It’s time again for the fantastic Northern Columbus Kiwanis Fish Fry on Friday, May 3, from 5-7:30 pm at the Clintonville Woman’s Club. Delicious fish, side dishes, hot dogs for the kids. Beer available too. To buy your tickets click HERE. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Children age 4 and under eat for free! Proceeds benefit service projects for kids: book giveaway, Whetstone HS Key Club, Easter Egg Hunt, NCIL baseball, nutritional programs, and much more. Join your friends and neighbors for a great time at the Fish Fry! Thanks for your support.
2024 Scholarship recipients will be announced soon.
In our continuing our 30+ years tradition of supporting of higher education, the Northern Columbus Kiwanis Club is once again accepting applications for scholarships. The 2024 Northern Columbus Kiwanis Scholarship worth $1000.00 will be awarded to two qualifying students of the current high school graduating class. Students who will be attending a four-year or two-year college or university beginning in the summer or fall of 2024, will be considered for a scholarship. For more information, including eligibility requirements, the scholarship application, letter of recommendation form and grades transcript instructions, click the SCHOLARSHIP button below. If you have questions please CONTACT US or email scholarship committee coordinators Catie Hookway and Sam Kiner at [email protected].
This year Northern Columbus Kiwanis selected five community volunteers to receive the Community Support Award. They are Susan Emerson, Heather Fitzgerald, Donny Humes, Hope Roberts and Suzan Singh. Each volunteer was nominated by a friend or neighbor who recognized their invaluable contributions to the community and society. Learn more about how these selfless and generous individuals have decided to serve in a variety of ways – from helping to create and renovate Dodge Skatepark, to fundraising for the Worthington Libraries, to establishing the flag ceremony in Worthington to honor the victims of 9/11, to helping incarcerated and recently released women, and finally to advocating for unhoused persons. To read their impressive biographies please click Here.
Krispy Kreme fundraiser has ended. We hope you enjoyed your doughnuts! Thanks for your support!
Who doesn’t like doughnuts? Everyone likes doughnuts! Northern Columbus Kiwanis has brought back the popular Krispy Kreme fundraiser. Satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting the children in our community at the same time. Money supports: scholarships for graduating seniors, Whetstone High School Key Club, book giveaways, Easter Egg Hunt, NCIL baseball and softball, local food pantries and other organizations, etc. Place your order by January 29, and we will deliver your donuts to you on Saturday morning, February 3, if you live in Worthington or Clintonville. Several varieties available – glazed, chocolate covered, glazed filled (lemon, raspberry, Kreme). Donations accepted as well. Thanks for your support! If you have questions please Contact Us.
The results of the 2023 “Pet Pals Costume Contest” are in. After last minute frenzied voting, Hardy grabbed 1st prize as “Cutest Costumed Pet Pal“. Luggage is the “Second Cutest Costumed Pet Pal“, and next is Winnie, the “Third Cutest Costumed Pet Pal“. All pets receiving 50 or more votes were entered in a raffle to have their portrait painted. We selected 2 winners: Congratulations to Iggy and Mr. Pierogi for winning the raffle. Photos of all pets placing #1 thru #10 are featured on the label of a special Ruff Meown Schwarzbier brew by Combustion Brewery and Taproom in Clintonville. Nineteen pets competed with nearly 3500 total votes being cast. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Kiwanis Foundation of Northern Columbus to promote youth literacy and education, such as scholarships, book giveaways, and other projects supporting education. Thank you for your overwhelming support! For more information on how you can help Kiwanis help the kids, please fell free to Contact Us.
We thank the following generous sponsors whose contributions helped make this fundraiser so successful: * 104.9 the River * * Blue Marlin Graphics * * Combustion Clintonville * * Clintonville Spotlight * * Worthington Spotlight * * Linworth Animal Hospital * * Linworths Pharmacy * * O’Shaughnessy CPA * * William J. O’Malley – Attorney at Law *
You are ALL invited! To the Northern Kiwanis fall Pancake Breakfast on Sat., Oct. 7, from 8:00 to noon, at the Clintonville Woman’s Club, 3951 N. High St. Enjoy delicious pancakes, sausages, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids age 5 and over, and free for kids under age 5. This year we are excited to announce that the talented musicians of the Whetstone HS Jazz Band will provide entertainment. Try your luck at the 50/50 raffle!! Proceeds support our service projects for kids: college scholarships, book giveaways, Easter Egg Hunt, Whetstone Key Club, NCIL baseball and more. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you. As always we appreciate your support so we can continue to serve the kids.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle for OSU Football season tickets. the raffle was once again extremely popular as over 19,000 tickets were sold by all clubs who participated. Congratulations to Terri Brillhart from Millersburg, this year’s lucky winner. The proceeds earned by Northern Kiwanis support numerous service projects for the kids: college scholarships, Easter Egg Hunt, book giveaway, Whetstone HS Key Club. We can only do what we do for the kids because of your generous support. We plan to sell raffle tickets again next year. Thanks again!
