Are you interested in learning more about our club? Why not attend a meeting or visit us at one of our upcoming community service projects? We’d love to meet you!
*** Meetings, Volunteer Opportunities, & Events for February, 2025 and Beyond
***MONDAY, February 3, 6:30 p.m.”First Monday Speaker Meeting” at Burtons Grill in Stonefield Right on Bond Street across from L.L. Bean, and Mincer’s, and not far from Kendra Scott. PROGRAM: Jennifer O’Malley, Executive Director, Lafayette School, Troy, VA. “Lafayette School is an alternative day school dedicated to serving children and adolescents with emotional, mental & behavioral disorders.” See: https://mylafayetteschool.org/
***Friday, February 7, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Volunteers needed at Orange County’s Locust Grove Elementary School for a Valentines Fun event from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. This event is to raise funds for a field trip to give children in rural areas the opportunity to explore historical sites in Virginia. 31208 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
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February 10–BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, February 10, 6:30 p.m., is our February Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
***Monday-Tuesday, February 17-18, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteer opportunity at Orange County’s Locust Grove Elementary School for their annual Book fair. 31208 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
***MONDAY, February 17, 6:30 p.m.”Third Monday Speaker Meeting” at Burtons Grill in Stonefield Right on Bond Street across from L.L. Bean, and Mincer’s, and not far from Kendra Scott. PROGRAM: Gwen Cassady, Managing Love. “Inspired by the most marginalized members of both the Charlottesville community and our international partners and friends, our approach is multi-faceted. We take pride in helping alleviate societal injustices through servant leadership.”They prioritize addressing several problem areas, including child trafficking, the climate crisis, and global homelessness. “Having received our first Dave Matthews Band BAMA grant, we launched the Kids Climate Club in 2023.”
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February 24 — SERVICE WORK NIGHT at City of Promise in 10th & Page Neighborhood
***MONDAY, February 24, 6:00 p.m.Our February “Dick Fowler Memorial Service Work Night” will be held at City of Promise, 708 Page St. “Our goal is to make a positive impact on generational poverty and support a culture of achievement through child-centered, dual generation, family self sufficiency initiatives in Charlottesville.” We will also offer a “New Member Orientation Session.”
The Capital District Kiwanis Midyear Conference will be held February 28 – March 2, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina in Cambridge, MD!
Join us for the fellowship, great speakers, educational workshops, a service project and more.
***MONDAY, March 3, 6:30 p.m.”First Monday Speaker Meeting” at Burtons Grill in Stonefield Right on Bond Street across from L.L. Bean, and Mincer’s, and not far from Kendra Scott. PROGRAM: Carrie Wagner, President, Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro.
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March 10–BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, March 10, 6:30 p.m., is our March Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
***MONDAY, March 17, 6:30 p.m.”Third Monday Speaker Meeting” at Burtons Grill in Stonefield Right on Bond Street across from L.L. Bean, and Mincer’s, and not far from Kendra Scott. PROGRAM: Libby Rothenberg, RN. Co-Owner of Triple C Camp. Libby is also a volunteer nurse for the Charlottesville free clinic, and board member of the Green Adventure Project School. She will share insight on how the Free clinic, Triple C Camp, and the Green Adventure Project School support kids in our area.
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LOOKING AHEAD
***Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast to Support Three Local Children’s Charities.
WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 2025, Mt. Zion First African BaptistChurch, 105 Lankford Ave. 22903
TIME: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Adults $10; 6 – 10 yrs. $5; Under 6 FREE!)
LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD: June 25–28, 2025: 2025 Kiwanis International Convention. Click here to see the agenda and to register: https://schedule.kiwanisone.org/KI2025
Join fellow Kiwanians June 25–28, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania .Pittsburgh is known for its innovative industries, thriving cultural scene and a landscape distinguished by rivers and bridges. Of course, the city is also known for its place at the heart of American steel manufacturing.
Join us in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., for the 2025 Kiwanis International Convention. You’ll be a part of an event that can help you transform your club and its impact in your community. Education. Fellowship. Decision-making. Explore all the ways the Kiwanis International convention can help you forge the future — for your club and for our worldwide organization.
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Friday, July 4, 2025. 7:30 a.m. The Kiwanis Independence Day 5K Race has become a summer holiday tradition in our community. This year will be the 42nd rendition of the KID5K.
This year proceeds will benefitthree amazing local children’s charities:
Central Little League provides area boys and girls with an enriching, challenging, and exciting baseball and softball experience. Salvation Army invites Charlottesville youth to attend the wholesome and exciting Camp Happyland each summer. And Charlottesville Community Bikes promotes environmentally sound transportation, recycles bicycles, and makes cycling accessible.
The race will start/finish on the grounds of the Lakeside Middle and Hollymead Elementary School on Friday morning, July 4, 2025. The course will be the traditional one through Forest Lakes subdivision.
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Are you interested in learning more about our club? Why not attend a meeting or visit us at one of our upcoming community service projects? We’d love to meet you!
