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Santa on the Green 2022

Visit Santa-on-the-Green and tour the Historic Log Cabin on the opposite corner of Main Street, Dec 3 from 9am-3pm.

The Rotary Club of Hudson continues the 45-year tradition of thrilling children and parents with a conversation with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Main St Gazebo located on the Hudson Green. Over 350 kids enjoyed this opportunity in 2022. Hot chocolate provided by Hudson’s Restaurant and candy canes by Rotary are always a big hit. Santa will arrive at 9:00am on a shiny red fire engine to welcome good girls and boys and their families at the Gazebo. Santa’s elves will be assisting with the celebration and photos of families with Santa are encouraged.

To avoid long lines, a ticket system has been established to allow Santa to be able to chat with 20 families per hour for a total of 120 visits during the six-hour period. Tickets will be available at 7:45am next to the Gazebo where visitors will be given a specific time to get in line for Santa. This will help families avoid long lines and to enjoy the festivities on the Green.

On the opposite corner of Main St, the historic log cabin built for the Scouts in 1931 and about to be renovated will be open for visitors to view the original construction from inside the building. Rotary has raised over $250,000 for this community project. In case of rain, Santa will greet families inside the cabin.

Learn more about the Scout cabin here!

Rotary Announces Speaker Themes for Coming Months

The Rotary Club of Hudson’s weekly meetings feature speakers/presentations from important community leaders, business managers, sports and recreation representatives, student organization members and charitable foundation executives. Weekly sessions are recorded for Hudson’s HCTV and YouTube, accessible by all local citizens. Rotary members and guests appreciate the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of each speaker.

Each month incorporates a theme that defines the speaker topics for that month and ties into presentations from previous years. Following are the monthly themes:

September—Government, featured local candidates for offices.
October—Rotary activities and personalities. Newer members are interviewed, and District Rotary leaders welcomed.
November—Personal Management and Planning
December—Hudson High School Vocal Impact and Rotary scholarship winners. Cleveland Guardians update and 2023 player analysis.
January—Health and Wellness. Presentations by health care institutions and individual medical professionals.
February—Community Youth. Representatives from Scouting, Junior Achievement and HHS Service Learning.
March—Environment and Sustainability speakers. Rotary 4 Way Speech contest and Gala preview.
April thru August—to be announced in December.

One of the great strengths of the Rotary Club of Hudson is the knowledge imparted to its members by the weekly meetings and the resulting opportunities for members to become involved in various community activities. If you would like to join us for a future meeting (Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 am at Hudson Meadows on Barlow Rd), please go to our website www.rotaryhudson.org and register. We look forward to having you as a guest.

HUDSON SCOUT CABIN RESTORATION PROJECT

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Be a part of restoring this significant landmark in the Hudson landscape

Originally built by the Scouts and Rotary, our treasured log cabin is in considerable disrepair. This restoration project will ensure that an important historic landmark continues to enhance the Hudson Green and provide a traditional meeting place for scouting and for the next one hundred years.

For close to a century, Scout meetings have been held once a week in the log cabin, supplemented by community-oriented activities throughout the year. Over 125 Eagle Scouts have emanated from this cabin, setting a high standard for future generations of Hudson youth.

The Rotary Club of Hudson, the Hudson Heritage Association, and Hudson Scout Troop 321 have launched a $200,000 fundraising campaign to renovate the 90 year old log cabin on West Village Green.

This restoration project will ensure that an important historic landmark continues to enhance the Hudson Green and provide a traditional meeting place for scouting for the next one hundred years.

A Community Partnership