The Rotary Club of Easton will be holding its second annual “Flags for Heroes” over Memorial Day Weekend. This event serves as a fundraiser for Easton Rotary’s Youth and Community Fund as well as for various veteran and hero-related organizations within the local community.

The “Flags for Heroes” event provides members of the local community with an opportunity to honor their personal heroes including family members, friends, veterans, active members of the armed forces, teachers, firefighters, police officers or any other individuals who have made a positive impact on their lives.

American flags, which stand at 8’ tall, can be sponsored for $50.00 each in honor or in memory of personal heroes and over Memorial Day weekend will be displayed at multiple locations in the Easton area including The Talbot County Community Center, Idlewild Park and the Talbot County Court House. The deadline for flag sponsorships is May 10th.

Founded and chartered in 1921, The Rotary Club of Easton is part of Rotary International, the world’s first service club organization. Its more than 1.2 million members in greater than 200 countries volunteer their time and talents to promote the motto of “Service Above Self”.

Additional information about “Flags for Heroes” or flag sponsorship can be obtained online by visiting www.eastonrotary.org, by phone at 410-310-5664 or by e-mail at wachter0823@gmail.com.

In photo: Gearing up for this year’s “Flags for Heroes” event are Committee members (from left to right) Geoff Oxnam, also representing Easton Utilities, one the Club’s community partners for the event; John Flohr; Jackie Wilson; Lisa Wachter; Mary Wheeler and Steve Shearer.