Kiwanis Club of Litchfield

04/10/2026

Dust off your boots! 🤠 One of our favorite moments of the year is partnering with AZ Community Impact and our amazing student clubs for the Senior Citizen Prom and this year’s "A Night in the Old West" was truly spectacular!

The energy was high, the outfits were on point, and the memories were even better. Here’s a roundup of the night:

Everyone looked incredible in their finest western attire, made even better by the hats and bandanas provided to every senior by AZ Community Impact 🎩✨

Huge thanks to Bereisheet 129 for the delicious catering! Our guests feasted on chili dogs, BBQ meatballs, BBQ jackfruit sliders, chicken salad sliders, and a spread of scrumptious desserts. 🌭🍓

Seniors took home gift bags full of personal care treats and posed for shots in our brand-new photo booth a hit for capturing lasting memories! 📸

Our student volunteers kicked it into high gear, keeping the energy up and getting the room spotless in record time. 🧹💨

HUGE THANK YOU to Agua Fria Union High School District for donating the space again this year at Canyon View High School.

Next year is our 5th Annual Senior Prom! 🎂 What theme will we come up with next? You’ll have to wait and see!

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03/28/2026

Final Call for Scholarship Applications! 🎓

The clock is ticking! You have until next week to submit your scholarship application. Please make sure your materials are postmarked by March 31st to stay in the running.

Whether you are a high school senior preparing for graduation or a current undergrad already in the thick of college, we want to hear from you!

How to apply:
Visit our website.
Navigate to the Programs tab.
Follow the step-by-step instructions.

03/28/2026

Join us for a day of service and celebration!
Come hang out with us and our amazing student volunteers tonight at the Surprise Founders Day event! Our team is going all-in today, handling everything from setup to breakdown to ensure the community has a blast.

We’d love to see you there, so make sure to stop by our booth and say hi! 👋

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03/27/2026

Big news for a local leader! 🌟 Our very own Fellow Kiwanian, Ronald Washington, is stepping into a powerful new chapter.

We are incredibly excited to share that Ronald has accepted a new position as Program Coordinator with New Pathways for Youth. This role is a direct reflection of the work he cares deeply about: supporting youth, building resilient relationships, and connecting families to the resources they need to thrive.

For those who know Ronald’s work in the community, you know that "Serving the Children of the World" isn't just a motto for him, it’s a lifestyle. 🕊️

The Kiwanis mission is simple: “To improve the world, one child and one community at a time.” This new position correlates perfectly with that mission and the work of our volunteers at the Kiwanis Club of Litchfield. We believe that when you change a child's life, you change the future. We know Ronald is taking that same heart for service to New Pathways, where he will continue to lead with empathy, action, and real community impact.

And don't worry, Ron the Realtor isn't going anywhere! 🏠 He is still your dedicated Realtor with REAL Broker and a proud Homes for Heroes specialist. Whether he’s finding a family their dream home or mentoring the next generation, Ronald shows up for Arizona.

Please join us in congratulating Ronald Washington on this amazing new role! 🏆👏

03/27/2026

We had a great meeting last week. We presented checks to the Agua Fria Food Bank and AZ Community Impact to support them both in their support of the community. In addition we had 2 couples come and join us from about 1,200 miles from the Kiwanis Club Kennewick in Washington State. We are so thankful that they came to visit with us. They stated that they were very impressed on all the activities that our club is involved in, especially the number of Key Clubs that we sponsor. The program on the private automotive maintenance & repair classes was most interesting.

Thank you to Keith and Shannon Elsner with Automotive Learning Lab. We learned a lot about the program and plan to have a club gathering to learn hands on very soon. Thank you for coming and we cannot wait.

Last but not least special thank you Key Club Lieutenant Governor Riley Sugihara from Desert Edge High School. Always a great time to listen to the student service leaders. She did a great job as Lieutenant Governor and kept us involved and informed of what is happening in the District. Thank you Riley!

Our next meeting will be next month on April 20th. Come join us at Rudy’s BBQ in Goodyear, AZ at 6PM. See you soon! 💙

03/26/2026

Service this month kicked off with an amazing start on March 10th at the Avondale Resource Center.

Kiwanians joined forces with Millennium High School and Highland Prep West (Surprise) Key Clubs to support the Avondale Volunteers breakfast. We truly value every opportunity to serve alongside our students and mentor the next generation of leaders.

A heartfelt thank you to the Avondale Resource Center for hosting us and providing such a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community! 💙

03/16/2026

Come and Join Us Tonight for some BBQ & Brake Pads! As we host the Automotive Learning Lab during our club meeting.

You are cordially invited to our meeting tonight for an evening of great food and even better skills! We are excited to host the Automotive Learning Lab as our guest speaker.

