Kiwanis of Kernersville

What is better than watching a great movie, having your own special book to read, and using your imagination in an interactive activity such as bricks & minifigs? You can make this happen for your children!

Kiwanis of Kernersville teamed up with TREX Cinema (2024 Summer Series) and BRICKS & MINIFIGS to offer children in the community an exciting and FREE two-day experience. Schedule dates: July 23 & July 24.

Day one of this adventure was a huge success as 50+ children participated in the event. It's not too late to come out for day 2!!!

Come on out and join the fun! Did we mention it is FREE??

Guest Speaker: James Parlier, Retired Command Master Chief of the USS Cole
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Location: Monte De Rey, 838 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC

James Parlier was on the USS Cole that fateful day, October 12, 2000, when a su***de bombing attack by al-Qaeda occurred. The USS Cole, a guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, had docked for refueling in Yemen's Aden harbor.

Retired CMC Parlier will share his thoughts and experiences.

Come learn more!

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Miss Mary's Parade was a great success today. It's always rewarding to see children learning, laughing, and having a great time. Whether it was marching in the parade, receiving their very own book and t-shirt to take home, enjoying ice cream, crafts, and bonding as families, today did not disappoint.

A special thanks to the girl scouts, KPD, KFD, Public Services, Recreation department, our very own Mayor Dawn Morgan, YMCA, DAR, Kernersville Little Theatre, Miss July 4th Lily Pike, our Emcee Dylan Hudler and more!

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis of Kernersville is the local club that focuses on our community and our children.

We are able to see our mission come to life through our members, our volunteers, and the businesses and individuals who sponsor our events.

Let’s see the impact the individuals/businesses that have supported Kiwanis in our calendar year – October 2023 – September 2024 have made within this community! Through your support, the Kiwanis of Kernersville have made donations/contributed to the following:
• $5,000 across 9 schools supporting programs such as Terrific Kids, BUG (bring up grades) programs, and KISS (Kiwanis in Support of Schools). These programs generate excitement with the students, focus on improving school attendance, and improving grades.
• $2,500 across 3 high schools to ensure that students who met graduation requirements but could not afford the caps/gowns could walk the stage with their peers.
• $8,400 supporting literacy programs for the children (5 books cases/4,500 books). Learning to read allows a child’s creativity to flourish and their confidence to soar!
• $6,850 donated to 9 non-profit agencies focused on children’s needs.
• $600 to support 6 campers at YMCA Camp Hanes
• $1,000 to a family in need through Salvation Army during Christmas
• 2,000 books given away to children at Miss Mary’s Parade, Summer Pop-Up Camps, Downtown Halloween, Touch a Truck
• A free Touch-A-Truck event where 4,500 attendees (families and families) were able to see various trucks and enjoy a hands-on experience.
• The club sponsors Miss Mary’s Parade where children under 6 have the opportunity to march in their own 4th of July parade; ice cream and t-shirts, etc.

Our membership drive for this year continues! If you would love to find a place that focuses on the youth of tomorrow! Please reach out and find out how you can join/how you can help.

THANK YOU to the members, volunteers, and sponsors who continue to support the efforts of Kiwanis of Kernersville!

Our membership drive continues and we are excited to welcome Greg Whetsel as the 39th member of our club!! Greg is happily married to Sylvia Whetsel (also a member of the club); he is retired from Hilton Hotels, is a sports buff (loves the Ohio Buckeyes - but we do not hold that against him), fishes, plays golf, but most importantly loves his family. With 3 children, and 6 grandchildren, he and Sylvia are living their best lives in Kernersville and giving back to the community by being members of an amazing club: Kiwanis of Kernersville! WELCOME GREG!

Miss Mary's Parade - June 29, 2024! This is a great opportunity for your children aged 6 and under to march in their very own 4th of July Parade.

Our Literacy Program continues to grow as we delivered another bookcase stocked with books to Walkertown Elementary School!

The books are part of our grant from Reading is Fundamental (RIF). A contribution from the Lawrence E. Pope Foundation covers a portion of the bookcase construction. Volunteers create the artwork, working with the schools to incorporate their school themes. Schools will use the books for incentive programs with the students. We are so excited and honored to be a part of this!

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.
If you would like to learn more about us, please join us at one of our weekly meetings! We would love to have you!

Our literacy project reached another milestone today as we delivered our next bookcase/set of books to Smith Farm Elementary School.

Smith Farm Elementary School is a Spanish immersion school. (There are only 2,936 in the U.S. public schools.)

Kiwanis Club of Kernersville is able to stock the bookcases because of a Reading is Fundamental grant that they have received. In addition, a contribution from the Lawrence E. Pope Foundation covers a portion of the bookcase construction costs. Volunteers create the artwork while working closely with each school to determine their needs.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. If you are searching for a way to give back in the community, please join one of our weekly meetings and learn more about us! We would love to have you! Fran Little Bruce Boyer

The Kiwanis Club of Kernersville meets weekly at Monte De Rey (12:00 -1:00). Along with the many fundraising activities that we do; we also take time to learn from other non-profits, town leadership, as well as other guest speakers. We would love to have you join us (May is membership month)!

