Earlybird Registration Opens Soon For The Kiwanis River Trail Run 2026

24 Oct

Start making plans to participate in what has fast become a season opener for running events in the Galena area. The trail is easily accessible with good parking and a fun trip to add to your running calendar. Here’s what you need to know:

The Kiwanis Club of Galena is hosting its 7th annual River Trail Run, April 18, 2026.  This year funds will be used to develop grants that will be awarded to organizations that support the children of the Galena community.  Additional information for the grant application can be found on the Galena Kiwanis website; Kiwanisclubofgalena.com   

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026                                                                           Race Distances 5K & 10K, Start Time, Registration Timeline, & Cost:

-5K Run-walk, start time 10:00 a.m., & 10k run, start time 10:10 a.m.           – – Registration & Cost: Early Bird Nov. 17 to Dec. 31 ($35), Jan.1 to Feb. 28,     ($40), March 1 to April 17 ($45), and day of race ($50).                               Location:  Galena River Trail, 91 Bouthillier St., Galena, IL 61036 (under bridge)    –Age Groups: 12 and under, 13-18,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 + 

Awards: All age groups will have male and female medal winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the 5K and 10K run. 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 17, from 4-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.  There will be a tent under the bridge for runners to pick up their packet at Depot Park.

Participants must be registered by April 6, to guarantee a t-shirt.                                                                                                          –Registration: Runners may register online using QR Code or                        https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun      
 -Additional Information:  Kiwnaisclubofgalena.com, Kiwanis Club Facebook  -Questions: Contact Bernie Ferry, at bernieferry@gmail.com 

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Installation Of Officers 2025-2026

10 Oct

Congratulations to our Kiwanis Club of Galena officers for the 2025/2026 year. Our newly elected Lt. Governor Cindy Kohlmann conducted the installation ceremony and presented officers with boxes of cake mix to make or donate to the local food pantry. Pictured above Left to Right: Joanne Muzzey, co-President; Ty Cocagne, Treasurer; Cindy Kohlmann, Lt Governor; Libby Miller, Secretary; Bill Caron co-President.

Galena Oktoberfest

10 Oct

This year we showed support for our community by selling sweet treats at the Lions Club of Galena Oktoberfest. It was a perfect day! Pictured above members Kere K and Ty C.

Welcome To Our Incoming Lt. Governor

4 Sep

Last week we were visited by our current Lt. Governor Nora McCarville and incoming Lt. Governor Cindy Kohlmann.

Peanuts Days Is Almost Here!

18 Aug

Our Club annually raises funds by way of our “Peanut Days” (this year September 12th & 13th}.  On that weekend, you will find our club members soliciting contributions and handing out peanuts at two locations in Galena.

As our focus is to continue to provide much needed support to local children and community programs, we are seeking your support.  Please consider a donation to Kiwanis and your community. With every $50 donation you will receive TWO boxes of peanuts (or mini pretzels if desired).  A box of delicious peanuts contains 48 – 1 oz.  bags of peanuts.  Pretzels bags may be substituted and will be approximately the same count.  For a donation of $25, you would receive ONE box of peanuts (or pretzels in the same quantity). For either a $50 or $25 donation, the Galena Kiwanis Club would be happy to personally deliver your peanuts.

Our peanuts/pretzels are a tasty treat and also make a great snack or Halloween trick or treat.

We appreciate any donation that you or your company would be able to make.  It is through the support of our local residents and hard-working businesses that Kiwanis can continue to serve our communities.

Click on the link to download a presale form and help us meet this year’s fundraising goal:

Peanut Presales Letter 2025

Supporting Our Community

26 Jul

Our club proudly contributes to many organizations in the Galena area. This year, we demonstrated our support in various ways. One of these was by being a hole sponsor for the Food Pantry Golf Outing. This agency provides much needed nutritional support to those experiencing food insecurity in our community.

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Join Us On The 4th of July!!

20 Jun

Visit To Casper Creek

20 Jun

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/

Kiwanis Scholarship Awards

8 Jun

This week we hosted our Kiwanis GHS Scholarship recipients. Club President Stacy Bouldoukian presented certificates to the graduates at the Graduation Awards Ceremony and then they were invited to lunch to get their checks and tell us about their future plans.

Kim Winter, winner of the $1,000 technical school scholarship, plans to attend Western Tech to study Nursing. Will Anderson, winner of the $1,000 academic scholarship, plans to attend NICC to study welding and also will attend Worsham School of Mortuary Science.

Congratulations to Kim and and Will!

Luncheon Held To Honor 2025 Grant Recipients

28 May

We recently held a luncheon at Prairie Ridge to honor the seven recipients of their 2025 Grant.   Funds for the grants are generated from the Annual River Trail Run in April and go toward organizations with an emphasis on helping children and improving the quality of life in the Galena community.  

This year the local organizations receiving funds were: St. Vincent DePaul; Galena Knights of Columbus; Galena Art & Recreation Center; Galena HIgh School American Exchange Program; Family Enrichment Program; Galena Center for the Arts; and the Galena Police Department.

The run is one of several events that the Kiwanis Club of Galena sponsors or is involved with during the year and includes; 4th of July Fireworks, Country Fair, Oktoberfest, Peanut Day , road clean up, City park improvements, GHS Scholarships,  GHS Key Club, Kiwanis International, and community volunteering.   

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