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
Join us at Culver’s of North Ridgeville on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 4–8 PM for a delicious fundraiser! 10% of sales will be donated to the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville to help support programs and projects benefiting the children of our community. Bring your family and friends, enjoy a great meal, and help make a difference—one meal at a time!
Most Recent Activities
🐾 Congratulations to the 2026 Cutest Pooch Contest Winners!
The 6th Annual Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville Cutest Pooch Contest has come to an end! Thank you to everyone who entered, voted, and helped make this year’s fundraiser a success. Your support helped raise funds to benefit the children of our community.
We had so many adorable pooches participate, and it was wonderful reading how each furry friend brings joy to the lives of those around them. While every pooch was a winner in our eyes, these pups received the most votes:
2026 Cutest Pooch Contest Winner: Denver
Runner-Up: Sophia Grace
Honorable Mention: Barbie
Congratulations to our winning pooches! They were recognized during the North Ridgeville Corn Festival Opening Ceremonies on Friday, August 7, 2026, and they were also featured in the Corn Festival Grand Parade on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Thank you again to everyone who participated and helped support Kiwanis projects benefiting local children.
For some more fun photos of the pooches at the Corn Festival and Grand Parade along with some additional details, click Current Fundraisers to visit our Fundraising page.
America 250 – Ohio Cornhole Tournament: Fun, Friends and Friendly Competion!
The America 250 – Ohio Cornhole Tournament was a great day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit! Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville on Saturday, August 8, the tournament brought players together at the South Central Park Tennis Courts to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Players had the opportunity to compete in both the Adult Recreational and Adult Competitive Divisions, while young participants under 18 had a chance to show off their skills in the 3-Point Contest.
A big thank you to all of the players, families, volunteers, and supporters who joined in the fun for a great cause. Your participation and support are greatly appreciated and help the Kiwanis Club continue its mission of supporting the children of North Ridgeville.
Roasted Corn Fundraiser a Great Success!
The North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club’s Roasted Corn Booth was a great success at the North Ridgeville Corn Festival, August 7–9, 2026! We are especially proud that our club received a trophy for Best Non-Commercial Unit.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by and purchased our freshly roasted sweet corn. Your support helped make the fundraiser a success and will help the Kiwanis Club continue funding programs, scholarships, and projects that benefit the children of North Ridgeville.
We truly appreciate everyone who supported our fundraiser and helped us serve the children of our community—one delicious ear of corn at a time!
1,000 Pounds of Plastic Bags to Help Protect the Environment
The North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club is proud to have collected an incredible 1,000 pounds of plastic bags in just 12 months as part of an effort to help protect the environment through recycling.
The collected plastic was provided to NexTrex, where it is recycled and used to create earth-friendly composite decking and railing products. By keeping these materials out of landfills, the Kiwanis Club helped turn plastic waste into useful, long-lasting products.
The club’s efforts met the 1,000-pound recycling challenge, earning a high-performance composite bench. The Kiwanis Club proudly donated it to the City of North Ridgeville for everyone in the community to enjoy. The bench is now located near the concession stand at Shady Drive Complex, providing a convenient place for families and visitors to sit and enjoy the park.
A special thank you to everyone who contributed plastic bags and helped the Kiwanis Club reach this important milestone. Together, we turned a simple recycling effort into a lasting benefit for both our community and the environment!
Other Activities
TEAL Art Fest
On the afternoon of Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville participated in the 2026 TEAL Art Fest at South Central Park for an afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and family fun!
This free event showcased the artistic talents of K–12 students and young adults while featuring live music, interactive art activities, and entertainment for all ages. The Kiwanis Club booth provided children with a fun, hands-on monster-making finger puppet activity, complete with a playful monster music soundtrack that added to the excitement.
Discover Aviation Airplane & Car Show & Pancake Breakfast
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville was proud to serve up a pancake breakfast at the annual Discover Aviation Airplane & Car Show at the Lorain County Regional Airport (44050 Russia Road, Elyria, OH). After filling up on a delicious pancake breakfast, many enjoyed a day filled with airplanes, classic cars, and family fun!
It was a great morning! Our Kiwanis members enjoyed serving breakfast, meeting so many smiling faces, and sharing in the community spirit. Thank you for your generous support of the Kiwanis Club and the children of our community!
20 Amtrykes and Counting!
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville is proud to celebrate a milestone—20 Amtrykes donated to local children with disabilities since the program began.
