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What WE Do
Service Above Self
Rotary International is the world’s oldest service club. Its members form a global network of business and professional leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” exemplifies the spirit of the organization. There are more than 1.2 million Rotarians in more than 32,000 clubs located in over 170 countries around the world. Our Rotary Club of Westerville was founded in 1959.
Our Rotary Club of Westerville members enjoy great speakers, fellowship, and professional networking. Our meeting time is 12 noon on most Thursdays. Our permanent lunch location is the Villa Milano Banquet Center, 1630 W. Schrock Road. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we commenced “hybrid” lunches in September 2020, meeting in-person at The Old Bag of Nails Pub, 24. N. State St., and simulcasting those meetings online via Zoom.
Our weekly meetings at this time are online only, via Zoom, until Franklin County drops its COVOD Health Alert to Level Orange or lower. Read more.
Visit our calendar for regularly updated details on our great weekly speakers and programs, and please continue to participate via Zoom.
Our Mission
Where We Meet
Time: Noon Thursdays
Place: Via Zoom until Franklin Co. COVID level Orange or below;
Old Bag of Nails Pub
24 N. State St., Third Floor meeting room
Westerville, OH 43081
Visitors
Thank you for visiting! Please browse to learn about all the wonderful activities we support, and all the service work we do to better our community.
OUR EVENTS BLOG
WARM Holiday Food Drive 2000
The WARM/Rotary Holiday Food Drive is fast approaching. This year has brought incredible challenges to our Westerville community. WARM has seen increases in people needing food more than ever before. And along with all other food banks, we know that this hunger crisis won’t vanish when a vaccine is found or the pandemic ends. The hunger crisis will be with us for several months if not longer. This year Westerville has stepped up to help WARM in amazing ways!...
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Great Westerville kids, great Rotary honor
During the school year (October through May), the Rotary Club of Westerville honors four students each month from our community’s local high schools. Working with the principals and guidance counselors, one student is chosen each month from Westerville Central, Westerville North, Westerville South and St. Francis DeSales, and honored at a club luncheon. Click on the above photos to read the full bios on these impressive local students. Or click here for our full Students of the Month blog.
OUR ANNUAL EVENTS
OUR ONGOING PROJECTS
Together We
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Avenues of Service
Contact Us
Rotary Club of Westerville
P.O. Box 595
Westerville, OH 43086-0595
Where We Meet (temporary)
Old Bag of Nails Westerville
24 N. State St.
Westerville, OH 43081
And online via Zoom
When
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Rotarians, don't miss our meeting at noon tomorrow. Dennis Blair of the Sunrise club and Tami Santa from the school district will tell us about the Hope Squad program coming to Westerville's high schools. Check the Rotogram, website or Facebook Event on this page for Zoom login info.
No meeting this week, Rotarians. Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
A COVID-friendly stroll of the Rotary Honors Veterans 5K brought participants in this year's 'virtual' event together at the Westerville Sports Complex Sunday, Nov. 8, including President Ellen Cathers, immediate Past President Tom Shaver, Bill and Sheila Tompos and Joe Meyer, along with special guests Gretchen and Jim McIntosh of the SEALKIDS, the 2020 5K beneficiary.
Several Westerville Rotarians pulled together for a Service Project for the Bed Brigade in Grove City Saturday, Nov. 7, building beds for needy families.
We had a fantastic meeting today with almost 40 club members in attendance! Ann Bischoff shared what's happening with @starhousecolumbus, Central Ohio's only drop-in center for youth, ages 14-24, who are experiencing homelessness and their small children. The update includes the opening of the Carol Stewart Village in Franklinton. Their top needs right now are new clothing donations, mentors, grocery store driving service provided by a church or established organization, and donations since funding is being cut and needs are greater because of the pandemic. See starhouse.us/donate to learn more.
World Polio Day is October 24th! Join @rotaryinternational in helping to keep its promise to the children of the world to End Polio, once and for all. #endpolio #rotaryinternational
Rotarians! Remember to join us BY ZOOM at noon today, for our annual big celebration of World Polio Day! District Chair Dave Uhl will update us with latest in the worldwide battle.
County Health Alert returns to Level 3 (Red);
Club will meet by Zoom only effective Oct. 22
The Rotary Club of Westerville temporarily will hold its weekly luncheons online only, via Zoom, effective Oct. 22.
