FUN SOCIAL - Hockey Game
2025-01-17 19:05 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | BERGLUND CENTER, 710 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
Fun Committee event. Socialize and enjoy a Rail Yard Dawgs hockey game on Friday January 17; the puck drops at 7:05pm. We have a block of seats reserved for Center Ice. Club members and guests are invited.
Non-refundable tickets must be purchased through our Club no later than January 10; they are $18 each.
On site parking is available at the Berglund Center for $5.00 per vehicle; advance purchase directly from the Berglund Center is recommended. Alternately, a free shuttle runs from/to the free parking in the Elmwood Park Garage at 201 Tazewell Ave SE.

ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE BOOTH
2025-02-10 07:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hotel Roanoke, 110 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, 24016, United States
Our Kiwanis Nature Park committee and our Environment committee have secured an exhibit booth at the 2025 Virginia Environmental Education Conference being held February 10 at the Hotel Roanoke from 7:00am-5:00pm. This is an exciting outreach activity to share information about our Club’s environmental efforts and our Nature Park. Larry the Logperch will be featured. Volunteers are being recruited for shifts to staff our booth.
Classroom and community-based environmental educators from across the commonwealth will participate in professional development, networking, learning opportunities, field trips, and collaboration to celebrate and enrich environmental education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.

FUN SOCIAL - Party/Dancing
2025-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Center In The Square, 1 Market Square, Roanoke, 24011, United States
Fun Committee event. Socialize and celebrate our sweethearts, our Club’s anniversary, and our Kiwanis friendships. Cocktail party, beer and wine, dancing with deejay. March 1 at the Harrison Museum in Center in the Square beginning at 6:00pm,. $50.00 per couple. $25.00 single.

EARTH DAY BOOTH
2025-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Wasena Bridge, 1109 Main Street, Roanoke, 24014, United States
Our Environment committee is partnering with Clean Valley Council to celebrate Earth Day on April 19 from 10am – 3:00pm with a Kiwanis booth at the celebration event in historic Grandin Village. This is an exciting outreach activity to share information about our Club’s environmental efforts and our Nature Park. Larry the Logperch will be featured. Volunteers are being recruited for shifts to staff our booth.
This vibrant gathering is dedicated to promoting sustainability and building community connections. Featuring eco-conscious vendors, talented local artisans, diverse businesses, live entertainment, and engaging activities for children, the event inspires environmental stewardship and fosters a sense of togetherness. The 2025 Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing the collective responsibility to transition to renewable energy sources and create a sustainable future.

FUN COMMITTEE
2025-05-14 13:45 - 14:45, 2025-06-25 13:45 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Charter Hall, 32 Market Square SE -Floor 3, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States

KIDS FISHING DAY
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hope Tree Family Services, 860 Mt. Vernon Lane, Salem, 24153, United States
Meet at Hope Tree Family Services picnic shelter off of Oak Lane at 9:00am. Join kids from the West End Center for a fun time fishing, and have lunch. Volunteers will sign in the kids, guide fishing groups, interact with the kids, clean fish, and help with the cookout. Volunteers should wear outdoor fishing/clothing and sturdy shoes. Sunscreen, hat, and camera are good ideas.

FUN DAY
2025-05-31 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Kiwanis Nature Park, 2502 Melrose Ave, Roanoke, VA, 24017
This year’s Fun Day will be held on Saturday, May 31.
We will be partnering with Melrose Plaza, the library, and the Envision Center. Looking forward to bringing us all together for a grand opportunity to celebrate community. Free food — Shiloh Baptist Men’s Mission grill the best hot dogs and hamburgers and there is lots more. Bridge Builders will provide ice cream again. A food truck – with free tacos.
Here is the registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepasGIVqd3VAlNfS9Pk7ZogksH4wXks97l-MlMDhVBdDapCg/viewform?usp=preview

FUN SOCIAL - Vineyard
2025-06-28 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Stony Brook Vineyards, 516 Stoney Battery Road, Troutville, 24175, United States
Fun Committee event. Socialize at Stoney Brook Vineyards on June 28 from 1-5pm. Reservations required. $15 per person includes lunch with sides, Kiwanis cookies, and live music from Mark Folks. Wine will be available to purchase. Bring your own chair, and bring a pop-up if you can. This will be a good time to enjoy each other’s company. This will also be a good time to invite a non-Kiwanian so they can see the fun side of our Club. Sign up required.

KIWANIS INTERCLUB - Social
2025-07-23 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Center In The Square, 1 Market Square, Roanoke, 24011, United States
InterClubs are an opportunity to invite other Kiwanis Clubs in our Division to join us for a fun, social outing at Center in the Square. The InterClub will take place from 530-830pm at Center in the Square in the Science Museum. We will have food, drink, music, door prizes, and fun activities.
The cost is $25 per person and members who are on full membership will receive a $14 credit toward the event, so your cost will just be an additional $11 and you can be billed. Other members and guests will pay $25

MILL MOUNTAIN STAR DEDICATION CEREMONY
2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mill Mountain Star, 2000 J B Fishburn Pkwy, Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States
We are looking for a big crowd of Kiwanis members and the public to attend the Mill Mountain Star Dedication ceremony. We will be unveiling to the public the new plaque honoring Susan Williams (the Executive Director of LOA who was attacked and killed in February 2025 while helping someone in need).
Susan spent her life in service to those less fortunate, the forgotten, and the underserved. Her dedication to supporting the
vulnerable population shone through her passionate advocacy for Meals on Wheels. She championed efforts to ensure that homebound individuals received nutritious meals and also a vital social connect. May Susan’s legacy inspire future generations to lead with passion and serve their community with unwavering dedication
The Mayor and other dignitaries are expected. The press is invited. The dedication ceremony begins at 10:00am at the Star visitor platform.
This is an excellent opportunity to invite a guest to see some of what makes our Club special.

