Anniston Kiwanis

10/21/2025

Please join the Kiwanis Club of Anniston this Thursday at noon at the Anniston Country Club to hear Rear Admiral Kent Davis give a history of the the United States Navy and talk about its composition and mission today.

08/15/2025

Thank you to Michele of Redbird Willow Farm for sharing her powerful story of finding purpose in tragedy and her inspiring journey of healing. We were moved by hearing about the safe, welcoming space her farm and animals provide for those who are grieving or facing difficult times. We truly enjoyed having you with us at Kiwanis!

Join us for lunch and fellowship every Thursday at noon at the Anniston Country Club — we’d love to see you there!

07/21/2025

TOMORROW - Tuesday, July 22 from 10am to 12pm at the Oxford Civic Center. YOUTH DAY!!

🌟 July's Community Health Series will focus on celebrating and supporting youth in our community.

This free event will take place at the Oxford Civic Center on 🗓️ Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

👥 Attendees can expect:
🎤 Guest speakers sharing valuable insights and perspectives.
📚 A variety of community resource tables offering helpful information and services. 🎁 Freebies, door prizes, and fun activities (including a bounce house).
🍧 Kona Ice will also be available on-site.

🎙️ Featured Speakers:
• Sarah Woolmaker, Assistant Director of the Anniston Museums and Gardens
• Daniel Phipps, Oxford Police Department

Be sure to visit all of our community resource tables to learn what services they offer and how they can help you!

This monthly health series is designed to promote wellness, connection, and access to community support. Each event is filmed and broadcast on WEAC - TV24, airing 3x a week and available to stream on Facebook, Roku, Firestick, and YouTube.

05/22/2025

Thank you, Lagina, from the RMC Foundation, for taking the time to speak with the Anniston Kiwanis Club today. We appreciate the updates on all the wonderful work the Foundation is doing—from the exciting plans for the upcoming Jubilee to the heartfelt chapel renovation in honor of our very own Kiwanian and former RMC Chaplain, Jim Wilson.

We are grateful for your continued efforts and commitment to making a lasting impact in our community!

05/15/2025

Huge shoutout to Lorie Denton for speaking to the Anniston Kiwanis Club today! We’re so grateful for the inspiring update on all the exciting things happening at CREATE. Your passion for community and innovation truly energizes us—thank you for sharing your time and vision!

05/01/2025

Have You Been to Anniston Kiwanis Lately?

If not, you’re missing out! We’ve recently welcomed outstanding speakers, including Jason Lindell of United Way, Mr. Steven Folks—retired Anniston city manager and current mayoral candidate—and Calhoun County Administrator Jonathan Gaddy.

Join us every Thursday at noon at the Anniston Country Club for great fellowship, community connection, and informative speakers. We’d love to see you there!

04/14/2025

Thank you to Samson’s Strength Sustainable Veterans Project for sharing their mission to make Veterans’ lives better with theAnniston Kiwanis Club! Join us Thursdays at noon at The Anniston Country Club! We would love to have you!

04/10/2025

Anniston Kiwanis: Fellowship, Food, and Fantastic Speakers!

Beyond the opportunity to fellowship with fellow Kiwanis members and enjoy a great lunch, Anniston Kiwanis is proud to host some of the most engaging and inspiring speakers in our region!

Recently, we’ve welcomed:
• PSC Commissioner Twinkle Andress
• John Moore of the City of Gadsden
• Gordon Stone, Mayor of Pike Road and Executive Director of the Higher Education Partnership in Montgomery
• Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate
• Kaitlyn Alderman, State Workforce Manager at Transfr
• Monique Chantal, Motivational Speaker
• Kelley Pearce of One East
• Dr. Farrah Hayes, Executive Director of the upcoming Challenger Learning Center in Rainbow City
• Christy Cochran and Jared Carter of NATR, sharing exciting news about regional trails
• Danielle Hall of SoundEmbrace, introducing us to the power of sound baths for healing and relaxation
• Ciara Smith, Anniston City Council member, highlighting exciting developments happening right here in Anniston

There’s so much momentum in our region — and we’re having meaningful conversations every week. Come be a part of it!

04/09/2025

In Anniston Kiwanis, we are all about KIDS! Come join us and make a difference in our area!

04/03/2025

Today, Kiwanis heard from RMC interim president Keith Parrott. He described his vision for RMC and the path needed to bring that vision to life. Thank you for taking time out of your day to update us and thanks to RMC’s Tripp Johnson, RMC Board Chairman Bud Owsley and RMC Foundation Director Lagina Fillingim for visiting with us today!

03/08/2025

03/06/2025

This past Saturday’s annual Kiwanis Pancake Day was a success! 🥞🥞🥞 $50K raised for charitable children’s organizations in our area, 15K pancakes and 7K sausages consumed, and lots of conversations and memories shared by more than 2K people in one of the biggest social events of the year in our area. 🥞🥞🥞