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 »

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 »

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 »

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.

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 »

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 »

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 »

The Apex Lions Relay Event was the biggest turn out we have seen yet! Thanks to Lion John and Lion Robert the T-Shirts sold out in record time! We had two tables selling this year so we could cover both gates and new banners to hang on the canopies to help advertise! The concession stand… Read More »

Our speaker this evening was Meghan Rushing from the Apex Senior Center. Meghan is the Recreational Program Supervisor for Senior Programs 55+. She has always had a passion for serving older adults. Prior to coming to Apex she was the Program Coordinator Assistant at the Orange County Department on Aging where she planned special events,… Read More »

In March, The Apex Lions Clubs restocked Salem Elementary and Olive Chapel Elementary schools with snacks for the underprivileged children who cannot afford to purchase snacks during snack break.  This is a program started last summer at Salem Elementary and then expanded to include Olive Chapel Elementary. Not only does this program provide nutrition to… Read More »