An Amtryke is a therapeutic tricycle specially adapted to meet the unique needs of children with physical challenges, helping improve mobility, strength, confidence, and independence.
Already in 2026, the club has provided three Amtrykes—one to a 5-year-old child, one to two siblings, and one to a local school where multiple students will benefit.
These life-changing donations are made possible through the generous support of our community and our fundraising efforts. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one child at a time.
Scoops for Safety
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville, North Ridgeville Police Department and Culver’s of North Ridgeville have teamed up to encourage children to wear helmets while riding their bikes. Police officers have been on the lookout for children wearing their bike helmets. When a police officer spots a child who made a smart, safe choice to wear a helmet, the child could receive an envelope with a coupon for a free scoop of Culver’s frozen custard!
2026 Memorial Day Parade
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville was once again honored to participate in this year’s Memorial Day Parade with a float featuring the Liberty Bell. The display celebrated the enduring values of freedom and patriotism while paying tribute to the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in remembering our heroes and making this year’s parade a meaningful community event.
Some 2025 Highlighted Events
North Ridgeville Kiwanis Open House held Sept. 8th, 2025 7p-8p
On Sept. 8th, 2025, the North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club held an open house to share with others the many ways the club helps our children and community along with how they raise funds to do so. Those who attended were able to take part in assembling snack bags and making a blanket for Good Knights.
On Aug. 2, 2025 at 7pm, our 5th Annual Cutest Pooch Contest came to an end. On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville, we would like to thank all who participated. Your contributions helped raise funds to support our area’s children.
We once again had so many cute pooches! It was so much fun reading about how each of them bring joy to the lives they touch. Although each and every pooch is a star in their own right, the following served up the most votes:
Winner: Pepper
Runner Up: Honeybee Note: Rusty is known for his kind heart. In fact, he gave his second place spot in the Cutest Pooch Contest to his canine friend, Honeybee. This is just another example of the love and joy Rusty brings to others.
Honorable Mention: Clover
For additional info and pictures, see the Previous Fundraisers at the bottom of the Fundraiser page.
$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.
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)
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 Activity
Dine at Culver’s and Support the Kiwanis Club!
Join us at Culver’s of North Ridgeville on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 4–8 PM for a delicious fundraiser! 10% of sales will be donated to the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville to help support programs and projects benefiting the children of our community. Bring your family and friends, enjoy a great meal, and help make a difference—one meal at a time!
Most Recent Activities
🐾 Congratulations to the 2026 Cutest Pooch Contest Winners!
The 6th Annual Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville Cutest Pooch Contest has come to an end! Thank you to everyone who entered, voted, and helped make this year’s fundraiser a success. Your support helped raise funds to benefit the children of our community.
We had so many adorable pooches participate, and it was wonderful reading how each furry friend brings joy to the lives of those around them. While every pooch was a winner in our eyes, these pups received the most votes:
Congratulations to our winning pooches! They were recognized during the North Ridgeville Corn Festival Opening Ceremonies on Friday, August 7, 2026, and they were also featured in the Corn Festival Grand Parade on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Thank you again to everyone who participated and helped support Kiwanis projects benefiting local children.
For some more fun photos of the pooches at the Corn Festival and Grand Parade along with some additional details, click Current Fundraisers to visit our Fundraising page.
America 250 – Ohio Cornhole Tournament: Fun, Friends and Friendly Competion!
The America 250 – Ohio Cornhole Tournament was a great day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit! Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville on Saturday, August 8, the tournament brought players together at the South Central Park Tennis Courts to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Players had the opportunity to compete in both the Adult Recreational and Adult Competitive Divisions, while young participants under 18 had a chance to show off their skills in the 3-Point Contest.
A big thank you to all of the players, families, volunteers, and supporters who joined in the fun for a great cause. Your participation and support are greatly appreciated and help the Kiwanis Club continue its mission of supporting the children of North Ridgeville.
Roasted Corn Fundraiser a Great Success!
The North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club’s Roasted Corn Booth was a great success at the North Ridgeville Corn Festival, August 7–9, 2026! We are especially proud that our club received a trophy for Best Non-Commercial Unit.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by and purchased our freshly roasted sweet corn. Your support helped make the fundraiser a success and will help the Kiwanis Club continue funding programs, scholarships, and projects that benefit the children of North Ridgeville.
