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Ithaca Lions to host annual Consignment Auction
Civic Media - The Ithaca Lions Club will be holding their annual Consignment Auction Sunday, May 18, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Read on to receive answers to some frequently asked questions:

Lions Club triathlon has new chairman | Outdoors
Spooner Advocate - SHELL LAKE - The Shell Lake Lions Club will be having their 13th-annual Triathlon on Saturday, July 26, this year, and there's e a new chairman for the event. After 12 years of being co-chairmen of the event, Lions members Gene Harrington and Jim Meyer are turning the reins over to Dan Rayman, another club member.

Lions Club cleans up Dunn's Marsh for Earth Week
Fitchburg Star - In celebration of Earth Week, the Fitchburg Lions Club successfully completed an environmental service project by cleaning up Dunn's Marsh in Fitchburg on Saturday, April 26. This project highlights Lions Club International's commitment to sustainability and supports the Fitchburg Lions Club's broader environmental efforts, including participation in the NexTrex Challenge to recycle plastic.

Fox Valley Lions Clubs win Kindness Matters Award for free medical equipment loan locker
Fox 11 - Nearly a dozen Fox Valley Lions Clubs were recently recognized for their work that's making a difference. Earlier this month in La Crosse, 11 area clubs were presented with the Lions International Kindness Matters Service Award.

Lions donate to Relay
Spooner Advocate - Shell Lake Lions Club President Tom Dahlstrom (far left) presented Washburn County Relay for Life Co-Chair Steve Clay (second from left) with a $1,000 check for this year's event.

On April 29th the DeForest Windsor Lions Club conducted an eye screening at the 4K Developmental Expo at Fireman's Park in DeForest. There were many different screening stations and the DeForest Windsor Lions Club had access to a park shelter in which they used a PlusOptix machine. The kids were adorable and our club had a great time hanging out with them as we screened 34 cutie pies.

Fort Atkinson Lion Glen Schaefer awarded fellowship
Daily Jefferson County Union - FORT ATKINSON - Fort Atkinson Lions Club member Glen Schaefer has been awarded a fellowship through the Wisconsin Lions Foundation.

In celebration of Earth Week, the Fitchburg Lions Club successfully completed an environmental service project by cleaning up Dunn's Marsh in Fitchburg on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This project highlights Lions Club International's commitment to sustainability and supports the Fitchburg Lions Club's broader environmental efforts, including participation in the NexTrex Challenge to recycle plastic.

The Fitchburg Lions Club partnered with members of the Dunn's Marsh Neighborhood and the City of Fitchburg's Resource Conservation Commission to carry out the project. Their collaborative efforts led to the collection of nearly a dozen full garbage bags of trash, contributing significantly to the health and beauty of Dunn's Marsh.

“The success of this project showcases the impact of community collaboration and the Lions' dedication to service,” said Shawn Pfaff, President of the Fitchburg Lions Club. “We are proud to work alongside our neighbors and city leaders to preserve and protect our local environment.”

This service project is part of a broader initiative led by Lions Clubs in 27 District 1 to advance sustainability through community-driven environmental projects. The Fitchburg Lions Club remains committed to promoting recycling, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship throughout the year.

Lancaster Lions Club honored Earth Day on April 22 by doing highway clean up in Lancaster.

Lions do highway clean up
Iron Mountain Daily News - With warmer weather and clear skies above, the Goodman-Armstrong Creek Lions Club collected trash from their two-mile stretch along Highway 101. The Lions were assisted by student volunteers from the Goodman-Armstrong Creek High School.

The April meeting was a Charter Night for the Avoca-Blue River-Muscoda Lions. During the meeting a Lion of The Year was announced. Lion Kevin Bartels was selected as Lion of The Year announced President Rick Post. For almost 10 years Bartels has been a member and in that time his presence has been felt and appreciated.

“Lion Kevin has grown in leadership by position and example” said Post. Bartels will move into a 1st Vice President position this coming year. He has joined the list of Masterful Salesmen for fund raisers. The Lion Calendars and their raffle ticket sales are two of our largest events. During local parades Bartels can be found serving as the driver of the Lions float. The enthusiasm Bartels shows breathed new life into various projects throughout the year. The Project Chairpersons know Bartels can be counted on to help out no matter the project.

Lions host cookout [Subscription required]
Baraboo News Republic - Lions host cookout. Apr 18, 2025; 17 hrs ago; 0. LIONS HOST COOKOUT.

Hammond Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
The Baldwin Bulletin - The Lions Club will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heartland Park starting at 10 a.m.

Wisconsin Lions Camp now accepting applications
Ozaukee County News Graphic - ROSHOLT - The Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, which receives support from clubs such as the Cedarburg Lions, is now accepting applications for …

Western Wisconsin Weekend: Plenty of weekend hoppenings
Hudson Star Observer - Hop on over for our annual Easter Egg Hunt, proudly sponsored by the Hammond Lions Foundation Bring your baskets, bunny ears and best egg-hunting

Lions Sportsman's Club Holds Banquet [Subscription required]
Bloomer Advance - It was a huge success and the money raised will help support local youth, disabled, and veterans experience the outdoors in the Northwest Wisconsin …

Great Sun Prairie Easter Egg Hunt
Isthmus - media release: The city of Sun Prairie and the Sun Prairie Lions Club are excited to announce the first Adopt-A-Park sponsorship for Smith's …

Hartford Police Department and Hartford Lions to host annual drug takeback event
Washington County Daily News - In an effort to prioritize safety, Lions Club volunteers are once again organizing "Look for the Lion" banners on-site to guide vehicles through the …

ROOTS Joins Town of Sheboygan Lions Club to Reforest Town Properties
WHBL - The project that begins in earnest on Saturday the 26th, the day after Arbor Day, is a collaboration of the Town of Sheboygan Lions Club along with Restoration Of Our Trees Sheboygan, or ROOTS, an initiative of the Sheboygan Rotary Club.

The Lancaster Lions Club made 2070 pasties April 12, 2025. The pasty sales are the club's major fundraiser allowing the club to support many projects and organizations. The helping groups for the April pasty sale were the Lancaster Middle School Student Council and the Grant Regional Health Center Auxiliary.
Lancaster Lions Club President Jim Muench is presenting a $625 check to the Lancaster Middle School representatives and a $625 check to Dana Straka and Sheila Reynolds of the Grant Regional Health Center Auxiliary for their participation in the pasty sale.

Pfaff honored for work with Fitchburg Lions Club -
Fitchburg Star - Shawn Pfaff, president of the Fitchburg Lions Club, received the Marketing Award at the Wisconsin Lions District 27-D1 Convention, held Saturday, …

March Lions Club calendar raffle winner -
Spooner Advocate - Shell Lake Lion Rudy Kessler presented the February $300 check from the Lions Club calendar raffle to Joell Petz, Duluth, Minn.

T-M Lions Club's Applefest celebrating 10 years |
Ozaukee County News Graphic - THIENSVILLE - The Thiensville-Mequon Lions Club will host its 10th annual Applefest in Thiensville Village Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, an event that organizers say not only has retained its charming small-town atmosphere, but continues to grow every year since taking off in 2014.