We are excited to announce the four recipients of the 2023 Northern Columbus Kiwanis Scholarship. They are: Brooke Carter and Rachael McCague from Worthington Kilbourne High School, Rylie Gates from Whetstone HS, and Joshua Kim from Thomas Worthington HS. Congratulations! To learn more about these terrific students, visit 2023 Scholarship Winners.
THANK YOU! to everyone who attended Northern Kiwanis Fish Fry in April at the Clintonville Woman’s Club. Delicious fish, hot dogs and side dishes of beans, corn, chips, pickles and cheese were heartily consumed. There were door prizes and one lucky diner won the 50/50 raffle. Beer from Combustion Brewery will also available. Proceeds help Northern Kiwanis continue serving the kids in our community: book giveaway, Easter Egg Hunt, scholarships, NCIL baseball, children’s nutrition programs and more. Whetstone Key Club members were also on hand to help serve our guests as well as selling homemade cookies as a fundraiser for their club. We appreciate your support! If you would like information about how you can also serve the kids in the community as a Kiwanian please CONTACT US.
Northern Columbus Kiwanis held its Easter Egg Hunt on a bright, sunshiny, but crisp Saturday morning in April. The kids were so eager to get started and could hardly wait for the hunt to begin. All the candy-filled eggs were quickly discovered and carefully placed in Easter Baskets in mere minutes. Those kids who were lucky enough to find the hidden camouflage-colored eggs received special prizes. Hot drinks and donuts were available and eagerly purchased. Be sure to be at the Park of Roses next year for another exciting Easter Egg Hunt!
The Northern Columbus Kiwanis “Book Fair was held early March. Donated books are collected year round and taken to local elementary schools. This year, kids at Colerain and Indian Springs elementary schools were excited to select books to keep. Teachers were also welcome to select books for their classrooms. Members of the Whetstone Key Club also participated, eagerly helping kids pick out just the right books. Please Contact Us if you have books to donate. We collect new and gently used books grade level K-8. Thanks for helping us serve the kids!
Below are the recipients of the 2022 Northern Kiwanis Community Support Award. They are Laurie Schmidt-Moats, Hugh Crowell and Kirby Witmer. These outstanding individuals were selected based on several criteria including the nature of their volunteer activities, the number of organizations at which they volunteer, how long they have volunteered, and the impact of their efforts on the individuals and communities they serve. In bestowing this annual award, we are letting our community volunteers know just how much they are appreciated for their efforts to improve the lives of so many of our neighbors. To learn more about these generous community volunteers, visit 2022 Community Support Award Winners.
It was a cold and wet Saturday morning but the Northern Columbus Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt was a rousing success! The kids had a great time hunting for those not-so-well-hidden colorful eggs. In less than 5 minutes all the eggs were safely nestled in their Easter baskets. We were thrilled to see the smiles on the kids’ faces. They were so excited! And so was the Easter Bunny! For more photos click Here.
The Kiwanis Club of Northern Columbus, also known as Northern Columbus Kiwanis, was founded in 1928 and is one of thousands of Kiwanis clubs throughout the world. We are women and men of all ages, occupations, backgrounds and interests, serving the Clintonville and Beechwold neighborhoods of Columbus, Worthington and beyond. We are dedicated to making our community and the world a better place for our children through our involvement in unique service projects.
There are more than 550,000 members in the Kiwanis family from children in K-Kids, to high school students in Key Club, to adults in Kiwanis, in 80 countries and geographic areas. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger and improving literacy. Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service projects throughout the world each year.
Getting ready to celebrate our 90th anniversary at the Clintonville Woman’s Club.
Northern Kiwanis meetings are on the 1st, 3rd, and sometimes the 5th Thursdays of the month at 6:00, at the Clintonville Woman’s Club 3951 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. We enjoy dinner and social time together followed by a meeting to discuss upcoming events and service projects. Frequently we invite speakers who represent community organizations or to discuss issues of importance to the community. Please contact us for more information about our club or if you would like to attend a meeting. Or contact club member Sam Kiner at [email protected] or 614-356-7436
For more information about the ways we volunteer in the community follow us on Facebook.
Kiwanian members preparing to clean up the beautiful Park of Roses.
What is Kiwanis?
Here is a quick video that explains more about Kiwanis.
You too can become a part of this great organization!
Of course we always accept donations so that we can continue to serve the children and the community. Please consider making a donation. Thank you for your generous support!
