Bethlehem Downtown Rotary Club

06/14/2026

We are grateful to be able to help local organizations reach their goals and help our community thrive!

Big thanks to Bethlehem Downtown Rotary Club , one of our amazing funding partners! Their generosity enabled us to deliver our Bridge to Middle School programming in the Bethlehem Area School District during the 2025-2026 school year.

This program helps fifth-graders prepare for the big transition to middle school: a pivotal time in their lives. Through delivering instruction and providing resources, we're able to support the academic and social development of many local students, sparking long-term, sustainable change.

Sending our gratitude to Bethlehem Rotary Foundation — we feel lucky to partner with such a generous organization!

06/13/2026

WOW!

06/11/2026

Our hearts are heavy. PDG Gerry Longs life will be celebrated on Saturday. Please join us as we support Jill, the family and one another. The obituary reminds us of the many ways Gerry touched Rotary and the community. Rest easy, Gerry,

View Gerald T. Long's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/03/2026

Celebrating 110 years of service to the Bethlehem community, the Bethlehem Rotary Club recently transformed the entrance to Sand Island with a beautiful Pollinator Garden. Made possible through a $2,400 investment from our club and District 7430, and brought to life through the hard work of dedicated volunteers, this project reflects Rotary’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community pride. The garden will bloom for years to come as a lasting tribute to our legacy of service.
https://www.lvpnews.com/20260602/rotarians-tend-sand-island-childrens-garden/?publication=bethlehem&fbclid=IwY2xjawSNSQ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_rznVFFYesDK4eHf2yDTuoVTw364Qbzoq3m9dbetNvchT18VD63x2pGjA5M_aem_hjI0rF5w153jcW1Ny1xIFA

05/12/2026

Bethlehem Rotarians enjoyed an IronPigs game with the Allentown West Rotary Club ! Thanks for the invitation! Love ya FeFe 😘

05/04/2026

We are grateful to have been able to help out at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering in March!

March was a busy month at the shelter with close to 70 of our street neighbors staying with us each night. Big thanks go out to the volunteers who worked diligently to prepare meals, monitor showers, bus tables, clean up the kitchen, and in general make sure that guests received the support that they needed.

We 💕💕💕our volunteers!!

04/22/2026

Tickets can still be purchased ONLINE for our event THIS FRIDAY April 24th!! You don't want to miss out on a fun night of great food, great drinks, and of course supporting Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School 🎉 Food will be provided by the BAVTS Culinary Arts and Baking programs and Hausbar Mobile Bartending Service will be mixing up delicious drinks.

In addition to great food and drinks, we will also be holding a silent auction, music will be playing, and the museum will be open for you to explore thanks to the sponsorship of Curt & Joyce Albarell!

✨Tickets can be purchased online HERE: https://donate.stripe.com/bJefZgfIF4oe2Ql3IS0oM03
✨More information and FAQs can be found HERE:
https://bavtsbridges.org/fundraisers/

Save the Date & Invites designed by BAVTS Graphics Communications student, Lainey!

04/15/2026

Ask a Question. Save a Life.

Question – Persuade – Refer (QPR)
3 Simple Steps Anyone Can Learn to Help Save a Life from Su***de

Please join us on

📅 Tuesday, April 21st
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Northampton County Human Services Building
2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem, PA

Learn the myths and facts about su***de, recognize warning signs, and discover how to approach someone you’re concerned about with confidence and compassion.

Many people believe only mental health professionals can prevent su***de — but that’s not true.

Just like CPR saves lives with a few steps, QPR teaches anyone how to help save a life using three easy strategies:
❓ Question
💬 Persuade
🤝 Refer

This training helps reduce fear, builds confidence, and gives you the chance to practice a simple, life-saving approach.

✅ FREE Training
🍪 Snacks Provided

To Register:
Call or Text David Weiskotten at 610-360-6597
Please include your name, email, and phone number

This program is provided by the Northampton County Su***de Prevention Task Force and sponsored by Rotary Club of Easton, Pennsylvania

You never know when a simple conversation could save a life.
Join us and learn how to make a difference. 💙

04/09/2026

Interesting article..."How do we create more opportunities for service and belonging?" 🤔 Share your thoughts, please!

What if the real challenge isn't membership, but relevance?

Leonardo Mangoldt saw this firsthand across communities in Argentina and recognized that growing membership and strengthening community impact go hand in hand. Inspired by this, he and his club focused on creating more opportunities for service and belonging.

The result? Eight new Rotary clubs, three new Interact clubs, and Rotary returning to communities where it had disappeared.

Find the full story: https://on.rotary.org/4mA6Awh