Helping Change the World One Child, One Community at a time!
Kiwanis of North Ridgeville
Who We Are
Kiwanis helps kids around the world. Our Kiwanis club looks out for our community and the Kiwanis International organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide – so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them, and provide the support they need to thrive.
Out Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our children and community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects.
Meeting Info
When: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Time: 7:00 p.m. (Those who wish to get together for dinner will meet up at 6 p.m.) Where: LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus 32121 Lorain Road North Ridgeville, OH 44039
2025 CUTEST POOCH CONTEST STARTED ON JULY 6, 2025!
The 5th Annual North Ridgeville Kiwanis Cutest Pooch Contest is now active! Do you think you have the cutest, coolest, most comical and/or cleverest pooch companion? Well, now is the time to show off your pooch for a good cause. Funds raised from this event will help benefit our area youths.
Those 18 and older can enter the contest between July 6th and 7pm on August 2, 2025. Just go to theNorth Ridgeville Kiwanis Cutest Pooch Contest web site between those dates to enter your pooch or place your votes.
PRIZES! OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE IN THE NORTH RIDGEVILLE CORN FESTIVAL PARADE!
THURSDAY VOTE BONUS DAYS: One bonus day each week! Every Thursday during the contest period, will be a Bonus Votes Day. For every 5 votes, you will receive 3 bonus votes!
Net proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support the children of North Ridgeville by providing scholarships, Amtrykes, snack bags and used towards other children related projects.
$7,000 Donation for the South Central Park Playground
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville donated $7,000 towards the new South Central Park playground. The check was presented to North Ridgeville Mayor, Kevin Corcoran, and North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin M. Fougerousse.
Memorial Day Parade
The North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club marched in the Memorial Day Parade. They created a memorable float depicting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
AdaptABLE Athletic Day Recognition
At the May 16, 2025 AdaptABLE Atheletic Day track and field event, the North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club was recognized for the many Amtrykes they have provided the schools and children of North Ridgeville.
Kiwanis Kids and Community Helpers Story Time
Kiwanis Kids and Beekeeper
On May 2, 2025, an official beekeeper read to the children and explained what a beekeeper does and the importance of bees. In addition to snacks, the children received books and a book pillow.
Kiwanis Kids and Dental Care
On Feb. 21, 2025, children had the opportunity to meet a dentist who read to them and they learned about dental care. Three books were read, and the children enjoyed refreshments. They went home with a book and book pillow.
Kiwanis Kids and the Mayor of North Ridgeville
On November 1,2024, the Mayor of North Ridgeville read to our North Ridgeville children. The children also enjoyed cookies, drinks and went home with a new book.
Kiwanis Kids and Flag Day
On June 14, 2024, the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville in conjunction with our North Ridgeville Library hosted reading session all about Flag Day.
Kiwanis Kids and Veterinary Care
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville in conjunction with our North Ridgeville Library hosted reading session with Gary Krone, DVM. The reading session helped children to understand what a veterinarian does and how animals are cared for.
There were also some crafts and activities. Those children who attended received a special little reading gift courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville.
Held on: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library (35700 Bainbridge Road)
Kiwanis Kids and Fireman
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville in conjunction with our North Ridgeville Library hosted a reading session with a North Ridgeville fireman. In addition to the North Ridgeville fireman reading to the children, the children learned more about what our fireman do and how they help us. The children were able to see a fire truck and an ambulance!
Those children who attended received a special little reading gift courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville.
Held on: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library (35700 Bainbridge Road)
Kiwanis Kids and Cops
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville in conjunction with our North Ridgeville Library and the North Ridgeville Police Department held “Kiwanis Kids and Cops” reading session. This was an opportunity to promote children’s literacy and also build trust in our law enforcement.
A North Ridgeville police officer read to our children and there were also some crafts and activities. Those children who attended received a special little reading gift courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville.
Held on: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library (35700 Bainbridge Road)
Some of our other activities include:
-July/2024: Contributed clothing to Blessing House. -July 20, 2024: Participated in the TEAL Arts Festival at South Central Park providing free children books along with an art activity. -Aug. 9, 10, 11, 2024: Participation at the North Ridgeville Corn Festival and Parade -August – Date TBD: Culvers “Dine to Donate”
Kiwanis of North Ridgeville
Who We Are
Kiwanis helps kids around the world. Our Kiwanis club looks out for our community and the Kiwanis International organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty.
