Raffle
The Rotary Club of Port Hope is excited to support a wonderful new Community Raffle, bringing local organizations together to make an even bigger difference right here in Port Hope!
ALL net proceeds will be split equally between:
15th Annual Queenies Toy Drive

10th Annual Tammie’s Jammies
 
Two incredible community initiatives helping make Christmas a little brighter and warmer for local children and families.
And, of course, it wouldn’t be a raffle without some fantastic prizes!
Early Bird Draw: October 9th, 2026 - 2 pm at Queenies Bake Shop
(8x 20lbs Farm-Fresh turkeys)
Main Prize Draw:  December 1, 2026 – 2pm at Queenies Bake Shop
(1/2 Beef and small freezer)
By purchasing a ticket, you’re not just getting a chance to win - you’re supporting two local causes with one ticket.
Get your tickets, support your community, and stay tuned for prize and draw details!
A big thank-you to everyone involved in bringing this initiative together and to our community for continuing to show what Port Hope does best - neighbours helping neighbours.
Good luck and thank you for supporting local!
For more information, please visit www.porthoperotary.com
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2026 ROTARY COMMUNITY RAFFLE
One Ticket. Two Great Community Causes. One Amazing Grand Prize!
The Rotary Club of Port Hope is proud to present our 2026 Community Raffle, supporting two wonderful Port Hope holiday traditions:
15th Annual Queenies Toy Drive
10th Annual Tammie’s Jammies
All net proceeds from the raffle will be divided equally between these two local community initiatives:  50% to Queenies Toy Drive and 50% to Tammie’s Jammies.
RAFFLE DETAILS
Tickets: $10 each
Tickets Available: 1,100
Sales Period: October 1 – November 30, 2026
Early Bird Draw: October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Main Draw: December 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

 
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BackPack Program
Every Backpack Tells a Child: "You Matter."
For many years, the Rotary Club of Port Hope - Helen and Burton Philp Trust Fund has proudly supported the Backpacks for Kids program through United Way Northumberland, helping local children and youth start the school year with confidence.
This year, with club’s contribution of $ 2000, backpacks are being packed more thoughtfully than ever. A backpack for a child starting kindergarten looks very different from one for a teenager heading into high school.
For younger students, it means crayons, school supplies, literacy tools, healthy snacks, and a new toothbrush.  Everything they need to begin their learning journey with confidence.
For older students, it means something just as important: age-appropriate hygiene essentials, menstrual products, and other everyday items that help preserve dignity and self-esteem. When a young person doesn't have access to basic necessities, it affects far more than their schoolwork; it affects their confidence and sense of belonging.
Last year, an incredible 850 backpacks were distributed, yet the need continued to grow. Rising costs mean it's becoming more challenging to provide every child with a fully stocked backpack, but every young person deserves to begin the school year feeling prepared, supported, and valued.
We're proud to stand behind programs like Backpacks for Kids, because sometimes a backpack is much more than school supplies. It's a message that an entire community believes in a child's future.
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Canada Day Rotary Style

The club members dressed in vibrant red celebrated Canada Day 2026 by serving lots of sausage, festivities in downtown s, hot dogs, drinks and french fries during the Canada day festivities in downtown Port Hope. We were assisting our partners the Knights of Columbus who set up and organized the food booth. The club looked after the afternoon shift and tear down.

Port Hope Welcomes New Member
Join us in giving a warm Rotary welcome to our newest member, Chris Hogarth!
We are excited to have Chris join our Rotary family and look forward to the ideas, energy, and community spirit he brings to our club.
Together, we continue making a positive impact both locally and globally.
Welcome aboard, Chris!  We’re so happy to have you with us!
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EPIC Day of Service
What an EPIC Day of Service!
On Saturday, our Rotary Club of Port Hope joined forces with fellow Rotary & Lions clubs and local cadets for a fantastic day at the Laurie Lawson Property, care of Northumberland Land Trust on Telephone Road.
Together, we planted variety of seedlings to help replenish losses and support the growth of this beautiful natural space.
It was the perfect mix of teamwork, learning, fresh air, and a lot of laughs along the way!
Days like this remind us how powerful it is when community comes together to make a real impact. Thanks to all involved today and to the organizers and helpful guides from the Northumberland Land Trust group. It was wonderful spending a few hours together to plant some trees to help re-establish some forest area that’s been weakened by the ash borer. Even the crazy weather (did the forecast call for hail?!?) and nasty ticks couldn’t dampen our spirits!


 

Municipal Clean up Day

Hundreds of local community members joined together to clean up various areas around the municipality. The Rotary Club BBQ'd lots of hot dogs for the hard working crew.

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