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 June – September, 2026
Monday evening general meeting order: doors open at 6 p.m., socializing and dinner begin, and the meeting starts at 6:30 with the pledge, patriotic song, and invocation; dinner continues. Then we have fifty-fifty and Happy Dollars starting at about 7 p.m., followed by brief club announcements, and then a program. We always finish by 8 p.m.
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Monday, June 1, 6: 30 p.m. –“First Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program presented by a representative of Book Baskets.
“Book Baskets, established in 1995, is a local nonprofit organization committed to providing new and gently used books to children in Central Virginia who might not otherwise have books of their own. By ensuring that all children have personal libraries, Book Baskets aims to instill a love of reading and encourage lifelong learning.“
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Monday, June 8– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, June 8, 6:30 p.m., is our June Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
The mission of Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority: “Our knowledgeable and professional team serves the Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA community by providing high-quality water and wastewater treatment, refuse, and recycling services in a financially responsible and sustainable manner.“
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Monday, June 22, 6:00 p.m. —“Dick Fowler Memorial Service Work Night” LOCATION: Church of the Incarnation Parish Hall. This evening’s Kiwanis service will give members and guests an opportunity to learn about the importance of knowing CPR from certified Red Cross CPR trainer, Eric Lamb. “Be Prepared, Save Lives”
Tuesday , June 30, 5:30 p.m. –Join the Waynesboro Kiwanis Club for the Capital District Division 9 Picnic! Charlottesville is one of nine Kiwanis Clubs in Division 9 of the Capital District: Waynesboro, Staunton, Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg, Alleghany Highlands, Jackson River Area, Greenbrier Valley, and the brand new Rockbridge Area Club. Our own Cheryl Kirby is Lt Gov for Division 9 and Wendy Cooper is Division 9 Lt Gov-Elect.
Bring your family and join us for a fun evening of fellowship, food, and community! Please come and meet other members of Kiwanis Clubs, socialize, and learn from one another at our Division picnic.
We are excited to welcome our speaker, Dwayne Jones, Director of Parks & Recreation, who will share the history and importance of the newly renovated Sunset Park.
We are excited to host you and look forward to a great evening together!
“Pick up the Pace!” Fifteen years ago on July 4, Dick Fowler, beloved past president of the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville and energetic KID5K race director for many years, passed away at the age of 70. His family recently made a generous donation in his memory to the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville Foundation. This year we would like to invite all participants and their friends and families to consider making a special donation in memory of Dick Fowler. All donations made to this year’s race will be matched by the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville Foundation. Donations can be made easily on the Run Sign Up web page with the link below. As Dick would say: “Let’s pick up the pace!”.
***MONDAY, July 13, 6:30 p.m., is our July Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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Monday, July 20, 6: 30 p.m. –“Third Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program to be presented by Samantha Bosserman of the Waynesboro Club.
Sam says “Kids Need Kiwanis“
Samantha Bosserman of the Waynesboro Club is the “Heart of Virginia Regional Trustee” in the Capital District of Kiwanis. #KidsNeedKiwanis
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Monday, July 27, 6:00 p.m. —“Dick Fowler Memorial Service Work Night” LOCATION: Salvation Army, 207 Ridge St. Charlottesville VA 22902. Our task tonight is to refresh the playground located on the shelter grounds. Please go down Dice Street to 4th Street SW ( a dead end street) to enter the rear parking lot where the playground is. Click here for map.
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Saturday, , August 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. –29th Annual Westhaven Community Day Kiwanis will have a table in cooperation with Pilgrim Baptist Church. Details to follow.
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Monday, August 3, 6: 30 p.m. –“First Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. PROGRAM: Charlottesville Sheriff James E. Brown III.
Charlottesville Sheriff James E. Brown III
Sheriff Brown will present about the TRIAD program. “The Charlottesville/Albemarle County TRIAD is a partnership in the Charlottesville community involving the Sheriff’s Offices, Police Departments, local citizens, and service providers to senior citizens that work together to make the community safer for the elderly. Seniors are encouraged to provide ideas for TRIAD.”