The Kiwanis Mission & Vision
Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide – so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them, and provide the support they need to thrive.
Out Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our children and community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects.
Meeting Info
When: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Those who wish to get together for dinner will meet up at 6 p.m.)
Where:
LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus
32121 Lorain Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Upcoming Activities
2025 CUTEST POOCH CONTEST STARTED ON JULY 6, 2025!
The 5th Annual North Ridgeville Kiwanis Cutest Pooch Contest is now active! Do you think you have the cutest, coolest, most comical and/or cleverest pooch companion? Well, now is the time to show off your pooch for a good cause. Funds raised from this event will help benefit our area youths.
Those 18 and older can enter the contest between July 6th and 7pm on August 2, 2025. Just go to the North Ridgeville Kiwanis Cutest Pooch Contest web site between those dates to enter your pooch or place your votes.
PRIZES!
OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE IN THE NORTH RIDGEVILLE CORN FESTIVAL PARADE!
THURSDAY VOTE BONUS DAYS: One bonus day each week! Every Thursday during the contest period, will be a Bonus Votes Day. For every 5 votes, you will receive 3 bonus votes!
Net proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to support the children of North Ridgeville by providing scholarships, Amtrykes, snack bags and used towards other children related projects.
For full details see the Current Fundraisers page.
Recent Events
$7,000 Donation for the South Central Park Playground
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville donated $7,000 towards the new South Central Park playground. The check was presented to North Ridgeville Mayor, Kevin Corcoran, and North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Director, Kevin M. Fougerousse.
Memorial Day Parade
The North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club marched in the Memorial Day Parade. They created a memorable float depicting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
AdaptABLE Athletic Day Recognition
At the May 16, 2025 AdaptABLE Atheletic Day track and field event, the North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club was recognized for the many Amtrykes they have provided the schools and children of North Ridgeville.
Kiwanis Kids and Community Helpers Story Time
Kiwanis Kids and Beekeeper
On May 2, 2025, an official beekeeper read to the children and explained what a beekeeper does and the importance of bees. In addition to snacks, the children received books and a book pillow.
Kiwanis Kids and Dental Care
On Feb. 21, 2025, children had the opportunity to meet a dentist who read to them and they learned about dental care. Three books were read, and the children enjoyed refreshments. They went home with a book and book pillow.
Kiwanis Kids and the Mayor of North Ridgeville
On November 1,2024, the Mayor of North Ridgeville read to our North Ridgeville children. The children also enjoyed cookies, drinks and went home with a new book.
Kiwanis Kids and Flag Day
On June 14, 2024, the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville in conjunction with our North Ridgeville Library hosted reading session all about Flag Day.
Kiwanis Kids and Veterinary Care
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville in conjunction with our North Ridgeville Library hosted reading session with Gary Krone, DVM. The reading session helped children to understand what a veterinarian does and how animals are cared for.
There were also some crafts and activities. Those children who attended received a special little reading gift courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville.
Held on: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library (35700 Bainbridge Road)
Kiwanis Kids and Fireman
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville in conjunction with our North Ridgeville Library hosted a reading session with a North Ridgeville fireman. In addition to the North Ridgeville fireman reading to the children, the children learned more about what our fireman do and how they help us. The children were able to see a fire truck and an ambulance!
Those children who attended received a special little reading gift courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville.
Held on: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library (35700 Bainbridge Road)
Kiwanis Kids and Cops
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville in conjunction with our North Ridgeville Library and the North Ridgeville Police Department held “Kiwanis Kids and Cops” reading session. This was an opportunity to promote children’s literacy and also build trust in our law enforcement.
A North Ridgeville police officer read to our children and there were also some crafts and activities. Those children who attended received a special little reading gift courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville.
Held on: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Library (35700 Bainbridge Road)
Some of our other activities include:
-July/2024: Contributed clothing to Blessing House.
-July 20, 2024: Participated in the TEAL Arts Festival at South Central Park providing free children books along with an art activity.
-Aug. 9, 10, 11, 2024: Participation at the North Ridgeville Corn Festival and Parade
-August – Date TBD: Culvers “Dine to Donate”