Author: Rodger Allison

The Southwestern Illinois College held the SWIC Student Art & Design Show from April 25-May 9. Each year, the Belleville Kiwanis awards a cash prize to a promising young artist.
Mr. Joshua Fischer won this year’s JIM MASSEY by BELLEVILLE KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP for his work entitled “Universal Auditorium”. The work is a silver wire and copper jewelry piece.
“Joshua’s work has an astronomy feel to it. It usually has planetary imagery,” said Paula Haniszewski, SWIC Art Department Chair. One can certainly see that in his winning piece.
The Belleville Kiwanis is a strong supporter of student art. In addition to the SWIC Student Art & Design Show, awards are provided for the High School Student Art Show & Congressional Competition as well as the Art on the Square held in Belleville each year.

The Belleville Kiwanis Club held it’s annual eCycle collection between Crehan’s Irish Pub and the Skyview Drive-In on May 4, 2019. Partnering with Power Recycling, the Club collected over 10,000 pounds of recyclables that would have otherwise made its way to the landfill.
“This illustrates the impact that a small organization can have when they partner with the community. This is all stuff that will stay out of the landfill,” said Patti Thomas, President of the Kiwanis Club of Belleville.

The Kiwanis volunteers had little time to rest during the three hours collecting appliances, old TVs, lawn mowers, grills, computers, bicycles, and a variety of other home and office materials. The proceeds will go toward helping children in the Belleville community.

The Belleville West Key Club held its end of year banquet on April 30 saying good-bye to award-winning Seniors. The Key Club also thanked its 2018-2019 officers for all their hard work and accomplishments and welcomed new leadership for 2019-2020.

The Kiwanis Club of Belleville is one of the sponsors of the Gateway STEM High School Robotics Team 931, Perpetual Chaos. The team’s mentor and coach is Frank Dressel, a member of the Belleville Kiwanis. The team competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition, which is highly competitive. This is the 18th year of competition for Team 931. The game this year is a bout between two alliances of three robots battling to place hatch covers and cargo to win the match.

Continue reading “Robotics Team 931 Destination: Deep Space”

The Belleville Kiwanis Club pulled off a surprise birthday bash for their oldest and longest active member: Dan Wolford. His sons, Dave and Drew, were key in making this gathering a success. They were able to bring him to the party without him being none the wiser that a crowd of old friends were waiting for him as guest of honor. Brian and his Denny’s crew accommodated the birthday boy and his friends during a busy breakfast hour. These good friends, who work closely together in the service of children locally and throughout the world shared many a laugh that day.

Dan Wolford has directly and indirectly touched the lives of hundreds of thousand of children in the Belleville area. He inspired others to make the world a better place on a few fronts. Continue reading “Belleville Kiwanis Celebrates Long Time Member’s 90th Birthday”

The Kiwanis Club of Belleville congratulates the Belleville West and Governor French Academy Key Clubs for taking top honors at this year’s District Convention and Leadership Conference. Both of these Clubs were designated a DISTINGUIDHED CLUB and will be recognized at the International Convention in Baltimore, MD.

Continue reading “Key Clubs Take Top Honors at DCLC”

Purse Bingo is still on. See you there!

The Belleville Kiwanis Club has brought Christmas cheer to homes in the surrounding area for about five decades. They continue that tradition again in the usual place: the Skyview Drive-In.

This year, Judy Zillen paid homage to this tradition with her second place finish in the Master’s Category of the Downtown Belleville’s 29th Annual Gingerbread Contest. Judy’s creation is entitled “Skyview Drive-In at Christmas”.

Judy is from Belleville, “born and raised,” and she has competed in this annual contest for 12 years.

When asked why she chose us as her model for this year’s entry, she says, “I love tradition in my entries, and what is more traditional than the Christmastime tree lot?

We share your sentiment Judy. Thank you for honoring us in such a special way.

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Bellville Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot Prices

TREES
The prices for the trees at the Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot is from $55.00 to $115.00 depending upon the size and type you are interested in.

Sizes are from 6-8 feet in Scotch Pine as well as Balsam, and Frazier Firs. We also have some Frazier Firs that are as tall a 9 feet.

We have an adorable $15 “Charlie Brown” Special (a good size for an apartment or bedroom).

Roping and Wreaths have not arrived yet. However, they will be available for:

ROPING
$35 for 25 yards or $2.00 per yard

WREATHS – Balsam 24 inch
$25

Grave Blankets are not available this year.