Oct 24, 2026

Hays Kiwanis Club to host free Military Appreciation Lunch on Nov. 5; RSVP now

Posted Oct 24, 2026 9:30 AM
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Kiwanis Club of Hays

The Kiwanis Club of Hays is pleased to announce information about the annual Veterans, Military, Active Duty, Reservists, and Guardsmen Appreciation Lunch.

The event will be held on November 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center. All veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and national guardsmen are invited to attend.

Lunch will be free of charge and courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Hays.

Music will be provided by the Barbershop Quartet, and a special thank you video will be provided by students from Hays Middle School. Some of Felten Elementary’s 5th graders will also be present to help serve the meal to our local heroes and honor them with thank you cards prepared by Holy Family Elementary students. The program will include patriotic music and a service photo presentation will be shared during the event.

To have your service photos included in the presentation or to RSVP for the event, please email info@hayskiwanis.com or call Sarah Wasinger at 785-650-2196 by October 30 and include your first and last name and military branch(es) served/currently serving.

Caregivers are invited to attend the lunch.