Lancaster Lions Club has been conducting vision screening for children at schools and daycares in Lancaster this fall. A child's ability to learn becomes more difficult without good vision. Vision problems affect 1 in 20 preschoolers and 1 in 4 school-age children. Since many vision problems begin at an early age, it is very important that children receive proper eye care. Some vision problems must be identified before the child reaches the age of 7 to ensure successful treatment. Untreated eye problems can worsen and lead to other serious problems as well as affect learning ability, personality and adjustment in school. The Lancaster Lions Club has been doing Children's Vision Screening since 2002. Pictured-Seated is Lion Lee Rupnow, standing is Lion Kathy Larsen and Lion Ruth Rupnow. Not pictured - Lancaster community member Lois Bowen assisted with the Children's Vision Screening this year also.

Three Lakes Lions Club to host zone meeting
Vilas County News-Review - The Three Lakes Lions Club is hosting a zone meeting Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Reiter Center in Three Lakes. Zone Chair Lion Hollie Larkin, who belongs to Three Lakes Lions Club, said, “This meeting will be an informational meeting where you will hear from District and state representatives for the Lions Club.”

The Highland Lions Club hosted a poster contest for students ages 11-13. The theme of the poster was Peace Without Limits. Highland Art students, under the direction of art teacher, Ginger Halverson, created posters to represent world peace. The 5 entries were created by Lacy Hermanson, Savannah Yanochik, Hallie Amideo, McKenna VonBehren (standing) and Rachel Couey (front).
The first place award went to Lacy Hermanson, second place to Rachel Couey and third place to McKenna VonBehren. The winning poster will move onto the district level. Thank you to all participants.

Recently the Avoca Blue River Muscoda Lions hosted an annual Eye Screening at the Riverdale Elementary School. The Dodgeville Lions supplied equipment and the skillful operation of the camera. With their help more than 100 children had their eyes scanned. The event had organizational help from the Riverdale school and personnel. The kids where amazed by the scanner operation and amused by the tones made during the process and of course getting a sticker or bookmark afterwards made it even more fun.

Eleven queen sized mattresses and box spring sets delivered to the Lions collection area for the hurricane victims mission! Way up in Shell Lake Wi! Over 4 hours one way but for a worthy cause. Edgerton Lion Jeremy Dallman got this wonderful donation for this project from Simmons where he works, and we really appreciate corporate donors like this. We are also collecting donations to help pay for the semi(s) to ship everything collected to Lions down south for distribution to the people who need help. This project has become really big and we are excited to see how it turns out! Pictured are Lions John Helgestad Edgerton Lions, Bill Taubman Shell Lake Lions and Lion Diane Champion Edgerton Lions at the collection area in Shell Lake.

Arlington Lions President Louie Meister (Left) and Vice-President Bryan Wendt (Right) present a check in the amount of $15,000 to representatives of the Village of Arlington as a donation to their renovated village park in September.

The Avoca-Blue River-Muscoda Lions Club recently donated $500 to the Muscoda Area Chamber of Commerce Historic Muscoda Mile signage project. Shown here is Chamber President Dan Behrens (left) receiving the donation from Lions President Rick Post at the “river anchor” of the project by the boat landing at Victora Riverside Park. The other “anchor” is at Railroad Park near the downtown area with panels also installed near the Veterans' Memorial at the south end of the Muscoda bridge.  The signs tell the story of Muscoda and the surrounding area from the glacial period to the effigy mound builders to the European explorers and settlement era. Additional signage is slated for phase two of the project in 2025.

The Lancaster Lions Club made 2038 pasties October 19, 2024. The pasty sales are the club's major fundraiser allowing the club to support many projects and organizations. The helping group for the October pasty sale was the Lancaster High School National Honor Society. Lancaster Lions Club President Jim Muench is presenting a $1250 check to the National Honor Society officers for the group's participation in the pasty sale. Left to Right: Jim Muench, Carley Vesperman, Polaris Buttles, Emma Jensen, Michael Murphy.

