The Lewiston Kiwanis Club marked its 50th anniversary with a dinner-dance and awards banquet Saturday at Suzanne’s Fine Dining. Founded on March 26, 1958, and chartered that May 17, the service organization has raised more than $1 million for local charitable organizations and causes.

Last weekend, Kiwanians and their wives gathered together to fondly recall the past and look forward to the future. As part of the event, New York District Kiwanis Legion awards were presented to members with 5, 10, 25, 30, 45 and 50 years of relationship with the club.

Moreover, the Outstanding Service Award was presented to Brad Martin and the Sebastian Lombardi Community Service Award was given to Don Smith.

The Lewiston Kiwanis Club itself was awarded proclamations from the town and village of Lewiston, the Town of Porter, Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte, state Sen. George Maziarz and the Niagara County Legislature.