The Taylorville Kiwanis Club learned about several upcoming Kiwanis events, during their business meeting at Tuesday's weekly luncheon at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium.

Committee chairs reported on upcoming activities to help children and youth in the Taylorville community and around the world.

Kiwanis members will be raising money on local street corners, September 19^th and 20^th, during their annual Peanut Days. The public receives a package of peanuts as a “thank you” for any monetary donation.

The local Kiwanis Club will hold their annual Installation and Awards Banquet at noon on Tuesday, September 30^th. It will also celebrate the club's 60^th anniversary.

And, the Taylorville Kiwanis Club will be participating in the Taylorville and Christian County 175^th Anniversary Parade on October 4^th. Charter members and this year's “Kiwanian of the Year” will be honored by riding in the parade.

The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Memorial Hospital auditorium. For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.