Today, we had the privilege of hearing Dr. Bill Greenwood, Jr., author (along with Patty Jo Sawvel) of Be the Bridge: Closing the Gaps in a Divided World.

This book shares Dr. Greenwood's journey: growing up on a 200 acre farm in Virginia to becoming an adjunct professor at Gardner-Webb to joining 25 missions trips overseas.

Dr. Greenwood's love of the Lord, his family, his friends, his community (in country and international) shines through as he speaks.

The book is available on Amazon!

The Kiwanis of Kernersville Children's Priority First Golf Tournament was a huge success thanks to the sponsors, the golfers, Pine Knoll golf course, and the volunteers!

We had 83 local businesses that sponsored this event and 22 teams (88 golfers) who participated. This event raises 70% of our fundraising which is used to help our children within the community.

The Kernersville Kiwanis are so proud to be part of this community where giving back is a way of life!!

1st place tournament team: Commtech (Cody Hill, Rodney Hill, Misty HIll, and Adam Smith)
2nd place tournament team: Loflin Concrete (Arlis Pike, Randy Beeson, Mason Striplin, and Chad Loflin)
3rd place tournament team: DMS Truck Outfitters (Mike Lycans, Ron Ramos, Greg Miller, and Marcus Swaim)

1st place putting contest: Hodges Electric (John Hodges, Anthony Pike, Dalton Pike, and Riley Davis)
2nd place putting contest: Robert Hinshaw (Brad Gray, Brant Godfrey, Nelson Kelly, and Robin Hinshaw)

Closet to the Pin Women - Misty Hill
Closet to the Pin Men - Robert Arnold

Straightest Drive - Darryl More

Congrats to all who placed and all who played!!

Stay tuned for the date of the tournament next year!

The Kiwanis of Kernersville is excited to welcome Lauren Gunn as our newest member!

Lauren was inducted into the club today. She is originally from Walkertown and learned about the Kiwanis organization when she joined the Chamber of Commerce where she met Tacy Burdette (our current President).

Lauren shared that being a part of giving is important to her, as well as her organization (Mantle Realty).

Lauren has already been engaged in many of our fundraisers, is high energy, and always has a huge smile on her face!

Join us in congratulating her on joining an organization where children/community are a way of life!

The Kernersville Kiwanis are on the move again! The Kiwanis Children's Priority One Golf Tournament is our largest fundraiser of the year and will be held on May 17th.

The community is blessed to have so many area businesses step up as sponsors for this event.

If you would like to donate to this event, please go to kernersvillekiwanis.org.

All proceeds go to support our mission: Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

If you are searching for a place to volunteer/get involved, come check out the website!

Slight change to the menu -- but the great food is still the same!!!!

The Kernersville Spring Folly is this weekend and the Kiwanis of Kernersville will be near the main stage ensuring you can listen to the great music while you fill your stomachs with great food! The food options are below! Monies raised through food sales go to support literacy efforts in our Title 1 schools in Kernersville. Come out and enjoy!

Touch a Truck 2024 was a huge success! What an amazing day! The weather was perfect! A huge thank you to the kids for bringing their parents, grandparents, friends, and family to this fun filled day! A huge thank you to the vendors who shared their trucks/vehicles with the community! A huge thank you to the food vendors for providing a variety of yummies to give everyone energy to play! A huge thank you to John Deere for providing the space! A huge thank you to the volunteers who worked to make this happen!

Kiwanis is dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time -- Touch a Truck is a great example of working to fulfill our mission!

Touch a Truck will be cruising back this way March of 2025! Stay tuned!

Can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday!
We’ll have lots of special vehicles to touch and explore. 93.1 the Wolf will be there sharing the music!
Food selections will include Chick-fil-A, Home Slice Pizza, Astro-Dogs, Vice Cream, Kona Ice, Kandy’s Custom Creations, Simply Lemon, and Sweet Delights!
Plenty of free parking!

This coming Saturday, April 20. Join us 10 am - 2 pm.
Weather is looking great! There will be lots of vehicles to see & touch, food, and fun!!

We have open slots available! We would love to have a full roster for this event! The funds raised go to support our title 1 schools K-5 focused on improving literacy rates, attendance rates, and our children's overall education!

If you golf or know someone who golfs; go to kernersvillekiwanis.org and register your teams!

April 20, 2024 10AM - 2PM
Come check out and 'touch' a terrific assortment of Trucks, Cars, Emergency Equipment, & MORE!
We'll have Food Trucks on site with delicious eats as well.
Free Books for the first 700 children!
We look forward to seeing you there!!

Due to impending rain, we have moved the event to APRIL 20, 2024.

We hope you will join us then.

NEW DATE! Please join us on Saturday, April 20!

Come join us for a fun time!