Wisconsin Lions News

Grafton Lions inducts new officers, hands out awards
Ozaukee Co. News Graphic It is recognition of a Lion's commitment to humanitarian work. The Knight of Sight Fellowship was created by The Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin, to …

Find your South Central Wisconsin Fourth of July fireworks show
WMTV July 3: Edgerton Lions Racetrack Park, 900 Stoughton Rd Edgerton

Niagara Lions Club picnic
The Daily News THE ANNUAL NIAGARA LIONS Club Community Picnic took place Friday and Saturday at Heights Park in Niagara, Wis., offering food, live music, games and a parade.

Fourth of July in Wisconsin Rapids: When and where to watch fireworks
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune The Castle Rock Lions Club will present Patriotic Days on Saturday and Sunday at Castle Rock County Park, 2397 Adams County Z in Friendship. Events on Saturday will include a car show starting at 9 a.m. and fireworks at dusk.

Fredonia Lions award 2023 Peace Poster Contest winners
Ozaukee County New Graphic For over three decades, Lions Clubs around the world have been sponsoring an art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating “Peace Posters” gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity, according to a press release from the Fredonia Lions Club.

Janesville woman leaves transformative endowment to WI eye bank
WMTV A Janesville woman who passed away last year has left a lasting legacy, her endowment helping people across the world gain access to sight. Her bequest to the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin is the largest private contribution in the organization's 55 years.

'Transformative bequest:' Janesville woman leaves largest-ever gift to Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
GazetteXtra In a release, the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin called the gift from Jane Dennis, of Janesville, a “transformative bequest,” in an amount unmatched in its 55-year history.

Veteran's Freedom KitchenLion Jack Rice of Edgerton Lions presents a check to Sarah Williams of the Edgerton Outreach, for the "Veteran's Freedom Kitchen" project which is being built in Edgerton to provide housing for Veterans in need.

Your guide to the 2024 Cranberry Blossom Festival in Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Friday, June 21. The Grand Rapids Lions Club will host a Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Lincoln High School cafeteria at 1801 16th St. S. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, cranberry treats and more. Tickets for adults are $10, and children between the ages of 5 and 12 can attend for $7. Children 4 years and younger can attend for free.

Grafton Lions Club awards four scholarships
Ozaukee County News Graphic GRAFTON - On Tuesday, May 21, the Grafton Lions Club presented four $1,000 scholarships at its monthly dinner meeting, held at Edge Water Golf Club in Grafton. There was one Grafton Leo Scholarship and three Grafton Lions Scholarships.

Honoring city leaders
Stoughton Courier Hub John Elvekrog and Sam Eifert were awarded Volunteer of the Year for their commitment to the community and motivating others to serve. [John] also has been secretary of the Stoughton Lions Club for 20 years, and is now a member of the statewide Wisconsin Lions Foundation.

Lions distribute funds to worthy causes - Spooner
Spooner Advocate SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake Lions Club has been generous in its distribution of nearly $10,000 to worthy causes in Washburn County recently. The club awarded $8,000 in scholarships to seniors graduating from Shell Lake High School this year.

Lions Club awards scholarships
Spooner Advocate The Spooner-Trego Lions Club awarded graduating Spooner High School students with scholarships. The awards varied in amounts, and they were all deserving students.

Bloomer Lions Sportsman Club Holds Ribbon Cutting For Second Fishing Pier & Kayak Launch
Bloomer Advance The Lake Como boat landing has a new dock. A second dock sponsored and organized by the Bloomer Lions Sportsman Club was installed on Lake Como in 2023. A ribbon cutting was held on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

ScholarsEach year the McFarland Lioness/Lions Club awards a scholarship to one or two deserving High School seniors that demonstrate strong leadership and volunteer skills. The Club is excited to announce this year's scholarship recipients are Marissa Hueffner and Emily Sprang. The scholarships were presented to Marissa and Emily by Lionesses Ann Riegert and Sara Sprang at the McFarland High School Scholarship night on May 22nd.

Lions Club celebrates 10th Fishability Day at Genoa National Fish Hatchery
WXOW GENOA, Wis. (WXOW) - Lions District 27-D2, Friends of the Mississippi River, and the Genoa National Fish Hatchery all came together to host the 10th Fishability Day. 21 Special needs kids got to cast their lines in the hatchery pond filled with more than 3000 fish.

Memorial music festival supports area first responders
WAOW WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. -- Last year, the festival and its partners, the Wisconsin Rapids Lions Club, raised more than $12,000 for the organization, which is made of first responders from all over the county.

Lions Club gears up for Cinder City Days
Chippewa Valley News | WQOW Altoona is getting ready to kick off summer with its annual Cinder City Days. The Altoona Lions Club hosts the yearly celebration, and this year has a lot in store. It starts Thursday with the carnival opening up at 6 p.m.

Chequamegon Lions Club Member receives award
Sawyer County Record The Fellowship is named in honor of the only two Presidents of Lions Clubs International from Wisconsin: Frank Birch and Clarence Sturm. This …

Time to go clubbin': Lions golf outing set for June 22 at Koshkonong Mounds County Club
Daily Jefferson County Union … Lions District golf outing will be filled with fun, fellowship and fundraising for the Wisconsin Lions Camp. The Fort Atkinson Lions Club was …

Lions Club to host 'Fishability' event June 8
NEWS8NOW GENOA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Coming up this Saturday, the Lions Club of Southwestern Wisconsin will be hosting the 10th annual "Fishability Day" in …

Lions host BOLD event
Daily Citizen ASHIPPUN - Wisconsin Lions District 27-A2 sponsors B.O.L.D. - Blind Outdoor Leisure Development - activities for the legally blind and visually impaired to experience outdoor sports and leisure activities while developing their social and athletic skills.

SP LIONS INSTALL NEW OFFICERS [Subscription required]
Baraboo News Republic The Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau will be moving into a new, larger facility in 2025.

Lions Club Summer Events Set
Journal & Topics When summer comes around, so do the Mount Prospect Lions Club's weekly events that get the community out when the weather is at its best.