Club Calendars

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*** Meetings, Volunteer Opportunities, & Events for June/July/August

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June 3–SPEAKER MEETING at Timberwood Grill (“Girls Rule the Court”)

***MONDAY, June 3, 6:30 p.m. ”First Monday Speaker Meeting” at Timberwood Grill, 3311 Worth Crossing, Charlottesville VA 22911 . PROGRAM: Catie Dugan Vargas of the Tysons Kiwanis Club speaking to us about supporting a “Girls Rule the Court” tennis program for Charlottesville. See this story from The Chamber: https://www.cvillechamber.com/2022/10/03/chamber-spotlight-girls-rule-the-court/ and this story on NBC29: https://www.29news.com/2022/10/06/free-tennis-lessons-taught-young-girls/

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June 10 — BOARD MEETING on Virtual

***MONDAY, June 10, 6:30 p.m., is our June Club Board Meeting.  This meeting will be held virtually. President Cheryl will provide the virtual link.

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June 17–SPEAKER MEETING at Timberwood Grill (Program TBA)

***MONDAY, June 17, 6:30 p.m. ”Third Monday Speaker Meeting” at Timberwood Grill, 3311 Worth Crossing, Charlottesville VA 22911 . We will welcome Division 9 Lt. Gov Susan Knick of the Jackson River Area Club, who will be making an “Official Club Visit” and will be accompanied by 2024-25 Lt Gov-Designate Marcia Geiger from the Waynesboro Club. PROGRAM: New Member Inductions.

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June 24 — SERVICE WORK NIGHT (Location:  Ronald McDonald House

***MONDAY, June 24, 6:00 p.m. Our June “4th Monday Evening Service Work Night” will be held at a one of our favorite children’s charities,  Ronald McDonald House, Kiwanis returns to plan and prepare a meal for the families staying at this wonderful community resource located near UVA Children’s Hospital. We will also have volunteers available to do chores indoor or outdoors according to what is needed. Please work with President Cheryl to confirm your intention to participate.

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Saturday, June 29–41st Annual Kiwanis Independence Day 5K Race–Lakeside Middle School

***Saturday, June 29, 2024. 7:30 a.m. The KID5K has become a summer holiday tradition in our community.  This year will be the 41st rendition of this event and we salute Better Living Inc. for stepping up in a most generous way as a signature sponsor of this event for the eighteenth straight year.

This year proceeds will benefit five amazing local children’s charities:

Benjamin Hair Just Swim for Life FoundationCentral Little LeagueRonald McDonald House , Salvation Army, and Community Bikes

REGISTRATION forms, maps, and more information are available right now 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

Packet pick up will be at Lakeside Middle School on Friday, June 28, 4:30 – 6 p.m. and on race day from 6:30 – 7:15 a.m.

Want to sponsor this event? Send an email to [email protected]

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July 1–SPEAKER MEETING at Timberwood Grill (Front Porch Music School)

***MONDAY, July 1 6:30 p.m. ”First Monday Speaker Meeting” at Timberwood Grill, 3311 Worth Crossing, Charlottesville VA 22911 . PROGRAM:  Eli Ratzlaff and Katen Reynolds from the Front Porch Music School

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July 3-4-5-6, Kiwanis International Convention (ICON) Denver, Colorado

*** WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY, July 3 – 6, 2024, Kiwanis International Convention. Here is the link: https://www.kiwanis.org/members/kiwanis-convention/

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July 8 — BOARD MEETING on Virtual

***MONDAY, July 8, 6:30 p.m., is our July Club Board Meeting.  This meeting will be held virtually. President Cheryl will provide the virtual link.

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July 15–SPEAKER MEETING at Timberwood Grill (Program Cville Village)

***MONDAY, July 15, 6:30 p.m. ”Third Monday Speaker Meeting” at Timberwood Grill, 3311 Worth Crossing, Charlottesville VA 22911 . PROGRAM: Maryann Long and team from Cville Village. “Do you need more help at home as you get older? You’re not alone. CVille Village is an all-volunteer nonprofit that can bring that support to you – right where you live. . . Services include transportation to and from appointments, shopping, or events; check-in visits for those living alone; light housekeeping and yard work; and help with setup and operation of electronic devices.” See their FAQ page here: https://cvillevillage.org/frequently-asked-questions/

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July 22 — SERVICE WORK NIGHT (Location: The Salvation Army)

***MONDAY, July 23, 6:00 p.m. Our July “4th Monday Evening Service Work Night” will be held at the Salvation Army. Come to the Family Store (aka Thrift Store) at 604 Cherry Avenue. We will have indoor and outdoor work available. A picnic style meal (probably pizza) will be served at approximately 7:15 p.m. Please let President Cheryl know if you are coming, so we can let our partners know the numbers.

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July 29 — Fifth Monday Club Social (Spring Creek Sports Club)

***MONDAY, July 31, 6:00 p.m. Our “5th Monday Club Social” will be a Aloha themed fun activity at Spring Creek Sports Club, 181 Clubhouse Way, Zions Crossroads, VA 22943–take Exit 136 of I-64, Rt. 15 in the direction of Gordonsville. “Break out your Hawaiian Shirts & Grass Skirts because we are going with an ALOHA THEME!! You are welcome to bring a guest and as always even invite a friend who could be a prospective Kiwanis member.”

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Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Westhaven Community Day. Hardy Drive in the Historic Tenth & Page Neighborhood. Kiwanis will have a table. Here’s the link: https://cvillerha.com/westhaven-community-day/

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August 5–SPEAKER MEETING at Timberwood Grill (Jessica Carter, HER Sports )

***MONDAY, August 5, 6:30 p.m. ”First Monday Speaker Meeting” at Timberwood Grill, 3311 Worth Crossing, Charlottesville VA 22911 . PROGRAM: Jessica Carter from HER Sports. HER SPORTS mission is to use sports as a blueprint for girls to succeed in life by providing holistic experiences that creates positive youth development.

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August 12 — BOARD MEETING on Virtual

***MONDAY, August 12, 6:30 p.m., is our August Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. President Cheryl will provide the virtual link.

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August 19-–SPEAKER MEETING at Timberwood Grill (Program TBA)

***MONDAY, August 19, 6:30 p.m. ”Third Monday Speaker Meeting” at Timberwood Grill, 3311 Worth Crossing, Charlottesville VA 22911 . PROGRAM: TBA

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August 23-24-25 –Capital District Kiwanis Convention (DCON) — Portsmouth, Virginia

***FRIDAY evening, SATURDAY, SUNDAY morning, Aug. 23-24-25. Here is the link: https://k03.site.kiwanis.org/2024-capital-district-kiwanis-convention/

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August 26 — SERVICE WORK NIGHT (Location: TBA)

***MONDAY, August 26, 6:00 p.m. Our August “4th Monday Evening Service Work Night” will be held at a location TBA.

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