The Public Health Advisory Alert for Franklin County on Oct. 15 was raised to Level 3 (Red), indicating a "very high" local risk to exposure to and spread of the novel Coronavirus. In accordance with Rotary International and Rotary Club of Westerville policies, we've paused all in-person, indoor club meetings.
We will return to in-person meetings as soon as permitted by public health guidelines. By board-adopted policy, we will resume hybrid lunch meetings at the Old Bag of Nails (and on Zoom) upon the second Thursday following the county's return to a Advisory Alert Level 2 (Orange) or lower. Keep up with the local Coronavirus Alert status at covid-19.myfcph.org.
In the meantime, STAY HEALTHY, and stay tuned for further announcements from the club – here and in The Rotogram.
Join us via Zoom for our weekly noon-Thursday meetings, starting Oct. 22:
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Manually via the Zoom app: Meeting ID: 874 304 7403 Passcode: 022056
Registration is OPEN for our Westerville Rotary Honors Vets 5K -- and this year, you can run or walk any course you choose! Please support this wonderful fundraiser.
10th Annual Rotary Honors Vets 5K Goes VIRTUAL for 2020! | Rotary Club of Westerville
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The 10th Annual Rotary Honors Vets 5K Run/Walk will be a VIRTUAL event for 2020, with runners and walkers sent timing devices to complete theToday’s meeting was full of recognition from our student’s of the month program and learning from Heather Dugan, award-winning author and speaker and founder of @CabernetCoaches®, an “all ages, all stages” group for women that fosters self-betterment through face-to-face friendships and social connection. She shared the concepts found in her latest book Are We There Yet? Coping and connecting in the time of COVID.
Looking forward to lunch today at the Old Bag of Nails with our Students of the Month and our speaker, author Heather Dugan. Also on Zoom! Remember, if attending in person, prepay for lunch through our website at:
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Secure E-Pay Pay for your Rotary Club of Westerville participation Our weekly hybrid lunch at Old Bag Click below to pay for your delicious buffet lunch (served by the staff) at The Old Bag of Nail Pub — $12 Pay for Lunch You know you need it! EXTRA Donations for our 2020 Foundation Golf Outing: E...Weekly lunch reminder, for Thursday, Oct. 1: Join us in-person at the Old Bag of Nails or via Zoom. Speaker will be the award-winning local author and podcaster Heather Dugan discussing staying connected amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Also returning this week; Our Students of the Month!
Today’s Rotary meeting double the fun having Zenah Jepchirrchir, the president from our sister club in Kitale, Kenya, give a live(!) update about their projects. We also learned about the youth in foster care and the impact of My Very One Blanket from Jim Bownas. Thank you to the Blanket Brigade in proving MVOB with 80 blankets to distribute!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the evening social at beautiful Millstone Creek Park tonight! Bring your chairs and drinks, and remember your mask until you're seated. See you at the shelterhouse at 6!
Westerville Rotarians, looking forward to seeing you for lunch Thursday! Great program planned, and our normal fun and fellowship -- even our Sergeant-at-Arms frivolity! Join via Zoom
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HEY Westerville Rotarians: Tomorrow is Thursday. What are you doing for lunch??? Why, YES, YOU HAVE A ROTARY MEETING. Indeed you do! And it will be an awesome one. Please join us as we make a donation from Lights of Liberty to Westerville Honor Flight and check out a fascinating program on Out Of Body Experiences. Be there or be square! Join via zoom at: us02web.zoom.us/j/85100283441?pwd=NTFHRTVjZStkUW0wZzloczkrQUtNZz09
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News from the District of the annual Back-to-School program by our friends at Westerville Caring & Sharing. Our kids might be learning from home to start the year, but they still are going to need school supplies.
Westerville Caring and Sharing adapts to provide students and families school supplies
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As a result of a conversation yesterday among area superintendents and health officials from several organizations, our district’s executive leadership team has determined that the Westerville City Schools should open the 2020-21 Academic Year under a 100% remote learning model and not the blended...𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 - 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌. If you'd like to sponsor this year's event (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟴, 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲) use the link below. .
SPONSORSHIP FORM: 26th Annual Westerville Sunrise Rotary Golf Outing In Memory of Mike Beres
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WHEN/WHERE: Friday, August 28, 2020 -- Safari Golf Club, Powell, OH DEADLINE: Checks and logos must be submitted by August 19, 2020 QUESTIONS: Brian Ahearn at (614) 313-1663 or Brian.Ahearn@influencepeople.biz𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 - 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍. If you're interested in playing (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟴, 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲) use the link below. More details on prizes to come in upcoming weeks.
