Owego Rotary Club

05/30/2026

🍓🏅 A Sweet Reward Awaits! 🏅🍓

Every participant in the Strawberry 5K will receive this beautiful commemorative finisher medal! Whether you're running for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply enjoying a fun community event, you'll cross the finish line with something special to celebrate your accomplishment.

Join us for a berry good time filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit. Register today and earn your Strawberry 5K medal! 🍓👟

05/29/2026

Last night’s monthly social at Sugar Maple Cafe was the perfect evening! The weather couldn’t have been better, the food was scrumptious, and of course there was plenty of laughter shared among friends. Nights like these are what makes our Rotary family so special.

05/27/2026

So happy Owego Rotary's Stiles Fund could help Family Reading Partnership.

Imagine being a child again and having the opportunity to pick up a new book from a castle!? The Owego Rotary Club recently presented a $1,500 check through the Arthur B. Stiles Fund at the Community Foundation, to Family Reading Partnership Owego Apalachin (FRPOA). These funds will be used to purchase children's books that will be placed on their NEW traveling "Book Castle," an enclosed trailer designed to resemble a castle.

In this photo, left to right: Scott MacDonald, Robert Fairlie, Bunny Begeal (President, FRPOA), Paul Phillips, and Teresa Mendelson (FRPOA)

Congratulations FRPOA!

05/26/2026

2026 Rotary Challenge — Crunch Time!! 💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Walkers and runners, we’ve got just 5 days left to pile on those miles! Every step helps fill your heart with health and our food pantry shelves with hope. ❤️🥫

Check that leaderboard, push past those numbers, and finish strong!

We’re going to crush this challenge — thanks to YOU!! 🎉

05/26/2026

Don't forget - Strawberry Fest Rock & Run 5k prices increase June 11th!

Sign up today!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Owego/OwegoStrawberryFestivalRockRun5K

05/18/2026

Join us for the Owego Rotary Club June social at Tioga Arts Council during the “Rooted in Light” exhibition. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, local art and community connections in downtown Owego. Stay tuned for more details!

05/18/2026

A big thank you to all the volunteers who joined the Owego Rotary club roadside clean-up along Rt. 434 on Saturday! Your hard work helps keep our community clean, beautiful, and welcoming for everyone. We appreciate your service and community spirit! 🌎♻️

05/12/2026

🚶‍♀️ Owego Rotary Walk Challenge Update 🚶‍♂️

A huge THANK YOU to all of our Community Care walkers — you are doing an amazing job! Through sunshine, rain, chilly mornings, and warm afternoons, you’ve been out there putting in the miles to help stock our local food pantries. 💚

Here’s where we stand after Day 12:

🎉 10 walkers have already reached the 62-mile goal — raising $250 so far!

And remember, Tioga State Bank has pledged up to $2,500 if we can keep the momentum going strong. The goal is simple: keep averaging about 2 miles a day. Many of you are already doing it, and we currently have around 80 participants with 20+ miles logged. That’s incredible!

📈 Check the leaderboard and see if you can move up a spot or two. Even an extra 20-minute walk at lunch can make a difference!

🏃‍♂️ Treadmill users: make sure your start screen is set to “inside” so your miles count correctly.

We need 100 people to cross that finish line — and we absolutely can do it together!

If you’re having any issues, contact Kathy at (607) 687-3902 (leave a message) or email [email protected].

Thank you again for stepping up for this challenge. You’re proving once again that our community cares about good health — and takes care of its own. ❤️

Send a message to learn more

05/12/2026

Good morning Rotarians! Today’s weather has you reaching for an extra layer? Perfect excuse to stay cozy and sign up to volunteer for the Strawberry 5K!
Volunteers make this event possible—just a quick click and something fun to look forward to when the sun comes out. 🏃‍♀️🌞
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Volunteer signup sheet

05/10/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make our Plant & Garden Bingo fundraiser such a fun and successful day yesterday! 🌿🌸🌼

The room was full of laughter, great prizes, and lots of happy winners — and we’re already getting requests to bring it back again next year! 🎉

Thank you to the amazing businesses who donated so generously, everyone who purchased tickets and came out to play, and our awesome Rotarians who volunteered behind the scenes to make it all happen. 💚

If you had a great time, leave us a comment below — we’d love to hear your favorite part of the day! 👇