Poulsbo Lions clean up around trout pond

 Kids aged 12 and under will have a much easier time casting their fishing lines since a group of Poulsbo Lions cleared out some brush around the perimeter of the horticulture pond, which is next to Poulsbo Middle School. We stocked the pond Wednesday with trout weighing up to 2 pounds! Special thanks to President Dennis Deitch, Scott Puhn and Rick Wright.

 

A cleaner Waaga Way

A mixed group of Lions and volunteers picked up 12 bags of trash on Waaga Way Wednesday, April 27. Many thanks to Lions Sherri McCormack Burch, Dave Demazo, and Lee Metcalf, along with volunteers Larry W. and Doris.

$25 prize added for biggest fish caught at Hooked on Fish tomorrow

 NEW! We've added a $25 first prize for the kid with the biggest fish at our Hooked on Fish event this Saturday from 7-1 p.m. at the pond by Poulsbo Middle School. There will be Lions on hand to help set up poles, bait, etc. If you have a pole, please bring it. We do have some you can borrow. We even clean the fish for you! And Leos will be on hand selling hot chocolate, water, coffee and donuts. See you there!

 

Hit us with your best shots

Have you taken a great photo recently in North Kitsap? We'd love to consider it for our 2023 NK Photo Calendar. We have a $500 prize for the photographer whose picture is chosen for the cover. Please send photos to poulsbolions@gmail.com. Thanks!

 

Stenstrom birthday fundraiser brings in $1,367 on Facebook

 

Lion Joe Stenstrom had a birthday fundraiser and raised $1,367 for our Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation! That's money we can put to good use in our community. Thanks Joe!

Dictionaries for students

Our vision for the Poulsbo Evening Pride is to improve literacy for our youth by providing every student in North Kitsap with a dictionary to inspire them.  We need your help to continue this program.   

 

Please donate by clicking the link and specify "Poulsbo Evening - Dictionary": https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=XPSHM2ERVZKEG

29 individuals helped with latest Loads of Change

Today's Loads of Change helped 29 people with 108 loads of laundry for $312.50. Many thanks to those individuals who donated. Special thanks to Lions Ray and Ria McMahon and Terry Blais for being there

Lion Ray McMahon feeds quarter after quarter into one of the biggest washers at the Village Laundromat Wednesday, April 20.

 

Six rows of onions added to Firehouse Garden

Poulsbo Lions Rob Ratcliff and Lee Metcalf, along with photographer Sherri Burch, planted 6 rows of onions today in the Firehouse Garden.

 

New member and a big check for St. Vincent de Paul

 

We had a fun meeting today. Welcome to our newest Lion, Lee Metcalf. His father was a Lion. Originally from Oklahoma, Lee came to Seattle in 1981 and moved to Poulsbo in 1994. He's a retired pharmacist. His wife died last year and their daughter lives in Bellingham. Welcome Lee!

Also at today's meeting, Lions Dennis Tesch (left) and Pat Osler presented Mike DeAscentiis of St. Vincent de Paul with a $6,000 check from our Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund.

 

 

Another 100+ tulips sold on Viking Way

Thanks for coming by our tulip sale yesterday! We're around 500 pots sold. You haven't missed out though - there are more available. Just leave a message here. Each pot is $10.

 

Random Eggs of Kindness

 "We've been egged!" We're handing out Random Eggs of Kindness Monday thru Friday next week at businesses and organizations. Our Leo mascot and a Lion will come and hand out eggs that have a positive affirmation and chocolate in each one for a suggested donation of $25. Text Terry at 360-517-0573 to pick the day and time we can egg your place! Or email poulsbolions@gmail.com.

Fishline receives Bellringer Fund check

Lion Dennis Tesch (left) and President Dennis Deitch present Fishline executive director Lori Maxim with a check for $6,000 from the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund at today's meeting.
 

Kingston High robotics update

 

Where does some of the money we raise go? To robotics.

"On behalf of the Kingston High School Robotics Club, our foundation as well as all NK students and teachers we want to thank you for your continued support over the years," said Allison Pringle, Director of Donor Relations. "We appreciate your support of the robotics team as they were able to get the motors for their submarines so they can compete in a June robotics competition. I was able to join them at their club time and take some pictures. They are just in the beginning phases of their building but the excitement and energy was palatable!"

Look for an update later when the subs are complete.

 

 

Show up April 9 to get tulips for Easter, Mother's Day, etc.

 We have 800 pots of tulips available to sell! All proceeds benefit  different programs like Loads of Change, our Hooked on Fish event for kids, school robotics, Poulsbo Historical Society, etc., in the NK community. We'll be on Viking Avenue in front of Les Schwab from 10-4 Saturday, April 9, so come on down to buy some tulips to brighten up your yard or deck or to give as a Easter gift. If you can't make that day/time, please contact Lion Elda at elda201@centurylink.net.

 

Send your best shots of our North Kitsap area

 Don't be shy! Send in your favorite NK photos. It could end up in our 2023 Photo Calendar. Send photos to poulsbolions@gmail.com. Thanks!

 

LERC receives 1,100 pairs from us

 

Lion Karl Ostheller drove 1,100 pairs of eyeglasses to the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (LERC) for processing. There, the glasses are sorted to determine those that are usable or unusable, processed, and placed in inventory for distribution to optical missions around the world. Lions help to minimize landfill waste by supporting precious metal reclamation and scrap processing for damaged glasses that are unusable.

Here are areas where you can drop off old/unused glasses in Poulsbo: 

 

Fishline Food Bank, Viking Avenue

NK Fishline, Viking Avenue

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

 

Kingston:

Safeway, 8196 NE State Hwy 104

20-20 Eyecare, 25989 Barber Cut-off Rd

 

Bainbridge Island:

Ace Hardware, 635 High School Rd

Bainbridge Eye Physicians, 931 Hildebrand Ln NE

Another successful Loads of Change

 Our March Loads of Change saw us helping 34 people with 138 loads of laundry for $423.50. Special thanks to those individuals who gave us cash donations! Every little bit helps.

 

Laundry day is coming up!

Tomorrow's the day Poulsbo Lions will be on hand to help unhoused and low-income people with laundry. This is one service project we raise funds for. 

Litter cleaned up along Hwy 305 to Hwy 3 onramp

Poulsbo Lions Sherri, David, Andy, Terry and Steve, along with volunteer Larry W., Picked up 35-40 bags of litter from the Walmart parking lot down around the corner from Hwy 305 to Hwy 3. 

 

Welcome new member Laurie Carson

Welcome to our newest Poulsbo Lion, Laurie Carson of Poulsbo. Carson is a long-time resident and is retired. She is sponsored by Karen Reitan.