Kiwanis Club of Lillington, NC

09/29/2026

We were excited to welcome Lisa McFadden, Harnett County Assistant County Manager, to the Kiwanis Club of Lillington, where she shared about her recent experience competing in the 2026 Badwater 135 in Death Valley, California.

Known as one of the world’s toughest foot races, Badwater 135 is a 135-mile journey that begins at Badwater Basin, the lowest elevation in North America at 280 feet below sea level, and finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300 feet above sea level. Along the way, competitors tackle three mountain ranges, 14,600 feet of cumulative elevation gain, extreme desert conditions, and a 45-hour time limit.

Lisa gave our club a firsthand look at the challenge, preparation, determination, and personal experience behind taking on such an extraordinary race.

Congratulations, Lisa, on this incredible achievement, and thank you for sharing your story with our club! We enjoyed learning more about your experience and the journey behind completing such a demanding race.

To see Lisa's Badwater 135 race stats and finish time, visit: https://tinyurl.com/muz9r3d4

09/29/2026

Some goodbyes are a little harder than others. ❤️

The Kiwanis Club of Lillington recently gathered to recognize and say farewell to our friend and fellow Kiwanian, Bobby Womble, as he and his wife Martha prepare to leave the Lillington area. We’re grateful for the many years of service, friendship, and memories Bobby has shared with the club and our community.

Here’s a look at Tuesday’s special recognition and a few moments shared with Bobby:

The Kiwanis Club of Lillington recognized its charter member Bob Womble in a ceremony during its meeting Tuesday. Bob was the first president elected when the club was founded in 1975. In his remarks during the presentation, president-elect Steve Plummer thanked Bob for his many years of faithful service to the club and its stated goals of improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Bob, who with his wife Martha is soon leaving the Lillington area, expressed his gratitude for the support and friendship of all the Kiwanians he has known during his time in the organization.

09/21/2026

Thank you to Major Aaron Meredith of the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office for joining the Kiwanis Club of Lillington and speaking with our club!

We appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge, experiences, and perspective with us. We’re grateful for the men and women who serve our community and help make Harnett County a better place.

Want to learn more about the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and the services they provide? Visit their website: https://www.harnettsheriff.com/

09/10/2026

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Lillington had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Robin Paige Club Be Great Breakfast, hosted by Friends of the Robin Paige and benefiting the Robin Paige Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina.

It was a meaningful morning centered around an important mission: helping young people in Harnett County build brighter futures through mentorship, support and opportunities to reach their full potential.

We’re proud to see so many Kiwanis members come together to support an organization making a difference in the lives of local youth.

Thank you to the Friends of Robin Paige for bringing our community together and continuing Robin’s legacy of helping children Be Great!

09/10/2026

This week, we welcomed Maria Milam, RN, Hospice Care Consultant with Gentiva, as our guest speaker.

Maria shared valuable information about hospice care and the resources available to individuals and families, helping our members better understand the support hospice can provide during challenging times. We appreciate Maria taking the time to speak with our club and share her knowledge with our community!

Learn more about Gentiva: https://www.gentivahs.com/

09/01/2026

Thank you to Kendra Winpegler, owner of Graceful Oak Essentials, doTERRA Wellness Advocate, and licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, for speaking to the Kiwanis Club of Lillington.

Kendra shared helpful information on simple, foundational wellness tools and support for everyday concerns such as stress, sleep, digestion, inflammation, and cognitive wellness. We appreciate her taking the time to share her knowledge with our club!

09/01/2026

Learning, connecting, and bringing new ideas back to Lillington!

We’re proud of the eight Kiwanis Club of Lillington members who attended the recent District Convention and represented our club so well. We’re excited to put that inspiration into action and continue serving our community and its children.

08/26/2026

We enjoyed welcoming Jamie Ammons, District Executive with the Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America, to speak with the Kiwanis Club of Lillington!

Thank you, Jamie, for taking the time to share more about the Boy Scouts of America, the opportunities available to local youth, and the impact of Scouting in our community. We appreciate you joining us and sharing the important work being done to help young people learn, grow, and lead!

To learn more about the Occoneechee Council and Scouting opportunities in our area, visit www.occoneechee.org.

08/25/2026

We’re excited to see the outdoor movie nights return to Lillington! 🎬🍿
The Kiwanis Club of Lillington is proud to have sponsored the outdoor movie screen and equipment that help make these free community movie nights possible. We’re happy to see them continue to bring families and our community together!

Mark your calendars for the showing of Goat on September 18th and Toy Story 5 on October 9th. Both movies begin at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!

We are counting down the days for cooler nights and can't wait to spend them with you!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming fall movie nights. We are excited to be showing "Goat" on Friday September 18th and "Toy Story 5" on Friday, October 9th.

Both movies will begin at 7 p.m. and as always, admission is free! There will be a refreshment truck on site both nights for you to purchase snacks from.

We would like to say a very big THANK YOU to The Salmon Law Firm for their sponsorship of the two movies and to Kiwanis Club of Lillington, NC for their sponsorship of the outdoor movie screen and equipment so that we are able to hold these movie nights for our community.

Please contact Christy Powers at [email protected] or (910) 893-0339 for more information.

08/25/2026

It was a pleasure recently welcoming Tara Fish, Executive Director of Harnett County Partnership for Children, to speak with the Kiwanis Club of Lillington!

Tara shared updates on HCPC's programs, the latest happenings, and the many ways the organization supports young children and families throughout Harnett County. From playgroups and family programs to early learning resources, child care assistance, and other community supports, HCPC offers a variety of services designed to help children and families thrive.

The Kiwanis Club of Lillington is proud to support HCPC through annual donations and has been honored to do so for numerous years. We appreciate the important work HCPC does in our community and look forward to continuing our partnership in support of local children and families!

To learn more about Harnett County Partnership for Children and the programs and resources they offer, visit www.harnettsmartstart.org.