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Left: President 2026-27 Aviv Hod

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The Marblehead Rotary 5K is here

Posted by Alexander Falk on Oct 31, 2026

The Marblehead Rotary 5K is officially this Sunday, November 1st at 11:00 AM! Whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with family, or cheering from the sidelines at Crocker Park, this day belongs to our entire town.

Powered by Marblehead’s Community Spirit & Generosity

An event like this takes a village—from the dedicated volunteers and neighbors working behind the scenes to the incredible local businesses stepping up to support our youth. Funds raised this year will directly support vital mental health and emotional well-being curricula in Marblehead Public Schools.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our neighbors, volunteers, and our 2026 sponsors who make this possible:

Platinum Sponsors ($3,000) • @Marblehead Bank • @Marblehead Collision • @Foe’s LLC • @Modeso LLC dba RapidFunds

Gold Sponsors ($2,000) • @National Grand Bank • @Altova • @Attridge Group • @Action Holdings LLC • @Marblehead Custom Jewelers • Anonymous Donor

Silver Sponsors ($1,000) • Dr. Keith E. Taylor, Optometrist • @Shubies • @Marblehead Pediatrics • John Owen, Chapman Spignola • @The Mariner Marblehead • Massage Therapist Nila Webster • @GCP Capital Group LLC • @Atlantic Veterinary Hospital LLC • @The Independent • @Marathon Sports • Julius Sokol, Lokos Realty • Anonymous Donor

Community Contributors ($500) • Deb McNulty • Jac Bentley, @Bentley Wealth Management, LLC • Aviv Hod & Emily Wiese • @Marblehead Animal Hospital • Corine Barone • @Archer Insurance Agency • Nancy Gwin • @Marblehead ACE Hardware • Linda Sullivan • Farrar Gates & Green LLC • Dr. Carmella Mancini • @Lassana’s Landscaping, Inc. • Alison Richards & Ron Dreben • Dan Shuman, @Marblehead Cycle • @Salem Five Bank • @Farine Bakery • @Brotherhood Credit Union • @Duffy’s Insurance Agency.

📍 Event Details: • Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 • Start Time: 11:00 AM • Location: Start/finish at Crocker Park, 1 Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945.

Haven’t registered yet? It’s not too late! Click the link below to sign up or learn how you can support: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Marblehead/MarbleheadRotary5K

Next time you visit these local businesses, please join us in thanking them in support of Marblehead Public School kids and more. See you at the starting line!

Welcome our newest member, Marie!

Posted by Rosie Segil on Oct 12, 2026

Marblehead Rotary is thrilled to announce our newest recruits, including what just might be the most unique and remarkable new member across tens of thousands of clubs worldwide: 93-year-old Marie (right), alongside Alexandra Jaffe (left), pictured with incoming Rotary president and 5K chair Peter Speziale (center). When asked about joining, Marie noted she is simply looking forward to diving into community service—proving once and for all that giving back is ageless!

Her first official assignment? Getting ready for the upcoming Marblehead 5K Run! Meet Marie on November 1st at 11:00 AM at the registration counter at the BYC. If you need a little extra motivation to lace up your sneakers, let Marie be your inspiration!

Working To Heal

Posted by Peter Speziale on Oct 02, 2026

On October 1, Marblehead Rotary members Aviv Hod, Peter Speziale and Heather Gold attended HAWC’s annual “Working To Heal” breakfast meeting. Founded almost 40 years ago, HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change) provides critical advocacy, guidance and assistance to survivors of domestic abuse in 23 cities and towns on Massachusetts’ North Shore. See www.HAWCdv.org to learn more.

Who has the best squad in town?

Posted by Alexander Falk on Sep 24, 2026

Calling All Clubs! Who Has the Best Squad in Town?

The Rotary 5K on November 1st is fast approaching, and we're issuing a friendly challenge to all our local clubs, interest groups, and social circles: Form a team and see who turns out the biggest crew on race day!

Supporting Student Health & Mental Wellness
Every registration directly funds social and mental wellness programs in our local public schools; when you participate, you’re investing in the well-being and resilience of our youth!

Are you part of a local:
- Craft & Hobby Circle? (Knitting, quilting, art, or garden clubs)
- Book & Game Group? (Book clubs, mahjong, bridge, chess, or poker groups)
- Fitness & Recreation Crew? (Pickleball partners, tennis groups, or walking buddies)
- Civic & Service Organization? (Local volunteers and community boards)

Whether your team walks, jogs, or sprints, every participant helps support youth mental wellness!

