Lifetime member and 25-year chevron for Xenos family

Lion Manny presented his son John with a 25-year chevron at our annual picnic Aug. 19.

And Lion Manny was made a lifetime member of the Poulsbo Lions.

Touch-a-Truck event...

The Evening Pride Branch had the early vision screening van at the Touch-a-Truck event on August 28 in the Poulsbo Village parking lot.

Pictured here are: Dottie, our Lion mascot, and the people who helped with the screening, including LEOs.

Two Lions hit 60 years of wedded bliss

Lions Dale and Bev brought two cakes to a Poulsbo Noon Lions meeting a few weeks ago, in celebration of their 60th anniversary.

Congratulations!

A visit to Emerald Downs

The Poulsbo Lions make an annual visit to the track at Emerald Downs for a fun day of horse racing. It's a fun social event.

Golf tourney slated for Sept. 24 in Tacoma

Federal Way Lions are hosting their first-ever golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 24, at the North Shore Golf Course in Tacoma.

The cost is $85, which includes 18 holes, range balls, a $10 golf cart credit, a cheeseburger buffet dinner. In addition, there will be loads of terrific prizes you'll have a chance to win when you purchase raffle tickets.

If you're interested in this tourney, please contact Lion Dennis for a registration form.

Texas Hold'em Tourney to raise money for Zone C4

Lions will get together September 24 from 7 p.m. to midnight for a Texas Hold'em Tournament at the picnic shelter at the Bremerton Elks Club.

The cost to enter is $20 (with an additional $5 for 1,000 chips). The maximum number of players is 40, so make your reservations with Lion Dick R. at rizpcc@comcast.net, or call (360) 930-2788. All players must be Lions. If you're not, call and join us!

All sorts of food and snacks will be served. If you'd like an adult beverage, you need to bring it yourself!

LEOs, Evening Pride Branch stage McTakeover

Kingston High LEOs, under the leadership of Lion Candy, participated in a McTakeover at the Poulsbo McDonald's Sept. 15 from 6-8 p.m., along with the Evening Pride Branch. The two groups will split the proceeds.

Summer time is a great time for a picnic!

Poulsbo Lions filled Nelson Park on Aug. 19. Lion Beth chaired the social committee, out-doing herself with flowers on the tables and water balloons.

Lion Dick provided ears of corn. The club provided hot dogs and hamburgers, which were grilled to perfection by Lions Dennis and Chuck. Other members brought beans, salads and desserts.

After eating, Lion Manny presented his son - Lion John - with a 25-year chevron. Our club currently has several multi-generation family members.

Lion Manny was voted in as a Lifetime Member of the Poulsbo Noon Lions Club, and was gifted with a book of photos of club members and Lions' activities. Lion Manny joined the club in 1963 and has been involved all of those years. He was responsible for donating the vending machines that provided activity income for many years. He claims to be the Tail Twister who made the most money in fines. There are many high-spirited stories about Lion Manny.

MD19 Fall Forum is October 1-2 in Pasco, WA

The Fall Forum for Multiple District 19 will be help October 1 and 2 at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel in Pasco, WA.

This is a fun time with fellow Lions from all over the multiple district. You'll make new friends and get some new ideas for fund-raisers and service opportunities.

Lions enjoy annual picnic

Every year in August, the Poulsbo Lions gather for their annual picnic.

This year, they were at Nelson Park on Aug. 19. It's an evening of good fun and good fellowship.

Pictured below is Lion Dennis on the grill.

Lion Dick leads Poulsbo Lions flag program...

Here's the King of the Flag Program for Poulsbo Noon Lions.

Lion Dick makes sure the flags are set up and taken down every holiday - of which there are many - during the year.

Foot bridge completed at Fish Park

After several Saturdays of working at Fish Park constructing a new foot bridge, the project is complete!

The Poulsbo Lions have previously constructed two observation platforms and part of the boardwalk at Fish Park.

Below, you can see 10 of the Lions who worked on the project.

Miss Poulsbo and little friend show up at our breakfast

Miss Poulsbo 2010 Erika Scott showed up at the armory for our annual Viking Fest Pancake Breakfast with a little friend in tow.

Here, they're pictured with Poulsbo Lions Herb and Elda in their finest Norweigan cooking gear.

Our breakfast raises money for high school scholarships. This year there were five recipients chosen just days after the breakfast ended.

This photo shows Lions Karen and Beth serving pancakes and eggs.

King Lion Mike and Lion George work breakfast

Sunday, May 16, was the second day of our annual Viking Fest Pancake Breakfast.

On hand was King Lion Mike, who was taking people's money for the food, and Evening Pride Lion George, who was trying to take more money for raffle tickets for a cruise and Lions cookbooks.

Pancake Breakfast co-chair were Kent and Rick.

For sale: $5 raffle tickets for a cruise and cookbooks

Evening Pride Lion Nancy spent time at this table during our annual Viking Fest Pancake Breakfast May 15 selling $5 raffle tickets for a chance to win a week-long Holland America cruise to either the Caribbean or Mexico.

She took on double-duty selling extra Lions cookbooks.

Poulsbo Lions in Viking Fest parade

Our Poulsbo Lions Club made a good showing with our mascot and North Kitsap Leos in a fine white pickup truck in the Viking Fest parade Saturday morning, May 15.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 3 at Raab Park

Get the kids and grandkids ready for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, at Raab Park, off Caldart Avenue.

And make sure you write May 1 on your calendar also for the Hooked On Fish event. We sent a check to the North Kitsap FFA to purchase $500 fish for the pond, which is located by Poulsbo Middle School, off Hostmark. Fishing will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The photo at right shows Nicoletta at last year's event.

The Best Soda Bread ever March 13

The Poulsbo Lions are hosting a St. Patrick's Day dinner Saturday, March 13, at the Warren G. Harding Masonic Lodge.

The lodge is located on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Front Street. The dinner will take place upstairs from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

A genuine Irish Lion will bake Irish soda bread. Other menu items include corned beef and cabbage (of course).

Tickets are $15 ($8 for children under 10), and may be pre-ordered from a Poulsbo Lion, or purchased at the door, or you may get tickets at Dahlquist's Fine Jewelry, Bayside Engravers and Liberty Bay Auto.

The goal is 250 dinners.

Hope to see you there!

Candy sales net almost $700 for club

Our 2nd Annual Valentine's Day Candy Sales brought in $693.05 this year.

Lions Neil J. and Ryan co-chaired the sweet fund-raiser.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Evening Pride Branch helps scholarship program

The Evening Pride Branch of the Poulsbo Lions Club is hosting a Burger Bash at The Loft restaurant in Poulsbo March 15 from 6-9 p.m. The Miss West Sound Scholarship Program will get two bucks of each burger sold during that time period.

The EPB Scholarship Committee will also be selling gift cards for The Loft for $25 each, receiving a portion of the sales.

Your support would be appreciated!