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Arlington Catholic High School Interact Organizes “Blessing Bags” for Salvation Army and People in Need
ACHS Interact Working Hard
In November, ACHS Interact completed their annual Blessing Bags Event! Arlington Rotary, Arlington K of C Council 109, and the Arlington Police Department assisted Interact in supporting the Salvation Army and local individuals and families in need. Interact was able to assemble 36 kids' bags for children at the Salvation Army's daycare center.  In addition, they filled over 200 bags with toiletries, warm gloves, hats, and socks, providing comfort to many in need during the cold winter months.
 
Rotarian and Interact Advisor Christy Kiernan and fellow teacher Rev. Dominic Ngo called for a special shoutout to high schooler Tess McQuillan for creating a helpful pamphlet of local resources to share with recipients, and to Theology teacher Ms. Przytula's classes for raising extra donations. The entire Interact Club worked together to get the packets out before the cold weather.
 
Mission Accomplished
 
Arlington High School Students Aid in Setting Up Flags for Heroes
Every year Arlington Rotary mounts a Flags For Heroes campaign where residents can donate a flag and dedicate it to their special heroes - relatives, military active or veterans, first responders, teachers or special people who have made an impression in their lives and embody the Rotary motto "Service Above Self".  Donations are dedicated to scholarships for graduates of Arlington's high schools and other charitable purposes.
 
News about the 2026 Flags For heroes campaign will be coming soon.
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New Meeting Location - Donut Villa! 
Arlington Rotary meets each Wednesday morning at Donut Villa, 319 Broadway Arlington, MA 02474. Breakfast starts at 7:30 and our meeting begins promptly at 8:00am. Guests are welcome to join us - breakfast is on us! 
 
If you are unable to come in person join via zoom.
 
 
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47th Annual Paul Harris Fellowship Dinner

Annual Paul Harris Fellowship &

Community Persons of the Year Awards Banquet

Held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 6-9pm
St. Eulalia Parish Hall, Winchester
 
 
 
 

The Rotary Club of Arlington’s annual Paul Harris Fellowship and Community Persons of the Year Awards is our signature fundraising event. 

We have been proud to highlight the Town of Arlington’s rich history and its pivotal role in the American Revolution. Countless dedicated individuals have worked tirelessly to coordinate a year-long commemoration honoring Arlington’s Revolutionary War contributions and its lasting impact on American history. Through engaging events and community activities, they have inspired pride in Arlington’s heritage and brought neighbors together in meaningful celebration.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who made this commemoration possible.  The Rotary Club of Arlington congratulates this year's Paul Harris Fellows and Community Persons of the Year!

2025 Paul Harris Fellow Recipients

Robert & Elaine Bowes
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
(Formerly BOWES Real Estate)
 
Natercia Calisto 
East Cambridge Savings Bank
 
Penelope Ellard
Sponsored by Rotarian Dan Ellard
 
Christy Kiernan
Arlington Catholic High School Interact Leader
 
Mahendra Pattni
Arlington Rotarian
 

L to R: Rep. Dave Rogers, Recipients: Mahendra Pattni, Penelope Ellard, Bob Bowes, Elaine Bowes, Christy Kiernan, Natercia Calisto; Rep. Sean Garballey

2025 Community Person of the Year Recipients

John Hurd
Angela Olszewski
Co-Chairs, Arlington 250 Celebration Committee 
 
 
L to R: Rotarian George Parsons presenting Community Persons of the Year Award to
Angela Olszewski and John Hurd