Sterling Town Common, Main Street and Meetinghouse Hill Road (Route 12), Sterling, MA

he&nbsp;<a href="https://clicks.clubrunner.email/ls/click?upn=u001.6f6nHae1WHC1Jsk7nRti8-2F1g30ComE8FhuHJI28Ydz-2Bn-2FdMSWnKBofx3nzZbP9MtQfAs_X4wm6gGPhKKqrQ0XzlTKX4ZLXIPVdOXYcOUlWtaI6XQQuU-2FcxJk88UOWgwQJPt5mpCbBIdi8d58vJ5IvE8EhYKYBpeBhCdPxNa-2BUHbRr7-2FiqBhCb50JOQ58euSgnfH9IHH2t-2Fu-2BzVVO9ZTQEyxmuWoG-2Fe6dVIWMaTRQnpfz-2BrFLnF5vxDPNVZ-2Bw5Vv4scrwDH6L1b-2BcukDT4hlBnV9UBDdzPKwuggxA583h2ZmGIClqozVPEMUSXl4ne3UcNBY1WRKTRk-2F06dODW33UA2KY3cdmHlvX7wyKQJu83m9spE0o9l-2BDJcPmRmhJqNdOH4Dcfj1OUygPqtHxoaEwONR7Bt-2FNDn39-2FglDGUJHV-2FgrjrLZMdOOSSwIucg-2Bb0XIHzB9B" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wachusett Area Rotary Club</a>&nbsp;and the Common Good Alliance of Central Massachusetts (CGA) are proud to announce the installation of a Peace Pole on the Sterling Town Common and invite members of the community to attend a public dedication ceremony on&nbsp;Sunday, August 9, at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp;The Peace Pole is a gift to the community and a symbol of the shared hope for peace among all people. The dedication ceremony will bring together residents, local leaders, and Rotary members to celebrate peace, understanding, and community connection.Inscribed with the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages, the Sterling Peace Pole reflects Rotary’s commitment to fostering international understanding, Service Above Self, and stronger communities.&nbsp;The installation is part of The Peace Pole Project of&nbsp;<a href="https://clicks.clubrunner.email/ls/click?upn=u001.6f6nHae1WHC1Jsk7nRti81NfotHjZg1H-2BBgC8DT-2FgAvM8wMZmKK5Z0qbMpvrNVOjgSU2_X4wm6gGPhKKqrQ0XzlTKX4ZLXIPVdOXYcOUlWtaI6XQQuU-2FcxJk88UOWgwQJPt5mpCbBIdi8d58vJ5IvE8EhYKYBpeBhCdPxNa-2BUHbRr7-2FiqBhCb50JOQ58euSgnfH9IHH2t-2Fu-2BzVVO9ZTQEyxmuWoG-2Fe6dVIWMaTRQnpfz-2BrFLnF5vxDPNVZ-2Bw5Vv4scrwDH6L1b-2BcukDT4hlBnV9UBDdzPKwuggxA583h2ZmGIClps4i5SRrSdWxPqN2WBW2A3Sl265NuD23kcYhzKaELUYHw30P-2BMtLMG6CEhJQ4NOEs0G6Mf8Si92QCIB9T76iuYEIMt8trL5lcpUlxwTXthLIKaZf5nAIbGSL1nFnUhnlaZKaoQcMNzdgjOWlDSAORs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">May Peace Prevail on Earth International</a>, a global movement that encourages communities to come together in the spirit of peace. With more than 200,000 Peace Poles planted around the world, the project's monuments serve as enduring symbols of hope, unity, and humanity’s shared desire for a more peaceful future.The dedication will take place on the anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan. The date was chosen to underscore the Peace Pole's message of hope and remember the devastating consequences of war, reaffirming a shared commitment to peace.Event DetailsWhat:&nbsp;Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony When:&nbsp;Sunday, August 9, 11:30 a.m. Where:&nbsp;Sterling Town Common, Sterling, Massachusetts Hosted by:&nbsp;Wachusett Area Rotary Club and The Common Good Alliance of Central Massachusetts The event is free and open to the public.

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