Rotary Club of Ipswich-Rowley

06/12/2026

We have had a huge response from everyone! Over 180 pairs of shoes have been donated!!
Paula Henrys Fitness Studio in Rowley will still accept shoes until June 30, so raid your closets now before its too late!

Ipswich-Rowley Rotary is collecting!

Our Ipswich-Rowley Rotary is partnering with these local businesses to collect softly worn shoes of any type for Souls4Souls:

• Paula Henry Fitness
• Choice Graphics
• Ipswich Family YMCA

Souls4Souls turns unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity

By keeping them out of waste collection facilities and putting them to good use – these shoes provide relief, create jobs, and empower people to break the cycle of poverty.

Now through June 1.

06/12/2026

Thank you, Rotary District 7930 and Ipswich-Rowley Rotary for providing the essential funds to make this experience possible for our Pine Grove 5th graders. This was community-based learning at its best!

Pine Grove students spent a day studying wetlands in the upper Mill River watershed. This opportunity was funded by Rotary District 7930.

06/10/2026

Our Rotary 7930 District grant to Ipswich-Rowley Rotary, titled Community-Based Wetland Education for Teachers, was a wonderful success for Pine Grove School 5th graders and their great teachers - Moriah Lucy and Gareth Bevan! Andrew Prazar, North Shore Nature Programs (NSNP) created a super outdoor curriculum focused on the beaver pond and wetlands at Pingree Farm Conservation Area, Rowley.
Enjoy the experience HERE --

Pine Grove students spent a day studying wetlands in the upper Mill River watershed. This opportunity was funded by Rotary District 7930.

05/31/2026

At our meeting on May 28, the club presented the Ipswich Family YMCA with our annual $10,000 donation towards camp scholarships this summer. Accepting for the Y was Rotarian and Ipswich Y Executive Director Chris Bevilacqua.

Also honored at this meeting was Rotarian and our half marathon event manager Andy Ellis. Andy received a plaque recognizing his 10 years as our race organizer. In addition, Andy was presented with a Paul Harris +1 ‘Service Above Self’ award in recognition and a gift certificate to an area restaurant.

Seen in the photos, Andy Ellis and Co-President Doug Shealy present the check to Chris Bevalacqua (center). Andy Ellis receives his service plaque from President Doug. And recognizing Andy with the Paul Harris award is Vice President Foundation, Joan Arsenault (center). Seen with Andy and Joan are Secretary Mary Foote-Hill, President Doug, and Treasurer Ted Garside.

05/30/2026

Today's storm blew off many of the Flags for Heroes in Rowley and broke several poles. We took down the remaining flags to repair.
We do have replacement parts on order, but probably not enough after today!

05/23/2026

Ipswich-Rowley Rotary is collecting!

Our Ipswich-Rowley Rotary is partnering with these local businesses to collect softly worn shoes of any type for Souls4Souls:

• Paula Henry Fitness
• Choice Graphics
• Ipswich Family YMCA

Souls4Souls turns unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity

By keeping them out of waste collection facilities and putting them to good use – these shoes provide relief, create jobs, and empower people to break the cycle of poverty.

Now through June 1.

05/19/2026

Join a FUNdraiser for the Pine Grove Elementary School PTA.

Gather with your friends and neighbors on May 31 at the Rowley Country Club to celebrate the town’s history with a gala afternoon of food, drinks, raffles and prizes. Other features of the event will include a Rowley Hall of Fame and special guests.

The Open House also will help kick off the town’s ‘America 250’ celebration.

Proceeds will assist the Pine Grove PTA.

The fun begins at 2 pm. The Rowley Country Club is located at 235 Dodge Road, Rowley.

05/14/2026

Enjoy live theater comedy in Newburyport through May 17.

This morning we heard from one of our own. Rotarian and famed humorist Doug Brendel was accompanied by his daughter Lydia Charlotte Brendel. Lydia discussed the current state of theater acting and the new Brendel family production now on stage at the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport through May 17.

According to Doug, he wrote their sparking new comedy, “Things Get Ugly”, in the “witty style of Noel Coward”. With this production, Lydia, also an experienced actor, is making her directorial debut.

Tickets are $23 for a wonderful evening of live entertainment.

For more information go to www.ThingsGetUgly.com

05/14/2026

Join the Ipswich High School Interact Club in a race to raise money to fight cancer.

This fun run relay kicks off at 5 pm on May 30 in Ipswich, but you can sign up your team today.

Use the QR code for more information and to register.