By Karl Vercouteren
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome. This month’s Kiwanis events include:
— May 2 Sarah Kellems from Mid-Columbia Community Action Council addresses the opening of the Gloria Center.
— May 9 Wildlife specialist Bill Weiler speaks passionately about fauna in the Gorge.
— May 16 The Col. Wright Elementary School marimba band brings music to Kiwanians.
— May 23 the club dedicates the Dick Rife memorial bench at Pioneer Cemetery on Scenic Drive.
— May 25 (Saturday) club holds work party at Kiwanis Pocket Park.
— May 30 (no noontime meeting) late afternoon club social.
For more information go to www.thedalleskiwanis.org/ or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook.