West Bay Rotary members took a break from laying down the flooring for the last home in Habitat's Philbrick Commons pocket neighborhood in Rockland this Saturday, January 6 to mark the official dedication of the pavilion built by WBR members earlier in the season.
West Bay Rotarians helped build all 12 housing units at Philbrick Commons over the past couple years and the pavilion was the club's gift to the neighborhood.
For those wondering whether the final structure is a "gazebo" (as originally described in our fundraising raffle) or a "pavilion," the latter is typically defined as "a usually open, sometimes ornamental structure in a garden, park, or place of recreation that is used for entertainment or shelter." This pavilion then will surely host many a gathering for the new residents of Philbrick... and their friends.
About West Bay Rotary
West Bay Rotary is celebrating its 38th year of manifesting its mission of “service above self” here in the Midcoast. The club undertakes dozens of community projects as well as fundraising (and “fun-raising”) events, including its annual “Duck Derby,” Chili Challenge, Toboggan Nationals parking, and more. The door for prospective members is always open. The club meets on Thursday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., currently both in-person and via Zoom. For more information, go to: www.westbayrotaryofmaine.org.
Here Midcoast Habitat For Humanity's Executive Director Tia Anderson (left) accepts the final check from the club, which covers the cost for materials, from member Kim Milton. Also on hand this day were (left to right) fellow members Etienne Perret, Chum Berry, Barry King, John Stokinger, Tim Dresser, and John Viehman.
This plaque from West Bay Rotary is part of the new pavilion provided to residents at Habitat’s Philbrick Commons pocket neighborhood in Rockland.
