Kiwanis Club of the Jackson River Area

06/24/2026

🌟 Coming Next Week – Field of Dreams 2026! 🌟
Join the Kiwanis Club of the Jackson River Area and the Covington Lumberjacks as we celebrate our local youngsters with a special evening at the ballpark.
Come cheer on the Lumberjacks, celebrate our community’s children, and help us create an unforgettable Field of Dreams experience.
Because sometimes dreams begin with a baseball, a ballpark, and a community that believes in its kids. ❤️ ⚾

06/15/2026

Ongoing thanks to our corporate members!

06/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS
1st place $500, Duck #697- Jackie Thomas
2nd place $250, Duck #959-Valerie Humphreys
3rd place $100, Duck #883-Lisa Loreti
Last duck in $50, Duck #963-Sunny Taylor

But the real story is this: we have no losing ducks.
Because of the incredible support of our sponsors, ticket purchasers, volunteers, community partners, and everyone who cheered on this event, our community and our children are the true winners.

Thank you for helping make the 4th Annual Jackson River Duck Race a tremendous success. Your support allows us to continue providing programs, projects, scholarships, literacy initiatives, youth leadership opportunities, and family-friendly community events throughout the Alleghany Highlands.

We look forward to continuing our mission of serving the children and families of our community and helping make the world a better place—

One child and one community at a time.

💙💛 Thank you for supporting Kiwanis and investing in the future of our kids and our community! 💛💙

06/06/2026

The 2026 Duck Race was a wonderful success due to everyone who supported us by adopting a duck and sponsoring the event. Thank you to all!
The winning will be posted this evening and winners notified.

06/06/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY!

The ducks are trained, warmed up, and ready to race!

Join us today for the 4th Annual Jackson River Duck Race as hundreds of ducks race down the Jackson River in front of Alleghany Outdoors at 1:00 PM.

🌊 River & Parks Day
📍 Alleghany Outdoors / Intervale River Access
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

There’s fun for the whole family throughout the day, and you can still get in on the action!

🎟️ Duck race tickets will be on sale at the event site until 12:45 PM.

Don’t miss your chance to adopt a duck, support local children and community programs, and cheer on your favorite racer!

See you at the river!

06/05/2026

Please feel free to purchase ducks through midnight tonight (Friday 6/5) via our PayPal account by using the QR code below.
We will also have ducks for sale on Saturday, 6/6 until 12:30pm on the lawn along the river outside Alleghany Outfitters!

06/05/2026

THANK YOU to the local businesses who have supported our race as 2026 sponsors!

06/04/2026

Note: River & Trails Day portion of the interview will include discussion of our duck race!

🎣🌊 THIS MORNING ON IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT! 🌊🎣

Join BIG AL at 8:00 AM as he welcomes Katlyn Smals from Alleghany County Parks & Recreation to discuss two exciting upcoming events that celebrate outdoor recreation, healthy lifestyles, and community involvement in the Alleghany Highlands!

🎣 Senior Fishing Day
📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
📍 Dunlap Creek at Boys Home of Virginia

This long-standing community tradition gives local seniors the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing morning of fishing, fellowship, friendly competition, prizes, and a picnic lunch in a beautiful creek-side setting.

📝 Registration: 8:30 AM
🎣 Fishing: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
✅ No Fishing License Required

🌊 River & Trail Day
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Intervale Park & River Access

This FREE community event celebrates everything that makes the Alleghany Highlands outdoors so special!

Activities include:
✅ FREE Lazy River Tubing
✅ Waterslide
✅ Rock Wall
✅ Kiwanis Club Duck Race
✅ Food Trucks – Swetz and Swigz & Clifton Forge Auxiliary
✅ Family Activities
✅ Jackson River Recreation
✅ Jackson River Scenic Trail Exploration

We'll talk about these exciting events, the importance of outdoor recreation, and how Alleghany County Parks & Recreation continues to provide outstanding programs for residents and visitors alike.

📻 Listen live this morning on 103.1 The Bear and 103.5 Big Country, or online at highway64withbigal.com. Click on Listen Live, and don't forget to hit the play button!

Interested in being a guest on In The Driver's Seat? Send BIG AL a message on Facebook or email [email protected].

06/03/2026

Raffle winners will receive their duck # by email on June 3. Our thanks to everyone