Archive for May 2025
Pittsford Rotary dedicates Peace Pole in memory of D.C. shooting victim Ryan Realbuto, Pittsford, New York-USA
May 28, 2025 The Rotary Club of Pittsford held a special dedication ceremony on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to honor Ryan Realbuto, a Pittsford native who was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., last year. Pittsford, N.Y. — The Rotary Club of Pittsford held a special ceremony to honor Ryan Realbuto, a Pittsford native who was…
Read MoreWolfe Park’s Peace Pole, Monroe, Connecticut-USA
May 25, 2025 MONROE, CT — A Peace Pole, a monument bearing the message, “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in eight different languages, now stands in the rock garden outside the entrance to the Wolfe’s Den Playground at Wolfe Park. The rock garden, created by students in Masuk High School’s Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Monroe…
Read MorePeace Pole Planted at Rumple Memorial Presybyterian Church, Blowing Rock, NC, USA
Submitted: June 12, 2025Planted: May 25, 2025 BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Rotary Club recently unveiled its Rotary Peace Pole, a symbol of hope, unity, and the dreams of the entire human family. The Peace Pole is located in front of Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church, a fitting and visible location in the heart of…
Read MoreLakeville celebrates cultural, religious diversity, Apple Valley, Minnesota-USA
May 23, 2025 Attendees got to sample foods from around the world and learn about different cultures at the International Day of Living Together in Peace in Lakeville. Lakeville Rotary members Joshua Lee and Tom Vonhof dedicated two community “Peace Poles” at the International Day of Living Together in Peace. The Peace Poles are a symbol of unity and…
Read MorePeace Pole project takes root in Sylva, thanks to Rotary Club- Sylva, North Carolina-USA
May 22, 2025 In an effort to promote unity and peace within the community, the Rotary Club of Sylva is preparing to install an international Peace Pole, an initiative inspired by a global project from Japan. During the Sylva town board meeting on Thursday, May 22, the proposal for the landmark sculpture was discussed, and…
Read MoreCentury Students Partner with Hillsboro Rotary to Install Peace Pole, Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
May 21, 2025 After a lesson with their social studies teacher, Mr. Trosclair, Century High School sophomores Taylen Tippetts and Yafa Obeidi felt inspired to install a Peace Pole at their school. Peace Poles are international monuments that display the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in the language of the country where it is…
Read MoreTanzeer Afeef Huq – Finalist for 2024 Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards from Bangladesh
May 20, 2025 Tanzeer was in the 1st grade and 6 years old, when he entered the 2024, Peace Pals Art contest. He is currently 7 years, 8 months, and 20 days old as of today and a Grade 2 student and has a vivid imagination and a strong curiosity about the world—especially when it…
Read MoreCircleville Sunrise Rotary gives special recognition to Nick Pruitt, Circleville, Ohio-USA
May 20, 2025Posted – June 18, 2025 (CIRCLEVILLE) – On Tuesday morning at Mary Virginia Crites Hannah Park, the Sunrise Rotary Club provided all attendees with a hearty breakfast as a prelude to the installation of a Peace Pole. “This really is about our Rotary Club, and we wanted to make it like a time…
Read MorePeace Week Delaware celebrates Ten years of service, Sussex County, Delaware-USA
May 18, 2025 Peace Week Delaware is celebrating 10 years of service to the state by donating up to 10 Peace Poles, which will be planted in all three counties. Sussex County already has peace poles donated by PWD in Seaford, Georgetown, Bethany Beach, Lewes, and Rehoboth Beach. These poles are placed in front of…
Read MorePeace Poles go Outback with the Rotary Nomads AND Bedourie Amateur Turf Club, AUSTRALIA
May 15, 2025Submitted June 17, 2025 On Thursday, May 15th, Bedourie State School marked its 1st Annual Peace Pole Ceremony, thanks to the generosity of Rotary E-Club of Australia Nomads and the Bedourie Amateur Turf Club. The service was held within the school grounds located next to the planted Peace Pole. Both students and Staff led…
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