Thank you Kathy Kane for coming and speaking to our group about the Free Summer Meals program. We appreciate all that you do for our youth and ensuring they don't go hungry in the summer. As she stated "Hunger doesn't take a summer vacation. Neither do we."
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This is a link to the piece of music Mike Boo wrote for the South Shore Brass Band, for our concert at Foundation Meadows Park, featuring the musical instruments provided by Valparaiso Sunrise Kiwanis.
Thanks to all who braved the heat Sunday to attend the outdoor concert yesterday at Foundation Meadows Park. Michael Boo 's new selection, Butterfly Meadows, was premiered, using the outdoor musical instruments placed there by Valparaiso Sunrise Kiwanis.
Big thank you to our fellow Kiwanians who spent their Saturday morning doing highway clean up. We appreciate your hard work to make our community stay clean.
Never forget the real reason why we do what we do!
Wow, congrats on a job well done to our Kiwanis brothers and sisters down south! http://bit.ly/2Xzpmv7
Congratulations to the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery, Alabama — winner of the Gold Award in the 2019 Kiwanis International Signature Project Contest. The Alabama National Fair, which is organized by the club, provides fun for all ages with events, competitions, exhibits, vendors and rides. The club has raised and distributed more than $7.4 million to children in need during the fair’s 65-year run. #KidsNeedKiwanis
We love our kids but sometimes during the summer they can get a little... out of control, Here's the best way to keep them occupied and active without driving you nuts during the summer.
A beautiful, inspiring story. This is what being a Kiwanis member is all about! http://bit.ly/2Jk58vG
Hunger and physical disabilities can be formidable foes on their own. When paired, the combination can be overwhelming. Kiwanis Division 23 East of the Eastern Canada and the Caribbean District seeks to feed the souls and bodies of people with disabilities by establishing a food bank specifically fo...
Happy 4th of July from everyone at Sunrise Kiwanis!
The main goal of Kiwanis is to help connect communities in need, even those halfway across the world! http://bit.ly/2XmzlEe
There are 3,700 kilometers between Taipei and Kathmandu, but the two communities are much closer now, due to a visit by Lan Xing, Taiwan, Kiwanis Club members to Nepal’s Disabled Rehabilitation Center this past January. Under the theme “Love Around the World,” Lan Xing members traveled to Nepa...
What are your plans for the 4th of July?
Turns out there have been some pretty famous Kiwanis members in the past. Here are some of the most famous ones. Some of them surprised even us! http://bit.ly/2X3zKv4
Fame, as Kiwanis-family members have demonstrated, can be achieved by ruling nations or by popping corn, by exploring mountaintops and by blasting into outer space. One Kiwanian is credited with inventions that changed the world, while another is best known for putting words in a duck’s mouth. O...
Some projects are truly one of a kind and memorable for all the right reasons! http://bit.ly/2X8kZHc
Recently, we noticed a Facebook post promoting the Kiwanis Ramp Festival in Newport, Tennessee. Some readers may not know what ramp is (I didn’t), but according to Wikipedia, it’s a species of wild onion, and it’s something of a culinary superstar right now.
Thankful for our group of amazing Kiwanians who always step up when needed. For the past six weeks, our members have been donating weekly to raise funds to purchase items to donate to Riley's for their comfort cart. The cart provides everyday supplies for families who children are under care. We've always been proud supporting Riley's and it's truly why we do what we do. Thank you amazing Kiwanians we appreciate all you do.
Beautifully said. You're not just helping out, you're making an impact. http://bit.ly/31CUbO0
Kiwanis is often called a “community service organization.” That’s understandable — every year, thousands of our members do millions of hours of service in their communities.
Sight is something we sadly take for granted until it starts to fail. For some, getting eyeglasses is an impossible task. This group of Kiwanis members went the extra mile to make sure kids got the glasses they needed! http://bit.ly/2WCKhZc
In 1993, Kiwanian Bob Collison learned that many people in the Philippines desperately needed glasses but couldn’t afford them. So he started the Save Old Spectacles program at his club in Beaverton, Oregon, to collect glasses and send them overseas. Two years later, the program went district-wide...