Automotive Learning Lab specializes in empowering teens and families through small group classes and 1:1 private lessons. They cover the "real-world" essentials we all need to know from vehicle safety and tire care to brake basics.

Meeting Details:

Where: Rudy’s BBQ | 845 Litchfield Road, Goodyear

When: 6:00 PM

We encourage you to bring a friend or a family member along. It’s a great opportunity to learn these vital life skills together in a relaxed environment.

See you there!

02/17/2026

Please be advised that there will be NO IN-PERSON MEETING tonight:
Monday, February 16, 2026

What You Need to Know:
Due to Presidents' Day Holiday we are opting to allow our members the eventing off and meet in the comfort of their homes instead.

Virtual Option: We will be meeting via Zoom at 6:00 PM

Link/Access: Check your email for the invite or message our Club Secretary for the link.

We look forward to seeing everyone back in person on:
Date: March 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Rudy’s BBQ at 845 N Litchfield Road in Goodyear, AZ

See you then! 💙

02/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Agua Fria High School’s Key Club President, Jacob Hodges, for being named this month’s Superintendent’s Academic Superstar last night!

This monthly recognition program highlights students who don’t just reach for academic excellence, but who embody the leadership and character we strive to instill in all our students.

Each month, outstanding students from across the district in Agua Fria, Canyon View, Desert Edge, Goodyear, Millennium, and Verrado are selected for their achievements in prestigious scholarships, high ACT scores, and exceptional grades.

Jacob truly represents the Key Club core values:

- Leadership: Guiding his peers through service and initiative.

- Character Building: Demonstrating integrity both in and out of the classroom.

- Inclusiveness: Ensuring every student feels they belong in our community of excellence.

At the heart of the Kiwanis family is the belief that "Service is Our Way of Life." Jacob’s dedication, resilience, and commitment to learning set a powerful standard for his peers. He proves that being a scholar goes hand-in-hand with being a servant-leader.

We were especially honored to have Kiwanis Club member and our District Governor, Erica Stephens, in attendance to celebrate Jacob's achievement. Having our Kiwanis mentors there highlights the vital bond between our student leaders and the community members who support them.

We are incredibly proud of Jacob for showing us that when we put our hearts into our work, we truly change the world one classroom and one service project at a time.

Great job, Jacob! Keep up the amazing work in academics as well as in leadership.

02/04/2026

🌵 Saddle Up for the 4th Annual Senior Citizen Prom! 🌵

The Kiwanis Club of Litchfield is thrilled to invite you to our favorite event of the year! We’re heading to the frontier for “A Night in the Old West,” and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing, and classic Western hospitality.

Our students and Kiwanis members are working hard to ensure our local seniors enjoy a day filled with joy, laughter, and high-desert charm. 🌵✨

EVENT DETAILS:
📅 When: April 8th @ 3:00 PM
📍 Where: CanyonView High School
📝 RSVP: Registration is open now through April 6th

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/KiwanisSeniorProm2026

Questions? Please reach out to our Club President, Jhordan Stephens, at [email protected].

We can't wait to see you there! 🤠

01/30/2026

Greetings Community Partner!

On behalf of Year Up United, in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Litchfield and Kiwanis International – Southwest District, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to join us as at our upcoming community event focused on empowering young adults in the West Valley.

Year Up United is a national nonprofit organization committed to closing the Opportunity Divide by providing young adults, primarily ages 18–29, with access to career development resources, professional training, and tuition free internship pathways that lead directly to economic mobility.

Our partnership with Kiwanis International strengthens this mission by bringing together community leaders dedicated to supporting youth, service, and workforce development.

This event will highlight:

- Career exploration and professional training opportunities
- Pathways to tuition‑free workforce development programs
- Success stories from local young adults entering high‑growth careers
- Opportunities for city and community collaboration to uplift the next generation

We would be honored to have you attend. Year Up United recognizes the importance of expanding career pathways for Surprise-area young adults. Your leadership and presence would underscore our shared commitment to building a strong, skilled, and inclusive workforce.

Event Details

Event: Year Up United × Kiwanis International Young Adult Career Empowerment Event

Location: Surprise City Hall - 16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374

Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST

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Please feel free to share this invite with all local Arizona Kiwanis locations as well as any parents, students, young adults, or colleagues! 🙂

We sincerely hope you will join us in supporting the future talent of Surprise and the greater West Valley community.

01/30/2026

Big news! We are officially launching a new Kiwanis Club in Surprise, AZ!

If you live in the area or know someone who does we’d love to connect. Come see firsthand how we’re making a difference and why . Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of our family Kiwanis Club of the City of Surprise, Arizona

It was a pleasure meeting with representatives from the Club of the City of Surprise, Arizona, as they explore launching a new club in our city.

To learn more, join them tonight at 6:00 p.m.

City of Surprise Resource Center
Trebek Room, Building D
12425 W. Bell Rd.