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:
Start off Race Season with this event! This event helps us to help local organizations that serve the youth of our community.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
–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. 18 to Dec. 31 ($35), Jan.1 to Feb. 28, ($40), March 1 to April 18 (($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+
–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
If you are looking for a reason to register for the River Trail Run this could be your sign! This year Galena Roasters will have their food truck at the race site.
To get in on earlybird registration follow this link or the qr code below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun
This week Meggie Jenkins, American Exchange Project Manager for the Galena High School, talked to us about this 2 week program. They are in need of host families for several students who will come to Galena from July 2nd through July 9th .
Hosts will need to provide a place to sleep, transportation to the High School daily and must pass a basic background check. If you are interested in finding out more about this program and what it takes to be a host contact Meggie at : mjenkins@gusd.120.k12.il.us.
For more details about this program go to: https://www.americanexchangeproject.org/
This week, we learned about the Family Enrichment Program which is offered to all families as a Free Parent Support Program and offers services to those living in Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties. Services include: Prenatal Support; Personal Visits; Group Connections/Play Groups; Screening/Early Learning Check Ups; and other resources. Pictured: KInzey Bogen, Parent Educator and Joanne Muzzey.
Get out your training calendar and put April 19, 2025 on it if you have set a goal to run 5 or 10k race. This is a fun event that is a great way to start off race season. Lots of runners come to Galena in April for this one. For more information click on this link: https://kiwanisclubofgalena.com/race-for-the-parks/
On Tuesday we were invited to tour the Midwest Medical Center’s updated facility. Kelli Jackson showed us the entire new wing which is very impressive. To find out more about all of the services MMC has to offer go to: midwestmedicalcenter.org
We are so lucky to have a state of the art hospital right here in Galena.
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:
On Tuesday, Lt Governor Nora McCardille visited us to install our Officers for the upcoming 2024/2025 year. Pictured left to right: Ty Cocagne, Treasurer, Libby Miller, Secretary, Mike Muzzey, Vice President, Lt Governor Nora McCardille and President Stacy Bouldoukian. Conrgatulations to all and best wishes for a successful year ahead!
This past week members from the Kiwanis Club of Dubuque visited the with us. Lt Governor Yvonne Mallory shared information from Kiwanis International and Lt Governor Elect, Nora McCarville shared information from the II District Convention. Pictured left to right: Nora McCarville, Paul Uzel, Club President Stacy Bouldoukian and Yvonne Mallory.
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