Spaghetti luncheon launches new tradition for Richmond Kiwanis
For more than a century, the Richmond Kiwanis Club has found ways to serve the community, raising money for youth projects through meals, tournaments and special events. Now in its 102nd year, the club is turning to a new tradition — its first-ever Spaghetti Luncheon.
Richmond Kiwanis District Builders Club Administrator William Dooley noted the idea came after the pandemic left long-standing fundraisers behind.
“Richmond Kiwanis has been successful in many fundraising activities over the years,” said Dooley. “We did a Chili Lunch for many years and a Golf Tournament for five or six years but dropped both of those when the pandemic happened. We have tried other fundraisers since the pandemic, but none have been as successful as prior to the shutdown. I think it is a problem for most service organizations – raising money is currently a struggle. We are trying the Spaghetti Luncheon this year for the first time and hope that it will be very successful.”
The luncheon will be held from…