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
How to Join: Scan to Register! Click here to learn more about the run: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Marblehead/MarbleheadRotary5K

Partnering with Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels

Posted by Linda Sullivan on Sep 19, 2026

The Marblehead Rotary Club recently had a wonderful opportunity to partner with the Marblehead Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels to deliver a special treat to local Meals on Wheels recipients.

Every Little Breeze Catering prepared more than 80 delicious lunches, and volunteers from both the Marblehead Rotary Club and the Council on Aging fanned out across town to make the deliveries.

The best part, of course, was visiting the lovely and appreciative recipients who greeted us along the way. It was a simple afternoon of good food, teamwork, and community connection—and a wonderful reminder that sometimes a lobster roll delivered with a smile can make someone’s day!

Happy 30th Anniversary to the Marblehead Harbor Rotary Club

Posted by Alexander Falk on Sep 18, 2026

We welcomed friends from the Marblehead Harbor Rotary Club and celebrated their 30 year Club Anniversary! Tim Haven (brother of our late member Curt Haven) was a Charter member of the Marblehead Harbor Rotary Club and is the last charter member still in the club!

Tricia Sullivan spoke to us about the Harbor Club’s relationship with the Rotary Club of Dhulikhel in Nepal and their joint plans to help with the Nepal Flood relief efforts. Donations can be made to the Nepal Relief Fund via the Harbor Club website.

Scan to Register

Posted by Alexander Falk on Sep 17, 2026

Gather Your Crew! Registration is Officially Open for the Rotary 5K!
Whether you plan to run, jog, or enjoy a brisk fall walk, November 1st is all about coming together for our community, and it’s always more fun with a squad!

Why We Run & Walk
Every step you take and every registration directly supports local youth education programs. When you run, our whole community moves forward!

Who will you bring to the starting line?

- Families & Neighborhoods: Bring all generations—from strollers to grandparents! Rally your street for a healthy autumn morning out together.
- Students & Interact Clubs: Round up your classmates, high school friends, and youth groups. Show your school spirit and walk or run together!
- Friends & Coworkers: Step away from the daily routine, catch up in the crisp fall air, and share a fun morning outdoors.

Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
How to Join: Scan to Register! Click here to learn more about the run: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Marblehead/MarbleheadRotary5K

A necessary foundation for resilience

Posted by Alexander Falk on Sep 11, 2026

We were pleased to welcome a wonderful group of educational leaders and advocates to our recent luncheon: Superintendent John Robidoux, Assistant Superintendent Julia Ferreira, School Committee Chair Kate Schmeckpeper, and mindfulness practitioner Jean Skaane. They shared an inspiring look at an elementary school program helping our youngest students build foundational skills in attention, emotional awareness, and self-regulation—a necessary foundation for the resilience we hope every student can develop.

Hearing directly from school leadership helps us figure out where our club’s support can do the most good. We love rolling up our sleeves to help out in the classrooms ourselves, and the funds we’re raising through our upcoming 5K run are meant to help scale this program so it can reach even more kids who could use it.

Pictured from left to right: Rotarian Jack Attridge, President Aviv Hod, Jean Skaane, Kate Schmeckpeper, John Robidoux, Rotarian Nancy Gwin, and Julia Ferreira.

It's a family affair

Posted by Rosie Segil on Sep 10, 2026

Behind every Rotarian is a whole team of cheerleaders at home—buying tickets, volunteering, spreading the word, and showing up for community projects. It’s a family affair! Our recent luncheon was a wonderful reminder of this dynamic:

- Jeannette A. welcomed her granddaughter Lilia, visiting all the way from Atlanta for her third Rotary lunch!

- Emily S. brought her son August. Emily, who is planning to join our club, credits her earlier Rotary Fellowship in Brussels with opening up her world—and now she’s sharing that spirit with the next generation.

- And, of course, the effervescent Millie, granddaughter of Nancy Gwin! Millie doesn’t just attend—she rolls up her sleeves and works hard as a true volunteer at our events, earning her the honorary title of Junior Rotarian.

When we bring our loved ones along, community service becomes second nature!

Obituary Curt Havens III

Posted by Rosie Segil on Sep 07, 2026

We honor the life and service of Marblehead Rotarian Curt Havens III: entrepreneur, author, and co-owner of The Beacon. Curt’s fellowship, spirit, and contributions left a lasting impact on our club and town. With deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Read the full Obituary on the Marblehead Current…