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The Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club is inviting the community to a day of family-friendly fun, philanthropy, and friendly competition at its annual Duck Race on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Marie-Louise Kehoe (Riverdale) Park.
 
The event will feature a lively mix of music, food, entertainment, and the signature Duck Race, where participants can cheer on their adopted rubber ducks as they race along the Charles River. Proceeds from the event will directly support local and global charitable initiatives championed by the Rotary Club.

 

What started as a call to clear out old electronics turned into a strong show of community support, as the Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club’s Electronics Recycling Day in April drew a stream of residents throughout the morning.
 
Held in partnership with the Town of Dedham and Complete Recycling Solutions, the event provided a convenient and responsible way for community members to dispose of unwanted electronic devices. From outdated monitors to long-forgotten cables and aging laptops, residents arrived ready to declutter—and they delivered. 

When: Wednesday, April 8 from 7:15am to 8:30am

Where: Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA (Room 101)

The Best Part: Breakfast is on the club!

RSVP: Please send your confirmation to nvsrotary@gmail.com

 

When you join or support Rotary, you are helping an incredible range of organizations. The NVSRC has a long list of supported causes that showcase the breadth of their commitment:

Dedicated members of the Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club recently demonstrated their commitment to community service and the environment by actively participating in the 2025 Neponset River Fall Cleanup. The club successfully focused its efforts on the areas surrounding Alevizos Park and Ellis Pond in Norwood, removing significant amounts of trash and debris from the riverbanks and surrounding parkland.