A mother approached Maggie Crisafi at a preschool event with a question that made Maggie a little nervous: “Were you the person who did the vision screenings?” Maggie was not quite sure where the conversation was going, but she confirmed that she was. Then the mother told her something Maggie would never forget. The screening… Read More »
Most of us probably do not think about Public Works until the trash is late, a sidewalk needs repair, or a pile of yard waste is sitting by the curb. But the department’s work touches almost every Apex resident almost every day. That was one of the biggest takeaways when John Mullis, Director of Public… Read More »
A pair of eyeglasses. A mobility cane. A week at Camp Dogwood. A vision screening that catches a problem early. These may seem like very different things, but they are all part of one important Lions effort called Brighter Visions. Past District Governor Steve Cline of District 31-I joined the Apex Lions Club on August… Read More »
Sometimes the best way to understand why Lions serve is to see the expression on someone’s face when that service makes a difference. Two members of the Apex Lions Club recently shared their personal experiences attending the North Carolina Lions Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) Fishing Tournament. Their message to fellow Lions was simple: this is… Read More »
A few members of the Apex Lions Club recently enjoyed a wonderful evening visiting the Garner Lions Club for what Lions call a “Prowl.” A Prowl is a visit to another Lions club where members have an opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen the friendships that make Lionism so rewarding. Representing… Read More »
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Tray Cromwell, who passed away on the evening of July 17, 2026. Tray was the grandson of our fellow Lions, Carl and Linda Cromwell. In 2023, at just 25 years old, Tray was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s… Read More »
Every year, the Apex Lions Club has the privilege of meeting remarkable young people who are already making a lasting difference in our community. At our July 16, 2026 meeting, we celebrated two of those exceptional students by presenting the 2026 T.B. Holland Memorial Scholarships. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service organization, bringing… Read More »
At our July 16, 2026 meeting, the Apex Lions Club welcomed representatives from the Town of Apex Community Engagement Department for an informative and engaging presentation about the many ways they help strengthen connections throughout our growing community. We were pleased to welcome Donald Hughes and Jimmy Torres Irizarry, who were accompanied by Community Engagement… Read More »
A little fellowship and family time are important parts of what make service organizations strong. At our most recent Apex Lions Club meeting, we set aside our usual guest speaker and enjoyed an evening focused on friendship, family, and appreciation. Members were joined by spouses and family members for a relaxed picnic gathering. While much… Read More »
What does it take to save lives before an emergency ever happens?That question was at the heart of a recent presentation to the Apex Lions Club by Rebekah Cain and Cassandra Hett from the American Red Cross Biomedical Services team. Most people recognize the American Red Cross for its disaster relief efforts following hurricanes, floods,… Read More »
