The Rotary Club of Claremont unveiled its “peace pole” at Shelton Park on Wednesday. Mayor Corey Calaycay, Sylvia Whitlock — the first woman to serve as president of a Rotary Club — and the Claremont High School Choir were among those on hand at the dedication. The event culminated with a dove and butterfly release, as the club “spread the message of our community and Rotary’s commitment to peace.”

Students from El Roble Intermediate School’s Interact Club at Wednesday’s “peace pole” unveiling at Shelton Park. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

El Roble Intermediate School Interact Club member Zixin Tang holds a dove before its release at Wednesday’s “peace pole” unveiling at Shelton Park. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

(L-R) Claremont City Council members Jennifer Stark and Ed Reece, Rotary Club of Claremont President Susie Hensley, Rotarian Mark Carson, and Mayor Corey Calaycay at Wednesday’s “peace pole” dedication at Shelton Park. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger