The Midland Kiwanis Club invited the 28-member Vocalise choir, 28 young vocalists from grades 3-8, directed by Anna Doering led the choir through a half-hour performance. Ovation choir, seventeen 9-12 graders, led by Claire Ingersoll also performed a set of seasonal songs. In the finale, the combined choirs performed a medley of familiar Christmas songs.

Midland Kiwanis has been volunteering at Sanford Senior Center Christmas Party for more years than most of us can remember. However, this year was an event that we will never forget. Old Man Winter left one of his beautiful winter storms so the celebration was held the next day. There was still a crowd of people, lots of conversation, laughter and the food was outstanding!

Santa was here spreading good cheer to so many boys and girls. Midland Kiwanis elves were there to help. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all ! Come join us in all the fun planned for 2026.

We have been a busy club the past few months. We have celebrated the holidays with the Sanford Senior Center, North Midland Family Center, West Midland Family Center and the Santa House. We wish all of you happy holidays and hope you join us in 2026!

Congratulations to Cal who celebrates 25 years of service with Kiwanis!

Brad Blanchard and Pam Garcia, along with Kiwanians Laura and Bart, explained how the GLB Veterans Coalition helps veterans. The volunteer organization helps with programs such as collecting and distributing hygiene kits, cleaning veterans’ gravestones, and teaching flag etiquette.

For more information visit https://glbvc.org/

The Kiwanis Club Foundation was among many other organizations that assisted in the fundraising for the new Phoenix Farms greenhouse.

Kevin Heye, Director of the Midland Child Advocacy Center (MCAC), formerly known as Safe and Sound, updated us on the workings of the organization. Kiwanis recently awarded a grant to help the MCAC obtain a facility dog.

Kevin also taught us more about the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population here in Midland and the state.

Members of the club and their guests enjoyed an evening together at Emerson Park recently. Thanks to Marabeth, Mary and Kevin who made it all possible!

We celebrated the extraordinary service of these members who have been with Kiwanis for at least 25 yerars. Congratulations to Gil (seated, 25 years of service) and (standing, left to right) Earl (30 years of service), Wally (25 years), Ralph (28 years) and Frank (43 years). Also, not pictured, Cal also was recognized for 25 years of service. Thank you, gentlemen, for all you’ve done for our community!

Aktion Club members Sarah and Amanda help Midland Kiwanis Club member, Karann, sell popcorn at the Midland County Fair last week.

Did you know that Kiwanis has a service club specifically for adults with disabilities with more than 12,000 members worldwide? It’s mission is to provide adults living with disabilities and opportunity to use their abilities, develop leadership skills and serve their communities.