*** Meetings, Volunteer Opportunities, & Events for February, 2025 and Beyond
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February 3–-SPEAKER MEETING at Burtons Grill in Stonefield (Program: TBA)
***MONDAY, February 3, 6:30 p.m. ”First Monday Speaker Meeting” at Burtons Grill in Stonefield Right on Bond Street across from L.L. Bean, and Mincer’s, and not far from Kendra Scott. PROGRAM: Jennifer O’Malley, Executive Director, Lafayette School, Troy, VA. “Lafayette School is an alternative day school dedicated to serving children and adolescents with emotional, mental & behavioral disorders.” See: https://mylafayetteschool.org/
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February 7–Volunteer Opportunity at Locust Grove Elementary School
***Friday, February 7, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Volunteers needed at Orange County’s Locust Grove Elementary School for a Valentines Fun event from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. This event is to raise funds for a field trip to give children in rural areas the opportunity to explore historical sites in Virginia. 31208 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
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February 10–BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, February 10, 6:30 p.m., is our February Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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February 17-18–Volunteer Opportunity at Locust Grove Elementary School
***Monday-Tuesday, February 17-18, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteer opportunity at Orange County’s Locust Grove Elementary School for their annual Book fair. 31208 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
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February 17–-SPEAKER MEETING at Burtons Grill in Stonefield (Program: Gwen Cassady, Managing Love)
***MONDAY, February 17, 6:30 p.m. ”Third Monday Speaker Meeting” at Burtons Grill in Stonefield Right on Bond Street across from L.L. Bean, and Mincer’s, and not far from Kendra Scott. PROGRAM: Gwen Cassady, Managing Love. “Inspired by the most marginalized members of both the Charlottesville community and our international partners and friends, our approach is multi-faceted. We take pride in helping alleviate societal injustices through servant leadership.” They prioritize addressing several problem areas, including child trafficking, the climate crisis, and global homelessness. “Having received our first Dave Matthews Band BAMA grant, we launched the Kids Climate Club in 2023.”
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February 24 — SERVICE WORK NIGHT at City of Promise in 10th & Page Neighborhood
***MONDAY, February 24, 6:00 p.m. Our February “Dick Fowler Memorial Service Work Night” will be held at City of Promise, 708 Page St. “Our goal is to make a positive impact on generational poverty and support a culture of achievement through child-centered, dual generation, family self sufficiency initiatives in Charlottesville.” We will also offer a “New Member Orientation Session.”
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February 28 – March 2, 2025: 2025 Capital District Kiwanis Midyear Conference: Click here for preliminary agenda: https://k03.site.kiwanis.org/2025-capital-district-kiwanis-midyear-conference/
The Capital District Kiwanis Midyear Conference will be held February 28 – March 2, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina in Cambridge, MD!
Join us for the fellowship, great speakers, educational workshops, a service project and more.
JUMP DIRECTLY TO THE REGISTRATION FORM
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March 3–-SPEAKER MEETING at Burtons Grill in Stonefield (Program: Carrie Wagner, Kiwanis Waynesboro)
***MONDAY, March 3, 6:30 p.m. ”First Monday Speaker Meeting” at Burtons Grill in Stonefield Right on Bond Street across from L.L. Bean, and Mincer’s, and not far from Kendra Scott. PROGRAM: Carrie Wagner, President, Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro.
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March 10–BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, March 10, 6:30 p.m., is our March Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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March 17–-SPEAKER MEETING at Burtons Grill in Stonefield (Program: Libby Rothenberg, RN. Co-Owner of Triple C Camp)
***MONDAY, March 17, 6:30 p.m. ”Third Monday Speaker Meeting” at Burtons Grill in Stonefield Right on Bond Street across from L.L. Bean, and Mincer’s, and not far from Kendra Scott. PROGRAM: Libby Rothenberg, RN. Co-Owner of Triple C Camp. Libby is also a volunteer nurse for the Charlottesville free clinic, and board member of the Green Adventure Project School. She will share insight on how the Free clinic, Triple C Camp, and the Green Adventure Project School support kids in our area.
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LOOKING AHEAD
***Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast to Support Three Local Children’s Charities.
WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 2025, Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Ave. 22903
TIME: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Adults $10; 6 – 10 yrs. $5; Under 6 FREE!)
In support of Central Little League,
Charlottesville Community Bikes;
Salvation Army Camp Happyland
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LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD: June 25–28, 2025: 2025 Kiwanis International Convention. Click here to see the agenda and to register: https://schedule.kiwanisone.org/KI2025
Join fellow Kiwanians June 25–28, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania .Pittsburgh is known for its innovative industries, thriving cultural scene and a landscape distinguished by rivers and bridges. Of course, the city is also known for its place at the heart of American steel manufacturing.
Join us in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., for the 2025 Kiwanis International Convention. You’ll be a part of an event that can help you transform your club and its impact in your community. Education. Fellowship. Decision-making. Explore all the ways the Kiwanis International convention can help you forge the future — for your club and for our worldwide organization.
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Friday, July 4, 2025. 7:30 a.m. The Kiwanis Independence Day 5K Race has become a summer holiday tradition in our community. This year will be the 42nd rendition of the KID5K.
This year proceeds will benefit three amazing local children’s charities:
Central Little League, Salvation Army Camp Happyland, and Charlottesville Community Bikes;
Central Little League provides area boys and girls with an enriching, challenging, and exciting baseball and softball experience. Salvation Army invites Charlottesville youth to attend the wholesome and exciting Camp Happyland each summer. And Charlottesville Community Bikes promotes environmentally sound transportation, recycles bicycles, and makes cycling accessible.
The race will start/finish on the grounds of the Lakeside Middle and Hollymead Elementary School on Friday morning, July 4, 2025. The course will be the traditional one through Forest Lakes subdivision.
REGISTRATION forms, maps, and more information will be available at Ragged Mountain Running Shop at 3 Elliewood Avenue (434-293-3367) and on-line at the Run Sign Up page: https://runscore.runsignup.com/Race/VA/Charlottesville/KiwanisIndependenceDay5K
Sponsors are invited to contact Race Director Cheryl Kirby at [email protected]
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