The Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West

Bottles & Cans Recycling Project (Weekly Collection)
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) and 2 more dates | NRMA Breakwall Caravan Park, Munster Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
Volunteers Needed – Weekly Recycling Project at the NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Caravan Park.
Date: Tuesday of each week
Time: 10:00 am
Work required: emptying our Rotary Recycling Cages at the NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Caravan Park and depositing them at the Return and Earn center off Jindalee Road, Port Macquarie.
Coffee and socials follows after completion at Studio 3 Espresso.

PROJECT HISTORY
One of our major projects is the ‘Hundred Thousand Million’ recycling project or what we now call ‘Bottles and Can’s Collection’.
In 2018 Rotary commenced our ‘Hundred Thousand Million’ recycling project, aimed at raising $100,000 from 1 million recyclables in three years through the NSW Government’s ‘Container Deposit Scheme’. This was achieved in July 2021, precisely three years after the project commenced. Today, we still recycle each week at the NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Caravan Park.
Money raised is invested back into the community through projects designed to build and strengthen communities.

ANZAC Tribute Night
2026-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Join us for a special ANZAC Tribute Night, proudly hosted by Rotary, as we come together to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of our past and present servicemen and women.
This commemorative evening is open to the entire community and will be a meaningful opportunity to reflect, remember and show our gratitude to those who have served our nation. The program will feature a guest speaker — either a current serving member of the Australian Defence Force or a veteran — who will share personal insights and experiences of service.

We invite you, your family and friends to attend this important community event as we pay tribute to the ANZAC spirit of bravery, mateship and dedication.

Guest Speaker: Andrew Hinton, Australian Airforce Cadets
Discussion: Andrew will discuss his role in the Australian Airforce Cadets.
All are welcome. Lest We Forget.
Cost for the night is to be confirmed
Email Secretary if you would like to attend – RSVP 9 April: rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West Celebrates 55 Years
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Noshtalgia, Shop 13, Colonial Arcade, 25-27 Hay Street,, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Tonight we celebrate 55 years since our Club was proudly chartered on 26 April 1971.
For more than half a century, our members have worked together to make a lasting difference in our community—from the McInherney Park barbecue shelter and tree planting initiatives, to bus shelter construction, building restorations, Tidy Town campaigns, youth programs, WASH projects, and so much more.
This evening is about reflecting on that journey, honouring the people who made it possible, and celebrating the spirit of service that continues to drive us forward.
Here’s to 55 years of strengthening communities—and to many more ahead.
Cost: TBC
To RSVP: rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Dinner Meeting - Africa Mercy Ship
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Rotary is pleased to host Dr Lindsay & Dianne Sherriff from the Africa Mercy Ship to discuss their humanitarian efforts in providing medical care, surgeries and dental treatment to people in need in Africa.
Learn more about the Mercy Ship by visiting: https://mercyships.africa/
Please RSVP by 27 April to rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Port Macquarie Markets Fundraising
2026-05-09 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-13 08:30 - 11:30 | Westport Park, 18 Park Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
Our Club attends the Port Macquarie Markets on the first of each month to showcase our Rotary projects and rattle the bucket to raise funds for the community.
Volunteers are needed.
Work: rattle the bucket and meet and greet people as they enter the markets.
Contact Mike Schulzer to volunteer: mschulzer@bigpond.com

Rotary Board Meeting
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Our monthly Board Meeting will be held tonight at Port City Bowling Club to discuss previous minutes, directors reports and general business.
Directors, please email reports to the Secretary at least two days prior to allow time for viewing.
At the conclusion of the meeting, directors have the option of dinner in the bistro area of the Club.
All Rotary members welcome.

Dinner Meeting - Guest Speaker Mayor Adam Roberts
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Tonight’s dinner meeting will feature Councillor Adam Roberts, Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Mayor Roberts will discuss what Council is currently working on and any new and exciting investments and initiatives planned for the future that will benefit Port Macquarie residents.

Vocational Night
2026-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW
The fourth Tuesday of the month is Vocational Night, an opportunity for Rotary to engage with business and locally run community organisations in Port Macquarie. Each visit is followed by dinner at a restaurant.
May’s visit and dinner – TBC

Dinner Meeting-Rotary Public Speaking Competition
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Students from Hastings Secondary College, the Nature School and Heritage Christian School will compete for a spot in the Rotary District 9660 Public Speaking Competition.
Please RSVP by 25 May 2026 through email: rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Rotary Movie Night - The Sheep Detective
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Majestic Cinemas, Horton Street & Clarence Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia

Club Changeover Night
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Port City Bowling Club, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Rotary Club Changeover recognises the achievements and service displaced throughout the Rotary year. Volunteers are congratulated for their ‘service above self’ commitment and community organisations are shown their well-earned gratitude.
It is a Rotary Club’s night of nights and it is a celebration for what has been achieved to build and strengthen communities.
A fun night filled of good food, laughs and gratitude.
Cost to be confirmed
Please RSVP by 8 June – rotarypmqwest@gmail.com

Bottles & Cans Recycling Project (Weekly Collections)
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | NRMA Breakwall Caravan Park, Munster Street, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW, 2444, Australia
