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:

We Mourn The Loss of Terry Townsend

5 Apr

This week Terry Townsend, a longtime Kiwanian, passed after a long illness. She was a true example of someone who believed in our mission “Serving The Children Of The World”.

Terry originally joined the Kiwanis Club of Park Forest in 1995 and held several positions in that Club including Lt. Governor. She joined the Kiwanis Club of Galena in 2018 and was always eager to welcome new members. Terry was often the first to sign up for service projects as pictured here on Peanut Day in 2023.

Follow this link to read Terry’s obituary where you can learn more: https://furlongfuneralchapel.com/theresa-terry-townsend/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet

Add This Race To Your Schedule May 4th

1 Apr

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Maquoketa YMCA

Maquoketa, IA

  • Saturday, May 4th, 2024

10:00 AM (Central)

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Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Maquoketa, IA at Maquoketa YMCA

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» $20.00 Registration (through 4/28 at 11:59 PM US/Central) 
» $20.00 Late registration (No Shirt) (4/28 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 5/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central)
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                       Kathy Seyfert, Maquoketa Kiwanis Club:  kathyaseyfert@yahoo.com                        

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.

UCG FOOD PANTRY – PROVIDING FOOD TO RESIDENTS OF JO DAVIESS COUNTY

17 Mar

The Galena Food Pantry is an outreach program of the United Churches of Galena and is staffed by volunteers united in the desire to minister to the needs of others. To find out more information, including income guidelines, go to their website at: galenafoodpantry.com or find them on Facebook at: UCG Galena Food Pantry.

Pictured above (l to r) Alma Mariano, Director, Dan Morizzo,and Laurie Mattas volunteer.

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.

The Galena Public Library Offers More Than Just Books

11 Mar

Jenna Diedrich, Director of the Galena Public Library visited with us on Tuesday and shared all that the GPL has to offer. With programs for children, young adults and adults, they provide a varitey of offerings that are of interest to all.

Pictured, Jenna (l) accepts one of our monthly donations from Club President Stacy Bouldoukian. For more information on library programs go to: https://galenalibrary.org/

Culvers Share Night April 9th

11 Mar

Our local Culvers has been especially supportive of our fundraisers these past few years. They have provided frozen treats for our Fourth of July and Galena Country Fair events, enabling us to fulfill our mission to “serve the children of the world”.

In April they will support us again by hosting a Share night where proceeds from the evening’s sales will be donated right back to us. Whether you stop by to eat or volunteer to serve or clean up it’s a win-win for our club and Galena.

Battle Buddy Boxes Visits

16 Feb

Battle Buddy Boxes For Veterans is a program that began in January 2023. Spearheaded by Valerie Slayton and her husband Earl, It is intended to give veterans a sense that there are fellow Americans that still care about their needs and appreciate what they have done for our country.

Pictured above, a typical box contains personal items that are intended for veterans that enter a hospital, nursing home, or need a pick me up. This program is local and supported by donations. If you would like further information, or know of a veteran in need, contact Valerie at: battlebuddyboxes1@gmail.com

Pictured above left to right: Earl Slayton, Club President Stacy Bouldoukian and Valerie Slayton, Adjutant/Vice Commander AL Post 193. Our club presented Battle Buddy Boxes with a donation of $100.

TYLER’S JUSTICE CENTER FOR CHILDREN

2 Feb

This week, Alegra Koser, Executive Director of Tyler’s Justice Center for Children shared information about the organization. Established in 2002, after the tragic death of a local infant named Tyler, who was only two months old when he died as a result of child abuse, they provide a variety of services to children and their families. Pictured above are: Club President Stacy (l) and Alegra Koser (r). For more information visit their website at: https://www.tylersjusticecenter.org/

Their mission: Tyler’s Justice Center is dedicated to lessening a child victim’s trauma by providing a sensitve, collaborative response to the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse cases.