Free Vision Screenings In New Hill

The Apex Lions Club was proud to participate in the Cedar Point Missionary Baptist Church Health Fair in New Hill on October 10, 2025. Our members provided free vision screenings as part of the Lions Clubs International KidsSight USA program, which focuses on the early detection of vision issues in children. We performed a total… Read More »

Partnering with Saint Mary Magdalene for Child Vision Screenings

On October 3, 2025, the Apex Lions Club once again performed free vision screenings for the students of Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic School. This was the second year our club has partnered with the school to provide screenings, and we were very pleased to see such strong participation. Almost every student was present! Our team… Read More »

Childhood Cancer & Upcoming 5K Fun Run

This evening, the Apex Lions Club was honored to host Lion Becky Burt, the Childhood Cancer and Services Chair for District 31S, at our meeting. Lion Becky shared her deeply personal journey as a Lion for the past 8 years, inspired by her husband Lion Ed Burt, a 43-year member, who gifted her membership. What… Read More »

Staying Happy and at Home: A Look at In-Home Care

At our September 18 meeting the Apex Lions Club welcomed guest speaker Brianna Roche, owner of Assisting Hands in Cary. Brianna shared how her organization provides in-home support for people who need a little extra help to continue living safely and comfortably in their own homes. Assisting Hands is a home care provider that specializes… Read More »

From Track to Community Impact

On September 4, 2025, the Apex Lions Club had the privilege of presenting a check to Coach Gilles and Coach Cooper at Apex High School. This donation represents the proceeds from the Apex High School Relays held last April, an event that brought together athletes, families, and community members for a day of competition and… Read More »

A Clearer Future: How Lions Help Children See

At our September 4 meeting, the Apex Lions Club welcomed Lion Danny Hall from the Zebulon Lions Club. A member since 1995, Lion Danny serves as the KidsightUSA District 31S Eyescreening Chair and the Vision and Hearing Mobile Screening Unit Coordinator. His presentation reminded us just how powerful early vision screenings can be in shaping… Read More »

PMA All Day: Diabetes Family Connection Inspires Apex Lions

Building Community and Spreading PMA All Day! Diabetes Family Connection Visits Apex Lions At our August 21 meeting, the Apex Lions Club had the pleasure of hosting Tara Wilder, Development Manager for The Diabetes Family Connection. Tara is not only a North Carolina native but also a longtime Apex resident who has lived here since… Read More »

Chat with the Chiefs

What happens when you put Apex’s new Police Chief, his Deputy, and a room full of curious Lions in the same space? You get an evening of laughter, stories, and some surprisingly deep conversation about life in law enforcement and life in Apex. From California and Colorado to our own backyard, Chief Ryan Johansen and… Read More »

Amateur Radio: A Lifeline In Emergencies

At our most recent Apex Lions Club meeting, our very own club treasurer, Richard Hall, took us on a fascinating journey through the history and modern-day uses of amateur (ham) radio. While the technology may be over a century old, it remains one of the most reliable ways to communicate when all else fails. Richard… Read More »