Congrats to the new team, especially our own @Michayla Bisson! The future is bright!Please help welcome our new District Secretary and our new District Events Coordinator! ... See MoreSee Less
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Annual Fish Fry May 3
It’s time again for the fantastic Northern Columbus Kiwanis Fish Fry on Friday, May 3, from 5-7:30 pm at the Clintonville Woman’s Club. Delicious fish, side dishes, hot dogs for the kids. Beer available too. To buy your tickets click HERE. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Children age 4 and under eat for free! Proceeds benefit service projects for kids: book giveaway, Whetstone HS Key Club, Easter Egg Hunt, NCIL baseball, nutritional programs, and much more. Join your friends and neighbors for a great time at the Fish Fry! Thanks for your support.
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2024 Scholarship recipients will be announced soon.
In our continuing our 30+ years tradition of supporting of higher education, the Northern Columbus Kiwanis Club is once again accepting applications for scholarships. The 2024 Northern Columbus Kiwanis Scholarship worth $1000.00 will be awarded to two qualifying students of the current high school graduating class. Students who will be attending a four-year or two-year college or university beginning in the summer or fall of 2024, will be considered for a scholarship. For more information, including eligibility requirements, the scholarship application, letter of recommendation form and grades transcript instructions, click the SCHOLARSHIP button below. If you have questions please CONTACT US or email scholarship committee coordinators Catie Hookway and Sam Kiner at [email protected].
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2023 Community Support Award Recipients
This year Northern Columbus Kiwanis selected five community volunteers to receive the Community Support Award. They are Susan Emerson, Heather Fitzgerald, Donny Humes, Hope Roberts and Suzan Singh. Each volunteer was nominated by a friend or neighbor who recognized their invaluable contributions to the community and society. Learn more about how these selfless and generous individuals have decided to serve in a variety of ways – from helping to create and renovate Dodge Skatepark, to fundraising for the Worthington Libraries, to establishing the flag ceremony in Worthington to honor the victims of 9/11, to helping incarcerated and recently released women, and finally to advocating for unhoused persons. To read their impressive biographies please click Here.
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Krispy Kreme fundraiser has ended. We hope you enjoyed your doughnuts! Thanks for your support!
Who doesn’t like doughnuts? Everyone likes doughnuts! Northern Columbus Kiwanis has brought back the popular Krispy Kreme fundraiser. Satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting the children in our community at the same time. Money supports: scholarships for graduating seniors, Whetstone High School Key Club, book giveaways, Easter Egg Hunt, NCIL baseball and softball, local food pantries and other organizations, etc. Place your order by January 29, and we will deliver your donuts to you on Saturday morning, February 3, if you live in Worthington or Clintonville. Several varieties available – glazed, chocolate covered, glazed filled (lemon, raspberry, Kreme). Donations accepted as well. Thanks for your support! If you have questions please Contact Us.
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2023 Pet Pals Costume Contest
The results of the 2023 “Pet Pals Costume Contest” are in. After last minute frenzied voting, Hardy grabbed 1st prize as “Cutest Costumed Pet Pal“. Luggage is the “Second Cutest Costumed Pet Pal“, and next is Winnie, the “Third Cutest Costumed Pet Pal“. All pets receiving 50 or more votes were entered in a raffle to have their portrait painted. We selected 2 winners: Congratulations to Iggy and Mr. Pierogi for winning the raffle. Photos of all pets placing #1 thru #10 are featured on the label of a special Ruff Meown Schwarzbier brew by Combustion Brewery and Taproom in Clintonville. Nineteen pets competed with nearly 3500 total votes being cast. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Kiwanis Foundation of Northern Columbus to promote youth literacy and education, such as scholarships, book giveaways, and other projects supporting education. Thank you for your overwhelming support! For more information on how you can help Kiwanis help the kids, please fell free to Contact Us.
We thank the following generous sponsors whose contributions helped make this fundraiser so successful: * 104.9 the River * * Blue Marlin Graphics * * Combustion Clintonville * * Clintonville Spotlight * * Worthington Spotlight * * Linworth Animal Hospital * * Linworths Pharmacy * * O’Shaughnessy CPA * * William J. O’Malley – Attorney at Law *
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Fall Pancake Breakfast 2023
You are ALL invited! To the Northern Kiwanis fall Pancake Breakfast on Sat., Oct. 7, from 8:00 to noon, at the Clintonville Woman’s Club, 3951 N. High St. Enjoy delicious pancakes, sausages, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids age 5 and over, and free for kids under age 5. This year we are excited to announce that the talented musicians of the Whetstone HS Jazz Band will provide entertainment. Try your luck at the 50/50 raffle!! Proceeds support our service projects for kids: college scholarships, book giveaways, Easter Egg Hunt, Whetstone Key Club, NCIL baseball and more. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you. As always we appreciate your support so we can continue to serve the kids.
