On June 10th a small group of members visited Casper Creek Natural Cemetery. It’s a beautiful, peaceful environment located at Casper Bluff and is part of the Jo Daviess Conservation District’s properties. For more information visit: https://caspernaturalcemetery.com/
Don’t miss out. Help us get to our goal of 100 runners this year. Proceeds benefit programs that enrich the lives of the youth of our community. Follow the link below to register:
Starting in 2025, the Galena Kiwanis Club will be offering an annual grant for up to $5,000. The 6th Annual River Trail Run scheduled for April 19, 2025, will assist with providing funds to local organizations with supporting children and improving the quality of life in the Galena area.
To get a copy of the grant application click on the link below:
–Awards: All age groups will have male and female medal winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place including overall medals for top male and female for 5K and 10K. Runners in the 12 & under who do not medal (1st-3rd) will receive a ribbon.
–Packet Hand Outs and T-Shirts: Participants can pick up their race packets (t-shirts, chips, race information, etc.) on Friday, April 18, from 4-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. There will be a tent under the bridge for the pick- up at Depot Park. Participants must be registered by April 6, to guarantee a t-shirt. –Registration & Additional Information: Online registration and information at; Kiwnaisclubofgalena.com, Kiwanis Club of Galena Facebook, or https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun
-Questions: Contact Bernie Ferry, at bernieferry@gmail.com
Starting in 2025 the Galena Kiwanis Club will be offering an annual grant for up to $5,000. The 6th Annual River Trail Run scheduled for April 19, 2025, will assist with providing funds to assist local organizations with supporting children and improving the quality of life in the Galena area.
To get a copy of the grant application click on the link below:
Thanks to member Tim Vincent for working with Jo Daviess Mutual Insurance Company to submit our organization for an award from IMT for an addtional $1,000 toward our donation toward improvements to Bouthillier Park. Pictured above Left to Right: Brian McIntyre Territory Manager and Arlee Stodden Mamager/Corporate Secretary, both from Jo Daviess Mutual Insurance Company, Stacy Bouldakian, Club Vice President and Austin Gerlich, Club President.
The Kiwanis Club of Galena is accepting applications for two $1,000 scholarships. If you are a graduating Galena High School Senior, follow the link below to download and send in by April 1, 2023.
Student must meet the following eligibility criteria:
ELIGIBILITY
APPLICANT MUST BE A GRADUATING SENIOR FROM GALENA HIGH SCHOOL
APPLICANT MUST HAVE MAINTAINED A MINIMUM OF A “C” AVERAGE DURING HIGH SCHOOL
APPLICANT MUST BE ACCEPTED TO A 2-4 YEAR COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
APPLICATION MAY BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE GALENA HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE BY APRIL 1, 2023.
APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
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