Monday, September 29, 2025

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!

Friday, September 26, 2025

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!
 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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!
 

Monday, September 22, 2025

43 unhoused and needy individuals get help with Loads of Change

 

At our Sept. 17 Loads of Change, we spent $535.50 serving 43 people with 78 loads of wash and 78 loads in the dryers. Many thanks to Poulsbo Lions Ray McMahon, Terry

 
Right now, we could use vinegar and large trash bags (some of the unhoused clients put their clean clothes/bedding into these). This is Poulsbo Lions Club's biggest service project. Thanks!

Friday, September 19, 2025

Tomatoes and melons and eggplants... oh my!

 

It was a beautiful day in the Firehouse Garden as Poulsbo Lions harvested 40 lbs of organic veggies and took them to ShareNet Food Bank.
 
We're waiting on the squash, but we had plenty of tomatoes, a couple musk melons, eggplants, a box of onions, some mini peppers, chard, broccoli, snap peas, cucumber, celery, cabbage, kale, and sweet basil.
 

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Clean laundry day is tomorrow!

Happening tomorrow (Weds., Sept. 17) from 2-6 pm at the Village Laundromat on 7th Avenue NW, Poulsbo.


 

Eyeglasses get new life at Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center

 

1,450 pairs of eyeglasses were driven down to the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (LERC) in Lacey, WA, by Poulsbo Lions Karl and Pauline Ostheller and Pat Rae recently. LERC is where Lions Clubs collect and process used eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling.
 
We collect eyeglasses, including sunglasses and readers, as well as hearing aids all year long. LEO students help sort them, and we take them to LERC where the prescriptions are read, and the glasses are cleaned and labeled. Then they go with eye care professionals to places like Guatemala where a simple pair of reading glasses can change someone's life.
 
Eyeglass & Hearing Aid Drop Sites in the area include:
 
Poulsbo:
NK Fishline, Viking Ave
Pacific Eye Care, 20669 Bond Rd NE
Poulsbo Eyecare Center, 19220 8th Ave NE
Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Way
Walmart, 21200 Olhava Way NE
Safeway Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
JRO Insurance, 8th Avenue
 
Kingston:
Safeway Pharmacy, 8196 NE State Hwy 104
20-20 Eyecare, 25989 Barber Cut-off Rd
 
Bainbridge Island:
Ace Hardware, 635 High School Rd
Bainbridge Vision, 345 Knechtel Way
 
And you're always welcome to hand eyeglasses and hearing aids to a Lion at any of our events or meetings (which you're welcome to attend every Thursday from 12-1:15 pm at Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd., Poulsbo).
Poulsbo Lions Club

So many tomatoes!

 

Poulsbo Lions delivered 50 lbs of fresh , organic veggies from the Firehouse Garden this morning to ShareNet.
 
We had tomatoes, musk melon, eggplant, mini peppers, chard, broccoli, sweet peas, cucumber, celery, carrots, and plums.
 
 

ShareNet's Lydia and Emmy weigh and display the produce.

 

Monday, September 15, 2025

Wanted: Group to help with Loads of Change

 

Our clean laundry program has grown! Poulsbo Lions are spending $600-$700 a month on our Loads of Change service project and could use some help.
 
We'll be starting our 7th year of Loads of Change this October. It's not unusual for us to get some donations at the laundromat of quarters, $20-$40 cash, laundry pods, toiletries and body wipes. What we can truly use is more cash - either at the laundromat or via Paypal (poulsbolions@gmail.com) or by check (see the flyer below).
 

 
Additionally, we'd love for another group - civic, church, etc. - to offer a program similar to this maybe once a month so there are 2 dates and times to choose from. It's a dream!
 

 

Now selling boxes of Fuji apples for Camp Leo

 

Poulsbo Lions and our North Kitsap LEOs are selling boxes of delicious Fuji apples for only $50 for 40 lbs, 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 the 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!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Garden produces everything from mini peppers to sweet peas

 

It's September and the Firehouse Garden is going strong!
 
We delivered 35 lbs of tomatoes, musk melon, egg plant, mini peppers, chard, broccoli, sweet peas, cabbage, cucumbers and plums to ShareNet Tuesday.
 
Our watermelon is getting bigger, tomatoes are ripening, and arugula and spinach (which Rob Ratcliff planted the most recently) are growing.
 
 



 

Monday, September 8, 2025

A grab bag of photos

 

Beth Olsen, EP Branch Club President David Risley and Gretchen Dunmire

Photo dump of recent events - Lions Beth Olsen, Evening Pride Branch Club President David and Gretchen Dunmire at the Kitsap County Fair; Steve Calhoun permanently leaving our club for Ireland;
Barbara Spady, a recent guest speaker, spoke of her working in Cambodia and her desire to partner with Poulsbo Lions on projects (pictured with President Kathy Moncrief); and Anne Thomas recently shared her volunteer work in Cambodia.
 
Anne Thomas, speaker

Barbara Spady and Lion President Kathy Moncrief

Steve Calhoun



 

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Dunmire leads trash pickup at highway interchanges

 

Hwy 3/305 interchanges are litter-free as of this morning thanks to 7 Lions and a couple of volunteers (for a total of 15 hours).
 
Twenty-three bags of trash were picked up, under the leadership of Lion Gretchen Dunmire.
 
Lions helping: Dan Vogel, Greg Neal, Pauline Ostheller, Pat and Sherri Burch, and Terry Blais. Volunteers helping were Eric and Sylvie Blais.
 
Eric and Sylvie Blais

Lion Pat Burch

 

Thursday, September 4, 2025

You'll want to attend one of our meetings

 

See what Lions are all about - we have Lions David Risley as our speaker today. We have short meetings starting at 12:15 and ending at 1:15 pm. (You'll want to come at noon so you have a chance for everyone to greet you). We meet at Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd, Poulsbo.
 
Now about those photos from our Firehouse Garden: Poulsbo Lions picked 46 pounds of fresh produce and delivered it to ShareNet Food Bank Tuesday morning. New are the mini peppers!
 

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Poulsbo Lions prepare lunch for NKSD staff

 

Lion Beth Olsen cutting watermelon and main cook Lion Dan Holt in background

Poulsbo Lions fed 375 North Kitsap School District educators, staff and administrators lunch at an annual workshop last Wednesday.
 
One teacher said, “Being greeted by the Lions and served a meal made me feel part of something bigger than just a school district—it felt like being welcomed home.” Another attendee said, “This meal was more than food; it was a reminder that we are supported by our community.”
 
Lions provided a lunch of brats with peppers and onions, potato salad, watermelon and cookies. Whether organizing vision screenings, supporting local food banks, or serving meals at community events, Lions operate with humility and an unwavering commitment to the greater good.
 
Lions are always looking for excited new members who want to make a difference in their community. If interested, you're invited to attend one of our upcoming Thursday meetings. We meet from noon to 1:15 pm at Vinland Lutheran Church.
 
Lion Dan Holt with brats



 

Monday, September 1, 2025

Flags successfully tucked away till next holiday

 

Lion Lee Metcalf picks up flags by the Norseman statue

Our American flags are tucked in safe and sound till the next holiday. If your business would like Poulsbo Lions to set up and take down flags on 11 national holidays, please contact Dennis Deitch at (360) 271-1590. This is a fundraiser for our club. Each flag is $50.
 

Happy Labor Day!

 

Poulsbo Lions have set up American flags this morning for Labor Day. If your business would like a flag and you're along Hwy 305, Viking Avenue or Front Street, please let us know - poulsbolions@gmail.com! It's only $50 for the year (and we take them down too)!