Oct 5, 2014 | News
On September 25th the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates installed Derek Gable as president for the 2014-2015 fiscal year at their weekly Red Onion Restaurant luncheon meeting.
The officers for the fiscal year 2014-2015 are President, Derek Gable, President Elect, Ben Carter, Secretary, Laurie Younggren, Foundation Treasurer Herb Stark, and Operations Treasurer Georgette Tahan-Perez. The Board of Directors are Joyce Campbell, Joanie Keluche, Richard Sherman, John Williams, Evelyn Salinas, and Larry Marinovich.
President Derek Gable’s objective for the club is helping children become independent, contributing citizens. “As a club we are dedicated to making sure our charitable efforts reinforce lives of independence and giving back to family and community”.
If you are interested in obtaining more information about the Kiwanis and its programs be our guest for a FREE luncheon at the Red Onion Restaurant each and every Thursday at 12:10 pm.
Sep 8, 2014 | Programs, Project Shoe
On September 6th the Kiwanis of Rolling Hills Estates held their Project Shoe program at the local Torrance Payless Shoe Store. Ninety one children from the Volunteers of America, Harbor, Wilmington, and South Bay Boys and Girls Clubs participated in the program. The boys and girls ranged from 5 to 10 years of age.
Each child received a new pair of school shoes, a backpack or bag containing school supplies. While they were waiting for their shoes there were snacks, music and dancing. Eleven Key Club and Kiwins from the Palos Verdes Peninsula High Schools assisted the children in selecting the shoes.
At the conclusion of the event the children are given a lesson so that they realize the value of the shoes. We ask the children to do something helpful, like helping with a meal or cleaning up a room, for their family in return for receiving the shoes.
Sep 1, 2014 | Project Shoe
Please come early to the meeting on September 4th to help with the backpack preparation. Saturday, September 6th, plan to arrive early to help with set up at Payless Shoes.
Whether you are experienced or you have never helped children select school shoes, you will love this opportunity!
The children cherish the shopping, the food and the entertainment provided by Evelyn and Tony. Ken Dyda will send them home on a mission to “pay it forward.”
Aug 28, 2014 | MARATHON
The Palos Verdes Half Marathon, 10k & 5k is now part of the Lexus LaceUp Running Series. Come enjoy one of California’s best running courses with rolling hills and stunning ocean views. As part of the Lexus LaceUp Running Series the race experience also includes a lively post-race brunch and Sierra Nevada toast at the finish line.
The event will also continue to benefit Kiwanis of Rolling Hills Estate as well as Back on My Feet Greater Los Angeles. Visit LaceUpRunningSeries.com for more information or to register.
Here’s what you need to know…
- What: Lexus LaceUp Running Series – Palos Verdes
- When: Saturday, November 15, 2014
- Where: Pelican Cove Park, Rancho Palos Verdes (above Terranea Resort)
- Distances: 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Team events
- Perks: Brunch with Sierra Nevada beer, shirt, chip timing, sticker, custom bib and finishers’ medal.
- Benefit Kiwanis: Use registration code kiwanisto donate 10% of your fee to Kiwanis of Rolling Hills Estates.
The Lexus LaceUp Running Series brings four incredible races to Southern California this Fall 2014. In addition to Palos Verdes, please join us in Ventura (Nov. 2), Irvine (Dec. 6) and Riverside (Date TBA).
Stay tuned for updates on races, special offers and other LaceUp news. You can also LaceUp with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or by using #LexusLaceUp.
Jul 24, 2014 | Programs, Project Shoe
And we even hired a Clown!
Mark your calendar for Project Shoe on Saturday, September 6th at 8 am.
Join the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates, and Payless Shoe Source, as we provide school supplies, shoes and socks, and toothbrushes and toothpaste to approximately one hundred deserving children.
Kid friendly entertainment will be provided as volunteers help children choose and get fitted for new shoes for the new school year.
We also teach the kids gratitude and an understanding of the sacrifice others made for them to receive their gifts along with asking them to do a chore to pay for it!
In-kind donations of school supplies, socks, toothbrushes, and toothpaste are appreciated.
Payless Shoe Source
20020 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance
(in the mall at Hawthorne & Del Amo Blvds.)
MAP
310-370-9917
On September 25th the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates installed Derek Gable as president for the 2014-2015 fiscal year at their weekly Red Onion Restaurant luncheon meeting.