Kiwanis Club Of Englewood - Cape Haze

11/03/2026

🏃‍♀️🦃 THANK YOU, CREWS BANK & TRUST! 🦃🏃‍♂️

The Kiwanis Club of Englewood–Cape Haze is grateful to Crews Bank & Trust, Englewood’s Hometown Bank, for their generous support as a Turkey Trot Community Sponsor! 💙

Your commitment to our community helps make this Thanksgiving tradition possible while supporting the Englewood Area Cancer Foundation and local cancer warriors. We appreciate your partnership and dedication to making a difference in our community!

👟 Join us Thanksgiving morning!
📅 Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍 Ann Dever Park Trail, 6791 San Casa Drive, Englewood
🏃 5K: $15 in advance | $20 race day
👧 Children: $5

🎁 The first 200 participants receive a goodie bag!

🔗 Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Englewood/englewoodturkeytrot2026

Thank you, Crews Bank & Trust, for helping us make every step count! 💙

11/01/2026

🤝 Building Connections, Supporting Our Community!

The Kiwanis Club of Englewood–Cape Haze is proud to be a member of the Englewood Chamber of Connerce!

Our Club President, Steve LeVasseur, recently represented Kiwanis at a joint networking mixer hosted by the Englewood Chamber and the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce at the Crews Bank & Trust Boca Grande branch.

During the event, Steve shared information about our upcoming Englewood Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving morning tradition benefiting the Englewood Area Cancer Foundation and supporting local cancer warriors. 🧡

🏃‍♀️ Join us Thanksgiving morning!

📍 Ann Dever Park Trail, 6791 San Casa Drive, Englewood
🎽 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk
💲 Advance registration: $15 | Race day: $20 | Children: $5
🎁 Goodie bags for the first 200 participants!

🔗 Advance Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Englewood/englewoodturkeytrot2026 or at Real Bikes Englewood

Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations of goodies for the bags are needed. For information, please contact Mike Forshner at [email protected] or 941-408-5395.

Thank you to our Chamber partners and community supporters for helping us make a difference. We hope to see you at the starting line! 🦃💙

11/01/2026

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by the Fellowship Church of Englewood’s Trunk or Treat and helped make it a spooktacular evening! Even though it rained a bit, members of the Kiwanis Club of Englewood-Cape Haze had a wonderful time! 👻💙

10/31/2026

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT… WHAT A SPOOKTACULAR SUCCESS! 🧡

What a fun-filled evening at Fellowship Church in Rotonda West! Our Kiwanis Club of Englewood–Cape Haze had a wonderful time celebrating Halloween with the children and families of our community at Trunk or Treat!

A huge thank-you to our amazing Lemon Bay High School Key Club members for joining us in handing out sweet treats, sharing smiles, and helping make the evening extra special. 🍬

We loved seeing all the creative costumes, happy faces, and Halloween excitement! Events like these remind us how special our community is and how much fun we can have when we come together.

Thank you to Fellowship Church of Englewood for hosting this wonderful community event. We’re already looking forward to next year! 🎃

📸 Enjoy some of our pictures from the evening and please add your photos in the comments!

10/25/2026

🎃👻TRUNK OR TREAT…LET THE FUN BEGIN!
Hey kids…put on your favorite costumes, grab your candy buckets, and get ready for an evening filled with FUN, candy, and lots of smiles!

Our Kiwanis Club of Englewood–Cape Haze, together with the amazing Lemon Bay High School Key Club members, is excited to be part of the Trunk or Treat celebration at Fellowship Church in Rotonda West!

We’ll be handing out sweet treats, sharing smiles, and making wonderful memories with the children and families of our community! 🧡

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Fellowship Church
140 Rotonda Blvd W, Rotonda West, FL 33947

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening of colorful costumes, candy, laughter, and community spirit!

We can’t wait to see all those happy little faces!

10/21/2026

New books, new stories, and new adventures are waiting for our little readers!

This week, our Kiwanis Little Free Library is filled with colorful stories, fascinating discoveries about our planet, musical adventures, and fun phonics books to help young readers build their skills and confidence! 🌎🎶📖

Stop by, discover something new, and take a little reading magic home with you!

📍 Kiwanis Little Free Library
St. David’s Jubilee Center

📚 Take a Book • Share a Book

Because every book we share is another opportunity to inspire a child’s love of reading!

10/15/2026

JOIN US TONIGHT… 🎃👻
Come share a meal, make new friends, and discover how the Kiwanis Club of Englewood – Cape Haze is making a difference in the lives of local children!

This month, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit as we prepare for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event!

📍 Artur’s Restaurant, Englewood
📅 Tonight, Thursday, October 15
🕕 6:00 PM

Everyone is welcome! Come enjoy an evening of friendship, fellowship, and community spirit!

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

Is your business or organization interested in becoming a Turkey Trot sponsor to support the Englewood Area Cancer Foundation?

🏆 Turkey Trot Champion — $1,000
🤝 Turkey Trot Partner — $500
💙 Community Sponsor — $250

Sponsorships may be made online at https://app.autobooks.co/pay/supporteacf or by contacting Mike Forshner, Kiwanis Club Of Englewood - Cape Haze Director, at [email protected] or 941-408-5395. Sponsorships include event and social media recognition. All sponsorships and 5K registration fees go to support cancer warriors in the Englewood area.

The 5K run/walk begins at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, with check-in and same-day registration available from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Registration fees are:
• Adults: $15 in advance or $20 on Thanksgiving Day
• Children: $5

Advance registration is available online through or https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Englewood/englewoodturkeytrot2026 in person at Real Bikes Englewood.

10/08/2026

IT’S YOUTH PROTECTION WEEK!

At the Kiwanis Club of Englewood-Cape Haze, protecting the children and youth we serve is a responsibility we take seriously.

Youth Protection Week reminds us of the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where every child can feel valued and protected.

Kiwanis International offers a confidential, toll-free helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to report concerns or seek guidance.

📞 Youth Protection Helpline: 866-607-SAFE (7233)

📚 Learn more and access resources:
www.kiwanis.org/youthprotectionweek

Because every child deserves to feel safe.