Poulsbo horse comes in a winner

Polish Dollar came in first in the Poulsbo Noon Lions Club Purse at Emerald Downs on July 28. The purse was $6,200.

The horse is owned by a woman (Sharon Radke), trained by a woman (Debbie Van Horne), and ridden by a woman (Deborah Hoonan-Trujillo). Polish Dollar had a time of 0:56.4 in 5 furlongs.

Lion Doug Mong organized the outing for the club. Some came home with empty pockets, while others had a bit more than they'd left with. Lion Sandi had a chance to win $500, but it wasn't to be.

Poulsbo Lions provide security for annual LCI Convention in Seattle

The 94th Lions Clubs International (LCI) Convention was held in Seattle for the first time ever on July 4-8. Our Poulsbo Lions Club was in charge of security. Many Lions were in Seattle to view the huge parade too.

Viking Fest pancake breakfast at new city hall a success!

After the Armory was flattened earlier this year, our club scrambled to find a new location downtown for the annual Viking Fest pancake breakfast. We ended up in the parking garage under the new city hall building, thanks in part to Mayor Becky Erickson.

Lion Elda Armstrong, Miss Poulsbo's little sis, Miss Poulsbo, and Lion Herb Armstrong.

Thousands of pancakes were flipped and served, along with sausage and eggs, making the breakfast a big success and raising thousands of dollars for high school scholarships.

Lions hit the streets to gather funds during White Canes Days

Lion Chuck approaches drivers for donations.

Poulsbo Lions and LEOs were out in force the first full weekend of May for White Canes Days. All proceeds are dedicated to vision and hearing assistance for the community.

Hooked on Fish, Not Drugs event

Our Poulsbo Lions Hooked on Fish event was a huge success. This year, our Lion mascot, Leo, showed up to visit the kids. Lion Herb was in charge of stocking the pond near Poulsbo Middle School with trout. Lions pitched in to help with everything from digging up worms, to helping kids cast their lines.

Poulsbo Lions provide candy and prizes for Easter

Kids give Leo the Lion a big hug at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Raab Park on April 23. Our club provided the candy and prizes for the community hunt.

Genuine Irish soda bread and more offered for St. Patrick's Day fund-raiser

A LEO, and Lions Karen, Matt (King Lion), Joyce, Larry and Erin.

Our Lions Club hosted a St. Patrick's dinner with corned beef, cabbage, and all the trimmings, including genuine Irish soda bread headed up by Lion Joyce.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a box of See's candy on Valentine's Day

Lion Ginger with many boxes of See's chocolates.

Lion Ginger helped make this year's Valentine's fund-raiser a chocolatey success.

NK LEO Club hosts blood drives throughout the year

The North Kitsap LEOS Club hosts numerous blood drives throughout the school year at NK High School. They're always successful, with many students contributing. Our Lions club also hosts blood drives. They take place wherever the van can park.

Poulsbo Middle School LEOS all sport new t-shirts

Poulsbo Lion Dan is heading up the LEO club at Poulsbo Middle School. The kids meet every Thursday after school. The Poulsbo Lions provided the t-shirts for this promising group.

The PMS LEOS are in the process of collecting warm clothing for those less fortunate in the community through Thanksgiving. The kids are looking for coats, jackets, sweaters, gloves, mittens, socks, blankets, and anything else warm for children and adults. Please contact a Poulsbo Lion if you have something to donate.

65 Lions show up for Steak Night!

Lions Jay, Pat, Sandi, Joyce and friend.

Steak Night in October is always a great reward for a job well done selling our annual birthday calendars. This time around, under the leadership of Lion Larry, the Poulsbo Lions will net a little more than $2,500, and the calendars will be available this month.

Lion John waiting for the fires to die down.

Lion Beth organized the Steak Night at the Port Gamble Masonic Lodge, with help on the tables from Lion Lynnea, and help in the kitchen making salads and prepping the bread from Lion Karen. Lions Jay and Sandi brought the baked potatoes, Lion Jim S. picked up the steaks from Albertson's, and Lions Chuck and John grilled the meat. It was a fabulous meal!

Lion Mike

Lion Dottie

Lions Beth and Karen heat and cut the many loaves of bread.

Lions Herb and Elda

Lion Jim S.

King Lion Ryan and wife Traci

Lion Karl

Steak Night for Calendar Sale slated for Oct. 28

It's time for a steak dinner to celebration the completion of our Lions Club calendar sales. The dinner will be held Thursday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Port Gamble. There will be no noon meeting.

Any Lion who sold 20 calendars or more gets a free dinner. All other pay $9.00. Remember to bring your own fork and steak knife, as well as a plate. For more information, call Lion Beth at 779-5358.

Lions complete Fish Park boardwalk

These guys can finally relax - the Fish Park boardwalk and bridge are complete after many Saturdays of hard work.

In the bottom photo, you can see the Lions who worked on the project (from left to right): Lions Tom, Dick, Chuck, Karl, Ryan, John, Rick, Kent, Larry and Dale.

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.