Rugby Jaycees

05/03/2026

THANK YOU - Rugby SWAT Wrestling!
👏👏👏 We appreciate your help!

We had a fantastic crew who braved the wind this afternoon to lend a hand to the Rugby Jaycees with highway ditch cleanup! Thank you for all you do for the community, Rugby Jaycees members!

04/05/2026

Rugby Jaycees 2026 Easter Egg Hunt! A snowy morning turned into a beautiful day!☀️

We were so happy to see everyone today. Events like this are such a special way to bring our community together and add a little extra fun and excitement to the Easter season.

We’d like to extend a big thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event possible:
-Dairy Queen
-Hardware Hank
-Local banks: Merchants, Old National, First International, Cornerstone, and Northstar Community Credit Union

Thank you to the Prairie Village Museum & Dave Bernardz for the kind hospitality.

Happy Easter from the Rugby Jaycees!🐣☀️🌷

02/24/2026

The 2026 Jaycee's Scholarship is now open!

Applications are due April 30th.
Applications are open to Rugby High School Seniors!
Late applications will not be accepted & will be reviewed at the May meeting.

Please reach out if you have any questions!

01/18/2026

The Jaycees whooped it up last night!
Our annual Christmas party was a hit full of laughes and reflection of last years work.
Thank your local Jaycees for all their time and dedication to the community. Without them there would be alot less events and giving back to those in need. Here’s to 2026! 🎉

11/30/2025

🎄 Thank You for a Wonderful Grinchmas! 🎄

Thank you to our amazing community for coming out and making this year’s Grinchmas event such a joyful and memorable day. Your support, smiles, and holiday spirit are what make this celebration so special each year.

A huge thank-you to the Backyard Bounce Inflatables N' More Team for traveling to Rugby and setting up such fun attractions—the kids absolutely loved every moment!

We also extend our gratitude to the wonderful reindeer handlers who made the trip to share their live reindeer exhibit. It was an unforgettable experience for the kids (and adults!) to see these incredible animals up close.

Special thanks to the Heart of America Medical Center dietary department for creating the delicious cookie-decorating station—there wasn’t a single cookie left, and that says it all!

Thank you to the Heart of America Library for generously donating coloring bags and sheets. The kids enjoyed them so much, and they added a perfect creative touch to the event.

And finally, a big shout-out to the DECA students for volunteering their time and helping the event run smoothly.

Thank you all for helping make Grinchmas magical! 💚🎁✨

11/29/2025

✨ Grinchmas Celebration | FREE Community Event – Happening TODAY!

Join us today at the Rugby Armory for a festive day of fun, including:
• Real reindeer encounters
• Christmas crafts
• Letters to Santa
• Hot cocoa bar
• Cookie decorating
• Inflatable fun
• And tons of holiday cheer!

Hosted by your Rugby Jaycees — everyone is welcome.
Parents/guardians: please stay with your children during the event.

📍 Rugby Armory
🕙 Saturday, November 29 | 10 AM – 2 PM

🎬 More Holiday Fun Today:
• Free Matinee Movie: Elf – Lyric Theatre at 2:00 PM
• Parade of Lights – Main Street at 6:00 PM

✨ Bundle up, bring the family, and kick off the season with festive fun — see you today!

11/28/2025

✨ Grinchmas Celebration | FREE Community Event

Join us for a fun-filled day the whole family will love, featuring:
• Real reindeer encounters
• Christmas crafts
• Letters to Santa
• Hot cocoa bar
• Cookie decorating
• Inflatable fun
• …and plenty more holiday cheer!

Hosted by your Rugby Jaycees — all are welcome!
Please note: this is a family event, and parents/guardians are asked to stay with their children.

📍 Rugby Armory
🕙 Saturday, November 29th | 10 AM – 2 PM

🎬 More Holiday Happenings on Saturday:
• Free Matinee Movie: Elf – Lyric Theatre at 2:00 PM
• Parade of Lights – Main Street at 6:00 PM

✨ Get ready for a magical, memory-making start to the season! Hope to see you there!

11/06/2025

We want to thank the following for helping with this year’s Haunted Warehouse.

-Rugby FCCLA for the cider and chocolate stand on the scary nights.
-Rugby Cheer for the hot chocolate stand and helping with the not so scary.
-NAPA for donating materials
-Dan and Jen Brossart family for the straw bales
-Baldies pizza for the AMAZING spread for our workers.
-Rugby Racing crew for volunteering to scare for the second year in a row!
-And the Hagness Family for continueing to allow us to host this event every year on their property.

We had a total of 500 come through and we are greatful for everyone of you! 🎉

Next up, Grinchmas! 🌲

11/01/2025

🎃 Huge Thank You to Our Trunk or Treat Crew! 🎃

A big shoutout to all 22 trunks who came out last night to make Halloween extra special for families in our community! Your creativity, time, and spooky spirit helped make the evening a huge success, and we are so grateful.

10/31/2025

Can’t wait to see you there!

🎃👻 Join us for a Spooktacular Night! 👻🎃

Kick off your Halloween fun at our FREE Annual Trunk or Treat on Main Street of Rugby! Don't forget to bring a nonperishable food item for the Food Pantry!
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Swing over to the Not-So-Scary Haunted Warehouse for only $5!
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