Fargo Rough Riders Kiwanis Club

10/18/2026

At Boo at the Zoo on October 17, 2026, the Rough Riders hosted a table with games, prizes, and trick-or-treat candy. Lots of children and parents alike enjoyed a lively day at this popular event.

Special thanks to Courtney for coordinating our participation, and to volunteers Diana, Max, Izzy, and Phil for helping out.

10/16/2026

Shout out of thanks to the eight Builders Club members from Ben Franklin Middle School who showed up on Monday, October 12th - their holiday day off - to volunteer at the Emergency Food Pantry! Your efforts are most appreciated! Thanks to their advisor Kerri and Rough Riders Kathleen, Marlowe and Diana for working alongside these fine young people.
Emergency Food Pantry

10/08/2026

Please support the West Fargo Key Club in the Shelter Awareness contest.

Tater Tot for Mayor of the Red River Valley
https://pets.buildwithnovel.com/pet/3e01515e-ec3b-81f0-9f60-dbd984f87387

WFHS Key Club has been raising awareness for shelter animals. Specifically, they are working with Cat's Cradle to strive to get a cat, (Dave) who is currently at the shelter, adopted. They are participating in a fun campaign where Dave gets to be the running mate of Tater Tot (Morgan's dog) in a pet election. During this awareness campaign, they are getting votes each day, and Dave's adoption fee will be lowered! Students' efforts have solidified their candidates a spot in the top four and the final election. So, the students are asking for Kiwanis' assistance. WFHS Key Club would appreciate each Kiwanis member to vote every single day on the link. Vote each day and please share the link too. The campaign runs through October 16th.

10/08/2026

Rough Riders Peg and Diana had the pleasure of attending the West Fargo Key Club’s October 6, 2026 meeting. We met with teacher-advisor Morgan and posed for a photo to commemorate our annual donation to the club.

What a fantastic start to a new year of service for the Key Club - these young people are truly awesome! The meeting, led by teacher-advisor Ned, was attended by 29 students. The members have been busy serving their community: last month, they wrote 60 cards for Meals on Wheels, six members read to students at Eastwood Elementary, and 10 students raised $300 while working concessions. Members are staying connected through a GroupMe account organized by Patience.

The club is also participating in a Shelter Awareness contest. The prize? A chance for students to meet the mayor at the Red River Market on October 17! The greatest prize is aiding animals to be adopted!

This October, the students are collecting socks for the YWCA. At the meeting, they got started decorating boxes for Sockfest.

10/05/2026

Thank you to Executive Director (and founder) Bill Grommesh for introducing us to Hope, Inc, focused on adaptive sports and recreation. What an amazing program! ❤️👩‍🦼‍➡️❤️

It's Back!!! - The HOPE, Inc. Annual Fashion Show! 💫

All mobility challenges and all ages are welcome to participate! 💚

Email [email protected] or call (701) 866-9002 to sign-up and arrange a time to pick-up a gift card to purchase an outfit of your choosing to model on stage!

10/01/2026

Thanks for supporting our Boo at the Zoo booth! We look forward to sharing games and prizes with children, information about Kiwanis with parents, and candy with everyone! 🍭🍬🍫 amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2QM4FEGESQW0K?ref_=wl_share

09/29/2026

Rough Riders celebrated the start of the Kiwanis fiscal year and installation of new officers on Monday evening, September 28, 2026. Tom Noel, Lt. Governor, was present to lead the inductions. Thank you, Tom! Peg is our new president. Rachael our new secretary. Executive Board members are Eithnea, Dale, Courtney, Glady, and Bobbi. The Fargo Rough Riders Club received the Minnesota-Dakotas Distinguished Club Award for 2024-2025! Thanks to Courtney for decorating the banquet room and providing musical accompaniment! Thanks to the Holiday Inn staff for accomodating us!

09/27/2026

With the start of October comes the new Kiwanis year and Boo at the Zoo! The Rough Riders will be at the zoo on October 17 and 24. Thank you for supporting our booth through the link below! 👻

09/25/2026

What a good day at the Emergency Food Pantry! Today, the Rough Riders were joined by Roger, Carlene, and Myrna from the Moorhead Vikingland Club, along with Frank from the Fargo Club. It was great to have members from area clubs working together. Three clubs! One Community! Making a difference together!

This month, we donated baby wipes and diapers to the pantry. Next month, we’ll be choosing another child-related item to collect and donate. Thanks to all Rough Riders who gave so generously!

A big thank you to our Rough Riders volunteers: Peg, Diana, Eithnea, Darragh, Kathleen, Courtney, and Max! And a special thank-you to the amazing staff at the Emergency Food Pantry!
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09/19/2026

Way to go, Moorhead Vikingland Kiwanis! What a successful - and delicious! - event. We’re looking forward to next year already! 💛💙🥞💙💛