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The Zonta Club of Malden celebrated Earth Day with a tree planting at the Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. As part of the Zonta Says NOW campaign, the organization joined the global community of Zonta International in recognizing Earth Day as a day of equality. The event focused on increasing awareness of climate change and its gender-related consequences. Our climate is changing, driving more extreme weather events that not only trigger social disruption but also magnify gender inequality. At the event, the City of Malden Tree Warden, Chris Rosa, demonstrated how to plant a tree and explained the environmental benefits of a tree canopy. He was joined by Erica Holm, a certified arborist, who explained how trees help to absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and provide habitat for various species, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable environment. The Jefferson elm tree, which will display a plaque noting that it was donated by the Zonta Club of Malden, was planted close to the memorial site of Judge Emma Fall Scholfield who officially organized and chartered the Zonta Club of Malden.

Members of the Zonta Club of Chelsea & North Shore recently delivered Scholarship Checks to the School Districts of Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Everett and Saugus. For many years the Zonta Club has donated these scholarships to 5 Senior High School women who will be attending college. We are pleased to continue awarding these scholarships to deserving young women. We are proud to be able to support the High School’s scholarship program and we wish the recipients all the best in their future endeavors. Shown here: Superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools Dr. Almi G. Abeyta (left), and Zonta member Adele Lubarsky.

Zonta Club of Northampton Area celebrated its 90th anniversary in March by honoring nine local women – recognizing the nine decades of service our many Zonta members have provided through the years,” says Donna Sroka, co-President of the Northampton Club.

“We are especially proud of the nine women who represent the past, present and future of Zonta’s focus – many of them are ‘unsung heroes’ who have really rolled up their sleeves to improve our world for women and girls!” Pictured here, left to right: Lisa LaPierre, Linda Gibbon, Alexis Johnson, Ava Blum-Carr, Maedeh Ghasemzadeh. (Not pictured: Audrey Millgate, and deceased honorees Verda Dale, Alice Scott Ross and Lynn Goodhue.)

The Zonta Club of Berkshire County held a special community celebration dinner in recognition of International Women’s Day at the Berkshire Hills Country Club. The dinner was an opportunity for the community to come together and honor six outstanding women of Berkshire County who have made significant impacts in their fields and within their communities. The room was filled with people building a better world for women and girls..

Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley Club Women Making a Difference 2025 Event.

The room is filled with inspiration, empowerment, and the collective energy of women committed to making a difference! The event celebrates the incredible impact of women leaders and changemakers in our communities

On March 8th, the Zonta Club of Malden celebrated Zonta Rose Day in honor of International Women’s Day and to kick off National Women’s History Month. The Malden Club recognized local women with a special rose and message while also raising funds to support Zonta’s mission of ending gender violence. A special shout out to members Michelle Luong, Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, Ari Taylor and Maria D‘Esposito.