Lions shop for White Cane support Friday and Saturday

Poulsbo Lions are handing out little white canes tomorrow in support of our sight & hearing programs. 100 percent of what we collect stays in the North Kitsap community! We provide eye exams, eyeglasses, and hearing aids to the needy via Fishline and Helpline House.

 

We're also collecting used eyeglasses, including readers and sunglasses.

 

Look for your favorite Poulsbo Lions starting at 9 a.m. Friday (May 2) at Safeway, Town & Country and Red Apple! We'll be out Saturday, as well.

 

#sightfirst #whitecanedays #weserve #poulsbolions #poulsbowa #lovethoseorangeaprons

 

 

 

Hatton joins Poulsbo Lions

Welcome to our newest Poulsbo Lion, Ken Hatton. He's already helped us out on a couple of projects. Hatton has been in the area since 1991. He was in the Navy at Bangor, and retired as a civilian last year in navigation electronics. Hatton has four children.

His sponsor is Dennis Deitch.

 

Welcome to our new Leo to Lion member!

New Leo to Lion Max Smith, 18, was officially inducted by Past Lions Int'l President Brian Sheehan at the district convention last weekend. Max is a student at NKHS, and has been a Leo for 4 years. Welcome to Poulsbo Lions Max!!!
 

Valley Nursery helps Lion tulip fundraiser bloom

 

We're excited to share that our tulip fundraiser brought in $4,074.47 for us to use in our community! We are especially grateful to Valley Nursery for supplying the tulips and supporting us (again!). If you weren't able to get a pot or two of tulips, look for them next year. And go to Valley Nursery for all of your plant/yard/landscaping needs. They rock!

 

#poulsbolions #weserve #valleynursery #welovetulips #fundraiser

Poulsbo Lions screen Gateway children

 

Our vision screening team went to the Gateway Learning Center April 11. The team - Lions Steve Calhoun, Greg Neal and Jeff Olsen - screened 24 kids and referred 3 for further evaluation.

#poulsbolions #weserve #sightfirst #Icanseeclearlynow #screeningkids

NK High Leos shine at District N convention

 

The NK Vikings Leo club attended the Lions District N convention in Vancouver, WA  on April 18-19, 2025 where they put on a Leo seminar and assisted with Fun Night.

 

Six highlights at this convention included (1) Two NK Leos inducted into Lions International by Past International President Brian Sheehan (Max & Ethan)  (2) The Leo Seminar that was organized and conducted by Leo-Lion Emalee Burgh  (3) PIP Brian Sheehan presented a special seminar for the NK and La Center Leo clubs  (4) PMS Leo Advisor Kate Ebert provided valuable insight and advice to Lions and Leos alike.  (5) The NK and La Center Leos assisted at Fun Night where they held a “Family Feud” game night.

 

The NK Viking Leos, with their bright purple Leo shirts, were a star attraction at the convention and received many congratulations for their character and participation.

 

Article by PZC Dr. Karl Ostheller

 Leo Liaison 

 

Celebrating excellence in service at district N convention

 

Our President David Damazo (middle) received a Service All Stars certificate when District 19N Lions came together to recognize the outstanding efforts of clubs and individuals at this year’s Contest and Awards at the convention in Vancouver, WA. We're proud to be Lions!

Lions and volunteers spread 6 yards of mulch in Firehouse Garden

 

Volunteers Chase and Sylvie Blais

Poulsbo Lions Rob Ratcliff and Terry Blais, joined with her family - Eric, Chase and Sylvie, to move sheets of plastic from the Firehouse Garden this morning before raking 6 yards of mulch into rows that will grow loads of veggies for the food bank.

It took all 5 two hours.

#sharenet #weserve #poulsbolions #firehousegarden #eveningpride

 

Lion Rob Ratcliff

Volunteers Sylvie and Eric Blais with Rob

 

Lion spend Earth Day at Fish Park and Firehouse Garden

Poulsbo Lions will be celebrating Earth Day 2025 tomorrow (Sat., April 19) at Fish Park from 9-2 pm (say "Hi!" to Steve) and also moving mulch in our Firehouse Garden at 9 am. Last year, the garden produced almost 1,100 lbs of veggies for ShareNet Food Bank!

 

43 NK unhoused and low-income individuals now have clean laundry

 

Our April Loads of Change was a success! We spent $633 (which includes $114 in donations) serving 43 unhoused/low-income individuals with 157 loads of wash and 93 dryers.

 

Many thanks to Ray McMahon, Dennis Deitch, Ken Hatton (volunteer), Pat Rae, Lee Metcalf and Terry Blais. Our next wash is Weds., May 21, from 2-6 pm.

 

Any donations may be taken to Dennis Deitch at John L. Scott Real Estate on 10th Avenue, or mailed to Poulsbo Lions, PO Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370, or via PayPal to poulsbolions@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Clean laundry day is tomorrow

 

Lions sell tulips second Saturday in a row

Tulip World is now open!!! We're low on poppin' purple but have some amazing pink creamsicle, as well as lemon yellow on Viking Avenue in front of Les Schwab. Only $10 for 6 bulbs in a pot. (These are Valley Nursery plants, which are the best!) @valleynurseryinc

Lions Terry Blais, Lee Metcalf (co-chair) and President David Damazo took the first shift Sat., April 12.

 

Join us for a Walking Tacos lunch April 17

You're welcome to attend our next meeting - Thurs., April 17, at noon at Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd., Poulsbo. Our Lion Foodie Dan will be making Walking Tacos for lunch, only $10. Coffee, water and cookies are available for free.

If you have any questions, please contact Andy at (360) 621-1485.

 

Gearllach joins the club

 

Welcome to our newest Poulsbo Lions, Kay Gearllach. Her sponsor is Scott Puhn.

Kay is a retired ER Tech and has been working at the Pro Desk at the Poulsbo Home Depot for the past 4 years. Welcome to the club Kay!

Invite Spring into your yard with Lions' tulips

Come see us Sat., April 12, from 10-4 pm in front of Les Schwab on Viking Avenue. We have lots of beautiful tulips for sale, provided for our fundraiser by Valley Nursery.

This is why vision screening is so important

Ask for our Poulsbo Lions vision screening team to visit your child's daycare or preschool. This is why:

https://youtu.be/LLvJb67DYFU?si=nUbWqsxoLpx8iFga

13 vouchers for eye exams and glasses given out over 2 months

Poulsbo Lions have given out 13 vouchers for eye exams and eyeglasses at America's Best between February and March. Simple applications for exams and glasses are available at Fishline Food Bank on Viking Avenue in Poulsbo, and Helpline House on Bainbridge Island.
 

Tulips for sale Saturday, April 5

 Poulsbo Lions are selling tulips Saturday, April 5, from 9-5 in front of Les Schwab on Viking Avenue, Poulsbo. The pots of tulips have 6 bulbs each and we're asking $10. We want to thank Valley Nursery for providing such excellent flowers for our fundraiser. The nursery has been a great supporter over the years!

Leos raise $5k with 5K for Cancer

The combined Leo clubs of North Kitsap and Klahowya organized and executed a "Kitsap 5K for Cancer" walk held at Newberry Hill Heritage Park on Sunday, March 30, 2025.  They had 50+ participants and raised overmore than $5,000.

 

15 bags of trash gleaned from highway interchanges

Five Poulsbo Lions and one volunteer cleaned up the litter at the Hwy 3/305 interchanges, picking up 15 bags. Special thanks to our Litter Queen Gretchen Dunmire, and helpers Greg Neal, Greg Supancheck, Dan Vogel, and Terry and Sylvie Blais (pictured).