On July 11, club members, family, and friends gathered by the lake for a BBQ and lobster boil.
On July 13, we came together again for a fish and chips dinner at Opus Cafe, where we were delighted to welcome Debbie Vaillancourt-Higgins of Opus Cafe as our newest Rotary member.
On July 13, we came together again for appetizers and a delicious fish and chip meal at Opus Cafe, where we were delighted to welcome Debbie Vaillancourt-Higgins of Opus Cafe as our newest Rotary member.
May 11, 2026 Rotary Club of Dartmouth East and Dartmouth PigDogs RFC took to the roads in the face of looming clouds to improve the look of Main Street between NSCC and Forest Hills Parkway.
📣 Guest Speaker Announcement – Monday March 9, 2026
The Rotary Club of Dartmouth East is pleased to welcome a very special guest speaker at an upcoming Monday meeting.
We are honoured to host Father Toochukwu Okafor, who will be speaking about the urgent need for medical equipment in Nigeria. His presentation will highlight the healthcare challenges faced by communities in Nigeria and outline how access to essential medical equipment can dramatically improve patient outcomes and save lives.
This important discussion aligns closely with Rotary’s commitment to disease prevention and treatment, and offers members and guests an opportunity to learn how we can make a meaningful international impact.
Rugby Support-R: Community Fundraiser for Dartmouth Youth Rugby
The PigDogs Rugby Club, with support from community partners, is proud to host Rugby Support-R this Sunday, September 28, from 3–6 PM at Nine Locks Brewery Taproom. This special afternoon will feature live music, great company, and a silent auction in support of Dartmouth Youth Rugby.
This is an open community event, everyone is welcome to come out, enjoy the atmosphere, and help raise funds that directly benefit local youth.
We are still gratefully accepting silent auction donations. Gift cards, services, baskets, and unique items all make a difference and help us maximize the impact of this fundraiser.
Together, through community spirit and service, we can strengthen youth programs.
On October 30th, 1285 pairs of boxer briefs were delivered to to Shelter Nova Scotia. This was a combined effort of the Rotary Clubs of Halifax Northwest, Dartmouth and Dartmouth East.
We do Better when we work Together!!!!
Photo: left to right
Marc Tasse, Rotary Club of Halifax Northwest; Kyley Harris, Shelter NS; Gary Holt, Rotary Club of Dartmouth East; Marilyn Brown, Rotary Club of Halifax Northwest; Kevin Connors, Rotary Club of Dartmouth East; Linda Wilson, Shelter NS
After an extended Covid- imposed online and small group meetings, we were able to come together for this special night.
Two speakers, Bailey Ross and Rachel Graves spoke about the impact of Metro Care and Share on their lives. Metro Care and Share, a corporate member of our club, is a non-profit organization, founded by the late Mel Boutilier, committed to eradicating poverty through educational advancement. Bailey and Rachel eloquently described the impact of receiving a university education that they may not otherwise have been able to receive.
Also present were two former Youth Exchange students:
Mauricio Rico Quiroz, who came to Canada from Venezuela as an exchange student and is presently attending university with the help of a number of the Venezuelan Project, a project funded through the cooperation of many Rotary Clubs.
Luise Volavsek, a formerYouth Exchange Student from Austria.
Finally, Kim Oakley was inducted as our newest member on an occasion when the impact of Rotary was evident.
On Monday, January 25, Cliff MacDonald and Ritu Ganiju from ISANS visited the Rotary Club of Dartmouth East during their regular meeting. They informed the Rotarians of the mentorship programs provided through ISANS to connect new immigrants who are certified professionals with local professionals who act as mentors.
Rotarian Wendy Keen and Friend of Rotary, Rosalie Crosby, traveled to Mexico in January to visit the jungle school in Christo Rei just outside Playa del Carmen to deliver school supplies and first aid kits.
On December 25, Rotarians, Friends, and Volunteers from Staggers Pub and the Vines Pasta Grill prepared and delivered over 200 Christmas dinners to those in need in Dartmouth.
Hosted by the Halifax North-West club, Belgian Youth Exchange Student, Pauline Crosson, spoke to our club on November 9 about her Rotary Exchange Experience
Rey Peralta and Heather Hughes-Leck gave rotarians of Dartmouth East a few words about "Steps of Hope", the Dominican Republic Cultural Exchange/Experience.
For 63 years the Maritime Fiddle Festival has been the source of lively entertainment, spirited and fun competition, and traditoinal Nova Scotia hospitality.