Eau Claire Oktoberfest raises money for Wisconsin Lion's Camp
WQOW - Raise a mug and give a prost! The Lion's Club Oktoberfest kicked off in Eau Claire Saturday. Hosted inside the Moose Family Center, Lions Oktoberfest had plenty for everyone to enjoy.

Bennett speaks at Lions' anniversary
Waupaca County Post Journal - Former Clintonville stand out athlete, head coach of New London basketball (1969-1973) and legendary college basketball coach Dick Bennett was keynote speaker at the New London Lions Club 100th anniversary celebration Oct. 2.

Shown is Mary Allness-Phillips (right) from the Mineral Point Lions Club providing a generous gift to the Dodgeville Lions Club at a recent awards night. The check is designated for The Empty Stocking Project and is received by Dodgeville Lion President Robin Digman. Robin also chairs the Empty Stocking Project.

On awards night at the Dodgeville Lions Club, Dodgeville Lions President Robin Digman presented DG Ron Wright with a generous donation to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation to assist with hurricane relief.

Ellsworth Lions: Garage sale results, vision screening and more
Pierce County Journal - Ellsworth Lions Club hosted a 100 Miles of Little Town Thrift Sales-WI HWY 10 this past weekend. Our Benefactor, Basics for Local Kids received …

T-M Lions Club continues hard work in community
Ozaukee County. News Graphic - In addition, environmental concerns are one of the Lions International Initiatives. On Oct. 5, the T-M Lions participated in the Wisconsin Department …

Richfield Lions Club to host HUHS facilities referendum information session Monday
Washington County Daily News - RICHFIELD - Hartford Union High School has partnered with the Richfield Lions Club to host a special referendum information session at Firemen's Park, 2008 Highway 175 in Richfield, at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

T-M Lions Club celebrates old members, new member
Ozaukee County News Graphic - MEQUON - It was an eventful evening at the Thiensville-Mequon Lions Club annual kickoff and appreciation dinner Sept. 23 at Rotary Park.

Deerfield Lions Club hosts 10th annual Chili Festival
WKOW - DEERFIELD, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Deerfield Lions Club hosted their 10th annual Chili Festival Saturday. 30 organizations came out to participate and compete in the chili cook-off. The event also had live music, a kids play area and a car show for community members.

Kraus-Anderson has started the construction project on the Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County (MHLC), a new $64.8 million facility replacing the existing hospital. The new hospital and clinic will be situated on a 36-acre parcel at the junction of WI State Hwy. 23 and County Hwy. K in Darlington, Wisconsin. Since 1952, the current critical access hospital has been a cornerstone for the community, offering comprehensive acute care inpatient and outpatient.

Designed by Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA), the new 80,000-square-foot facility will feature an updated emergency department, advanced diagnostic imaging, surgical services with two operating rooms, a procedure room, a medical and surgical unit, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, and a vision clinic with an optical retail shop. The hospital will also provide space for behavioral health and mindfulness programs. In addition, the site will include a 3,600-square-foot building housing two residency units and maintenance storage.
The Darlington Lion's Club has pledged $2,000 annually for five years, totaling $10,000, to the Memorial Hospital Foundation. This contribution will support the necessary technology systems for local healthcare in Lafayette County, thanks to community fundraising efforts like the annual raffle and rose sales. Pictured are Lion's Club President Jared Reuter and MHLC Chief Executive Officer Kathy Kuepers

Grafton Lions announce new member
Ozaukee County News Graphic - The Grafton Lions Club welcomed its newest member, Shannon Diamond, who was installed at the Sept. 3 Lions membership meeting at the Rose-Harms Legion Post.

Lions donate to Food Pantry -
Spooner Advocate - As the green of summer fades and the fall colors start to peek out among the trees, the Spooner-Trego Lions Club knows it's time to fill the freezer for winter. They do this for their own families, and they do this for the community through a $2,000 donation to the Washburn County Food Pantry.

Johnson named New Berlin 2024 Citizen of the Year | Waukesha Co. News
The Freeman - He is also a long-term financial supporter of the Wisconsin Lions Foundation," a news release said. Johnson also has served as both a member and …