Rotary Club of Bedford

06/19/2026

Three cheers to our outgoing President Liz Brown who initiated a new fundraiser this year which covered the student cost for our Rotary youth leadership awards weekend. She also helped us sell lots of 🦞 lobsters that helped us fund a district grant match for next Rotary year. Thank you Liz and please keep your great ideas flowing!

06/05/2026

We had an insightful presentation today about the Hilltop Community Revitalization Project. There have been several homes in Bedford that have been renovated this past year for local families through the Dept. of Housing and Community Development program grant. Regional Planner Jefrado Granger (Central Virginia Planning District Commission) coordinated the housing construction and managed the processes with help from the Town of Bedford. Thank you for helping our friends in Bedford, Jefrado!

05/26/2026

Thanks to Rotarian Ann for Bedford for organizing these window displays!

Check out the Rotary window to see pictures from Rotarian Traci's international trip with Rotary polio vaccinations efforts and other items showcasing our club's history and Rotary initiatives!

05/16/2026

Wonderful Rotary gathering Friday! District Governor Andy Vanhook and DG Nominee Amber Wilborne joined us to explore how we can grow our club and make an even bigger impact. And thank you to SML Rotary President-elect Phillip Green for assisting our club with a $300 donation for our Falling Creek Park Adaptive Swing Grant project! 4 area clubs have stepped up to make our grant application stronger. Exciting stuff in Bedford!

05/01/2026

Today’s meeting began with a moment of silence for the loss of a beloved Bedford craftsman and friend, William Ma**er, and it closed with a group selfie featuring Ella Bradford, this year’s Rotarian Youth awardee. But we also went on an informative journey to South Brazil with a presentation from Burt Duren, Chair of the Rotary District 7570 Friendship Exchange Committee. He led a group of a dozen Rotarians there recently to learn, explore and connect with Brazilian Rotarians before they visit us this Fall!

04/18/2026

https://wset.com/news/local/new-peace-pole-in-bedford-highlights-communitys-cultural-roots-world-peace-project-prevail-on-earth-rotary-club-symbol-april-2026

The Rotary Club of Bedford has partnered with the World Peace Project to unveil a new symbol of unity in the community.

04/17/2026

The Bedford Rotary Club installed a Peace Pole on the corner of Peaks St. and Longwood to remind us all that peace must prevail.

04/17/2026

The Rotary Club of Bedford installed a Rotary Peace Pole on April 17, 2026, next to the red bench at the corner of Peaks St. and Longwood Ave. “Peace is not just an idea, but a shared commitment.” Rotary has partnered with the World Peace Pole Project joining clubs across the globe in installing peace poles as visible reminders of a shared hope for a more peaceful world. Join us at our next club meeting on May 1 at 12:15 pm at The Bower Center for the Arts.