We truly appreciate everyone who supported our fundraiser and helped us serve the children of our community—one delicious ear of corn at a time!
1,000 Pounds of Plastic Bags to Help Protect the Environment
The North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club is proud to have collected an incredible 1,000 pounds of plastic bags in just 12 months as part of an effort to help protect the environment through recycling.
The collected plastic was provided to NexTrex, where it is recycled and used to create earth-friendly composite decking and railing products. By keeping these materials out of landfills, the Kiwanis Club helped turn plastic waste into useful, long-lasting products.
The club’s efforts met the 1,000-pound recycling challenge, earning a high-performance composite bench. The Kiwanis Club proudly donated it to the City of North Ridgeville for everyone in the community to enjoy. The bench is now located near the concession stand at Shady Drive Complex, providing a convenient place for families and visitors to sit and enjoy the park.
A special thank you to everyone who contributed plastic bags and helped the Kiwanis Club reach this important milestone. Together, we turned a simple recycling effort into a lasting benefit for both our community and the environment!
Other Activities
TEAL Art Fest
On the afternoon of Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville participated in the 2026 TEAL Art Fest at South Central Park for an afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and family fun!
This free event showcased the artistic talents of K–12 students and young adults while featuring live music, interactive art activities, and entertainment for all ages. The Kiwanis Club booth provided children with a fun, hands-on monster-making finger puppet activity, complete with a playful monster music soundtrack that added to the excitement.
Discover Aviation Airplane & Car Show & Pancake Breakfast
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville was proud to serve up a pancake breakfast at the annual Discover Aviation Airplane & Car Show at the Lorain County Regional Airport (44050 Russia Road, Elyria, OH). After filling up on a delicious pancake breakfast, many enjoyed a day filled with airplanes, classic cars, and family fun!
It was a great morning! Our Kiwanis members enjoyed serving breakfast, meeting so many smiling faces, and sharing in the community spirit. Thank you for your generous support of the Kiwanis Club and the children of our community!
20 Amtrykes and Counting!
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville is proud to celebrate a milestone—20 Amtrykes donated to local children with disabilities since the program began.
An Amtryke is a therapeutic tricycle specially adapted to meet the unique needs of children with physical challenges, helping improve mobility, strength, confidence, and independence.
Already in 2026, the club has provided three Amtrykes—one to a 5-year-old child, one to two siblings, and one to a local school where multiple students will benefit.
These life-changing donations are made possible through the generous support of our community and our fundraising efforts. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one child at a time.
Scoops for Safety
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville, North Ridgeville Police Department and Culver’s of North Ridgeville have teamed up to encourage children to wear helmets while riding their bikes. Police officers have been on the lookout for children wearing their bike helmets. When a police officer spots a child who made a smart, safe choice to wear a helmet, the child could receive an envelope with a coupon for a free scoop of Culver’s frozen custard!
2026 Memorial Day Parade
The Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville was once again honored to participate in this year’s Memorial Day Parade with a float featuring the Liberty Bell. The display celebrated the enduring values of freedom and patriotism while paying tribute to the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in remembering our heroes and making this year’s parade a meaningful community event.
Some 2025 Highlighted Events
North Ridgeville Kiwanis Open House held Sept. 8th, 2025 7p-8p
On Sept. 8th, 2025, the North Ridgeville Kiwanis Club held an open house to share with others the many ways the club helps our children and community along with how they raise funds to do so. Those who attended were able to take part in assembling snack bags and making a blanket for Good Knights.
Take a look at some of the activities the club shared by clicking this link: Get to Know North Ridgeville Kiwanis
2025 Cutest Pooch Contest
On Aug. 2, 2025 at 7pm, our 5th Annual Cutest Pooch Contest came to an end. On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of North Ridgeville, we would like to thank all who participated. Your contributions helped raise funds to support our area’s children.
We once again had so many cute pooches! It was so much fun reading about how each of them bring joy to the lives they touch. Although each and every pooch is a star in their own right, the following served up the most votes:
Note: Rusty is known for his kind heart. In fact, he gave his second place spot in the Cutest Pooch Contest to his canine friend, Honeybee. This is just another example of the love and joy Rusty brings to others.
For additional info and pictures, see the Previous Fundraisers at the bottom of the Fundraiser page.
$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.
Click here to see the Club Activities section, Current/Upcoming Events & Projects for other current and past activities.
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:
See our Club Activities, Current and Upcoming Events & Projects page for more events.