DOCUMENTARY MOVIE SCREENING
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Charter Hall, 32 Market Square SE -Floor 3, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States
Join the Junior League of Roanoke, members of our Kiwanis Club, and the public, for a free screening at the Grandin Theater on September 16 at 7:00pm of the movie Join or Die. The movie Centers on America’s civic unraveling through the journey of scientist Robert Putnam, whose research on the decline in American community lights a path out of our democracy’s present crisis.
The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is excited to participate in the third annual International Find the Good Day, created by the Association of Junior Leagues International, is dedicated to finding the good in yourself, your community, and the world around you. Kiwanis International is hosting Celebrate Community Week from September 14-20.
Use this link below to reserve a seat for the movie.

KIWANIS OFFICER INSTALLATION
2025-09-24 17:30 (America/New_York) | Charter Hall, 32 Market Square SE -Floor 3, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States
Join our Officer Installation dinner in Charter Hall from 5:30-7:50pm. We will thank our outgoing Officers and Directors, install our new Officers and Directors, recognize the efforts of our continuing directors, listen to remarks from our outgoing President, and listen to remarks from our incoming President.

FUN SOCIAL - Explore Park
2025-10-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Explore Park, 56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke, 24014, United States
Fun Committee event. Socialize and enjoy time together at Explore Park; you can opt to hike or bike on the trails, stroll through the buildings, and enjoy the Fall colors. Afterwards, we will meet at 5:30pm for drinks in Brugh Tavern, followed at 6:00pm with dinner in their upstairs dining room. Afterwards, at 7:00pm, we can enjoy desert outside by the fire.

FUN COMMITTEE
2025-10-22 13:45 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | Charter Hall, 32 Market Square SE -Floor 3, Roanoke, VA, 24011, United States
Meet in Charter Hall immediately following the Wednesday Club meeting.

WEST END CENTER SPOOKY SPRINT
2025-10-25 07:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Wasena Park, 1119 Wiley Drive, Roanoke, VA, 24014, United States
Join us to volunteer at the West End Center on October 25 from 7:45am – 12:00pm for their family-friendly 5K and costume walk/run Spooky Sprint fall fundraiser at Wasena ParkWasena. Volunteers were serve as course marshals and Bouncy House managers. This is the same organization the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke supports with our annual Holiday Party. Should be fun for all.

FUN SOCIAL - Pop Up Mexican Dinner
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | El Rodeo, 3280 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA, 24018, United States
Fun Committee event. Socialize at the El Rodeo on Electric Road on November 6 from 6-8pm. No cost is involved beyond what you order and pay for individually. This will be a good time to enjoy each other’s company. Brings your kids and family members. This will also be a good time to invite a non-Kiwanian so they can see the fun side of our Club.

FUN SOCIAL - Hockey Game
2026-01-08 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | BERGLUND CENTER, 710 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
Fun Committee event. Socialize and enjoy a Rail Yard Dawgs hockey game on Thursday January 8; arrive by 6:30pm to grab some food and socialize, the puck drops at 7:05pm. We have a block of 22 seats reserved close to the ice where the action takes place. Club members and guests are invited.
Non-refundable tickets must be purchased through our Club no later than December 29; they are $24 each.
On site parking is available at the Berglund Center for $10.00 per vehicle; advance parking purchase directly from the Berglund Center is recommended. Alternately, a free shuttle runs from/to the free parking in the Elmwood Park Garage at 201 Tazewell Ave SE.

FUN SOCIAL - Dinner
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | BERGLUND CENTER, 710 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
Fun Committee event. Bring your sweetheart, a friend, a potential member, or come alone. Socialize and enjoy dinner together at Frank’s Pizza on Brambleton Avenue from 6:00-8:00pm on February 25. No charge. You can order from the menu and pay individually.

EARTH DAY BOOTH
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Wasena Bridge, 1109 Main Street, Roanoke, 24014, United States
Our Environment committee is partnering with Clean Valley Council to celebrate Earth Day on April 18 from 10am – 3:00pm with a Kiwanis booth at the celebration event in historic Grandin Village. This is an exciting outreach activity to share information about our Club’s environmental efforts and our Nature Park. Larry the Logperch will be featured. Volunteers are being recruited for shifts to staff our booth.
This vibrant gathering is dedicated to promoting sustainability and building community connections. Featuring eco-conscious vendors, talented local artisans, diverse businesses, live entertainment, and engaging activities for children, the event inspires environmental stewardship and fosters a sense of togetherness. The 2025 Earth Day theme, “Come Together For Planet Earth” emphasizing the collective responsibility to transition to renewable energy sources and create a sustainable future.

FUN SOCIAL - Twisted Track
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Twisted Track, 523 Shenandoah Ave, 24016
Fun Committee event. Celebrate the Club’s completion of another KPAD. Get together at Twisted Track for a beer, some food, and plenty of fellowship. Wear a baseball cap and a Kiwanis shirt or baseball shirt if you can. No charge. You can order from the menu and pay individually.

FUN DAY
2026-05-30 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Melrose Library, 2502 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke, VA, 24017, United States
This year’s Fun Day will be held on Saturday, May 30 at Melrose Plaza, 2502 Melrose Ave.
We will be partnering with Melrose Plaza, the library, and the Envision Center. Looking forward to bringing us all together for a grand opportunity to celebrate community. Our Kiwanis Club will have a booth. Event volunteers will work from 9:00am – 3:30pm.
Volunteers are asked to register by Mat 27 using the link below.