REGISTRATION FORM: Westerville Sunrise Rotary 26th Annual Golf Outing in Memory of Mike Beres.
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Date: August 28, 2020, 8:30 AM Location: Safari Golf Club, 4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065 Questions: Rick Sellers at 614-313-6065 or rick@sellersinbox.comThe Rotary Club of Westerville will meet at noon Thursday, July 23, via Zoom.
Our speaker will be Dr. Matt Chittum.
Our topic is “The Dynamics of Change.”
President Ellen Cathers reports she and Dr. Chittum have been doing Zoom meetings with people from all over the globe on this topic. She promises the meeting will be “more interactive than you might think” and invites all club members to jump on Zoom for the meeting.
Please join in on Zoom at this link/using the below info:
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July 16th, 2020 Rotary Meeting
Hybrid meeting this week to be held at
Grace Chapel Church Heirport at the corner of Big Walnut and Tussic Street Road (large building South of the Church). We are back to our normal noon schedule.
Our speaker and program will be new District 6690 Assistant Governor Diane Conley, who will update us on what is going on during these unprecedented times in the Rotary clubs across our District. As many of you may know, Diane is a member of the Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise, and also is a member of Westerville City Council. She may have some information to share on how our sister club and the city are faring during the pandemic as well.
You can join in on Zoom with the following link or R.S.V.P. the secretary at wencaptain@msn.com or call 614-563-0574 to save a seat. Seating is limited to the first 30 and you must have and bring a mask to attend. Social distancing will be in effect for this and all Hybrid meetings
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Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...Lovely story on our awesome 2020 Courtright Volunteer Service Award winner Phil Mallot, by ThisWeek Westerville News & Public Opinion reporter Marla Kuhlman. Congratulations Phil! And thank you Marla!
Westerville Rotary award recipient Philip Mallott lives out motto of service above self
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Live life intentionally -- that is the advice of Philip Mallott, the 2020 Rotary Club of Westerville's A. Monroe Courtright Volunteer Service Award winner.Last night to light up your #4thofjuly weekend!
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As an organically socially distant show we are so happy to be able to provide this for our community during a time when we are all craving social interaction. It was been incredible to see you all again, even if it’s just a wave through a car window! There has been a great sense of community the past four nights at Lights of Liberty, #alonetogether from the comfort of your vehicle.
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See you tonight #columbus! 9:00-11:30pm | $10 per vehicle | 325 N. Cleveland Ave 43082 | online tickets www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-of-liberty-drive-through-digital-light-show-10-per-vehicle-tickets-11...
Thanks Channel 6- ABC6onyourside.com for spreading the word! Residents, come on out to catch the show from your air-conditioned car tonight or tomorrow--the last two nights for our Lights of Liberty show!
Drive-through patriotic light display taking place in Westerville for July 4th weekend
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The Lights of Liberty drive-through-only event in Westerville provides families an opportunity to spend time together this Independence Day weekend, and is COVID-19 conscious. Attendees will tune into a dedicated radio station and drive in their cars through a digital light show that's synchronized....Happy Birthday America!
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Our #popup light show will be in Westerville for two more nights!
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Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!
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July 1-5 nightly | 9:00-11:30pm | $10 per vehicle | 325 N. Cleveland Ave 43082 | online tickets www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-of-liberty-drive-through-digital-light-show-10-per-vehicle-tickets-11...
That feeling of being out of the house!
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Thank you @bbfantasyoflights for helping to make Lights of Liberty (pop up light show) possible with just two weeks of planning!
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We are proud to have an event that brings us #alonetogether Columbus!
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Don’t miss the best light show in town! July 1-5 nightly 9:00-11:30pm $10 per vehicle 325 N. Cleveland Ave 43082 online tickets www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-of-liberty-drive-through-digital-light-show-10-per-vehicle-tickets-11...
We love our community!
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Last night has us feeling all warm and fuzzy today! We loved seeing so many smiling faces and are so honored to be able to let our lights shine this 4th!
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Three more nights of Lights! Show runs till July 5th | 9:00-11:30pm | $10 per vehicle | 325 N. Cleveland Ave 43082 | online tickets www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-of-liberty-drive-through-digital-light-show-10-per-vehicle-tickets-11...
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As the only #COVID-19 conscious event in town there is a potential for a wait, please know that we are processing vehicles as quickly as possible.
What are you doing to make this 4th of July special?
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#COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in just about every 2020 plan so far this year. What have you been doing to stay sane and to continue to create family memories during this time?
