Vicki Baker Taste of North Texas is the biggest buffet you’ve ever seen. This amazingly gluttonous fundraiser sponsored by the 91-year old Denton Kiwanis Club supports the ongoing efforts of its Children’s Clinic, a network of dedicated local health care providers providing low-cost or no-cost medical, dental and prescription assistance to disadvantaged children in the…
Vicki Baker The annual Kiwanis Club Grandparent/Grandchild Golf Outing is the perfect excuse to get out your clubs and play a round of golf and at the same time help the charities supported by the Kiwanis Club. Approaching its ninth year, the golf event is set to happen at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 17,…
Vicki Baker Kiwanis Club RR cruised on down to the Texas Motor Speedway, the site of the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 Nascar Race. But we didn’t sit behind the wheel of the snarling, rumbling engines and travel at insane speeds in cars plastered with ads driving around in a circle and turning left for hours…
Vicki Baker You could smell the pancakes before your other senses registered their presence, the homey smell of frying butter reaching your nostrils and assaulting your brain with mouth-watering images of fluffy, warm goodness. Grabbing your plate you snagged a soft piece of heaven off the platter stacked deep with the round, tan deliciousness, then…
Vicki Baker Have you ever changed a person’s life in a single day? Ask the Kiwanis Club about good deeds and they’ll start talking about wood, tape measures and four-by-fours as they build ramps several times a year for the disabled or elderly. On a referral from Hearts for Homes the Kiwanis Club received word…
Vicki Baker When the school bell rings at the end of the day, thousands of children across Denton County pour out of the classroom. Some head home and are met by parents who help with homework before driving them to basketball practice or piano lessons. For others after school options are far less certain, stable…
Vicki Baker Join the Kiwanis Club shoe drive movement on March 26! With your help we can provide a life-changing solution: a good pair of shoes. Ever thought about the power of a pair of shoes? A pair of shoes provides relief in many developing nations around the globe such as Haiti, Honduras and other…
Vicki Baker The college years are the crossroads of life, a time to choose a path and follow a passion. It’s the time to make a difference in the world. Circle K International (CKI) is the premier college and university community service and leadership organization in the world. Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch is proud to…
Vicki Baker The Kiwanis Club’s Comfort Dolls project started around 2011 to comfort children in traumatic situations who are experiencing illness, injury or emotional stress. The children are given a “doll” to hold onto to help them feel more comfortable while undergoing evaluations and treatments. Not only do the dolls provide security, they also offer…
Barbara Leurig On Monday, December 19, the Robson Ranch Kiwanis Club held its first Christmas Party at The Grill. The event brought members together to celebrate the holiday season and raise money for the children in the Denton area. Kiwanis is, after all, about helping children. There were 62 members and spouses taking part in…