A few years ago, the Lakewood Rotary Club started a new program called Little Free Pantry (LFP). Started by Bob Zawilski, Sally Porter Smith and Rose Stevens, the Club, thanks to John Lowney and Mark Blanchard, was able to install 7 pantries which are continuously stocked with food for the people that are food insecure. […]
Lakewood Rotary Club Achieves Milestones in Community Service Under the Leadership of President Mary Horn
Under President Mary Horn’s dynamic leadership, the Lakewood Rotary Club made significant contributions to the community during the 2023-2024 Rotary year. With a strong focus on service and community engagement, the club raised an impressive $170,000 to fund a variety of initiatives that have directly impacted the lives of Lakewood residents. One of the club’s […]
Lakewood Rotary completes water project in Nepal
Lakewood Rotary is proud to share their recently completed drinking water project bringing clean water to 860 people in two rural villages of Nepal. The project is a collaborative effort between Lakewood Rotary, Rotary District 5020 and the Rotary Club of Dhulikhel, Nepal to address water issues and improve the quality of life for residents. The Drinking Water Project […]
Lakewood Rotary Names Students of the Year and Hosts Student Panel
Rotary Club of Lakewood named four local high school students as its Students of the Year at a recent meeting: Susan Anderson, Steilacoom High School; Deepak Chaudhary, Clover Park High School; Dylan Pant, Lakes High School; and Wendi Valdivia Torres, Harrison Preparatory School. Susan Anderson is a senior who serves as her school’s choral board […]
What Happened to the Little Free Pantry on Boston Avenue in Springbrook?
The Little Free Pantry on Boston Avenue in Springbrook was removed because the stewards, Dawn Carroll and Jan Deney, are moving. The Lakewood Rotary expressed gratitude for their community support and announced that the remaining pantries in Springbrook are located at the Community Garden at Springbrook Park. Those interested in becoming a host and steward […]
Lakewood Rotary Club Presents 2nd Annual Wine & Beer Festival: An Evening of Community, Cuisine, and Charity
The Lakewood Rotary Club is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated event, the 2nd Annual Wine & Beer Festival, set to take place on April 27, 2024, at the McGavick Center. After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural festival, the Lakewood Rotary Club is proud to invite members of the public […]
Lakewood Rotary supporting military moms
The Lakewood Rotary Club was honored to kick off the Baby on Board Diaper Drive for Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) with a donation of $1,500. The donation will help provide essential baby supplies for military families in the Lakewood community who are struggling to make ends meet. STEP provides financial education, counseling, and when […]
Lakewood Rotary Provides Toilets for Nepal Village
Apghat Village is located in the Kavre District of Nepal. The majority of the villagers belong to the fisherman caste, an Indigenous and low-income group, who spend their lives fishing in the local Sunkoshi and Indravati rivers. Now the number of fish in the rivers has declined to such an extent that they are now reverting […]