Aurora Lions Club will be to host its annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 W. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited to attend in costume. Parking is free. Admission is $10 for adults and
Aurora Lions Club will hold its annual Candy Day(s) fundraisers Friday and Saturday, October 11-12. Lions president Susan Koepke said volunteers will don bright yellow aprons and stand outside Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street in Aurora, to accept donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Koepke said, “Lions will
Free vision exams for children ages six months to 16 years will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is not required. Walk-ins are
Roland, a LeaderDog for the Blind puppy in training, was a guest at Aurora farmer’s market Saturday, Aug. 24. Sponsored by Aurora Lions Club, the four-month-old golden retriever/labrador mix was escorted by Leader Dog puppy raiser Sherry Perkowitz of Round Lake Beach. Founded by three Detroit-area Lions club members in
Aurora Lions Club members Jay Short, left, and co-president, Susan Koepke, give vision exams at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora Wednesday, Aug. 14
Aurora Lions Club members learned about a local mental health resource Thursday, Aug. 1. Dana Pavlu, clinic director at Ellie Mental Health, 1315 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora, was guest speaker at the Lions’ bi-weekly meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.3 Pavlu said Ellie therapists believe everyone should have access
A boy practices recycling under guidance of Aurora Lions Club co-president, Randy Brown, kneeling, at downtown Aurora Farmer’s Market Saturday, July 27.
Suburban residents were among Aurora Lions Club 2024-2025 officers and directors installed Thursday, June 20. Open to the public for the first time, the event was held at Aurora Country Club in Aurora. Co-presidents installed were Randy Brown, membership chair and Susan Koepke, past president and co-service chair; Jay Short,
Aurora Lions Club will install 2024-2025 officers at a dinner program Thursday, June 20. Open to the public for the first time, the event will be held at Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie Street in Aurora. Activities get under way at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar. At 6 p.m.,
Free vision exams for children ages six months to 16 will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18. A clinic by Aurora Lions Club will take place at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive, in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are
Jim Worden, Lions International District 1-J governor, shared news and awards as guest speaker at the Aurora Club’s May 2 meeting. Worden, an Elmhurst Club Lion, presented award pins to Aurora Club president, Susan Koepke, Randy Brown, membership chair, and Dick Schindel, past president, for sponsoring new members. Aurora club
Aurora Lions Club will sponsor a bus trip to the Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game June 2 in Milwaukee. The public is invited. Included will be transportation, game admission, and potluck tailgate party. The outing is a “Kids Need Glasses” fundraiser by Aurora Lions Club. The event
Aurora Lions Club officials present Family Focus Aurora staffers with a $500 check May 2.
A check is presented from the proceeds of Aurora Lions Club’s Pancake Breakfast to Our Lady of Good Faith Church in Aurora.
Aurora Lions Club recently donated $500 to Mutual Ground for the Aurora domestic violence shelter’s 16th annual Walk for Hope fundraiser June 7.
Approximately 45 participants Sunday, April 14, were at the Aurora Lions Club’s first “Rolling for a Cause” fundraiser.
“Rolling for a Cause,” a bowling fundraiser by Aurora Lions Club, will be held Sunday, April 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit Lions’ screenings and eyeglasses for vision-impaired children. The public is invited. Admission is $40 per person.
By Al Benson Thursday, March 21, Gary Zwick gave a speech to Aurora Lions Club members on fixing the Fox River. Zwick, Friends of the Fox River president, presented “Meet Your Friend, the Fox River” at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora. “Friends of the Fox River has been working
By Al Benson “We Serve” is Lions Clubs International’s motto. Aurora Lions Club members put the motto into action Saturday, Feb. 24 at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. A dozen Lions volunteers cooked and served lunches for approximately 200 shelter residents. The menu included sloppy joe sandwiches, cole slaw,
The Aurora Lions Club proudly announces its receipt of the esteemed “Membership Satisfaction Award” for its unwavering dedication to both expanding its membership base and fostering an environment of excellence for its current members. This prestigious recognition, bestowed by International president Brian Sheehan, underscores the Club’s commitment to continuous growth
