Music Mike
For years, we’ve brought Music Mike to Rancho Murieta to enchant local children and families with his repertoire of interactive songs and dance. He is a popular performer for toddlers through the pre-teen youth with his engaging singing, guitar playing, dancing, games and story-telling.
Boy Scouts
We sponsor local Boy Scout Troop 633 and Cub Scout Pack 633. These group programs are managed to fulfil the of Boy Scouts of America’s objectives of developing character, citizenship and personal fitness of its young members.
Little League Opening Day
The Consumnes River Little League marks the beginning of its spring season each year in Rancho Murieta with an Opening Day parade in town and an outdoor lunch at Stonehouse Park. This event is a joint effort by the League, Rancho Murieta Association, and Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis Club members prepare a hot dog lunch for the attendees and donates money to the League.
Dictionary Project
The Dictionary Project began in 1992 in Savannah, Georgia and has spread to many communities throughout the country. Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta is an ongoing supporter of this project, having provided dictionaries to 3rd grade students in several local elementary schools, including Cosumnes River Elementary School, C.W. Dillard Elementary School, Sierra Enterprise Elementary School, and Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School.
Kid's Fishing Day
The annual Kids Fishing Day was initiated in 2002. This event provides pre-high school youth in the Rancho Murieta community the opportunity to learn about fish and fishing. They learn the importance of high-quality habitats necessary to maintain healthy fish populations, catch some fish, and have a lot of fun! This has been a cooperative effort with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The average attendance has been about 130 youngsters each year, thus serving over 2,000 youth over the 18-year history of the event. Prizes are awarded for the largest fish caught, and attendees are provided a free lunch. Youth guests of residents are welcome.
High School Scholarships
Established in 2001, the Kiwanis Scholarship program provides three $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Rancho Murieta, Sloughhouse and Wilton community. While academic performance is an important consideration in evaluating applications, emphasis is given to community service. Graduates from both private and public schools are eligible. Application information is available each year through the students’ schools.
In 2022, the TurnAround Scholarship program was added. Four $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from Sheldon, Pleasant Grove and 4 alternative schools. These scholarships are awarded to students that have overcome adversities and improved their GPA to a 3.0 or better.
KANE
Soon after Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta was formed in 1996, it identified a community need. Some residents needed medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, shower chairs and portable potty chairs. Likewise, other residents had used such devices temporarily but no longer needed them. The club created the KANE program (Kiwanis Assisting Neighbors Enterprise) to collect unused equipment and get it to those who needed it. This program has been popular local service ever since. We currently have dozens of devices on loan to local homes. In time, KANE initiated another community service: delivering mid-day meals to seniors and housebound residents, coordinating with BelAir market and Local Bean for a reduced cost to recipients.
Sweats for Vets
After a presentation, from a Mather VA Hospital Volunteer Coordinator,
Sweats for Vets was born. During November and December, we collect
new clothing for veterans being treated at the Sacramento VA hospital.
On Christmas Day, the items are delivered to the VA hospital. Veterans
are treated at the Sacramento VA hospital; but there are no provisions
or services for providing clothing. Most of the time homeless veterans
arrive wearing the only clothes he or she owns. Since there is no laundry
service, the clothes are usually dirty and well-worn. The new clothing is
given to the veterans when they are ready to be released from the hospital.
Sweats for Vets was born. During November and December, we collect
new clothing for veterans being treated at the Sacramento VA hospital.
On Christmas Day, the items are delivered to the VA hospital. Veterans
are treated at the Sacramento VA hospital; but there are no provisions
or services for providing clothing. Most of the time homeless veterans
arrive wearing the only clothes he or she owns. Since there is no laundry
service, the clothes are usually dirty and well-worn. The new clothing is
given to the veterans when they are ready to be released from the hospital.
Toys 4 Tots
Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta partners with the U.S. Marine
Reserves of Sacramento for the annual toy collection drive for
our region’s needy children. This effort includes coordinating the
generous support and cooperation of numerous local merchants,
K-Kids students, and the Consumnes River Elementary School.
Reserves of Sacramento for the annual toy collection drive for
our region’s needy children. This effort includes coordinating the
generous support and cooperation of numerous local merchants,
K-Kids students, and the Consumnes River Elementary School.