Show community pride with American flag fundraiser program

 

Lion Lee Metcalf and volunteer Eric Blais put away flags

Poulsbo Lions set up and take down American flags on 11 national holidays throughout the year. This is a fundraiser that helps us continue our service work.

 

Local businesses can sponsor a flag for $50 a year and Lions will install a flag in front of your store, continuing a tradition that is both meaningful and visually uplifting. (Special note: Dick Prine, who recently passed, is the Lion who started our flag program in the mid-1970s.)

 

You may join our flag program by contacting Dennis Deitch at (360) 271-1590.

 

Firehouse Garden produce winding down

Poulsbo Lions took in 10 lbs of carrots, kale, celery, chard, tomatoes, spinach, arugula, broccoli, and eggplant this morning to ShareNet Food Bank.

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Lions collecting stuffies for kids with cancer now through December 22

 

Poulsbo Lions are now collecting new stuffies for kids with cancer at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. 

The stuffed animals should be medium sized - not too small or too big, but just right for a kid to hug! 

Please drop off stuffies at John L. Scott Real Estate, Attn: Dennis Deitch, 19723 10th Ave NE Suite 200, Poulsbo, WA.

Clean laundry success with candy and donations

 

We had a successful and busy Loads of Change today with lots of new faces and some early Halloween candy. We spent $721.25 (which includes individual Lion donations of $26, as well as a couple of donations of quarters totaling $15.25 from people at the laundromat!), helped 28 people do laundry for 59 people. That was 166 washing machine loads and 115 dryer loads. 

Many thanks to our Kingston Cares lady for her donation of laundry pods and Tide sink washing kits, as well as Lion Pat Rae for a big roll of trash bags, and to Lion Ray McMahon for LOTS of candy.

 

Special thanks to Lions Ray, Michele Grenier, Lee Metcalf, Pat, Ken Hatton, Dennis Tesch and Terry Blais for their volunteer hours.

 

To donate to Loads of Change, please use the QR code provided:

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Firehouse Garden tops 1,300 lbs for ShareNet Food Bank

 

A 55-pound picking this morning puts our Firehouse Garden over the 1,300-pound mark for organic veggies donated to ShareNet Food Bank - a new record!

 

Today, we took in the last of the delicate squash, carrots, celery, kale, chard, tomatoes, arugula, broccoli, and our lone watermelon.

 

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72 pounds of organic veggies fills shelves at ShareNet

 

It may be October, but our Firehouse Garden is still full of healthy, organic vegetables.

This morning, Rob, Terry and Sylvie harvested 72 lbs of carrots, celery, kale, chard, tomatoes, cabbage, string beans, squash, arugula, and broccoli for ShareNet Food Bank clients.

 

Enjoy the weekend! #poulsbolions #weserve #welovenewmembers #poulsbo #sharenet #firehousegarden #freshveggies #feedthehungry #kingston

Fishing derby date set for April 25, 2026

 

We have a date for our next FREE Hooked on Fish Fishing Derby - Saturday, April 25, from 7 am to 1 pm at the Horticulture Pond by Poulsbo Middle School.

As in previous years, Poulsbo Lions will stock the pond with trout, including lunkers! Kids aged 12 and under may fish for FREE. Lions have fishing poles, bait and tackle available, as well as assistance. Heck, we'll even clean your trout for you! 

North Kitsap Leos will be on hand to sell donuts, coffee, water and more as a fundraiser for their club. 

Lions welcome new member

Welcome to our newest Poulsbo Lion, Jenny Olson, who is sponsored by Elda Armstrong.

Jenny said she joined Lions to give back to the community and to spend more time with her husband, Jeff. They have two kids, Avery and Matthew. Jenny was born in Kitsap County. She now works for 360 Realty Group. 

 

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Coming up next Wednesday, Oct. 15

 

Finally our delicata squash is ready!

