CAPITAL DISTRICT MID-YEAR CONFERENCE
The Kiwanis Capital District Convention is being held February 27 - March 1 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina in Cambridge, MD. See Venue Website link for additional information.
RESEARCH REPORT – Kiwanis Nature Park
Come hear the results of the research students at Roanoke College of Environmental Studies performed, under the direction of Dr. Laura Hartman, of the Kiwanis Nature Park. This presentation is being hosted from 6:00-7:30pm on December 3 at the Clean Valley Council as part of their Sustainability Series. Roanoke College students spent a semester investigating the natural and human elements of the Kiwanis Nature Park. They will share their observations and they will share recommendations. Use provided link to register.
PLANTING TREES
Meet at 9:00 on November 5th at Preston Park, 3137 Preston Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24012. Members of our Kiwanis Environment committee will join the Roanoke City Tree Stewards to plant 5 trees that have been purchased by our Club. Bring work gloves and wear sturdy shoes. Shovels, digging bars, soil amendment, mulch, tree supports, and trees will be provided.
FUN SOCIAL – Hockey Game
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 – Pop Up Mexican Dinner
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.
SOCIAL – Mill Mountain Theater
Join us for a social evening on December3 at the Mill Mountain Theater. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served on the second floor of the Center In The Square building beginning at 6:00pm. The Wizard of Oz will be performed in the Trinkle Main Stage theater at 7:30pm. The cost is TBD for Kiwanis Club members, family, friends, and guests. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The legendary tale of Dorothy Gale’s journey from the plains of Kansas to the dazzling Land of Oz continues to enchant audiences with its wonder, magic, and timeless spirit. L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful…
SOCIAL – Mill Mountain Theater
Join us for a social evening on March 5 at the Mill Mountain Theater. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served on the second floor of the Center In The Square building beginning at 6:00pm. 9 to 5 the Musical will be performed in the Trinkle Main Stage theater at 7:30pm. The cost is TBD for Kiwanis Club members, family, friends, and guests. This high-energy show tells the story of three female office workers—Violet, Judy, and Doralee—who team up to get revenge on their sexist boss, leading to friendship, empowerment, and a dream makeover of their workplace, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set…