By John Fenik On Saturday, Feb. 15th, 2025, the Kids Fishing Derby hosted by the Westport and Athens Lions Clubs was a great success. Thirty-eight children registered for the free event, which was held on Sand Lake just off Westport Lions Beach. Children of all ages enjoyed the great outdoors. The derby, initially conceived by … More Kids Fishing Derby a Resounding Success

Westport Lions Roar By Lion Kim Kelly Over the last few weeks, the winter weather has been tumultuous but on the Saturday of Family Day Weekend, it couldn’t have been more perfect for the Westport & Athens Lion’s Club’s first kids/youth Ice Fishing Derby on Sand Lake. The participants, ranging from as young as 3 … More Area Kids & Teens Enjoy Ice Fishing Derby. Written by Lion Kim Kelly

Former President Jimmy Carter (left) founder of the Carter Centre has worked in tandem with Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) to bring an end to preventable causes of blindness on a global scale. Photo Credit: LCIF website. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick “I have a feeling of gratitude for what Lions do throughout … More Lion Jimmy Carter Believed in Service to Others

President Dorothy Maynard’s granddaughter, Alethia Makpah, age eight, ice fishing in Hudson Bay.  Alethia lives in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.  Notice her fishing pole called an aulafaut. (Photo Credit: Lucy Makpah) Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick The Westport and Athens Lions Clubs are excited to sponsor a fishing derby for young people under the … More Lions Host Fishing Derby

Westport Lions President Dorothy Maynard presents Athens Lions Sean Seabrooke a cheque to Lion District A4 for disaster relief in Southern California. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick Last week, I summarized the Westport Lions’ accomplishments from January to June 2024. This week, I will highlight events from July to December. July July was … More Westport Lions Donated $33,678 in 2024

Members of the Westport Lions Club. (Photo Credit: Pat Reddick) By Lion Bob Reddick January is often a time for reflection, celebrating past accomplishments and perhaps setting goals for the coming year.  Over the next two weeks, I will share some highlights and achievements of the Westport Lions Club during 2024. January Evelyn Golden from … More 2024 Was a Busy Year for the Westport Lions

Anders Carson from Portland wins a 55-inch, smart television in the Westport Lions Christmas draw. John and Mary Camelon from Lanark won $1,000 by having the first Lions cash calendar number drawn in 2025. Westport Lions Roar By Lion Bob Reddick All Lions Clubs focus on five pillars of service: the environment, childhood cancer, vision, … More Lions Support Environmental Initiatives