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We are neighbors, friends, and community leaders coming together to create positive, lasting change.

10/14/2026

Join us this Thursday at 1 PM as the Downtown Suffolk Rotary Club welcomes Julia Hillegass, Agricultural Specialist with the City of Suffolk!

A lifelong Hampton Roads native with deep roots in agriculture, Julia has extensive experience in agricultural preservation, conservation, and community planning. She currently serves on the Smithfield Planning Commission.

This Week's Reminders:

Prayer: Ken DeLoach

Backup: Susan Draper

Cares & Concerns: Please email Lydia at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday!

10/01/2026

Join Downtown Suffolk Rotary this Thursday to welcome Sarah Wray, Executive Director of Tidewater Youth Services Foundation!

With more than 25 years serving youth impacted by the court and foster care systems, Sarah is dedicated to helping teens build brighter futures through support, opportunity, and second chances.

This week’s prayer will be led by Beth Cross, with Harry Cross as backup.

Please send any cares or concerns to Lydia at [email protected].

09/23/2026

Join us Thursday to hear from Kristy Edwards, External Affairs Manager with Dominion Energy. Kristy works with businesses, local governments, and community groups across Southside Virginia to strengthen community partnerships.

We’re also celebrating two fellow Rotarians in the news! Hillary Breedlove’s recent art exhibition was featured in VEER Magazine: https://veermag.com/category/art/

Brian McCormally and his wife, Kristy, were featured in Suffolk Living: https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/suffolk-living/preserving-and-creating-community-at-the-truitt-house-a6f786c2

Kendall Council will lead this week’s prayer, with Paul Credle as backup. Please send cares or concerns to Lydia at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

See you Thursday!

09/08/2026

Please join us to celebrate our 2026 First Citizen, Les Hall! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.suffolkfirstcitizen.com/tickets
You can learn more about Les here: https://www.suffolkfirstcitizen.com/les-hall
We hope you can celebrate with us!

08/26/2026

Join us this week as we welcome Sherikka Bishop, owner of Jenay’s Coffeehouse, one of the newest businesses coming to downtown Suffolk!

Sherikka will share her entrepreneurial journey and tell us more about what guests can expect from Jenay’s Coffeehouse.

Learn more about Jenay’s Coffeehouse:
https://www.facebook.com/share/18W3ft8GAZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

FIRST CITIZEN CELEBRATION

Get your tickets for the annual First Citizen Celebration of Les Hall on Thursday, September 17, at 6:00 PM at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.

Tickets are $50 through September 1 and $65 after September 1 through the day of the event. Online purchases are subject to a processing fee.

Purchase tickets:
https://www.suffolkfirstcitizen.com/tickets

This week’s prayer will be led by Hillarey Breedlove, with Linwood Callis serving as backup.

Please send any cares or concerns to Lydia at [email protected].

08/19/2026

Join us this week as we welcome Ryan Walsh, Senior Coastal Restoration Manager with the James River Association!

Ryan will share information about the Living Shoreline Collaborative and its work to reduce shoreline erosion, remove pollution, and create habitats for native wildlife.

Originally from Southern Pines, North Carolina, Ryan studied marine biology at UNC Wilmington and marine technology at Cape Fear Community College. His experience includes studying nesting sea turtles, working aboard research vessels and developing living shoreline projects since joining the James River Association in 2019.

FIRST CITIZEN CELEBRATION

Tickets are available for the annual First Citizen celebration on Thursday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. Tickets are $65 in advance; online purchases include a processing fee.

Purchase tickets here:
https://www.suffolkfirstcitizen.com/tickets

This week’s prayer will be led by George Birdsong, with Susan Blair serving as backup.

Please send any cares or concerns to Lydia Duke at [email protected]

08/06/2026

Join us today at 1 pm for a special presentation from Jessica Macalino, President of Riverside Smithfield Hospital, and Dr. Robin Nelhuebel, President of Riverside College of Health Sciences. They will share updates on the new hospital, its impact on our community, and healthcare education and career opportunities.

Reminders:

First Citizen Celebration tickets are available at suffolkfirstcitizen.com/tickets.

We are collecting backpacks, school supplies, and monetary donations for a local middle school. Contact Ally at [email protected] to donate or volunteer.

Please send cares and concerns to Lydia at [email protected].

This week’s prayer will be led by Patrick Belcher, with Leroy Bennett as backup.

06/10/2026

As we continue celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, we’re excited to welcome club favorite Kermit Hobbs as our guest speaker this Thursday and again on June 18.

A Suffolk native, Virginia Tech graduate, former Amadas Industries executive, and current historian for the Suffolk Nansemond Historical Society, Kermit will share insights into our community’s rich history as we honor our nation’s 250-year legacy.

**Reminder:** Our Quad Cities Celebration will be held on June 25 at 6:00 PM at the Elks Lodge with Rotarians from Downtown Suffolk, North Suffolk, Franklin, and Smithfield. Tickets are $65, and reservations are due by June 17.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!

05/21/2026

Join us today at 1:00 PM as the Downtown Suffolk Rotary Club welcomes Suffolk City Council Member Shelley S. Butler Barlow, representing the Chuckatuck Borough.

A lifelong Suffolk resident, farmer at Cotton Plains Farm, and dedicated community leader, Council Member Butler Barlow will share her perspective on the State of Agriculture in Suffolk through the lens of both a farmer and City Council member.

Bring your questions. Shelley hopes to make this an engaging, discussion-driven presentation. We look forward to another informative program!

05/13/2026

Join us tomorrow to recognize the winners of our 2026 Community Service scholarships! The recipients will be sharing details about their community service and the benefits of the scholarship.

Nominations are being accepted online for Suffolk First Citizen. Nominate a worthy individual today! www.suffolkfirstcitizen.com

Thank you to Lindsay Richardson and the team at the Suffolk News Herald for the continuing publicity for the event!

Tickets will be available starting June 1. Keep an eye out for our early-bird pricing!

As always, please direct any cares and concerns to Lydia at [email protected].

Address

329 W Constance Road
Suffolk, VA
23434

Opening Hours

12pm - 2pm

Website

https://www.suffolkrotary.com/

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