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2023 OSU Football Raffle
Thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle for OSU Football season tickets. the raffle was once again extremely popular as over 19,000 tickets were sold by all clubs who participated. Congratulations to Terri Brillhart from Millersburg, this year’s lucky winner. The proceeds earned by Northern Kiwanis support numerous service projects for the kids: college scholarships, Easter Egg Hunt, book giveaway, Whetstone HS Key Club. We can only do what we do for the kids because of your generous support. We plan to sell raffle tickets again next year. Thanks again!
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2023
We are excited to announce the four recipients of the 2023 Northern Columbus Kiwanis Scholarship. They are: Brooke Carter and Rachael McCague from Worthington Kilbourne High School, Rylie Gates from Whetstone HS, and Joshua Kim from Thomas Worthington HS. Congratulations! To learn more about these terrific students, visit 2023 Scholarship Winners.
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Fantastic Fish Fry 2023
THANK YOU! to everyone who attended Northern Kiwanis Fish Fry in April at the Clintonville Woman’s Club. Delicious fish, hot dogs and side dishes of beans, corn, chips, pickles and cheese were heartily consumed. There were door prizes and one lucky diner won the 50/50 raffle. Beer from Combustion Brewery will also available. Proceeds help Northern Kiwanis continue serving the kids in our community: book giveaway, Easter Egg Hunt, scholarships, NCIL baseball, children’s nutrition programs and more. Whetstone Key Club members were also on hand to help serve our guests as well as selling homemade cookies as a fundraiser for their club. We appreciate your support! If you would like information about how you can also serve the kids in the community as a Kiwanian please CONTACT US.
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2023 Easter Egg Hunt
Northern Columbus Kiwanis held its Easter Egg Hunt on a bright, sunshiny, but crisp Saturday morning in April. The kids were so eager to get started and could hardly wait for the hunt to begin. All the candy-filled eggs were quickly discovered and carefully placed in Easter Baskets in mere minutes. Those kids who were lucky enough to find the hidden camouflage-colored eggs received special prizes. Hot drinks and donuts were available and eagerly purchased. Be sure to be at the Park of Roses next year for another exciting Easter Egg Hunt!
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2023 Northern Kiwanis Book Fair
The Northern Columbus Kiwanis “Book Fair was held early March. Donated books are collected year round and taken to local elementary schools. This year, kids at Colerain and Indian Springs elementary schools were excited to select books to keep. Teachers were also welcome to select books for their classrooms. Members of the Whetstone Key Club also participated, eagerly helping kids pick out just the right books. Please Contact Us if you have books to donate. We collect new and gently used books grade level K-8. Thanks for helping us serve the kids!
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Community Support Award Recipients 2022
Below are the recipients of the 2022 Northern Kiwanis Community Support Award. They are Laurie Schmidt-Moats, Hugh Crowell and Kirby Witmer. These outstanding individuals were selected based on several criteria including the nature of their volunteer activities, the number of organizations at which they volunteer, how long they have volunteered, and the impact of their efforts on the individuals and communities they serve. In bestowing this annual award, we are letting our community volunteers know just how much they are appreciated for their efforts to improve the lives of so many of our neighbors. To learn more about these generous community volunteers, visit 2022 Community Support Award Winners.
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EASTER EGG HUNT
It was a cold and wet Saturday morning but the Northern Columbus Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt was a rousing success! The kids had a great time hunting for those not-so-well-hidden colorful eggs. In less than 5 minutes all the eggs were safely nestled in their Easter baskets. We were thrilled to see the smiles on the kids’ faces. They were so excited! And so was the Easter Bunny! For more photos click Here.
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The Kiwanis Club of Northern Columbus, also known as Northern Columbus Kiwanis, was founded in 1928 and is one of thousands of Kiwanis clubs throughout the world. We are women and men of all ages, occupations, backgrounds and interests, serving the Clintonville and Beechwold neighborhoods of Columbus, Worthington and beyond. We are dedicated to making our community and the world a better place for our children through our involvement in unique service projects.
There are more than 550,000 members in the Kiwanis family from children in K-Kids, to high school students in Key Club, to adults in Kiwanis, in 80 countries and geographic areas. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger and improving literacy. Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service projects throughout the world each year.
Northern Kiwanis meetings are on the 1st, 3rd, and sometimes the 5th Thursdays of the month at 6:00, at the Clintonville Woman’s Club 3951 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. We enjoy dinner and social time together followed by a meeting to discuss upcoming events and service projects. Frequently we invite speakers who represent community organizations or to discuss issues of importance to the community. Please contact us for more information about our club or if you would like to attend a meeting. Or contact club member Sam Kiner at [email protected] or 614-356-7436
For more information about the ways we volunteer in the community follow us on Facebook.
What is Kiwanis?
Here is a quick video that explains more about Kiwanis.
Of course we always accept donations so that we can continue to serve the children and the community. Please consider making a donation. Thank you for your generous support!
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