Downtown Suffolk Rotary Club

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Downtown Suffolk Rotary Club

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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].

04/30/2026

Join us today at 1 PM for an inside look at what’s ahead for Suffolk.
We’re proud to welcome our Mayor and fellow Rotarian, Mike Duman, as he presents the proposed operating and capital budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand how key decisions are shaping the future of our city.
Don’t miss this timely and informative discussion!

04/27/2026

Nominations will be open soon!

The Suffolk First Citizen Award is the city’s most prestigious civic honor, presented annually to an individual whose leadership, service, and commitment to community have made a lasting impact on the lives of others. Since its founding in 1956, the award has recognized residents who exemplify the highest ideals of citizenship and who work to make Suffolk a stronger, more compassionate place to live.

The Suffolk First Citizen Award not only celebrates individual achievement but also serves as a reminder of the power of service, the importance of community leadership, and the enduring legacy of those who give generously of their time and talents. The annual Suffolk First Citizen ceremony brings together residents, leaders, and supporters to honor the recipient and to inspire others to lead with purpose and serve with heart.

Read more about the 2025 nominee here:
https://www.suffolkfirstcitizen.com/joyce-trump

04/16/2026

Join us this Thursday at 1 PM as we welcome Melissa, Founder and Executive Director of Firm Foundation.

Melissa is dedicated to rebuilding the lives of homeless mothers and their children, inspired by nearly 30 years of service to families in need. Through her work, she recognized the critical need for transitional housing, which led her to create Firm Foundation.

We look forward to an inspiring program.

Address

329 W Constance Road
Suffolk, VA
23434

Opening Hours

12pm - 2pm

Website

https://www.suffolkrotary.com/

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