Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of De Pere
"Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time"
28th AnnualTouscany-Scannell Memorial Golf OutingMonday, August 3, 2026
We welcome individuals and foursome teams to join in this 18 hole 4 person scramble event at Mid Vallee Golf Course.
Your $125 entry fee includes golf, prizes and dinner or $35 for dinner only. Make the day complete by becoming a hole or prize sponsor. Click on the link below to access the entry form with the complete event details.
Proceeds benefit the children we serve and other community activities of the De Pere Kiwanis Club with a special donation to the Ribbon of Hope in support of women in their fight against breast cancer.
Registration begins at 9:15am with a Shotgun Start at 11:00am. Dinner and prizes follow immediately after golf.
Memorial Day Parade Draws More Than 20,000 Attendees
An enthusiastic crowd viewed the annual De Pere Kiwanis Memorial Day parade. With perfect weather and strong community spirit, the day provided a fitting opportunity to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and attended to make this event a success.
Honoring our Veterans
Veterans lead the way as the parade begins.
Thank you for your service!
West De Pere High School Band
Bands, floats, horses, cars and more join in the fun.
Over 20,000 spectators lined the streets
Perfect weather and a community-wide spirit of respect and celebration of Memorial Day brought record numbers of enthusiastic parade goers.
College Scholarship Awards
Proud moment!!! On May 4th we welcomed our 2026 college scholarship award winners and their parents to join us for dinner and recognition. Each student gave us insights into their families, high school years and plans for the future.
We couldn't be prouder of these students and the teachers and parents who have helped them grow in skill, service and scholarship.
We wish them well as they pursue their higher education and future careers.
Back row: Zoey Fredericks (DP), Artrell Haynes (DP),
Thomas Rastall (WDP), Lucas Buresh (DP)
Front row: Rylee Shillcox (DP), Shaelyn Brice (WDP),
Grace Wagner (WDP), Steve Wilmet, DP Kiwanis Youth Services chair
Annual Derby Day Meat Raffle Success!!
This LIVE EVENT kicked off at 2:00pm on May 2nd at Sidekicks Bar & Grill.
Lucky winners left with a variety of delicious steak, seafood, chicken, and various other meats, as well as cash prizes and a Pit Boss smoker/grill, all in support of the
Kiwanis Club of De Pere
You don't want to miss next year's event, so mark your calendar for May 1, 2027 when we add to the pageantry of the
Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses with a fun time and great prizes.
Great Location!
Conveniently located at 930 W Main Avenue, De Pere, Sidekicks is home to great food, beverages and a delightful staff to serve you throughout the year.
Derby Day!!
Easy to remember the day. It's the Kentucky Derby where world class three-year-old Thoroughbreds compete for the first leg of the Triple Crown. We promise not to keep you away from the race and all the excitement of the Run for the Roses.
Support our Sponsors!!!
A big thanks to the sponsors who make this event possible.
Waseda Farms Side Kicks Bar and Grill
Badgerland Printing Wisco Meats-Stiles
Paulie's Butcher Shop Healthy Way-Allouez
HyVee-Ashwaubenon Walmart-De Pere
Creative Signs Salmon's Meat Products
Costco-Green Bay Friends of De Pere Kiwanis
Please extend your thanks by patronizing them with your business.
iPads for Autism
Monday March 9, 2026 - Our club welcomed Christina Basina and her family for dinner and to award her son Gabriel an iPad to help with his learning. Our iPads for Autism program has provided iPads, protective cases and specialized software to over 50 deserving students since it began in 2013.
Helping Others Make a Difference
The De Pere Kiwanis embraces other organizations that serve the community, hearing from them at our weekly dinner meetings. Some recent programs and sponsorships are noted below.
We recently donated to the "Give a Kid a Book" program of The Friends of Brown County Library to provide books to young readers.
We heard an update on early childhood learning and reading readiness from Achieve Brown County which uses a data driven model to measure improvements in learning outcomes throughout the area.
Club members attended the June 2nd Sunrise Through the Darkness event to support veterans and first responders.
Be Our Guest!
De Pere Kiwanis serves area youth and the greater De Pere community. If that resonates with you, please join us for a free no obligation dinner to meet our members and learn more about the club. We meet at 6pm on most Mondays at Julie's Café, 500 Grant Street, De Pere. Contact our club president, Caitlin Krause (Phone: (920) 323-7683 or email to krausecai@gmail.com) to confirm upcoming meeting dates
Our club focuses on community initiatives and children-centered projects, striving to uplift local children by fostering growth and empowerment for a brighter future.
We are a major supporter of the De Pere Legion summer baseball program.
You can also find us serving $1 hot dog lunches to participants of the annual De Pere Parks Summer Carnival event.
We are passionate about raising funds to aid local children and families, and offering support for higher education through various annual scholarships.
Each year high school seniors from De Pere and West De Pere receive scholarship grants to attend area technical colleges.
To date nearly $100,000 has been awarded to over 150 students.
Our iPads for autism project has awarded over 50 specially equipped iPads to autistic students and their families .
Our club gathers regularly, fostering a tight-knit community while making a positive impact through our shared dedication to service and building lasting friendships.
We celebrate international Kiwanis One Day by reaching out in service to others, most recently helping the Isaac Walton League with spring clean up of the conservancy at Osprey Point
Once a month you can find our members assisting the De Pere Christian Outreach thrift store by sorting incoming donations.