State of Apex 2023

Our guest this evening was Mayor Jacques Gilbert. He thanked us for the service that we have provided to the town of Apex over the years and then provided us with a very thorough update on many of the things going on in Apex. In fact, he covered so many topics it was hard to… Read More »

Apex Lions Relays 2023 Update

This evening we had the opportunity to present the proceeds from this years Apex Relays to coach Roy Cooper. The Apex Lions Relays are one of the best run track events in the state of North Carolina. This partnership began in 1979 and has been going strong for many years. We had an amazing year… Read More »

Apex Lions Fish Fry 2023 Update

This year we went back to calling the Fish Fry the “Apex Lions Fish Fry” as it had been called for many years prior. Last year we tried renaming it to the “Apex Community Fish Fry” but we got feedback that it confused a lot of people so they did not realize it was the… Read More »

Food Drive 2023

We had several Lions, Scouts and friends show up for the Food Collection.   It was a very nice morning.  However by 1 pm the temps were well into the 90’s.  We had plenty of cool water and a canopy tent.  It was actually comfortable in the shade with the nice breeze we had. Most of… Read More »

Horse & Buddy

We recently had an insightful meeting featuring Janet Mason, the executive director, and Rosa Scarborough, an instructor at Horse and Buddy. Rosa’s journey from a volunteer to an instructor at Horse and Buddy was highlighted during the discussion. Horse and Buddy is a commendable organization dedicated to offering equine therapy for individuals with special needs.… Read More »

2023 Scholarships

This year all three of our scholarship recipients were from Apex Friendship High School! Michael Aveni plans to attend Appalachian State in the fall for a degree in Journalism. He was a member of our own Boy Scout Troop 209, worked at our fish fry, State Fair and participated in road side clean up services.… Read More »

Officer Installations

This evening we had our officer installations. The ceremony was performed by Past District Governor Wayne Faber. This one was special for him because his sister, Kathy Faber, is this year’s club president. Here are the board member who were present and installed this evening.

Sharing Ideas

Sometimes things just don’t work out and we don’t get a speaker scheduled for a meeting or the speaker is unable to attend at the last minute. Tonight was one of those nights. So we “scrambled” and went around the room asking for Lions – particularly those who had been at other clubs previously –… Read More »

Simple Gifts Community Garden Returns

This evening our speaker was Carl Suff from Simple Gifts Community Garden. Carl has been instrumental in helping find a new location and getting the garden “rebooted”. Once upon a time Apex had a Community Garden called Simple Gifts. It began as a ministry of Apex United Methodist Church (and it still is) but was… Read More »

Free Vision Screenings at Peakfest 2023

Last year we were unable to provide Free Vision Screenings at Peakfest because our screening camera was in the shop getting a new battery. But this year we were once again able to perform this valuable service for the public. Pictured above is part of the team of volunteers who helped at Peakfest In 2023.… Read More »