Events

In Machakos, Kenya, youth unemployment reaches 60%, leaving even high school graduates unable to find work due to the “no experience, no job” cycle. Joyce Graff is sponsoring a Rotary Global Grant application to provide 50 graduates with mentorship placements in careers of their choice. The project, developed in collaboration with Dr. Shulamit Kahn of Boston University, aims to equip young people to become self-sustaining, support their families, and expand economic opportunity in the wider community. Global Grants are funded through contributions to The Rotary Foundation.

Speaker: Dr. Hari Banskota, Project Service Chair of the Rotary Club of Dillibazar, Kathmandu.

Dr. Banskota will be speaking on “Local Initiative for Transformation (LIIFT)”, an integrated community development approach led by Sahaj Foundation to improve health, nutrition, basic education, and livelihoods among marginalized communities in southern Nepal.

Fifth Thursday of the month is Club Social.

Details and location will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace Cramer by clicking on his name on left corner.

Speaker: Nia Jacobs, Executive Director, Steps to Success

Details and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.

If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace by clicking on her name at the left.

We will be using felt blanket making materials donated by Joyce Graff to make blankets that we will donate to Project Linus. 

Project Linus is run by volunteers in locally run chapters that distribute blankets to hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, organizations or individually to any child that may be in need of the comfort a blankie can bring. We support all kids from premature infant to older teens.

Today there are hundreds of Project Linus chapters across all 50 Unites States, providing a creative community service outlet to thousands of volunteers, and providing comfort to thousands of children.

The Greater Boston Project Linus consists of several volunteers that give their time and energy to support children in the Greater Boston area. We also get involved in supplying blankets to other locations when disaster strikes. This includes sending blankets to families that have experienced floods and fires and no longer have a safe place to live.

All members are invited to the Foundation Dinner, held at the Portuguese Club on Nov 19, 5:30pm-9:00pm

To register, follow this link: Foundation Dinner, Registration Link

Rotarians support Brookline Thrives every 3rd or 4th Wednesday evening & on other shifts to help package weekend food for Brookline Public School students facing food scarcity.

Held at Brookline Thrives, 218 New Terrace Road

Sign-up on the blue button on the upper left corner

Members are encouraged to attend the Foundation Dinner, scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Find details here: Register for Foundation Diner

If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Alain Nishimwe by clicking on her name at the left.

The BU Rotaract Club is pleased to invite you to "Cookie Chats: Networking with Community Leaders" event.

This professional networking event will provide an opportunity for BU Rotaract, Brookline Rotary, and community members to connect.

Location: Boston University
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

To RSVP, click here: Cookie Chats registration

Please email rotaract@bu.edu with any questions. A follow up email will be sent out before the event with reminders and any additional details.

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The speaker, Sophie Hintzen, will present on how bioethics shapes the way we approach innovation, responsibility, and humanity’s future.

Bioethics is the study of ethical issues emerging from advances in biology, medicine, and technology. 
It can be found at the intersection of science, philosophy, law, and human values—helping guide us through complex questions. 

As science progresses faster than ever, bioethics helps us to ensure that human dignity, rights, and justice remain at the center of decision-making. It’s not just a concern for doctors and scientists—it affects patients, families, policymakers, and communities.

Details and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.

If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Rotarians support Brookline Thrives every 3rd or 4th Wednesday evening & on other shifts to help package weekend food for Brookline Public School students facing food scarcity.

Held at Brookline Thrives, 218 New Terrace Road

Sign-up on the blue button on the upper left corner
 

Speaker: Alexander Neary

Rotarian Alex Neary completed an MBA capstone project on artificial intelligence, and holds several certifications on the topic. This talk will focus on demystifying AI in plain language; separating science fiction from reality, explaining why AI feels suddenly powerful now, and clarifying common fears and misunderstandings.

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Brookline Rotary wishes a magical season and Happy Holidays.

Brookline Rotary wishes a magical season and Happy Holidays.

The Brookline Robotics Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding STEM education through robotics across Brookline and the Greater Boston Area. Our mission focuses on three core objectives: supporting four high school FTC teams, promoting robotics as a gateway to STEM for students of all backgrounds, and providing career-building opportunities from high school through students' first jobs.