Here is an incredible story on how one group of dedicated individuals helped to set up 5 medical clinics to those in need. THIS is what it means to be a Kiwanis member! http://bit.ly/2Wz48Z3
In a span of just five days, retired pharmacist and Kentucky resident Wayne Sullivan and fellow volunteers helped set up and run five health clinics in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, in May 2018. Together, they filled nearly 3,000 prescriptions, provided dental care, delivered shoes and gifted glasses to m...
We were so happy to have our three scholarship recipients join us for our weekly meeting to learn more about Kiwanis and meet our members. Good luck in college!!!!
Nothing is more important than the gift of sight, it's something we all take for granted. This group of Kiwanis members is making sure those who need it most can see again! http://bit.ly/2WCKhZc
In 1993, Kiwanian Bob Collison learned that many people in the Philippines desperately needed glasses but couldn’t afford them. So he started the Save Old Spectacles program at his club in Beaverton, Oregon, to collect glasses and send them overseas. Two years later, the program went district-wide...
Connie & Darcy- members of the Valparaiso Sunrise Kiwanis got down and chalky downtown Valpo supporting Family Youth Services Annual Chalk the Walk Event. Make sure you stop downtown today to see all the amazing artwork! Huge thank you to our two members who dedicated their Saturday morning to make this beautiful piece!!!! It turned out absolutely amazing.
Teaching children the joy of reading and developing a life long love for literature is a gift that they will never forget! http://bit.ly/2Wsw6ud
This past October, the Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew in Kingston, Jamaica, started a program to feed children's stomachs, spirits and minds. Through their Early Literacy Initiative, members read to 3- to 5-year-olds attending St. Paul Basic School and National Baptist Basic School. Members read...
These cuddly critters do more than look cute, they serve a key purpose of keeping newborn babies happy and safe! http://bit.ly/2WiJdcv
Premature babies usually need assistance to get through their first few days. Tubes deliver air and oxygen into their still-developing lungs. Patches on their bodies are wired to monitors that check temperature, pulse and breathing. But tiny hands can accidentally detach these devices. In Italy, hos...
Happy to have some members from TJ Builders Club present at our meeting today!
We were proud to sponsor Family House with their fun family fundraiser at Zao Island. One of our very own Kiwanians attended and as you can see, her daughter rated the evening a thumbs up! Thank you Family House for all you do for our community! We hope your fundraiser was a success!
Just another example of how being a Kiwanis member leads to great things! http://bit.ly/2I7oZ0u
Key Club International members build leadership skills that can take them far long after graduation. In 2018, Maria Carla Chicuén — a former Key Clubber at a high school in Miami, Florida — was appointed to lead Florida International University’s new CasaCuba initiative. As executive directo...
We had a great turnout for our recent Aktion Club Meeting. Aktion Club put a lot of heart and effort in helping the Valparaiso Sunrise Kiwanis collect caps for its most recent project- buddy bench's. All caps collected were melted and turned into a bench made out of these caps. Proud Kiwanians Darcy Scully, Phil Hahn and Carol Short among five noon members assisted with presenting their very own bench at Opportunity Enterprise. Thank you all for your hard work, we appreciate all that you do for our community!
We appreciate Bill Higbie coming out and talking to us about the Porter County Community Foundation and learning about all the wonderful things the Foundation does for our community!
3 generations of Kiwanis members working together for a good cause. Wonderful! http://bit.ly/2M4xT3V
Three generations of Kiwanis club members and their families displayed their work in July 2018 when the Grand Rapids North Kiwanis Club donated 175 handmade pillowcases to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Mary Free Bed, Michigan's largest pediatric inpatient rehabilitation hospital, serves new...
Each year, we're honored to award three well deserving Seniors $1000 scholarships. We're honored to award this year to Connor, Hannah & Grace! We wish you the best as you move forward in your next journey- CONGRATULATIONS!
