August 2008 - Kiwanis News -

Kiwanis club’s garden a boon for hungry

Olympia, Washington, Olympian http://www.theolympian.com/109/story/554579.html Imagine 10 tons of vegetables. Now imagine how appreciative Thurston County Food Bank patrons will be to add those vegetables to their dinner menu. It’s possible because...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2008 2:06 PM by Chris Hayworth

Kiwanis club comes to aid of Bellevue Hospital

Jamaica Observer http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20080824T220000-0500_139436_OBS_KIWANIS_CLUB_SEEKS_FUNDS_TO_HELP_BELLEVUE_HOSPITAL.asp The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston on Friday launched a program to raise $800,000 to refurbish restrooms...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2008 2:06 PM by Chris Hayworth

Woody Durham keeps Kiwanis tradition alive

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Telegram http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/community/woody-durham-keeps-kiwanis-tradition-alive-92967.html Woody Durham, known as “The Voice of the Tar Heels,” drew a large crowd of Rocky Mount Kiwanis club...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2008 2:05 PM by Chris Hayworth

Kiwanis Club honors heroes

Jackson, Tennessee, Sun http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080822/NEWS01/808220305/1002 The Kiwanis Club of Jackson honored and thanked those who place their lives in danger daily at a meeting this past week. The club presented its...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2008 2:04 PM by Chris Hayworth

Service organizations fight declining membership

Indianapolis, Indiana, The Star http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080821/LOCAL1802/808210363/1195/LOCAL18 Lions and Kiwanis clubs, Shriners and other service organizations are pondering their futures as membership dwindles and average...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 10:39 AM by Chris Hayworth

Hannibal Kiwanians embrace students with autism

Hannibal, Missouri, Courier-Post http://www.hannibal.net/news_local/x1635426898/Kiwanis-support-autism-awareness Last year, the Hannibal Evening Kiwanis club began an ongoing commitment to helping children and families who are challenged by autism. On...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 10:38 AM by Chris Hayworth

Cayman club enjoying growth spurt

Cayman Net News, Cayman Islands http://www.caymannetnews.com/news-9449--1-1---.html At a recent luncheon meeting at the Britannia restaurant, Kiwanis inducted Lache Francke, Carlo Ylagan, Twyla Southwick, Scott Cummings and Alison Pilgrim into their service...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 10:37 AM by Chris Hayworth

This club’s project is firmly planted in the ground

Rutland, Vermont, Herald http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080819/NEWS04/808190383/1002/NEWS01 Next month, the Rutland Kiwanis club is set to launch a city beautification project they believe has the potential to give Rutland a...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 10:36 AM by Chris Hayworth

Kiwanis honors young man for life-saving heroics

KSFY Television, Sioux Falls, South Dakota http://www.ksfy.com/news/26821014.html Last summer, a day on Wall Lake almost turned deadly for 15-year-old Brandon Larson. But Brandon lived because of another boater’s quick thinking and immediate action...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2008 1:07 PM by Chris Hayworth

Kiwanis Lone Star Rodeo rides into town

Clarksville, Tennessee, Online http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/08/17/24th-annual-kiwanis-lone-star-rodeo-hits-town/ This weekend brought two days of rodeo excitement to Clarksville at the Fairgrounds Park. Glenn Childers, 2008 Downtown Kiwanis club...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2008 1:06 PM by Chris Hayworth

Kiwanis recognizes student for heroism during fatal fire

Richmond, Virginia, Times-Dispatch http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-08-17-0106.html He might not be comfortable with the title, but he is definitely getting the treatment. “I’m still not used to the whole label...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2008 1:05 PM by Chris Hayworth

It’s the fun festival with the funny name

San Bernardino, California, Sun http://www2.sbsun.com/living/ci_10219131 It’s a little bit food/music festival and a whole lot of car show at the Kiwanis Club of Chino's sixth annual Corn Feed Run. And in case you’re wondering, there's...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2008 1:02 PM by Chris Hayworth

Brooklyn Kiwanis providing soldier packages

Jackson, Michigan, Citizen-Patriot http://blog.mlive.com/citpat/2008/08/brooklyn_kiwanis_providing_sol.html This month, Brooklyn Kiwanis marks its fifth year of providing care packages to soldiers serving overseas. The Brooklyn Kiwanis Soldier Project...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2008 2:32 PM by Chris Hayworth

Jamaica Night Party a smashing success

Kingston, Jamaica, Gleaner http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/contact.html Niagara Falls, Canada – The most-anticipated event at each Kiwanis Eastern Canada and the Caribbean Convention is the annual Jamaica Night Party. Not known to disappoint...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2008 2:31 PM by Chris Hayworth

Chipley Kiwanians ready for the stage

Foster, Florida, Folly News http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2008Aug8KiwanisAnnounces2008DinnerTheatreProgram.php “A Variety Show—Stars Among Us” is the theme for the 2008 event when the Kiwanis Club of Chipley proudly presents its...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2008 2:31 PM by Chris Hayworth