Since our founding, we've grown from 1 FTC team and 1 FLL team serving 30 students to 4 FTC teams and 30+ FLL teams reaching over 2,700 students. We host large-scale community events including FTC Qualifiers (1,000+ participants), FLL Scrimmages (15+ teams), and an annual FLL Explore Festival (30+ teams). Our summer camp partnerships with Penguin Coding School and RoboHub have engaged 250+ students.
Through partnerships with the Brookline Teen Center, Brookline High School, and generous sponsors, we've raised over $21,000 this season to provide free robotics programs, camps, and workshops. We're building pathways for students to develop technical skills while creating a sustainable, inclusive STEM community in Brookline

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Ken Goldstein by clicking on his name at the left.

Club Assemblies occur every other month and are important opportunities to stay up-to-date on Club projects, to offer input and to help plan future events.

Details and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Brookline Rotary has a tradition of celebrating the New Year and seasonal joy late in January so that we do not conflict with other family/friend events.  This year's festivities will be on January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM.  This is another opportunity for us to laugh and share in each other's company.  For newer members, partners and children/grandchildren are encouraged as we eat and exchange gifts.

Karen Jacob, our Holiday Host will guide us through a Yankee Swap.  Each adult who attends is asked to bring a wrapped, gender neutral gift costing not more than $25.

We will be catering the event but you are welcome to bring a desert to share love and happiness with other Rotarians.

Details and location will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Fifth Thursday of the month is Club Social.

Details and location will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace Cramer by clicking on his name on left corner.

Speaker: Kasey Boston, Executive Director, Brookline Teen Center

Ms. Boston will speak about youth empowerment, nonprofit innovation, and intergenerational service.
Details and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.

If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace by clicking on her name at the left.

Speaker: Julie Burkley, FriendshipWorks

Ms Julie will present about FriendshipWorks and volunteering opportunities.

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Ken Goldstein by clicking on his name at the left.

Rotarians support Brookline Thrives every 3rd or 4th Wednesday evening & on other shifts to help package weekend food for Brookline Public School students facing food scarcity.

Held at Brookline Thrives, 218 New Terrace Road

Sign-up on the blue button on the upper left corner
 

Speaker: Alexandra Johnson, Newton At Home

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Ken Goldstein by clicking on his name at the left.

Speaker: TBD

Details and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list. If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace by clicking on her name at the left.

Speaker: Traci Griffith, Racial Justice Director at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts

Traci will share insights into how the ACLU of Massachusetts is responding to recent challenges to democracy and civil liberties. From the courts to the State House and communities across the Commonwealth, the ACLU continues to challenge unjust laws, defend free expression, and advocate for a more equitable and inclusive future.

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candance Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Guest: Boston University - Rotaract Club

We’re excited to welcome members of the Boston University Rotaract Club! They will share highlights from their service projects and leadership activities during the fall and spring semesters, and explore opportunities for collaboration with Brookline Rotary. Rotaract brings together passionate student leaders committed to making a positive impact in their communities and around the world—we look forward to learning from them and strengthening our connection.

Details and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list. If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace by clicking on her name at the left.

Speaker: Michael Rubenstein

Michael will be talking about the Chestnut Hill Commercial Area and the Select Board's work on this topic.

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candance Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.

Speaker: Rotarian Arnie Miller

During this meeting, rotarian Arnie Miller will coach members on best practices for fundraising during Marathon Day.

Details and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list. If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candace by clicking on her name at the left.

Speakers: Rotarian Benson Mutua, Past President, Rotary Club of Emaili, Kenya & In-Country Director, Clay Int'l Secondary School 

A special meeting with the leads for the Clay International Secondary School (CISS), which is the school Brookline Rotary is working with for on a  Global Grant for clean water. Benson Mutua, the Rotarian and In-Country Director of CISS, is also the immediate past president of the Rotary Club of Emaili, Kenya. Benson along with the principal of CISS will be visiting the USA for this meeting. Bob Wax, Chair, PEI,  a former Brookline resident and presenter  to Brookline Rotary about CISS and the clean water project will also be in  attendance.

Details, location and Zoom link will be sent to Members and those on our mailing list.  If you would like to attend and are not on our mailing list, please email brooklinerotary@gmail.com or contact Candance Cramer by clicking on her name at the left.