Kiwanis Club members serve their communities all year, but the excitement for service really builds in April each year. Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day – a day of community service that is felt around the world. This year, One Day in Aurora will be Saturday, April 15, 8 a.m. to noon.
The One-Day objective is to unite volunteers to participate on the same day in a hands-on service project to improve the community. At the last year’s event, there were more than 400 volunteers who helped remove trash from in and around the Fox River, north and south of downtown Aurora and areas of Indian Creek. The goal for the Fox River, creek, and nearby Fox Valley Park District locations this year is to have many dedicated volunteers come together again to have impact our community.
Kiwanis will be partners with Fox Metro Water Reclamation District, City of Aurora government, Aurora Township, Fox Valley Park District, and other community agencies in conducting what they seek will be another successful cleanup event.
Kiwanis Club of Aurora president, Brian Tonner, notes, “This community-wide event is perfect for schools, colleges, churches, youth groups, families, and individuals. So please do come and join this great day of environmental clean-up in our city.”
Volunteers are required to sign a liability waiver; youth under 18 must have a parent or guardian signed waiver. Adolescent groups are required to provide one adult supervisor for every 10 children.
Portions of the Fox River from Ashland Avenue to the Fox Valley Park District’s Cole Center, including various Fox Valley Park District park locations will be the target area this year. Headquarters will be at the Cole Center at 101 W. Illinois Avenue.
After check-in, breakfast snacks will be available. Transportation to and from the various work areas will be provided. An appreciation lunch will conclude the event back at headquarters. Please bring proper attire and dress for changing weather conditions.
For more details and a liability waiver visit KiwanisOneDay.org.
Founded September 9, 1916, the Aurora Club was the first club in the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District and the 21st club chartered in the world. The Club has 78 members. It is the sponsor of Kiwanis Clubs in Oswego and Yorkville.
Kiwanis Club of Aurora