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Monday, August 10– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, August 10, 6:30 p.m., is our August Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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Monday, August 17, 6: 30 p.m. –“Third Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program: TBA.
Click the link above for more info and to registerHelp us make waves this year. Adopt your ducks today and be part of something meaningful. https://go.rallyup.com/8499c7
Monday, August 31, 6:00 p.m. –This “Fifth Monday” we will have a “Dick Fowler Memorial Service Work Night” LOCATION: Geer Family Field at Pen Park. We will be helping Central Little League volunteers repair one of the batting cages that was damaged in a recent storm. Park in the lower lot near the picnic shelters. This effort is in conjunction will a stepped up effort by Kiwanis to support the boys and girls of Central Little League all year round, including helping with the Aidan Peters Field Lighting Fund and Central Little League Softball. Kiwanis has helped Central Little League “Play Ball!” for more than 65 continuous years. Click on the links in this blurb for more details.
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Monday, September 7, Labor Day. – No general meeting tonight.
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September 14 — 105th Installation of Officers & Gala Awards Night at Michie Tavern
***MONDAY, September 14, 6:00 p.m., is our 105th Installation of Officers and Gala Awards Night. To be held at Michie Tavern.
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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 June – September, 2026
Monday evening general meeting order: doors open at 6 p.m., socializing and dinner begin, and the meeting starts at 6:30 with the pledge, patriotic song, and invocation; dinner continues. Then we have fifty-fifty and Happy Dollars starting at about 7 p.m., followed by brief club announcements, and then a program. We always finish by 8 p.m.
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Monday, June 1, 6: 30 p.m. –“First Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program presented by a representative of Book Baskets.
“Book Baskets, established in 1995, is a local nonprofit organization committed to providing new and gently used books to children in Central Virginia who might not otherwise have books of their own. By ensuring that all children have personal libraries, Book Baskets aims to instill a love of reading and encourage lifelong learning.“
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Monday, June 8– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, June 8, 6:30 p.m., is our June Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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Monday, June 15, 6: 30 p.m. –“Third Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program: Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority
The mission of Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority: “Our knowledgeable and professional team serves the Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA community by providing high-quality water and wastewater treatment, refuse, and recycling services in a financially responsible and sustainable manner.“
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Monday, June 22, 6:00 p.m. —“Dick Fowler Memorial Service Work Night” LOCATION: Church of the Incarnation Parish Hall. This evening’s Kiwanis service will give members and guests an opportunity to learn about the importance of knowing CPR from certified Red Cross CPR trainer, Eric Lamb. “Be Prepared, Save Lives”
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Monday, June 29, 6:00 p.m. –“Fifth Monday” Kiwanis Family Fun Social Event: LOCATION: Putt Putt Fun Center, 1515 Putt Putt PL, Charlottesville VA 22901
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Tuesday , June 30, 5:30 p.m. –Join the Waynesboro Kiwanis Club for the Capital District Division 9 Picnic! Charlottesville is one of nine Kiwanis Clubs in Division 9 of the Capital District: Waynesboro, Staunton, Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg, Alleghany Highlands, Jackson River Area, Greenbrier Valley, and the brand new Rockbridge Area Club. Our own Cheryl Kirby is Lt Gov for Division 9 and Wendy Cooper is Division 9 Lt Gov-Elect.
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Sunset Park
300 N Winchester Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Bring your family and join us for a fun evening of fellowship, food, and community! Please come and meet other members of Kiwanis Clubs, socialize, and learn from one another at our Division picnic.
We are excited to welcome our speaker, Dwayne Jones, Director of Parks & Recreation, who will share the history and importance of the newly renovated Sunset Park.
We are excited to host you and look forward to a great evening together!
