What We Do

Flags on Main Street

Beautiful sunny day on Main Street. The light post has a large hanging basket with green and red flowers, and American flags line Main Street's sidewalks.
Flags on Main Street

Rain or shine, our club members line Main Street with over 150 American flags on nine U.S. holidays throughout the year.

Annual First Responders Appreciation Day

A firehouse crew and Kiwanis members wearing winter clothing are lined up in front of a fire truck. The fire woman in the center is holding a basket of assorted baked goods and treats.
Kiwanis members, Crave Catering members, and a firehouse crew.
Eight people, five of whom are Kiwanis members, one with Crave Catering, and two firefighters posing in a line in front of a fire engine. One firefighter is holding a certificate of appreciation, and the other a basket of assorted baked goods and treats.
First Responder Appreciation Day.
Two Ferndale police officers in uniform are standing behind a table with three baskets full of breakfast items and treats, and a box of See's peanut brittle.
Ferndale Police Officers with their appreciation baskets.
Two male Kiwanis members standing side by side with four male firefighting officials. Two of the officials are holding baskets of assorted baked goods and treats.
First Responders Appreciation at the new Ferndale Administrative office.

Started during the Pandemic, when our local heroes faced even more danger, it has evolved into a cherished February tradition in which we visit each of the fire and police stations in Ferndale to express our gratitude by bringing heaping baskets of treats.

Annual Free Fishing Derby for Youth 15 and Under

For decades, the opening day for fishing at Silver Lake means our annual Free Youth Fishing Derby and breakfast. Youth 15 and under come to fish and win great prizes.

Annual Senior Citizens’ Valentine’s Luncheon

In a large lunchroom, there are six circular tables. In the foreground, three senior citizens and three fifth-grade students are eating a turkey lunch together, with mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, and a roll. The table is covered with a pink tablecloth and has a red heart in the center, with a pink double-heart centerpiece. In the background, seniors sit around the tables, eating lunch.
Students who served lunch are sharing a meal with senior citizens at the Ferndale Senior Center.
Large circular table covered in a pink tablecloth with a red heart laying in the center of the table with a double heart centerpiece on top. Seniors and fifth-grade students sit around the table sharing a turkey dinner meal while a club member pours gravy over someone's mashed potatoes.
Kiwanis member Pete is serving gravy to someone.

Another decades-long tradition. Our club pulls out all the stops to treat and honor the elders in our community with a free turkey-and-all-the-trimmings luncheon and concert. We partner with local schools to provide heartwarming interactions between our seniors and eager young volunteers.

      Third Grade Dictionary Program

      A group of third-grade students and Ferndale Kiwanis Club members are sitting on riser benches, holding up their new dictionaries.
      Club members with a group of third-grade students holding up their new dictionaries.

      We partner with local businesses to gift every third-grade student in the Ferndale School District their own fantastic dictionary, complete with a resource guide and the longest word in English.

      Student of the Month

      An absolute highlight for our club as we meet an outstanding senior from Ferndale High School to learn about their journey and future plans.

      Scholarships for Ferndale High School Students

      Every year, our club awards three scholarships to graduating students from Ferndale High School.

      The Annual Turkey Trot

      Ready, Set, Go!
      A large group of adults and children standing in front of Cascade Elementary, all of whom are participating in the Annual Turkey Trot. A run/walk event in Ferndale held yearly.
      Annual Turkey Trot participants.

      Originally hosted by the Cool family, the Ferndale Kiwanis Club took it over in 2022. The Turkey Trot is a 5K fun run, held on Thanksgiving morning, in Ferndale, by donation. All donations/proceeds go back into the community.

      Support Local Community Nonprofits

      We support many of our local nonprofits by volunteering our time, donations, and drives. Some of the nonprofits we work with are the Community Resource Center, Ferndale Food Bank, and Wild Bird Charity.

      Fundraising and Biz4Kidz

      In partnership with VanWingerden, we run two main fundraisers each year. In the spring, we take online orders and sell vouchers for 12″ hanging baskets and 14″ color bowls. At the end of the fall, we take online orders and sell vouchers for poinsettias in different varieties and sizes, as well as centerpieces and wreaths.

      Biz4Kids is a unique fundraising initiative that invites local businesses to partner with us to support programs such as the third-grade dictionary program and scholarships for Ferndale High School students.

      Meetings & Events

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