Kiya Hudson, Welch Center Manager, was our host and guide on August 5, 2025. Kiya grew up in Van Buren County and received a degree from Lake Michigan College (LMC) in Wine and Viticulture in 2020.
She shared that Lake Michigan Vintners and LMC started the 1st commercial teaching winery in the Midwest in 2015. Students can receive an associate’s degree in Wine & Viticulture Technology. After the tour, a few of our members stayed to enjoy a wine tasting in the tasting room. For more information, call 269-927-4731.
What is Kiwanis? We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds, and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive.
Do you like winning money 💰 and helping your community? We can help! Tickets $25 - first prize $2,500 😊 plus many more prizes. We are selling raffle tickets with all proceeds to benefit our Kiwanis Club projects at tonight’s Lakeshore football game at the Al Stockman Stadium. Can’t wait to connect with you! ... See MoreSee Less
It was our pleasure to welcome our Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Green. She inducted our board members to start another great year helping kids in our communities! This is Jennifer pictured with our incoming President Ray Russell and outgoing President Roger Bertsch. #KiwanisCares... See MoreSee Less
Our club thanks Stacy Loar-Porter, our Berrien County Clerk, for speaking to us today. She walked us through all the steps that safeguard our elections and thoroughly answered our questions about the voting process. Thank you, Stacy! Berrien County Michigan - Government... See MoreSee Less
Last Updated: August 27, 2025 by kiwanisjay
Welch Center of Wine and Viticulture
Kiya Hudson, Welch Center Manager, was our host and guide on August 5, 2025. Kiya grew up in Van Buren County and received a degree from Lake Michigan College (LMC) in Wine and Viticulture in 2020.
She shared that Lake Michigan Vintners and LMC started the 1st commercial teaching winery in the Midwest in 2015. Students can receive an associate’s degree in Wine & Viticulture Technology. After the tour, a few of our members stayed to enjoy a wine tasting in the tasting room. For more information, call 269-927-4731.
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What is Kiwanis? We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds, and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive.
Do you like winning money 💰 and helping your community? We can help! Tickets $25 - first prize $2,500 😊 plus many more prizes. We are selling raffle tickets with all proceeds to benefit our Kiwanis Club projects at tonight’s Lakeshore football game at the Al Stockman Stadium. Can’t wait to connect with you! ... See MoreSee Less
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It was our pleasure to welcome our Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Green. She inducted our board members to start another great year helping kids in our communities! This is Jennifer pictured with our incoming President Ray Russell and outgoing President Roger Bertsch. #KiwanisCares ... See MoreSee Less
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Our club thanks Stacy Loar-Porter, our Berrien County Clerk, for speaking to us today. She walked us through all the steps that safeguard our elections and thoroughly answered our questions about the voting process. Thank you, Stacy! Berrien County Michigan - Government ... See MoreSee Less
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