Washington Noon Rotary - Service Above Self

10/19/2026

Smoke On The Water started off Friday with the Pig Parade and beautiful weather, but Saturday was mostly a "wash". But, drive-through sales were a big hit for a rainy day!

10/18/2026

In case you missed the Pig Parade here it is!!

10/17/2026

🌧️ SMOKE ON THE WATER WEATHER UPDATE

Today’s music, kids’ events, and Chalkfest have been cancelled due to the weather. But you can still pick up BBQ and chili!

🍴 BBQ is available downtown AND through our DRIVE-THRU at MAIN & GLADDEN.

🥣 Chili is still available while supplies last.
Come get yours before it’s gone!

Please travel safely, and thank you for supporting Smoke on the Water, our cooks, and our volunteers through this rainy day.

Share this update so everyone knows what’s changed and where to get their BBQ!

10/17/2026

UPDATE!!

10/15/2026

SO MUCH TO DO!!!

🔥 SAVE THIS MAP!
Smoke on the Water kicks off tomorrow! Here’s your quick guide to finding everything along the Washington waterfront:

🚂 NEAR THE CABOOSE
Head toward West Main and Gladden Street for kids’ events, the train station and Chalk Fest.

🚗 BBQ TO GO? USE THE DRIVE-THRU!
Find the drive-thru BBQ tent at the West Main and Gladden Street end of the festival, near the caboose. Look for #1 on the map for your BBQ to-go orders!

🐷 ALONG THE WATERFRONT
Cookers and vendors stretch along the river. Keep walking toward the Chamber for the b**r garden and BBQ tent.

🌶️ BY THE CHAMBER
Find the chili tent beside the Chamber, along the waterfront on your way toward the Estuarium.

🚘 CLOSER TO THE ESTUARIUM
Look for the car show along Main Street and in the lot across from Festival Park.

Save this map to your phone and share it with your festival crew. Come hungry, wear your walking shoes, and we’ll see you THIS WEEKEND! 🔥

10/14/2026

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We can't wait to see you THIS WEEKEND!!

BBQ sandwiches are STILL just $5! 🐷🔥

Washington Noon Rotary is serving up the good stuff at Smoke on the Water this weekend, and our DRIVE-THRU is back for Tailgate Package & Sandwich orders!

For just $40, your Tailgate Package includes:
- 2 pounds of our BBQ
- 1 pint of slaw
- A 12-pack of buns

Pick up, head out, and enjoy.
No hunting for downtown parking.
Just great BBQ ready to take home or to your tailgate!

Come grab a sandwich and more while you’re enjoying the festival, or use the drive-thru for your $40 Tailgate Package and $5 Sandwiches TO-GO!

Come hungry. Leave happy. Support your local community!

10/06/2026

Washington Noon Rotary held its weekly meeting today and although there was no guest speaker, our members stepped up as usual to talk about important issues. Member Patsy Pierce, Chair of the Social Committee, talked about effective communication, especially the aspect of listening. She passed out copies of a Listening Skills Self-Assessment for members to take home and complete if they wanted. Following Patsy's picture is a copy of the handout provided. The main topic discussed, was of course the upcoming Smoke on the Water Festival which is now less than two weeks away. Festival organizer Pam Anderson spoke about the activities and general jobs needed to be done by Rotary members to ensure another great festival. Pam also allowed time for members to ask any questions about their duties and responsibilities. Member John Rebholz talked about specific assignments and how members will be contacted to clarify times, duties, etc. The huge trophy that well be presented to the 1st place winner in the barbecue contest was also displayed and pictured here.

10/04/2026

Washington Noon Rotary held a dedication for its symbol of peace, a Peace Pole, this past Saturday and the event was well attended, and a good time was had by all. The Peace pole is one of 200,000 worldwide and Rotary International adopted the Peace Pole effort in 1983, encouraging and promoting placements all over the world. City Council member Max Perreault welcomed the symbol on behalf of the city, stressing the importance of peace and unity for our community. Speakers were also present who spoke the languages on the pole other than English, including Spanish, Dutch, and Algonquin. These languages represented the different cultures that settled in this part of the state. After the dedication a dance to a spiritual Zulu song "Jerusalema" was led by a local teen dance group with other participants joining in. Then a one-mile peace walk was held through downtown. Enjoy the following pictures from this wonderful event.

09/30/2026

Facebook can be a pain in the butt. Here is the picture of Mike and Sue.

09/30/2026

The Washington Noon Rotary met this past Monday and welcomed its own Sue Tidd of United Way as our guest speaker. The presentation was focused on the United Way's United for Alice and the great services it provides to our community. Alice stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. This refers to families who are earning above the federal poverty level yet struggling to meet basic expenses. At this time 25% of families in our county are ALICE families. Several interactive slides were presented shown possible difficulties that may arise for these families as shown in the slides. Presenter Sue Tidd is shown with President Mike Johnson.