2026 tree-lighting update: The Christmas Tree of Hope lighting is now in Hess Village on Friday, November 20, 2026. Join us from 5 p.m., with the ceremony at dusk. View the Hess Village tree-lighting details. At its core, Rotary is about service — but if you’ve been around long enough, you know it’s also about […]

Rotary Community Days are more than just volunteer events — they’re vibrant reminders of what’s possible when neighbours, businesses, and service-minded individuals come together to make Hamilton stronger. From schoolyard cleanups to neighbourhood revitalization, the Rotary Club of Hamilton plays a key role in organizing these hands-on events that make a real impact. But behind […]

A Legacy of Service and Fellowship For more than a century, Rotary has exemplified the principle of Service Above Self, uniting professionals and community leaders around a shared commitment to social responsibility. The Rotary Club of Hamilton — one of the most established clubs in Ontario — remains grounded in the timeless traditions that define […]

📅 Rotary @ Noon – Thursday, June 12, 2025 📍 McMaster Innovation Park We are delighted to welcome Cathy Haan, Executive Director of Food4Kids Hamilton, as our guest speaker at Rotary @ Noon on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Cathy will be presenting on the vital work of Food4Kids and its flagship initiative, Weekends Without Hunger. […]

The Rotary Club of Hamilton is proud to announce that this year’s Paul Harris Fellowship Award—Rotary’s highest honour for community service—will be presented to the Hamilton Public Library in recognition of their outstanding commitment to literacy, access to information, and community engagement across our city. The Hamilton Public Library has been engaged in numerous Rotary literacy initiatives, putting […]