 

Delicata squash

Our food bank haul

Flowers to attract bees

54 lbs of carrots, celery, kale, egg plant, tomatoes, cabbage, mini peppers, string beans, zucchini and squash were harvested and delivered this morning to Lydia at ShareNet.

 

Rob, Terry and Sylvie cleaned up a few rows, as well, to ready them for garlic and other things that can tolerate the cold of winter.

 

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Join Lions and make a difference

 

New Miss West Sound is a Poulsbo Lion

 

 

Poulsbo Lion Emalee Burgh now wears the Miss West Sound crown!

Emalee received scholarship money at the Miss West Sound program Oct. 4 at the Central Kitsap High School auditorium. Lions Pat & Sherri Burch and Pauline & Karl Ostheller attended the event. The Poulsbo Lions provided a $1,000 scholarship to this program.

Congratulations Emalee!

Delivering fresh food to people waiting in line

 

Another 33 lbs of organic veggies went to ShareNet Food Bank this morning. There was a line of people in their cars waiting to pick up food.

 

#poulsbolions #weserve #sharenet #firehousegarden #poulsbo #feedthehungry #kingston

 

 

Firehouse Garden producing quality organic produce for food bank

 

Poulsbo Lions drove 55 lbs of veggies to ShareNet Tuesday morning. The Firehouse Garden is still growing loads of tomatoes, some are the size of saucers!), celery, kale, broccoli, arugula, string beans and more! Still to harvest - lots of squash.

  

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Only 2 weeks left to place Fuji apple order

 

Have you ordered your Fuji apples yet? There are 2 weeks left! $50 for 40 lbs of apples is a heckuva deal AND you'll be helping out kids with Type 1 diabetes at Camp LEO, as well as our own North Kitsap HS LEO students.

The sweet flavor and firm texture of Fuji apples make them suitable for a wide variety of culinary applications.

Fresh eating: They are an excellent choice for fresh eating and snacking due to their sweet taste and satisfying crunch.

Salads: Their firm flesh holds up well when sliced, making them a great addition to green salads or coleslaw.

Baking: Fuji apples are well-suited for baking in pies, tarts, and crisps, as they maintain their shape when cooked.

Applesauce: Because of their natural sweetness, applesauce made with Fuji apples may require little or no added sugar.

Other applications: They can also be used for juicing, roasting, or creating savory dishes like roasted pork.

Please email Karl Ostheller at kostheller@comcast.net by Oct. 12 to place your order. Delivery is included!

Garden doesn't mind a little cool weather

 

It's getting nippy, but our Firehouse Garden is still producing. We took 35 lbs of tomatoes, eggplant, mini peppers, broccoli, celery, chard, carrots, and Asian pears to ShareNet this morning.

Enjoy your weekend!

 

#poulsbolions #weserve #sharenet #firehousegarden #poulsbo #feedthehungry

Apple fundraiser for kids with Type 1 diabetes

 

There are thousands of ways to use apples in savory and sweet recipes. Don't find yourself short on apples! Poulsbo Lions and our North Kitsap LEOs are selling 40 lb boxes of delicious Fuji apples for only $50, delivered!

 

This fund-raiser mostly benefits Camp Leo, which is for kids with Type 1 diabetes, and the rest goes to the NK LEO Club, to do good in our community.

 

Boxes will be delivered in late October. Buy a box and enjoy apple pie, applesauce, apple butter, etc. Maybe share a box with a friend? Or buy a box for the food bank! Order by Oct. 12 by emailing Karl Ostheller at kostheller@comcast.net. Thanks!

1,000 pounds of organic veggies benefit ShareNet

 

We hit 1,000 lbs of fresh, organic veggies donated with today's 52-lb harvest we delivered to ShareNet!

52 lbs of tomatoes, musk melon, eggplant, mini peppers, broccoli, kale, and Asian pears from our Firehouse Garden brings our total to 1,003 lbs. And there is plenty more!

 

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