Bellringers chimes in at $2,000 so far

We're happy to announce we're at $2,000 of our $25,000 for the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund. Donations benefit The Coffee Oasis, American Legion Post 245, ShareNet, Fishline and St. Vincent's at St. Olaf's.

 

There's still plenty of time to contribute to the fund. It's a great way to help several agencies at the same time.

 

You may make your donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/...

Or send a check to Poulsbo Lions Bellringer, PO Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370

 

Sponsors needed for Wreaths Across America

Help us honor and remember the 400 veterans laid to rest at Poulsbo Municipal Cemetery this year! As of now, we still need sponsorships to ensure we can place as many wreaths as possible on our veterans' graves on Dec. 14. https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/159876/Overview/...

#wreathsacrossamerica #poulsbolions #poulsbowa #weserve #veterans

Come to our holiday paint & sip Dec. 5

 

Can we hit $25,000 on Giving Tuesday?

 

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: A day that encourages people to do good. Over 12 years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires millions of people to donate, volunteer, and spread awareness.

 

Poulsbo Lions are asking you to give to our 2024 Poulsbo Lions-Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund. With a goal of $25,000, your donation supports many different agencies that help at-risk youth, the unhoused, veterans, the hungry and more! All donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent is used. There's no overhead or administrator taking a share. Thank you!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GB569NDTUBFS8

Last Poulsbo photo of year from our calendar

This gorgeous wintery shot was taken by K. Shields. It's our featured December photo in our 2024 North Kitsap Photo Calendar. It's offered as a puzzle by the Historical Society.

Poulsbo Lions would like to thank all of our amazing photographers for the beautiful shots they've taken around North Kitsap. We really do live in an amazing place!

It's a simple Christmas at December Loads of Change

At our December Loads of Change (this year on the 18th), we will bring "gifts" for our unhoused and low-income clients to The Village Laundromat between 2 and 6 p.m.

Our clients need things like household cleaning products, laundry supplies, tarps, men's socks (not white), Legos for a teenager, a men's large raincoat, dry shampoo, and big plastic totes. Also, items like wet wipes, toilet paper and paper towels are also appreciated. If you want to donate any of these items, please drop them off at John L. Scott Real Estate, attn: Dennis Deitch, anytime before Dec. 18. Cash may also be dropped off there (in an envelope). You may also make a donation via Paypal (debit or credit card) to poulsbolions@gmail.com.

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund kicks off

We're kicking off our Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund for the holiday season, with a goal of $25,000. The fund helps five agencies that benefit at-risk youth, veterans, the unhoused and so many more who are struggling. It’s easy to make a tax-deductible donation. You can make a payment via Paypal to poulsbolions@gmail.com; or simply click the donate button in the right-hand column; or, mail a check to Poulsbo Lions Bellringer, P.O. Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

#poulsbolions #raabfoundation #bellringer #poulsbowa #poulsbo #veterans #americanlegion #coffeeoasis #atriskkids #unhoused #lowincome #foodbanks #stvincents #fishline #sharenet #biggoals

Rain, pizza and now some clean laundry

 

The cold and rain didn't keep anyone away from our Loads of Change Wednesday at the Village Laundromat.
We spent $542 ($90 were Lions donations). Twenty people came in (doing laundry for 38) and washed 132 loads (51 small, 15 medium, 17 large). We dried 75 loads.
We are now in our seventh year of doing this and appreciate the donations of cash, laundry pods, dryer sheets, socks, toiletries and pizza! If you have items, please drop them off at John L. Scott Real Estate (attention Dennis Deitch) on 10th Avenue, Poulsbo.
Many thanks to Lions Ray and Ria McMahon, Dennis Tesch, Lee Metcalf, Dori Swokowski, Dennis Deitch, Terry Blais and our President David Damazo and his wife for bringing pizza for our clients to enjoy!
#serviceproject #poulsbolions #cleanlaundry #unhoused #lowincome #loadsofchange #weserve

Laundry day is TODAY!

This is happening today from 2-6 pm. Last load of wash needs to be in before 5:30 pm or there won't be time to dry it!

#cleanlaundry #poulsbolions #villagelaundromat #weserve #unhoused #loadsofchange

 

Last vision screening of the year

 

Our vision screening team saw 48 kids at Vinland Lutheran Preschool Wednesday, referring 9 for further evaluation. Our team was Steve Calhoun, Karen Reitan, Gretchen Dunmire and Jeff Olson.

That was the final screening for 2024.

#kidsight #canyouseemenow #visionscreening #poulsbolions #weserve #serviceproject #poulsbo

Lions collecting stuffed animals, toiletries and donations for Bellringer

 

Can you help us out? Our Poulsbo Lions are currently collecting new stuffed animals for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, as well as toiletries/wipes/hats/gloves/socks/vinegar etc. for our Loads of Change program. Items may be dropped off to Lion Dennis Deitch, John L. Scott Real Estate on 10th Avenue, Poulsbo.

Also, our Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund is kicking off this month. It provides for veterans, at-risk youth, low-income and unhoused individuals. You may make your tax-deductible donation via Paypal (poulsbolions@gmail.com) or mail a check to: Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund, PO Box 1244, Poulsbo WA 98370.

Many thanks!

#holidayhelp #sickkidsloveplushies #marybridge #poulsbolions #weserve #loadsofchange #unhousedneighbors #poulsbolionbellringer #nonprofit #communityservice

Veggies slowing but still producing for ShareNet

 

We harvested 7 lbs of veggies Tuesday from our Firehouse Garden. It's not a lot but every bit helps! We delivered the tomatoes, celery, mini peppers, spinach and arugula to ShareNet for distribution.

#feedthehungry #freshveggies #sharenet #firehousegarden #poulsbolions
#weserve

 

We appreciate you!

Poulsbo Lions not only set up and took down flags on Saturday for the local Veterans Parade, but also Monday for the official Veterans Day. Many thanks to all who have served and are serving.
 

Lion vision team knocks out three recent visits

 

Our Lions have been busy with 3 recent vision screenings - at the Spooktacular at Poulsbo Parks and Recreation on Oct. 31, they screened the sight of 41 children and referred 3 for further evaluation, at Silverdale Elementary on Nov. 4, they screened 69 children and referred 10 for further evaluation, at Gateway Preschool & Elementary on the 5th, they screened 83 kids and referred 12.

 

Many thanks to Steve Calhoun, Karen Reitan, David Risley, Laurie Sarver, Dan Holt, Dan Vogel, Greg Supancheck and Patrick Osler.

 

#canyouseemenow #itsclearnow #childrenssight #visionscreening #poulsbolions #weserve

Fall back with Daylight Savings Sunday

 

Two Lions receive special awards

Our King Lion David Damazo loves to reward members for their efforts. At our last meeting, he presented Steve Calhoun with a clock for being an "Incredible Lion" and a bronze Lion figure to Elda Armstrong for being a "Fantastic Lion."

#weloveprizes #kinglionawards #poulsbolions #onefantasticlion #oneincrediblelion