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We are so honored to bring our lights to #westerville this holiday to offer a way to celebrate socially distant! Stay safe in your car with your family and create those memories with us!
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July 1-5 nightly | 9:00-11:30pm | $10 per vehicle | 325 N. Cleveland Ave 43082 | online tickets www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-of-liberty-drive-through-digital-light-show-10-per-vehicle-tickets-11...
Greg and Dorci Winbush of North Columbus wait Wednesday evening to become THE FIRST VISITORS to the Lights of Liberty show at the Westerville Sports Complex. The patriotic light display staged by the Rotary Club of Westerville continues from 9-11:30 tonight-Sunday, July 2-5. Come on by, enjoy the July 4th fun, and support our charitable causes! Admission: $10 per carload. Pay on EventBrite or at the door.
Looking for a way to light up your Independence Day?
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You’ve found it! Lights of Liberty is a patriotic drive-through light show that is guaranteed to get you and your family in celebration mode 🥳
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July 1-5 nightly | 9:00-11:30pm | $10 per vehicle | 325 N. Cleveland Ave 43082 | online tickets www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-of-liberty-drive-through-digital-light-show-10-per-vehicle-tickets-11...
Thanks to The Columbus Dispatch for including our Lights of Liberty in its coverage of July Fourth activities in Central Ohio!
See what Columbus-area communities are doing to celebrate July Fourth amid pandemic
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With the coronavirus forcing cancellation of traditional events in many communities, some have come up with creative alternatives to celebrate🇺🇸TONIGHT🇺🇸
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Gates open at 9:00pm for the only socially distant 4th of July event in town!
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Drive-through Lights of Liberty from the comfort of your vehicle.
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Visit our website (link in bio) for all the details!
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325 N. Cleveland Ave 43082
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Who loves fireworks?!
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Fireworks canceled this 4th? We’ve got the next best thing for you and your family to enjoy from the comfort of your vehicle!
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Lights of Liberty, a patriotic drive-through light show, opens tomorrow night! 7/1-7/5 nightly, 9:00-11:30pm, $10 per vehicle!
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Check out our website for all the details!! See you soon! Tag a friend who needs to see our lights!
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Lights of Liberty | WESTERVILLE | 325 N. Cleveland Ave 43082
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Your family will experience a patriotic drive-through light show from the comfort of your vehicle-new tunnel synchronized to 88.3 FM!
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In partnership with @bbfantasyoflights benefitting SEALKIDS and Honor Flight Westerville.
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July 1-5 nightly | 9:00-11:30pm | $10 per vehicle | socially distant event
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3 more nights till the debut of our lights!
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Your family will tune into a dedicated radio station upon entering the show to experience our brand new synchronized 4th of July themed TUNNEL and much more!
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See you July 1st-5th, 9:00-11:30pm...tag a friend who needs to know!
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325 N Cleveland Ave Westerville, 43082
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Setup is underway for the Lights of Liberty 4th of July event!
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Celebrate Independence Day with a bang- from the comfort of your vehicle! Be amazed by the sights and sounds of our light displays and new synchronized light tunnel - you will experience fireworks and much more!
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Get your tickets today for the only socially distant 4th of July show in town!
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7/1-7/5 nightly | 9:00-11:30pm | $10 per vehicle | tickets through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-of-liberty-drive-through-digital-light-show-10-per-vehicle-tickets-11...
Celebrate #IndependenceDay with a bang- from the comfort of your vehicle! Be amazed by the sights and sounds of our light displays and new synchronized light tunnel - you will experience fireworks and much more!
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Get your tickets today for the only socially distant #4thofjuly show in town!
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7/1-7/5 nightly | 9:00-11:30pm | $10 per vehicle | tickets through @eventbrite | visit our website to purchase today!
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Thank you Assistant District Governor Elect Diane Montenaro Conley for attending our ceremony tonight! Congrats to 2019-20 President Tom Shaver for an outstanding Rotary year. And good luck to our new President Ellen Cathers who is sure to lead another great year of Service Above Self for the Rotary Club of Westerville!
Light up your #4thofjuly with us this year!
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We are so excited to bring you the only digital fireworks show in town!
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Your health and safety have always been our top priority - we continue to be a socially distanced, family fun show! You must remain in your vehicle at all times, contactless payment option through Eventbrite (link on website), and ticket takers will be wearing masks/gloves.
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Show runs nightly 7/1-7/5, 9:00-11:30pm, $10 per vehicle
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