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Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls Meeting Location Update

As of today 9/14/26, the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls is no longer holding its regular Thursday meetings at Longobardi’s Restaurant due to a change in the restaurant’s hours of operation.

We are currently working to find a new home for our weekly meetings and will share an update as soon as a new location has been confirmed.

Please check our website and social media for the latest meeting location information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this transition. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our new meeting location soon!

4th Annual Comedy Show

AUTUMN AIR, COUNTRY FLAIR & LAUGHS TO SHARE!

SAVE THE DATE!

We’re excited to announce the 4th Annual Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls Comedy Night — and this year, we’re making it even better by ADDING DINNER!

Join us for a fun-filled Fall Country Comedy Night on Saturday, November 7th!

Doors Open: 5:15 PM
Buffet Dinner: 5:30 PM
Catered by Outback Steakhouse
Comedy Show: 7:00 PM
Cash Bar Available

Come enjoy a night of fall vibes, country flair, great food and plenty of laughs while supporting Rotary’s continued work in our community!

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

ONLY $60 PER PERSON!
**Your ticket includes buffet dinner AND comedy show!

DINNER BUFFET (Catered by Outback Steakhouse): Sirloin, Chicken, Salmon, Fettuccine Alfredo, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli and House Salad.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../comedy-show-with-dinner...

Back to School Supply Drive

Our Back-to-School Supply Drive has officially hit an ALL-TIME RECORD, with more than 2,000 school supply items collected — and we’re not done yet as we are working on a few more partnerships. 

Today, Rotarians came together to sort through more than 2,000 school supply items that were collected! 

These supplies will be distributed to students at Sheafe, Evans, and Myers Corners Elementary Schools to help local students start the school year ready to learn. 

We were also thrilled to welcome Project Backpack as our guest speaker! With the incredible amount of supplies donated, along with four fully packed backpacks, we were able to make an additional donation to Project Backpack. Those supplies will be distributed to other elementary schools throughout the Wappingers Central School District! 

This is what Rotary is all about — neighbors helping neighbors and making a difference in the lives of local students. 

We are especially grateful to all of the businesses/organizations that served as drop-off locations - Town of Wappinger, Grinnell Library, ReStore of Habitat Dutchess, NBT Bank Poughkeepsie and Trustco Bank Fishkill. Your support made it easy for our community to give, and we truly appreciate your partnership.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this our biggest Back-to-School Supply Drive ever! 

KRISPY KREME FUNDRAISER IS LIVE!

It’s time to satisfy that sweet tooth while supporting the **Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls!** 

We’re selling delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and every order helps support our Rotary programs and community initiatives.

**Dozen Glazed Doughnuts — $15**
 **Half Dozen — $14**
Choose from:
• Chocolate Iced Glazed
• Glazed Raspberry Filled
• Glazed Cream Filled
• Glazed Lemon Filled

**Pre-order by September 17th**
 **Pickup: September 25th | 1–4 PM | Wappingers Falls, NY**

 Purchase Here - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/F3ZFQ699CTTKU

Grab some for yourself, your family, coworkers, or friends—and support your local Rotary Club while enjoying some Krispy Kreme goodness!
 

Blood Drive 8/21

The need for blood has never been greater!!

The American Red Cross blood supply has reached a critical level. This is only the second time in Red Cross history that the national blood inventory has fallen below a one-day supply.

You can help make a lifesaving difference by donating blood at our upcoming blood drive:

Friday, August 21st
Town of Wappinger Town Hall
9:30am-2:30pm

Every donation has the potential to save multiple lives and helps ensure hospitals have the blood they need for accident victims, cancer patients, surgeries, and other medical emergencies.

If you’re eligible, please schedule an appointment (https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results...) donate, and help us exceed our goal. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this post could help us reach someone who can.

Together, we can help replenish the blood supply and make a difference when it’s needed most.

2025-26 Rising Star Award

Congratulations to Rotarian Dennis Dominguez, recipient of the Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls 
2025–2026 Rising Star Award!

Chosen by Past President Dick Thurston, this award recognizes a newer member who has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our club.

Since joining us last Rotary year, Dennis has consistently stepped up, volunteered, and looked for new ways to support our projects and serve our community. His enthusiasm, dedication, and willingness to help have made him a valued member of our Rotary family.

Congratulations, Dennis, and thank you for everything you do. We look forward to seeing all you’ll continue to accomplish through Rotary!

RYLA #2

At today’s Rotary Club of Wappingers Falls lunch meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Ivan, one of the students we recently sponsored to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards).

Ivan shared his experience, the friendships he made, and the leadership skills he developed throughout the program. It was inspiring to hear how RYLA helped build his confidence and encouraged him to continue growing as a leader.

Thank you, Ivan, for sharing your journey with us. We’re proud to support future leaders through Rotary and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish!