Join our Officer Installation dinner in Charter Hall from 5:30-7:30pm. 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.
The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke and the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce are holding a members only Roanoke City Council Candidates Forum from 11:00am-1:00pm on September 17. This event is being held in the Jefferson Center. The media will be invited. Lunch will be provided. Admission is $29.00. Registration is required in advance. No walk-ins. Roanoke City Council Candidates will respond to previously prepared questions; WSLS 10 News Anchor John Carlin will moderate the event. The event will not include an audience Q&A session. Each candidate will have a fixed time to address each question and for follow-up comments. Questions will be focused on topics that allow the candidates to talk about their platforms, the issues, and their qualifications. Time will be allocated at the end of the forum for…
Offsite for Club leadership to plan for upcoming year. Board members and selected Committee Chairs meet from 10:30am to 1:30pm in the Western Virginia Water Authority Board room. A short board meeting will be followed by the planning session. Invitation only.
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 Nancy Agee (former CEO of Carilion Clinic); she will give emphasis to the nursing profession. 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.
The Roanoke Region is hosting USA Cycling Mountain Bike Races during the week of July 12-19. Our Kiwanis Club is signed up to provide volunteers to help with this event that will welcome athletes and families from across the country to experience the world-class mountain bike riding that Roanoke has to offer. The week features a Marathon race at Hollins University & Carvins Cove, Short Track National Championships at Elmwood Park in Downtown Roanoke, and Cross-Country National Championships at Explore Park. See link below for a video about the various competitions. Unlike the Blue Ridge Marathon, Club volunteers will not be working one particular location such as an aid station. Instead, you can choose whatever date works for you or get together with other Kiwanians to pick the same shift;…
Join other Kiwanians and the Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association (GRWABA) for the Commonwealth Day of Play on from 12:00pm - 4:00pm August 8 at Brookside Par 3 Golf Course. Free. In a world full of screens and busy schedules, Commonwealth Day of Play is a chance to slow down and enjoy simple, meaningful moments together. This high-energy, family-focused event is all about movement, laughter, and connection. Interactive games like soccer golf, frisbee, cornhole, and more. Hands-on experiences with emergency vehicles led by local first responders. Open play zones and fun challenges for kids of all ages. Food and treats from local favorites. Free golf, activities, ice cream, giveaways, and plenty of community spirit. More Than Just Play. This event is about more than games—it’s about strengthening families, encouraging…
Join other Kiwanians and other Roanoke organizations for the community kickoff of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library being held at the Roanoke City Public Schools Community Empowerment Center on July 7 from 3:00-5:00pm.
