress, she joined approximately 250 students from across the country and experienced an incredible sense of community, acceptance, and accomplishment. She expressed her gratitude to Dover Rotary for making it possible for her to participate in two experiences she described as truly life-changing.

We are incredibly proud to support young people like Angie and Danni as they continue to learn, lead, serve, and make a difference in their communities.

Investing in our youth is an investment in the future—and we are excited to see where their journeys take them!

08/25/2026

Getting to Know Our Rotary Members — Meet Ron Walton!

At our recent Rotary Club meeting, members and guests had the opportunity to learn more about one of our newest members, Ron Walton, and ask questions about his professional work, passions, and life outside of Rotary.

One word sums up Ron: boats! He began boatbuilding in 1976 and hasn’t stopped. From small wooden boats to a 160-foot wooden yacht, Ron has worked on the construction of 37 boats. He currently owns seven boats and is a member of the Great Bay Yacht Club. Each year, he cruises the Maine coast from July 15 through August 15—so don’t try to reach him during that time!

Originally from Claremont, New Hampshire, Ron has also lived in Connecticut and New Jersey and served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to boatbuilding, he is a professional sign maker.

Ron and his wife of 16 years, Laurie McIntosh, have established the nonprofit foundation Our Place NH and are fundraising to create an independent-living home for adults with developmental disabilities.

We are grateful to have Ron as part of our Rotary family and look forward to learning more about his experiences, interests, and the perspective he brings to our club and community.

Welcome to Rotary, Ron! Service Above Self.

08/25/2026

Getting to Know Our Rotary Members — Meet Katie Soule!

At our recent Rotary Club meeting, members and guests had the opportunity to learn more about one of our newest members, Katie Soule, and ask questions about her professional work, passions, and life outside of Rotary.

Katie wears several impressive professional hats! She serves as Operations Director of the YMCA in Somersworth and Director of Social and Emotional Wellbeing for The Granite YMCA, supporting nine locations across the organization. She also contributes her expertise nationally as a Broadway Service Delivery Partner for YMCA of the USA and as part of a Mental Health Thought Leader Cohort with Y-USA.

But beyond her professional roles, Katie describes another important role: simply being a “human being.” She enjoys reading, journaling, reflecting, painting, coloring, puzzling, and planning family trips. She also loves exploring local trails and beaches with her husband and dog, spending time with her two younger siblings, and enjoying live music.

And her favorite treat? Strawberry-peanut butter ice cream!

Perhaps the best way to describe Katie is through her passion word: HOPE. Hope for young people, hope for those navigating mental health challenges, and hope for creating stronger, healthier communities.

We are grateful to have Katie as part of our Rotary family and look forward to the passion, experience, and hope she brings to our club and our community.

Welcome to Rotary, Katie! Service Above Self.

08/21/2026

Tonight (Friday, August 21) at 8 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion at Henry Law Park!

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08/21/2026

🐢🍕🛹 COWABUNGA FEST IS HERE! 🛹🍕🐢

Did you know Dover, NH is the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? That’s right! Dover has a pretty awesome connection to TMNT, and this weekend the Woodman Museum is celebrating that history with three days of Cowabunga Fest fun!

The Rotary Club of Dover is proud to be one of the sponsors of this great community event. We love supporting local organizations and helping bring people together — and this weekend has something for everyone!

Here’s what’s happening:

🎬 FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 | 8:00 PM
📍 Henry Law Park
Family Movie Night – TMNT 2: The Secret of the Ooze

Bring the family, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy a movie under the stars!

✍️ Artist Signings with TMNT artist Rich Woodall
🚜 Plowabunga Snow Plow Touch-a-Truck

🍕 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 | 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
📍 Cocheco Courtyard – hosted by Otto Pizza
Pizza Fest!

Come hungry and ready for some fun, featuring:
🍕 $15 cheese pizza deal
🎶 Live music
🟢 Make Your Own Ooze
🟤 Co****le
🏃 Obstacle course

🛹 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 | 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Dover Skate Park
Skate Jam!

This will be an open-skate-style event where skaters can come out and do their thing, with some fun challenges mixed in throughout the afternoon — including highest kickflip, longest ollie, head-to-head races around the park, and more!

🎶 Live music from Disko Lunatics and Kong Moon

🎉 ALL THREE EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Donations are greatly appreciated and will help support the Woodman Museum and its Eastman and Laird Gallery, celebrating the work and legacy of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

So grab your family and friends and come celebrate Cowabunga Fest in the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! 🐢🍕🛹

Cowabunga, Dover! 🤙