Our guest speaker tonight was Past District Governor Wayne McGowan. We were expecting current District Governor Peggy McGowan, but she was not feeling well so her husband was sent in her place. Wayne presented the message that Peggy has been taking to the clubs for the most part with just a little ad-libbing. Lion… Read More »
This evening’s program featured Apex Police Department’s Captain Jacques Gilbert. However, he was not representing the Apex Police Department with this presentation. Rather, he was sharing a need that he sees as he pursues his passion of working with youth in Apex. Captain Gilbert has worked with local youth for many years and he has… Read More »
The Literacy Council of Wake County improves the lives of adults, youth, and families by teaching basic literacy and life skills for economic and social success. Nora Casper, Community Outreach Director, visited with us and shared how the organization works to raise the literacy rate in Wake County. But that rate is just a statistic. … Read More »
We sure had a lot going on at our first meeting of 2013! First we had the presentation of our 2012 Peace Poster Winners. The winners (pictured here) are: 1st place (top left) Lauren Chapman, 2nd place (top right) Megan Santos, and 3rd place (bottom) Erica Grace Mir-Perez. All three posters were very nicely done… Read More »
Pastor Harrison From Apex Baptist Church Shared The Christmas Story With Us John Mark Harrison is the Lead Pastor of Apex Baptist Church. He is passionate about Christ and his church. He loves to see people come to know Christ and find their ministry in the church. John Mark and his wife Brigitte have… Read More »
The Panther Creek Leo Club will be selling STOP HUNGER NOW buttons to raise money for STOP HUNGER NOW at The Cary Park Shopping Center at Carpenter Fire Station Rd & Green Level Church Rd from 12 Noon to 2:00 pm.
Our December meeting was almost like a continuation of our 75th annual celbration! We recognized of the wonderful folks that helped with and volunteered at the 2012 NC State Fair booth and also had a program presented by the new Executive Director of the Apex Chamber of Commerce, Graham Wilson. We began with Executive Director… Read More »
Apex 75th Anniversary Celebration By M C Lion Horace Johnson November 15, 2012 Pictures Apex Herald The Apex Lions Club was founded by 31 local business men who wanted to make Apex a better place to live and to help others. Apex Lions Club was sponsored by the Sanford Lions Club and… Read More »
The Apex Lions Club was sponsored by the Sanford Lions Club. The clubs charter night was held at the Apex High School Auditorium on Thursday November 18, 1937. The club will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2012. We are the oldest civic organization in Apex. Thanks to the efforts of 31 local business men and… Read More »
The Apex Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Ceremony on October 11th at Prestonwood Country Club. Two local businesses were recognized for their outstanding commitment to the Apex community and two citizens were celebrated following years of service to their town. Capping off the night was the Citizen of the Year Award, which was… Read More »