All Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach meetings start at noon (12:00 pm) each Thursday at the Azteca II Restaurant, which is located at The Resort on Cocoa Beach, 1600 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931. Please join us for a delicious meal and an informative program!
If you would like to be a speaker at one of our meetings, please contact Bill Mcara ([email protected]), or you can submit a speakers request form available HERE
JAN - MAR
APR - JUN
JUL - SEPT
OCT - DEC
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JANUARY
20th: Inauguration Day
20th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FEBRUARY
6th - Board Meeting
9th: Super Bowl
13th: Speaker - Candice Hodge, Junior Achievement
14th: Valentine's Day
17th: Presidents' Day
20th: Speaker - Bev Merrilees, Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation
27th: Speaker - Johnathan Bolitho, Roosevelt Elementary School
MARCH
6th: Board Meeting
13th: K-9 Veterans Day – The date is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps and a day to honor their service.
25th: Medal of Honor Day – A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.
29th: Vietnam Veterans Day – A national holiday to recognize and honor Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Learn more about Vietnam Veterans Day here.
10th: Board Meeting then guest speaker - Krista Petty, Take Stock in Children.
11th: 2025 Shrimp Feast 6:00pm - 10:00pm at Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 5 (8445 Rowland Dr. Port Canaveral). Cost is $50 for early birds through 17 March at $60 afterwards. No tickets at the door. Have fun and support our Propeller Club of Port Canaveral Maritime Education Programs. Cocktails, Shrimp Dinner, Door Prizes, Live. Auction and Dancing. Email [email protected] to register and for more information out call 321-698-5269. Also See web site: www.spacecoastshrimpfeast.com
17th: Meeting guest speaker - James Draper, Space Force Museum.
15th: Luxury cruise liner Titanic sank in 1912.
19th:The Revolutionary War in America began on April 19, 1775
20th: Easter Sunday
24th: Meeting and member spotlight - Lance Armstrong
30th: Inauguration of George Washington on April 30, 1789
MAY
1st: Board meeting
4th: Back Brevard Hero Fest VMC Plaza 1000-1600. Entertainment, food , food trucks, music, special events for kids and much more all to honor our county first responders many of whom are also military veterans.
May 6, 1937 - The German airship Hindenburg burst into flames at 7:20 p.m. as it neared the mooring mast at Lakehurst, New Jersey, following a trans-Atlantic voyage. Thirty six of the 97 passengers and crew were killed. The inferno was caught on film and also witnessed by a commentator who broke down amid the emotional impact and exclaimed, "Oh, the humanity!" The accident effectively ended commercial airship traffic.
16th: Beginning of Thunder on the Beach. Race-boat teams showcase in downtown Cocoa Beach.
May 7, 1992 - The 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, prohibiting Congress from giving itself pay raises.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia, by a group of royally chartered Virginia Company settlers from Plymouth, England.
15th: First Annual Military Enlistment Ceremony of the Space Coast to recognize and honor those high school seniors or recent graduates from area counties who have enlisted in all six branches of our military services. Viera High School Football Stadium 6:00 - 8:00pm. Free Admission, drinks and snacks available as we witness the initial swearing in of from 2-300 young adults who have chosen to begin their post high school years serving our country. Please arrive by 5:30ppm. All family members, friends, veterans and the public are welcome to share in this special moment where focused young people have chosen Service before Self. Sponsored by Brevard Public Schools and the veteran community for students of all categories — Public, Private, Charter, Virtual and Home Schooling. Contact Shaun McKinney or Donn Weaver at the Brevard VMC for more information (321) 783-1776.
26th:Memorial Day Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims 10:00-11:00am. RADM James Hart, USN, Ret and President of Space Coast Honor Flight will the the Keynote Speaker with Norm Moody, noted veteran and military journalist as Emcee. Bring Lawn chairs and umbrellas. Call 321-403-0128 for more info.
26th: Parade and Memorial Day Ceremony Cocoa Village and Riverfront Park 3:00pm Parade. and 5:00pm Ceremony.
22nd: Fundraising fun night at Long Doggers to benefit Rolling Thunder® Florida Chapter 1; Cocoa Beach, 350 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, (321) 613-0002. Come join us for a game or two, or more, of Cornhole. Even if you don't play the game, come on out anyway and enjoy some great food and drinks.
23rd: A.J. Hutson, Cocoa Beach City Manager
30th: John Torres, Florida Today
31st: Halloween
NOVEMBER
8th: Welcome to the 4th Annual DASH in Life 5K—a powerful event that brings our community together to honor and support those who’ve served our country.
Proceeds benefit the St. Francis Hospice We Honor Veterans Program, which provides compassionate care and recognition to veterans in our community, including our own patients and families.
Whether you run, walk, stroll, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference.
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Time: Race begins at 7:30 AM Location: Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, Merritt Island
Supports a program that brings dignity and care to those in need
Connects you with others who share your commitment to compassion
Bring your family, form a team, or simply come to be part of something meaningful. Stay after the race to join us in honoring the Veterans in attendance with a special recognition ceremony.
Please contact the St. Francis Hospice Foundation if you have any questions: Foundation@Reflectionslsc.org or (321) 360-3456
With heartfelt gratitude,
Danika Warren Development Officer
8th: Friends of the Thousand Islands
The Thousand Island Fest is going to be held on Saturday, November 8th from 11AM to 5 PM at the Cocoa Beach Pool Pavillion. Our club is going to be selling beer, wine & water at the event as a fundraiser. Please consider volunteering for this event if you have not already done so!
11th:Veterans Day – This is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty which ended World War I and is also a day to thank military Veterans for their service.
27th: Thanksgiving Day
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We need lots of volunteers for a successful race. If you would like to be part of the action, visit https://runsignup.com/cocoabeachturkeytrot/volunteer to register to volunteer for this year's race. All volunteers receive a race shirt and can stay post-race for a chance to win one of over 50 raffle prizes! Students can earn community service hours through Cocoa Beach Kiwanis.
From our house to yours, may you all have a Happy Thanksgiving.
DECEMBER
2nd: Giving Tuesday
7th:Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – The anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor Hawaii signaling the United States’ entrance into World War II.
11th:This year’s Kiwanis Christmas Party is going to be held this Thursday, December 11th at Gregory’s Restaurant. The event will begin with a social hour at 6 PM followed by dinner at 7 PM. The cost of the event is $35 per person.
13th: National Wreaths Across America Day at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery and five other Brevard Locations.