Wow! What a cool story? Do we have any Kiwanis members with talented singing voices? http://bit.ly/2M2yN11
The audience sat in stunned silence and then began cheering wildly as Scott Squires of tiny DeCordova, Texas, channeled the late Keith Whitley with his soulful rendition of the classic hit “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” Squires already had charmed the audience earlier in the evening by singing Edd...
Happy to have Jenny Bechinski from Valparaisoevents.com speak at our meeting today.
Great to see these heroes getting the recognition they deserve. http://bit.ly/2LHbUQw
The Roanoke Kiwanis Club paid tribute to some of the Star City's best and bravest people on Wednesday.
Doing what Kiwanis does best, taken to an entirely new level. We love it! http://bit.ly/2LL3eZo
A project almost two decades in the making is in its home stretch - and the Marion Kiwanis are hoping a final push can get them to their goal. The Kiwanis have spent the last 19 years working to get pediatric trauma kits to volunteer first responders across Iowa and Nebraska. The PTKs include a vari...
A friendly reminder that our organization is better all because of you!
The world is a better place because of people like you! #KidsNeedKiwanis
We enjoyed Paul Labovitz joining our club this morning talking about the wonderful Indiana Dunes National Park. What a great asset we have here in the Northwest Indiana. Make sure you stop by and visit the Indiana Dunes National Park.
Eplipsy is a serious issue plaguing thousands of people around the world. These Kiwanis members are stepping up to bring awareness! https://www.kiwanis.org/news/newsitem/news/newsitem/epilepsy-awareness
Though it is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, epilepsy remains hidden from society. Yet several members of the Kiwanis Club of Terni, Italy, are very familiar with it. And they’re make sure other people understand epilepsy too. When the Kiwanis Italy-San Marino District ...
Pictured are our 5th grade winners!
5th grade 1st-Alex Burkett, St Paul. 2nd-Ethan Konkey, Memorial
Pictured are our 4th grade 1st and 2nd place wonders! 1st- Glori Lui, Heavilin Elm. 2nd- Dionne Ralph, Flint Lake
Valparaiso Sunrise Kiwanis hosted its annual Spelling Bee for 4th and 5th graders all around. Each student who attended was a winner representing their school! We were truly impressed on how talented these students are! Congrats to all- as you all are winners in our books!
An incredible story on how one group of Kiwanis members helped to stop a measles outbreak! https://www.kiwanis.org/news/newsitem/news/newsitem/measles-epidemic
It’s an all-too-familiar scenario in Madagascar: A disaster strikes the island. Disease spreads. People die. Most of them are children. When cyclones battered coastal areas this past March, Father Pedro Opeka knew what to expect. As founder of Akamasoa — a community that helps families who live ...
Just another example of introducing kids to helping others early on in life can lead to life-changing experiences!
This past March, five students from the Ross S. Sterling High School Key Club in Baytown, Texas, journeyed to Guatemala with Key Club partner Squads Abroad. On this trip — …
Don't just throw out those magazines! Here are some great ideas on how to reuse and recycle them!
So you get a Kiwanis magazine in the mail eight times a year. You read it, enjoy the articles and photos and then leave it on your breakfast table until you end up throwing it away. Our thought is that you read, reuse and recycle it. Here’s how.Take it to your Kiwanis club meeting. Discuss the ite...
May is here! That means summer is right around the corner!
We want to send a big THANK YOU to Janice Ryba CEO of St. Mary's Hospital for coming and talking to our group this morning. You can tell she has a true passion for the community and we enjoyed hearing all the things St. Mary's does for the community.
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May is here! That means summer is right around the corner!
For those of you who wonder- Why Kiwanis?- It's to help amazing kids like Maddie make their dreams come true!
Sending out lots of love to all of our wonderful Kiwanis members!
We don't know if you heard the news, but according to Mr. Groundhog, spring might be here before you know it. Who's ready for warmer weather?
We hope all of you are staying in and staying warm today!
Come get your sweet on.
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