Kiwanis Club of Longmont

Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Longmont! We are a group of Longmont citizens with different occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making the world a better place for children. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community as well as children all across the country and worldwide through unique innovative service projects and support to many local agencies serving children in need.

Here are some of our projects, events and special announcements that make Kiwanis of Longmont so special! Follow our FaceBook Page Link for more news.

Uma Champe, Longmont HS. Ashlee Van Dyke, Mead HS. Maya Haug, Mead HS

IMPORTANT NEWS! UPCOMING EVENTS WITH DEADLINES!

1)STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND ON “WHAT WE DO PAGE”
2)BOULDER COUNTY FAIR PARADE ENTRY FORM MAY BE FOUND ON THIS PAGE

Kiwanis of Longmont has delivered over 200,000 handmade wooden toys to local, state and county agencies and organizations serving children in need. Some toys also reach children in other states and foreign countries. Each toy is handmade by Kiwanis members who meet daily and weekly to “manufacture” the toys in what we fondly call the TOY FACTORY. The toys are made from donated repurposed wood from local contractors and a local furniture manufacturer which might be other wise discarded. The project started fourteen years ago as a way to bring our club members together for one very special project. We found many members had woodworking equipment as well as a love for creating items with wood. We began in a garage and now our factory has expanded to a large fully equipped shop. Each year approximately 10,000 toys are delivered to children. Outside volunteers such as woodcrafters, Scouting and school children of all ages pitch in to work in our factory to complete the toys for delivery by Christmas and Holiday distribution. For more information about this project contact: Marv Van Peursem, Supervisor Extraordinaire at his email: [email protected]

Cars, planes, trains, dragons and dinosaurs!

Boulder County Fair Parade! We Are The Official Sponsor and Organizer. Enter in the Parade Saturday August 2, 2025!
The theme of the Boulder County Fair and Rodeo 2025 will be announced later. ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE BELOW! DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND MAIL TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED. All are invited to enter! New Entry Form will be out January 2025.

For over sixty six years our club has planned and organized the Boulder County Fair and Rodeo Parade. This popular yearly event draws entries from all over the county and state with thousands of spectators lining the parade route. 2024 brought 80 entries! The Shriners rejoined, many colorful dancing groups, our Boulder County 4-H Clubs, All school marching bands, car clubs, local businesses and to head the parade were the incredible longhorn steers from the Sombrero Ranch! The parade is a fixture in Longmont and is the biggest on record starting 156 years ago when the Boulder County Fair and Rodeo formed. SATURDAY AUGUST 2 2025! Plan to ENTER! Watch for the updated entry form after January 2025.
The parade is the first Saturday in August forming at 10:00 AM in Roosevelt Park. All are welcome to enter. Entry forms may be found RIGHT BELOW THIS PARAGRAPH. PRINT YOUR COMPLETED FORM AND MAIL TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED ON THE ENTRY FORM. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL YOUR CONTACT INFO IS CORRECT. NEW FORMS coming Jan. 2025. After your entry is received Parade Details with more information will be sent via EMAIL. Print all received information as it comes because you and your group will be needing all of it. QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Coordinator Cheryl Smith at [email protected]

What is Kiwanis?

Here is a quick video that explains what Kiwanis is.

Interested in learning more? Please contact us or apply to join our Kiwanis club here.

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