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Saturday, July 4, 2026: 7:30 a.m. 43rd Annual Kiwanis Independence Day 5K Race. LOCATION: Lakeside Middle School. More information and to register to participate or to make a donation: https://runscore.runsignup.com/Race/VA/Charlottesville/KiwanisIndependenceDay5K
This year proceeds will benefit three amazing local children’s charities (click on the names for more info from their websites):
Central Little League, Salvation Army Camp Rappahannock, and Charlottesville Community Bikes
“Pick up the Pace!” Fifteen years ago on July 4, Dick Fowler, beloved past president of the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville and energetic KID5K race director for many years, passed away at the age of 70. His family recently made a generous donation in his memory to the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville Foundation. This year we would like to invite all participants and their friends and families to consider making a special donation in memory of Dick Fowler. All donations made to this year’s race will be matched by the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville Foundation. Donations can be made easily on the Run Sign Up web page with the link below. As Dick would say: “Let’s pick up the pace!”.
https://runscore.runsignup.com/Race/VA/Charlottesville/KiwanisIndependenceDay5K
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Monday, July 6, 6: 30 p.m. –“First Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program: Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. Executive Director Jane Colony Mills is our guest speaker tonight.
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Monday, July 13– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, July 13, 6:30 p.m., is our July Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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Monday, July 20, 6: 30 p.m. –“Third Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program to be presented by Samantha Bosserman of the Waynesboro Club.
Samantha Bosserman of the Waynesboro Club is the “Heart of Virginia Regional Trustee” in the Capital District of Kiwanis. #KidsNeedKiwanis
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Monday, July 27, 6:00 p.m. —“Dick Fowler Memorial Service Work Night” LOCATION: Salvation Army, 207 Ridge St. Charlottesville VA 22902. Our task tonight is to refresh the playground located on the shelter grounds. Please go down Dice Street to 4th Street SW ( a dead end street) to enter the rear parking lot where the playground is. Click here for map.
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Saturday, , August 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. –29th Annual Westhaven Community Day Kiwanis will have a table in cooperation with Pilgrim Baptist Church. Details to follow.
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Monday, August 3, 6: 30 p.m. –“First Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. PROGRAM: Charlottesville Sheriff James E. Brown III.
Sheriff Brown will present about the TRIAD program. “The Charlottesville/Albemarle County TRIAD is a partnership in the Charlottesville community involving the Sheriff’s Offices, Police Departments, local citizens, and service providers to senior citizens that work together to make the community safer for the elderly. Seniors are encouraged to provide ideas for TRIAD.”
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Monday, August 10– BOARD MEETING on Virtual
***MONDAY, August 10, 6:30 p.m., is our August Club Board Meeting. This meeting will be held virtually. Link will be provided.
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Monday, August 17, 6: 30 p.m. –“Third Monday” General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program: TBA.
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Friday-Sunday, Aug. 21-23, Capital District Kiwanis Convention, Annapolis, MD.
https://go.rallyup.com/8499c7
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Monday, August 24, 6: 30 p.m. –This “Fourth Monday” we will have a General Meeting. LOCATION: The Center at Belvedere. Program: People Places.
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Monday, August 31, 6:00 p.m. –This “Fifth Monday” we will have a “Dick Fowler Memorial Service Work Night” LOCATION: Geer Family Field at Pen Park. We will be helping Central Little League volunteers repair one of the batting cages that was damaged in a recent storm. Park in the lower lot near the picnic shelters. This effort is in conjunction will a stepped up effort by Kiwanis to support the boys and girls of Central Little League all year round, including helping with the Aidan Peters Field Lighting Fund and Central Little League Softball. Kiwanis has helped Central Little League “Play Ball!” for more than 65 continuous years. Click on the links in this blurb for more details.
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Monday, September 7, Labor Day. – No general meeting tonight.
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September 14 — 105th Installation of Officers & Gala Awards Night at Michie Tavern
***MONDAY, September 14, 6:00 p.m., is our 105th Installation of Officers and Gala Awards Night. To be held at Michie Tavern.
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