May 15, 2026: On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Rotary Zones 28 & 32 will host Unite for Peace, a free worldwide Zoom gathering featuring Rotary Peace Fellows, musicians, storytellers, humanitarian leaders, and voices from communities affected by conflict and displacement. This is not a political event; it is an opportunity to listen, reflect, and explore how ordinary people around the world are building peace through courage, creativity, service, and human connection.
May 2, 2026: The Rotary Club of West Ottawa is now accepting photo submissions for the 2027 RCWO Calendar. This year’s theme invites photographers to showcase “MY Canada in Ottawa area – Nature and Architecture.” Whether it is a striking seasonal landscape or a unique architectural perspective, we encourage you to capture the beauty of our region through your lens.
May 01, 2026: Every May, Rotary clubs around the world turn their attention to young people. Not because youth service is seasonal, but because shared focus creates momentum. And in communities large and small, Rotarians are already working alongside young leaders who are ready to serve. Youth service has been part of Rotary's identity for decades. It shows up in the way clubs invest in the next generation through programs that do not just teach leadership. They let young people practice it.
April 21, 2026: Following on the success of our two previous events in 2024 and 2025, Prepared & Positive 2026, organized in partnership with Parents Lifeline of Eastern Ontario, attracted parents and caregivers looking for information and support to help them address the mental health issues experienced by their children. Upon arrival at Saint Paul University, parents were heard saying that they had attended this event last year and were so glad to know that it was happening again!
The Free Reading Program is our online English literacy platform designed to build strong reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.
With more than 260 units and over 3,600 fun, interactive activities in levels K to grade 6, the Free Reading Program (FRP) covers phonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and creative writing. Each person learns at their own pace, building skills through games, stories, and engaging exercises that are enjoyable and rewarding.
Great for those learning at home, those who want extra resources, those new to English or who have trouble learning, and to organizations who support literacy. By offering this accessible, professional solution, we help learners young and old gain confidence, open doors to opportunities, and spark a lifelong love of reading and writing.
Ask us for access!
It's completely free and private. There are no pop-ups or nags and your email address is never shared. Lots more info at www.bereading.org, or email freereadingprogram@rcwo.ca.
Attn. Rotary Clubs, Non-Profits, Private Sector - Get a Branded Campus
Get your own Free Reading Program (FRP) campus with your organization's name and logo on each activity!
Rotary Clubs: Apply here to get your branded FRP campus at no cost. Bring literacy learning to your community.
Non-profits, Private sector: Apply here to get a branded FRP campus with your organization name and logo on every activity. This not only gives your organization its own online professional literacy solution, it highlights the value of your organization to the community, and for non-profits, may lead to grant opportunities and donations.
With the Free Reading Program, we realize our commitment to basic education and literacy by making reading and writing free, fun, and available to all.
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