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Perfect Weather For Race Day!

19 Apr

Don’t miss on the first run of the season! The weather forecast will be perfect for this event. Use the QR code for your last minute registration.

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Don’t Miss Out! One Week Left Until Race Day!

12 Apr

The forecast looks great for the Kiwanis River Trail Run. Get your race season off to a good start by supporting our mission to “Serve the Children of the World”. Proceeds go towards projects that benefit the youth of Galena. Follow the QR code to register:

Three Weeks To Race Day – April 20th

1 Apr

Don’t miss out on the start of race season in Galena. This is a fun family event with something for everyone from kids to seasoned runners. Follow the QR code above to enter.

Six Weeks Until Run For The Parks On April 20th

11 Mar

Don’t miss out on discounted registration pricing! Follow this QR code to get all the latest information on the Run For The Parks to be held on April 20th. It’s a great way to support our club’s efforts to support the community of Galena.

Happy New Year!

30 Dec

The beginning of a new year is always a great time to set our intentions for the year ahead. If one of your intentions is to join a group in serving our community, we would love to have you come and visit to find out what we are all about.

We meet on Tuesdays at Noon at Prairie Ridge for lunch and fellowship. Come and join us as we “serve the children of the world”.

Is another intention to set a goal to run a 5 or 10k? Follow the QR code to sign up for the Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run on April 20th. Early registration discounts will help you set a date to achieve your personal goals and contribute to this year’s service project.

Time To Set Healthy Goals For 2024

12 Dec

Are you planning ahead for 2024? Is one of your goals to run a 5 or 10k? Why not combine that goal with giving back to the kids of our community by registering early for the Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run? Follow the QR code above to register for the April 20th fun run for all groups.

Club Recieves Grant Award From Galena Country Fair

19 Jun

Our Club received an award for $3,000 to supplement the funds we raised through Run For the Parks. These additional funds were given to the City of Galena earlier this month to assist with the improvements of Bouthillier Park. Pictured above are a group photo of all of the grant recipients and a photo of Libby Miller, and Joanne and Mike Muzzey who accepted the funds on our behalf.

Kiwanis Club of Galena Presents Check To City For Upgrades Of Bouthillier Park

10 May

This week our Club presented Hillary Dickerson, Facilities Manager for the City of Galena with a check for $10,000 to assist with improvements to playground equipment for Bouthillier Park. Our club donates funds raised through our Annual Run for the Parks.

Pictured above (l to r) are: Club President Austin Gerlich, Hillary Dickerson, Galena Facilities Manager, Bernie Ferry, Chairperson of Run for the Parks.

Run For The Parks 2023

28 Apr

Thanks to all the participants, sponsors and volunteers for helping to make this year’s event a big success!

Race Day On Saturday!

21 Apr

Putting together race bags for the runners. Pick up will be tomrrow from 4 to 7pm and on the morning of the Race. Thanks to Prairie Ridge for the use of their room for putting things together.