Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis

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Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis

Service to the South Dakota communities of Pierre and Fort Pierre is at the heart of our club. Our weekly meetings are relaxed, educational and a good time!

Our 45 members contribute hundreds of hours each year in volunteer efforts, host fundraising events and contribute more than $15,000 back into our communities. The Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club meets each Monday at noon in the Perkins meeting room (217 E Hustan Ave., Fort Pierre). You're invited to attend to learn more about the club's efforts and enjoy the noon hour with us. We are always welcome new, service-minded members. The board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the meeting room at Perkins. Board meetings are open to all Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis members.

09/16/2026

Kristin Gabriel was named the 2025-26 Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanian of the Year at the annual Awards/Officer Installation Banquet on Tuesday, September 15, at Jake's. Kristin was presented the award by President Don Hoepfer. Kristin served on the board of directors and was active in other club areas, but was especially recognized for her efforts in establishing our new StoryWalk at Lilly Park in Fort Pierre. Congrats, Kristin!

Also part of the evening was installing 2026-27 club officers, with Division 5 Lt. Governor Gayle Kludt from Huron, lower left, performing the inducting. Incoming officers present included, from left, President Kevin Larsen, Past-President Don Hoepfer, President-Elect Kristin Gabriel and Secretary Jeff Mammenga. Other officers include Vice-President Scott Neu and Treasurer Kayla Tinker.

09/03/2026

“Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf” is ready for September! Visit the Pierre/Fort Pierre Kiwanis StoryWalk in Fischers Lilly Park in Ft. Pierre.

Also, could you do us a favor? If you’re visiting could you fill out the short 5-question survey on stand 1 via the QR code? It’ll be helpful to us to report number of visitors for our grant report! Thank you in advance!

08/03/2026

Now at the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis StoryWalk: The first story of “Mouse House Tales!”

A story of cheese, friends banding together to help one of their own and…cheese….🧀🤣

Check it out this month in Lilly Park!

07/28/2026

Faith Lutheran Daycare kiddos enjoyed the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis StoryWalk this morning in Lily Park!

07/21/2026

Congratulations to the team of, from left, Erik Nelson, Peyton Wise, Kim Smith and Aric Davidson. They were the winners of the 13th annual Kiwanis/Delta Dental Golf Tournament, held July 17 at Hillsview Golf Course. They posted an incredible score of 17-under-par!

07/14/2026

Help us congratulate the 2026 College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame Recipients! 👏

Brian Mann ‘01
Courtland “Skip” Swenson, Professor Emeritus ‘58, '62
Ray T. Devilbiss (Posthumous)
Larry & Mary Jo (Posthumous) Johnson ‘73
Anna Marie ‘72 & Graham ‘66 (Posthumous) Thatcher
Sara Steever ‘84

Join us Friday, September 25 at the Celebration of Excellence to honor these individuals with the Fine Arts community. RSVP & learn more: https://www.usdalumni.com/events/college-of-fine-arts-celebration-of-excellence

07/07/2026

Our new story for the month of July is now installed! “The Bugliest Bug” by Carol Diggory Shields follows Dilly the damselfly as she attends the Bugliest Bug Contest and discovers the judges aren’t what they seem. With charming, vintage-inspired illustrations and a fun, fast-paced story, this tale celebrates bravery, quick thinking, and plenty of buggy fun.

NEW THIS MONTH: Get ready to march like an ant and whirl like a whirligig with our supplemental movement markers on each panel. Look for them below the page spread!

📍Fischers Lilly Park, Fort Pierre, SD

06/12/2026

Officials with the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club, City of Fort Pierre and donor organizations gathered the morning of June 12 to dedicate the new Kiwanis StoryWalk at Lilly Park in Fort Pierre. Special recognition goes to Kiwanian Kristin Gabriel for leading the effort to make the project happen. People can walk along the path and read a book. The first book is the patriotic "America is ..." The plan is to change the books monthly through October. It costs about $30 to do each book. People or businesses interested in donating can make a check payable to "Kiwanis Club" and mailing it to Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis, PO Box 15, Pierre, SD 57501.

06/08/2026

Thanks to a $1,500 donation from the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club, screenings of the South Dakota Discovery Center's summer Moon Movie Monday program are free to the public! Screenings are held every other Monday, beginning June 8. On hand for the donation were, from left, Don Hoepfer, Kiwanis President; and Discovery Center staff Jennifer McIntyre, Marketing and Development Director; Allison Graviett-Pfaff, Exhibit Hall Manager; and Anne Lewis, Executive Director. For more information visit sd-discovery.org

06/04/2026

Nate Dean recently became the 40th member of the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club. He was presented his membership pin by his sponsor, Desiree Bonhorst. Kayla Tinker led the induction ceremony. Welcome to the club, Nate! Which Facebook follower will be member No. 41? Text Secretary Jeff at 605-280-4165 for more information.

Address

Pierre, SD
57501

Opening Hours

12pm - 1pm

Website

http://pfpkiwanis.wordpress.com/

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