Loads of Change helps 41 people with laundry

Poulsbo Lions served 41 unhoused/low-income people Wednesday during Loads of Change at the Village Laundromat to the tune of $624.25. We appreciated the $193.25 in donations we received, as well as the jugs of laundry pods. We washed 110 loads, and dried 110 loads, as well.

Many thanks to Lions Ray and Ria McMahon, Dennis Tesch, Dennis Deitch, Dave Damazo, Lee Metcalf, President Pat Osler, Terry Blais, and helpers Desiree and Liz. #loadsofchange #helpingthehomeless #cleanlaundry #poulsbolions #weserve

 

 

Happening today...

New photo calendar raises $3,000 for club

 

Our very first NK Photo Calendar raised more than $3,000 for Poulsbo Lions to put back into the community. We're hoping to do even better with our 2024 calendar.

We're looking forward to seeing your photos! #photocalendar #nkphotosonly #poulsbolions #weserve #fundraiser

 

 

55 kids get vision screened at Martha & Mary

Poulsbo Lions screened the vision of 55 children at Martha & Mary in Poulsbo on Monday and Tuesday. 10 children were referred for further care. Our team included Karen Reitan, Elda Armstrong, Dan Holt, Steve Calhoun, and Laurie Carson. #kidsight #visionscreening #poulsbolions #WeServe

 

Many Poulsbo Lions hit major milestones

These Poulsbo Lions have been Lions for a combined 165+ years! They recently received milestone chevrons - Elda Armstrong (25 years), Michelle Grenier (10), Andy Hento (45!), and Kent Lord (15). President Pat Osler (10) and Linda Schwind (15). And Scott Puhn hit 45 years also! These are amazing people and amazing Lions. You can be a Lion too!

Come to our next meeting Thursday from 12:15-1:15 pm at Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd, Poulsbo. Coffee and water are always available. #itsgreattobealion #poulsbolions #WeServe #milestones #chevrons

Scott Puhn

Elda Armstrong, Michelle Grenier, Andy Hento and Kent Lord

President Pat Osler and Linda Schwind

 

58 kids screened at Silverdale daycare

 Poulsbo Lions screened the vision of 58 kids at Silverdale's Martha & Mary last week, referring 14 of them. Thank you Lions Steve Calhoun, Karen Reitan, Sherri and Pat Burch. #visionscreening #kidsight #poulsbolions #WeServe

 

Poulsbo Lions grow by one

 Poulsbo Lions welcomed new member Kim DeArton at Thursday's meeting. Kim's sponsor is Laurie Sarver. Kim is a retired science teacher. She moved to Poulsbo last June, and was newly married in December. She's ready to jump into service! #newLion #poulsbolions #WeServe #beaLion

 

Seeking terrific photos and new stuffed animals and help with upcoming events

 Poulsbo Lions are currently collecting new teddy bears for Mary Bridge Hospital, seeking photographs of the NK area for a fundraising calendar, and planning for upcoming events like White Canes and Viking Fest. We invite YOU to help out! We meet tomorrow (Thursday) from 12:15-1:15 pm at Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd, Poulsbo. Bring lunch if you want. Coffee and water are available.

 

Come and see what our club is up to

 You're invited to come visit our weekly Thursday meetings. We meet from 12:15-1:15 pm at Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd, Poulsbo. Bring a lunch! Coffee and water are available.

We are collecting new teddy bears for Mary Bridge Hospital, and seeking photos of the North Kitsap area for our fundraising calendar. We also have events such as Hooked on Fish fishing derby, White Canes and Viking Fest coming up.

Come and make a difference!

Great photos of North Kitsap area wanted

 Snow? Go out and get some great photos for our 2024 photo calendar! We're looking for all seasons, all North Kitsap. And you have the opportunity to win $500 if your photo is chosen for the cover! #poulsbolions #weserve #nkphotography #photocalendar

 

Teddy bears sought for kids at Mary Bridge

 Poulsbo Lions are still collecting new (with tag) teddy bears for kids at Mary Bridge Hospital. You can leave yours at John L. Scott Real Estate in Poulsbo. Thanks!

 

Highway 3/305 interchanges a lot cleaner now

 Poulsbo Lions picked up litter at the Highway 3/305 interchanges today. Check out our big prize - a toy! From left to right: Eric Thanem, Dori Swokowski, Andy Hento, Pat Osler, Sherri Burch and Beth Olson (Terry Blais took the photo). #weserve #adoptahighway #poulsbolions #litterpickeruppers

 

Lions set up/take down flags for President's Day

 Picking up flags while it's windy is a little more of a challenge as Lion Lee Metcalf found out. Lions set up and take down flags on 11 holidays throughout the year for only $50! If your business wants to display a flag leave a message here! #poulsbolions #flagfundraiser #weserve

 

NKHS Leos hold blood drive

 

The Poulsbo Noon Lions LEO club is all set up for the blood drive being held today at North Kitsap High School. Three LEOS have already given blood before school has even started.

Kids at St. Cecilia's get vision screened

 The eyes of 57 children at St. Cecilia's on Bainbridge Island were screened yesterday with six children being referred on. Many thanks to Lions Steve Calhoun, Gil Williams, Karen Reitan and Laurie Sarver for volunteering. #visionscreening #poulsbolions #weserve

 

Lions tackle huge loads of laundry

 During our Poulsbo Lions Club's Loads of Change yesterday, we spent $694 ($54.75 was Lions donations) helping 54 people with 118 loads of wash and 100 dryer loads. Now we need more laundry pods! #cleanlaundry #poulsbolions #weserve #villagelaundromat #loadsofchange

Lion Dennis Tesch feeds quarters into the washer.

Michael is happy his laundry is in the dryer.

Raquel had a few loads to wash.

Tanya had several loads to wash due to a house fire.

 

Laundry day is today!

 

Looking for wonderful shots of Poulsbo, Kingston, etc.

 

Lions give $3,000 to Coffee Oasis from Bellringer Fun

 The Coffee Oasis received a $3,000 check from the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund at today's meeting. Accepting the check was Cody Clark, community development manager, for The Coffee Oasis. Lion John Macdonald, our treasurer, presented the check. #bellringer #coffeeoasis #poulsbolions #WeServe

 

Community photographers send in your best!