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The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, a non-profit service organization, helps our local communities’ youth, elderly, veterans and others worldwide in need of food, utilities, education, and access to health care and other services by providing financial support and engaging in hands-on projects.

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Literacy Loons!

Children’s Librarian Samantha Zawistowski accepts donation for Literacy Loons!

The Bridgton Public Library is excited to announce a partnership with the Bridgton-Lakes Region Rotary Club in a project to help promote literacy among children in the community.

Literacy Loons! gives every Stevens Brook first grader the opportunity to receive up to $14 of free books from Bridgton Books simply by using their library cards!

This community effort is supported also by Bridgton Books, Friends of the Library, and Bear Pond Learning.

It’s always exciting to see more young faces at the library!

Samantha is flanked by George Szok and George Klauber

ROTARY TO HOST STREETSCAPE & WASTEWATER PROJECTS TALKS

Posted by Erin Nelson on Oct 18, 2018

9th Annual Golf Tournament

Our 9th annual Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, 6/9/18.

Proceeds benefit Youth, Seniors and Veterans.

Citizens of of Month

Citizens of the Month Michael Peterson and Dominic Adams were recognized at last week's meeting and also volunteered at the June 9th Golf Tournament.

Paul Harris Award - Julie Forbes

Rotarian Julianne Forbes received her sixth Paul Harris Fellow pin for contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Her contributions are directed to the Polio Plus program.

Citizen of the Month - January

Citizen of the Month, Olivia Deschenes, is recognized for displaying good citizenship and contributions to the school community. Presenting Olivia is Linda England, Rotary Interact Advisor and Rotarian Lisa Ryan. Congratulations Olivia!

Community Kettle

Our Club will prepare and serve the Community Kettle on February 8th. Volunteers will be needed for serving and clean up.

Spreading Christmas Joy!

This Christmas our Rotary Club adopted students from Songo Locks and Steven’s Brook Elementary Schools so they could have presents under the tree. These included clothes, winter wear and toys.

Here is a letter from Amy Saunders at Songo Locks expressing her appreciation.

“Songo Locks can't thank you enough for your kindness and generosity to the children and families at the holiday time. The families were grateful for the thoughtfulness and usefulness of items. It is people like you and your organization that make this community great. Please send out sincerest appreciation to all your volunteers and club members. Cheers to a New year!”

Pictured making deliveries (left to right) are George Klauber, Dave Barker, Amy Saunders and Joe Barth.

New Playground in Bridgton

Our club completed installation of a new playground at Bridge Crossing/Dodge House School in Bridgton. This facility is a co-educational facility for students 5-14 years of age. Rotarian Sheila Rollins, Project Coordinator, advises it will provide opportunities for development of cognitive skills, problem solving, and social/emotional skills. This was partially funded through a District Grant by the Rotary Foundation.

Dictionary Distribution

Over 150 dictionaries were delivered to third graders today at Stevens Brook Elementary, Songo Locks Elementary and the Dodge House School. Rotarians who made it all happen were Erin Nelson, George Klauber, Linda England, Carol Madsen and Mike Daley.

Fryeburg Fair 2017

Thank you for supporting us at the Fryeburg Fair!

Community Kettle

As part of our serving the community we prepared and served an "Hawaiian" dinner on August 10, 2017.

DG Dave Underhill Visit

District Governor Dave Underhill was our guest on September 14th. We were presented with a grant check to assist with the construction of a playground at Bridge Crossing.