Wisconsin Lions News ……

Providing happy birthdays to those in need
Ozaukee Press - The Grafton Leos Club, a youth organization affiliated with the Grafton Lions Club, is dedicating its projects this year to supporting Family Sharing in Grafton, the Ozaukee Food Alliance in Saukville and the Food Pantry Inc. in Port Washington.

Fredonia Lions honor Students of the Year
Ozaukee Press - The Fredonia Lions Club honored the winners of its Outstanding High School Student of the Year awards during a Jan. 22 meeting at 5 Pillars Supper Club.

Hayward Lions to host Pre-Birkie
Sawyer County Record - The Hayward Lions Club will host their 42nd Pre-Birkie Saturday Feb. 8, starting and finishing at Birkie Ridge field 2.5 miles north of Seeley off Highway 63.

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Viroqua Lions conduct vision testing for elementary students
La Crosse Tribune - The Viroqua Lions Club recently conducted vision testing for area elementary students. Many medical studies show that good vision is very important to a child's educational learning. Of all the important community projects that Lions clubs provide, this is considered to be one of the most important. Vision screening is one of the main projects for the Wisconsin Lions Foundation.

Handmade Blankets Donated By Sturgeon Bay Lions Club member
Door County Pulse - Sturgeon Bay Lions Club member Patti Ligman makes "snuggle buddies," handmade blankets designed to comfort young children. Each takes her about five hours to design, cut, sew and package up. Other blankets are donated or purchased with monetary donations.

GAC Lions award scholarships
Iron Mountain Daily News - GOODMAN, Wis. - The Goodman Armstrong Creek Lions Club presented academic scholarships to two graduating seniors in the Class of 2024. Katelyn Kalkofen and Jasmine Slawinski both received scholarships for $1,000.

Iola Lions, Red Cross hold blood drive Wednesday
WBAY - You can help save a life Wednesday. The Iola Lions and American Red Cross are cosponsoring a blood drive. The blood drive is at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center from noon until 5 p.m.

The Lancaster Lions Club made 2070 pasties January 18, 2025. The pasty sales are the club's major fundraiser allowing the club to support many projects and organizations. The helping group for the January pasty sale was the Merry Mixers 4-H Club. Lancaster Lions Club President Jim Muench is presenting a $1250 check to Merry Mixers 4-H Club representatives for the group's participation in the pasty sale. Left to Right: Jackson Block, Vincent Mumm, Jenna Muench, Jim Muench.

Theodore “Ted“ Tweed
Cress - As a member of the Waunakee Lions Club, American Legion, and Optimists Club he served his community for years as a volunteer and in many leadership roles within the organizations. As a member of the Lions Club he founded the Waunakee Health Fair to promote community health education.

Furchtenicht is $500 Lions calendar winner
Spooner Advocate - Jessica Furchtenicht got a New Year's surprise from Shell Lake Lion Rollie Erickson. Furchtenicht won $500 in the Lions Club calendar raffle.

Lions Camp applications now being accepted
Daily Jefferson County Union - Since 1956, Lions Camp has provided a quality camping experience for Wisconsin residents with disabilities. The primary objective is to provide a …

Sussex Lions Club Lions Brew: Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraising!
Patch -The Lions Brew Tasting fundraiser to be held on March 8, 2025, from 5-9 pm at Twelve29 in Lannon.!

James Schiferl Obituary
Marshfield News-Herald - Jim participated in dozens of Wisconsin Lions eye glass missions to Latin America. Jim was a delegate to many Lions International, State, and District …

Robert Opsahl
Merrill Foto News - Robert Opsahl, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 30th with his family by his side. Bob was active in the Merrill Lions and received the Birch-Sturm Fellowship from the Wisconsin Lions in 2001.

Christmas Fund brings joy to local families in need
SPOONER Advocate - Once again, the Spooner-Trego and Shell Lake Lions clubs have joined forces in helping bring Christmas joy to families in need this holiday season.

Where there's a need, there's a Lion
Ozaukee County News Graphic - CEDARBURG - The Cedarburg Lions Club, one of 48,000 Lions Clubs around the world, is celebrating a milestone this year. Chartered in 1947, the club has nearly 90 members who serve the community faithfully through service projects.

Lions Club donates $3,000 to International Foundation
Vilas County News-Review - The Phelps-Land O Lakes Lions Club recently donated $3,000 to the Lions Clubs International Foundation. Club members requested its donation be applied to the Leader Dogs for the Blind, the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Lions Camp for the Blind or Visually Impaired, as well as the Lions Sight programs which includes the International Foundation and the Pride Endowment Foundation of Wisconsin.

Feel Good Friday: The Altoona Lions Club helping to honor passed loved ones during ...|
WIProud - The holiday season can be particularly tough for people grieving the loss of a loved one. The Lions Club in Altoona is helping to pay homage to those lost by keeping lights shining bright in 10th Street Park.

T-M Lions thanks supporters |
Ozaukee County News Graphic - THIENSVILLE - The Thiensville-Mequon Lions Club wants to wish its supporters a happy holiday season after announcing it has been able to donate $94,392 to local organizations and Lions charities this year. "Thanks again for helping us to continue our mission 'to serve,'" according to a statement from the club.

Community rallies for Boys & Girls Club at Taste of Rosholt
Point/Plover Metro Wire - More than 120 people gathered Dec. 12 at the Wisconsin Lions Camp for the 7th annual Taste of Rosholt, sampling hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beer, and wine provided by local businesses and vendors. The event not only celebrated local flavors but also raised critical funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County - Rosholt Extension, which supports children in the community.