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READ ON!The Joliet Area Historical Museum will be hosting the Kiwania Club and Zonta International’s 100 years of service to the community with an unveiling of their new exhibit.
They will be focusing on their service and the impact it has made on communities globally and locally.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers that are dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwania Club of Joliet is dedicated and focused on serving the local communities through various service and fundraising projects. They meet every Monday at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Gathering Room for luncheon and general meetings.
This event will begin at 6pm and will wrap up around 8pm. Tickets are $25 per person.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1021512221544885/