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Lions Club's 43rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner - April 2012
Left photo, from left: Lions Club member Donna LaVallee, daughter Julie and niece Brianna Hays. - Click photos for larger view.
The Grand Island Lions Club held its 43rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, April 16th in the Ballroom of the Grand Island Holiday Inn. Over 375 spaghetti and meatball dinners were served during the event. Proceeds from this event help the Lions fund their "Special Kids Picnic" held at the Buffalo Launch Club scheduled for July 18, 2012. Thanks go to the many volunteers, including Young Life students, GIHS students, St. Stephens religious education students, cub scouts, staff from the Holiday Inn and Lions Club members. Special thanks to Tops Markets and the many Grand Island businesses for donations of gift certificates and baskets for the raffle.Lions Spaghetti Dinner - Feb. 2012
Members of the Grand Island Lions Club will host their 43rd annual spaghetti dinner from 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2012 in the Holiday Inn Ballroom. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Basket Raffles will be featured and proceeds will benefit the Special Kids Picnic at the Buffalo Launch Club July 18, 2012.
Christmas Trees For Sale - December 2011
For the second year, Kelly's Country Store, 3121 Grand Island Boulevard, is selling Christmas trees and wreaths with proceeds going to the Lions Club. The trees will be on sale until Christmas Eve or as long as supplies last. This year, live reindeer will be visiting on the weekend of December 10th & 11th. This fundraiser is in honor of longtime Lions Club member and store owner Mike Kelly, who passed away in 2009.
School Is Open Reminder - August 2011
From left: Lions Treasurer Dick Crawford, Lions President Anne Fahning, GISD Transportation Director Jack Burns and Town Board Liasion to Traffic Safety Board Ray Billica.
The Lions Club has donated an illuminated sign, placed on Grand Island Blvd., reminding residents that school is opening Wednesday, August 31st. Please obey speed limits in and around the schools.Lions Club's 53rd Annual Special Kids Picnic - July 2011
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The Grand Island Lions Club held its 53rd Annual Special Kids Picnic on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Over 800 kids, caregivers and family members enjoyed the grounds of the Buffalo Launch Club on a very warm and sunny day. An estimated 1000 hamburgers and 1000 hot dogs were cooked for lunch by the Lions Club members and volunteers from the community. Music was provided by Lions Club members Mary & Pat Paterson of "Island Music" and had many kids up on their feet dancing. Every year there are horseback rides, Shriners mini truck rides around the parking lot, face painting and especially enjoyable, boat rides on the Niagara River. Thanks to all the volunteers who make a wonderful day for the kids happen.
Lions Club's 42nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner - April 2011
The Grand Island Lions Club held its 42nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, April 11th in the Ballroom of the Grand Island Holiday Inn. Hundreds of hungry people enjoyed the spaghetti and meatball dinner. Proceeds from this event help the Lions fund their "Special Kids Picnic" held at the Buffalo Launch Club each summer. Thanks go to the many volunteers, including cub scouts, high school students and Lions Club members.
Christmas Tree Sale - Dec. 2010
The Grand Island Lions Club will be offering Christmas Trees at Kelly's Country Store on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. and also Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-9 p.m. Why leave the Island for your tree this year?Lions Club Sponsors Community Needs Assessment Survey - Nov. 2010
Members of the Grand Island Lions are conducting a survey. The objective of the survey is to gain input from the community on the existing efforts of service organizations and suggestions on areas to focus in the future. The Lions Club is conducting this survey hoping to get many of the residents, community leaders and those with related expertise to participate. They are very willing to share any of the results they can gather so that not only the Lions Club but other organizations can utilize the information to improve their programs. The survey is posted on Survey Monkey and can be accessed via the following link: Click here to take survey.Lions Club Promotes Free Diabetes Testing - Nov. 2010
The Grand Island Lions Club, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital and the Knights of Columbus, will be sponsoring Free Diabetes testing on November 14th at the Knights of Columbus hall, 1841 Whitehaven Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mount St Mary’s will be doing finger pricks to check blood glucose levels. If these levels are not within the normal range, blood may be drawn to check A1C Levels. Please bring your prescriptions for review by the Pharmacist from Island Prescription to discuss your current drug therapy. MOG will be there providing physical fitness information. Representing MTI Photo Screening for Children under the age of 5, Diane Fortin, Podiatrist will be on hand. A diabetes educator will be available to answer questions and educate about diabetes and appropriate nutrition. Our goal is to raise awareness in our community and to identify undiagnosed cases. There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 8% of the population, who have diabetes. The total prevalence of diabetes increased 13.5% from 2005 to 2007. There are 17.9 million people with diagnosed cases and 5.7 million people who are undiagnosed, 57 million people have pre-diabetes, 1.6 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 years or older in 2007. Please call Lion Shelia Ferrentino at 716.863.9592 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are Welcome.Lions Club Picnic - July 2010
The Lions Club 52nd annual Special Kids Picnic was held on Wednesday, July 21 at the Buffalo Launch Club. Children, parents and caregivers from Niagara Orleans BOCES, Erie 1 and 2 BOCES, Heritage, Aspire, Autistic Services, Baker Victory, People Inc. and HANCI in Niagara Falls attended. Over 1,000 attendees enjoyed boat rides, pony rides, Shriners mini-truck rides, face painting and crafts. The grill was fired up and Lions Club members cooked hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch.
Successful Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner - March 2010
