The annual Kiwanis Peanut Day fundraiser is always planned for the last weekend of September. On that weekend, beginning with the Friday morning rush hour, Kiwanis members and their friends and families can be found at village street corners and shopping centers distributing their famous peanuts while seeking contributions.
Many of the Kiwanis-supported organizations help in the Peanut Day promotion and share in the revenue they collect. Youth sports teams and their parents, high school organizations, church and scout groups, and our own sponsored youth groups all contribute their time and energy for the welfare of the community. Other organizations, businesses and individuals help by underwriting the cost of the peanuts and supplies.
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On April 22nd (Earth Day 2023) we will help clean up a frontage road off Rand Road in Palatine. We will meet at 9am in the parking lot around Clifford's Pub and the convenience store at 1503 N. Rand Road. The event will be cancelled if weather is poor.
The annual Camp Independence cleanup and fundraiser is scheduled for May 6th. Since 2010, YMCA Camp Independence has provided an empowering, accessible summer camp option for children and young adults with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities. This event supports the Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation.
Peanut Day
Our Biggest Fundraiser
2022 Dates: September 23-24 – watch for us!
The annual Kiwanis Peanut Day fundraiser is always planned for the last weekend of September. On that weekend, beginning with the Friday morning rush hour, Kiwanis members and their friends and families can be found at village street corners and shopping centers distributing their famous peanuts while seeking contributions.
Many of the Kiwanis-supported organizations help in the Peanut Day promotion and share in the revenue they collect. Youth sports teams and their parents, high school organizations, church and scout groups, and our own sponsored youth groups all contribute their time and energy for the welfare of the community. Other organizations, businesses and individuals help by underwriting the cost of the peanuts and supplies.
On April 22nd (Earth Day 2023) we will help clean up a frontage road off Rand Road in Palatine. We will meet at 9am in the parking lot around Clifford's Pub and the convenience store at 1503 N. Rand Road. The event will be cancelled if weather is poor.
The annual Camp Independence cleanup and fundraiser is scheduled for May 6th. Since 2010, YMCA Camp Independence has provided an empowering, accessible summer camp option for children and young adults with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities. This event supports the Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation.
Upcoming events
Regular Meeting - Dinner
Regular Meeting - Lunch
Regular Meeting - Dinner
Clean up frontage road in Palatine (Earth Day)
Regular Meeting - Lunch
Camp Independence cleanup and fundraiser
Regular Meeting - Dinner
Regular Meeting - Lunch