St. Charles Kiwanis celebrates 75th anniversary with April 9 bell-ringing event
The large "Wildrose Bell" at the St. Charles History Museum will ring 75 times on Saturday, April 9, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the St. Charles Kiwanis Club.
The club has been "Serving the Children and Community for 75 years" as its anniversary slogan states, and the festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the museum, 215 E. Main St. in St. Charles.
Three large outdoor window displays will be unveiled and there will be an opportunity to peruse a glass display case of Kiwanis artifacts. The public is invited to join Kiwanis, Golden K, and Key Club members for light refreshments and camaraderie.
Speakers will include St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek; St. Charles History Museum Executive Director Lindsay Judd; and St. Charles Kiwanis President Sue Liechti.
For more information about the St. Charles Kiwanis Club, visit their website, kiwanisofstcharles.org.
The club generally meets for a catered lunch Tuesdays at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave, St. Charles,