Backyard Bash September 22, 2023
This year marked a decade of Wilmington Kiwanis sponsored the Backyard Bash, a rivalry between Clinton-Massie and Wilmington in football. Each year, the winning team receives a trophy and athletes from both teams are nominated for the Walter G. Sellars Memorial Leadership Award. This year, Clinton-Massie took home the trophy after a 17-14 win over Wilmington.
Corn Festival Parade- September 9, 2023
This was our second year participating in the Corn Festival Parade. Our Kiwanis and Aktion Clubs rode through town in style while spreading our name and waving to the crowd. We couldn't have asked for better weather or a more welcoming community. All 15 participants had a great time!
26th Mile Run & Read - May 6, 2023
Our club set up a booth at the 26th Mile of the Clinton County Health District's Run and Read event. This event promoted exercise and love of reading in elementary age students. On Saturday, May 6, 2023, students ran their final, 26th, mile and community members were welcomed to help celebrate.
Our booth had a tent with healthy snacks and information on our upcoming Bike Rodeo and Summer Swim Lessons. We also lucked into some beautiful weath
Swim Lessons- Fall 2022
Kiwanis Swim Lessons continued this fall with 49 students swimming at Wilmington College's pool. Wilmington College Swim Team worked as instructors in teaching students valuable, life-saving skills. It was incredible to see how much the students grew in confidence and skill over 12 lessons. Our next series of lessons will begin March 2023 at Wilmington College.
Thank you to those organizations who made these swim lessons affordable for all students: Dairy Queen- Wilmington, Smith-Feinke Minton Insurance, Busam Ford, Clinton Animal Care Center, Uptown Printing, Vital Fitness, Groves Tire & Service, MELS Services Inc. Wilmingoton Dental Arts, & Thobaben Family
Sisters learning to swim together!
Carly completed her second session Kiwanis Swim Lessons!
We hosted an awards celebration at the park to wrap up Fall lessons. Students received certificates, snacks/drinks and were able to play at the park. It was a great night!
Sisters learning to swim together!
Swim Lessons- Summer 2022
Summer 2022 was our first series of lessons toward our goal of affordable year-round swim lessons for Clinton County Residents. Kiwanis and CCYC sponsored 12 lessons at the Sabina Pool over the span of 6 weeks. We were able to accommodate 57 participants-- no child was turned away due to lack of funds. We're looking forward to sponsoring lessons in the fall, winter and spring at the Wilmington College Pool.
Season-End Swim Party. Students received certificates of completion and got to enjoy an open swim with their families.
Class sizes are less than 6 in each group.
CCYC Designed the Certificates- they turned out amazing!!
Season-End Swim Party. Students received certificates of completion and got to enjoy an open swim with their families.
Bike Rodeo- May 14, 2022
Each year, for bike safety month, the Kiwanis of Wilmington Club organizes a Bike Safety Rodeo. We work with other community organizations including Aktion Club, CCYC, the Fire Department, the Police Department, Wilmington Bicycle Club, Wilmington College and other members who want to help and learn.
Participants go through a series of stations to learn different bike safety and traffic skills. Upon completion, they receive a certificate and a snack!
Aktion Club Members supporting the Bike Rodeo
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President, Kim Hiatt, draws for 2 winners for the Bike Giveaway!
Aktion Club Members supporting the Bike Rodeo