Kiwanis Club of Bethesda

08/30/2026

Kiwanis clubs from all across MoCo, PG County, and NoVA came together last week to once again support Nourishing Bethesda by packing produce, stocking shelves, and slicing bagels to feed dozens of families in need throughout central Montgomery County. Interested in joining us? Learn more about membership here: https://www.bethesdakiwanis.com/

12/15/2025

On Saturday, Kiwanis Club of Capital District - Next Generation e-Club and Kiwanis Club of Bethesda teamed up and braved the cold to participate in Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery. The annual event honors veterans buried or interred at Arlington with wreath placement at each grave site or columbarium. Several Kiwanians and family members were honored on Saturday with wreaths, including Bob Cressy (Past Capital Governor, LTG, & Bethesda Pres.), Dr. Jim Leder Jr. (Past Bethesda Pres. & LTG), Raymond E. Hoop (Bethesda Assist. Secretary Patsy Jackson’s Husband), and Jerry T. Wagner (Father of Waynesboro Immediate Past Pres. Carrie Wagner).

11/19/2025

Come one - come all to help the RICA Association raise much needed funds for the youth at JLG-RICA.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 5 - 8 pm
Where: Fallen Oak Distilling
5000 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832

Please make sure to tell them you are supporting the RICA Association when you come to join us on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd.

Fallen Oak Distilling has a full menu for those who do not want to have a drink. Tell your friends and family to come have a great time together while helping a great cause.

11/19/2025

**TOMORROW NIGHT**

Share It Loud & Proud: Monthly Webinar Series

Join us on November 20, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. EST for our next installment of this exciting new series from the Capital District Kiwanis

This month’s focus: Our Kiwanis Family — tune in to learn about the various branches of our Kiwanis family in celebration of Kiwanis Family Month. We will be highlighting each branch of our Sponsored Leadership Programs (SLPs), as well as sharing the importance of side-by-side, inclusive service. We will be joined by our three governors Sneha, Dylan, and Tim, as well as our various SLP branch District Administrators.

Zoom Link (Recurring): https://tinyurl.com/CDWebinarSeries

Happening every third Thursday of the month — mark your calendars!

Let’s connect, empower, and inspire — because progress isn’t quiet.

Leadership Programs

10/10/2025

The 2025 Bethesda Kiwanis Foundation Grant Application is officially OPEN and accepting submissions from local nonprofits serving children and their families in the local Bethesda area.

This year, we implemented a new simplified online form to replace the PDF/paper form used in previous years.

The deadline to submit your application for this year's grant cycle is December 31st, 2025, so get yours in today and spread the word!

The Kiwanis Club of Bethesda, MD is a local chapter of Kiwanis International focused on serving children in our community and worldwide.

10/10/2025

Exciting week for Kiwanis!

On Wednesday, members from Bethesda, Rockville, and Mitchellville clubs celebrated 5 Years of Nourishing Bethesda alongside many dedicated and esteemed individuals in our community. Proud of the work this great organization has done and how much they have grown!

On Thursday, the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda welcomed its members, along with guests from Rockville and Mitchellville clubs, to the club's annual meeting and board installation, generously hosted by Suburban Hospital and catered by Outback Steakhouse.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported us. Great start to the new Kiwanis year!

09/15/2025

Support the Capital District NextGen e-club and enjoy some Panda Express for dinner!

08/30/2025

Thank you for having us, it was great to be back! 😁

06/03/2024

This past weekend our club and Division 3, along with Division 1 and the entire National Capital Region, welcomed Capital District Governor Eric Lamb at the Kiwanis Family Open House at the Miracle League! Seven clubs from across the region showed up to volunteer and share in fellowship. Thanks to Governor Lamb and Lieutenant Governors Wayne Quick and Selena Anderson and Trustee Dr. Marie Bowe-Quick for making this weekend a success! More photos will follow soon.