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Carefree, AZ – The Kiwanis Club of Carefree is gearing up for one of the community’s most beloved traditions—the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast—taking place April 11. After months of preparation, the team is officially [...]
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is proud to announce a generous donation from the Carefree Kiwanis Club Benefit Foundation, significantly enhancing training opportunities for students in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic programs. The donation [...]
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Unveils Fresh New Welcome Sign on Cave Creek Road Cave Creek, AZ (December 11, 2025) For decades, an old, weather-worn sign has greeted drivers as they rolled into Cave Creek, [...]
Carefree, AZ (December 16, 2025) — The Kiwanis Club of Carefree once again delivered an unforgettable day of holiday joy at the annual “Kiwanis Christmas for the Kids” event, held on December 6 in [...]
Carefree, AZ [November 13, 2025] — The Kiwanis Club of Carefree has stepped forward in a major way this holiday season, providing funding to the Foothills Food Bank to ensure 1,000 holiday meals can [...]
Cave Creek, AZ (September 10, 2025) – The Foothills Food Bank proudly announces the successful completion of its 2024–2025 Snack Pack and School Micro-Pantry program thanks to the generous support of the Kiwanis Club [...]
The grant to Desert Hills School of Music will include over a dozen new instruments and the grant to the Holland Community Center will provide for the refurbishment of the interior spaces. The Kiwanis [...]
Kiwanis of Carefree recently received a large “Thank You” poster from the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD), thanking Kiwanis for its financial grants to the district during the last year. The poster highlights Kiwanis [...]
Kiwanis Christmas for the Kids On Saturday, Dec 2, Kiwanis of Carefree made 60 kids very happy with shiny, new bikes at their Kiwanis Christmas For the Kids event at the Sanderson Lincoln [...]
Our PreSchool team made a special video to thank you all for funding their field trip to the Mo Willems exhibit at the Phoenix Children's Museum. Please share with other members as you see fit, [...]
We’re looking forward to welcoming Brittany Ehrick, of Bringing Out the Best in You, as our next guest speaker!
Brittany is a fellow Kiwanian and a certified Inspirational Life Coach who will be sharing her personal accomplishments and the powerful lessons she has learned along the way. Her story is sure to motivate, encourage, and spark meaningful conversation within our club.
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We are proud to support the incredible local students participating in Imprints of Honor (formerly Veterans Heritage Project), an inspiring program dedicated to preserving the service stories of our nation’s heroes. These remarkable students sat down with five veterans to listen, learn, and document their powerful experiences, interviews that will be published in this year’s annual edition.
Their work not only honors the men and women who served but also ensures that future generations understand the sacrifices made for our freedom. We applaud these students for their compassion, dedication, and commitment to keeping these stories alive. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week, we were deeply honored to welcome Dirk Van Leenen, author and Holocaust survivor, as our guest speaker. Dirk shared his powerful personal story of surviving World War II in the Netherlands, a moving reminder of resilience, courage, and the importance of remembering history.
We are grateful for the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences that shape our understanding of the past and inspire future generations. Thank you, Dirk, for sharing your story and for allowing us to present you with a small token of our appreciation. ... See MoreSee Less
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This Wednesday, we are honored to welcome Dirk Van Leenen, an Arizona resident, author, and Holocaust survivor, as our guest speaker.
Dirk will share his personal experiences of World War II in the Netherlands — a powerful firsthand account of resilience, history, and the strength of the human spirit. His story offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect, learn, and remember.
Guests are welcome to join us for what promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable presentation. ... See MoreSee Less
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