From The Den:
The Kent Lions Club wrapped up its year on a high note. In 2024-25 we have donated more than $18,000, volunteered almost 2,000 hours and welcomed eight new members.
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Lions’ College Scholarships: Zach Bezerra, Irine Dumitrascu, and Junxin Zhang. The Community Service award went to Emily Lang.
Kent Center School eighth grade recognition went to Mario Brito-Trinidad and Sofia Ramos.
In other news:
The club voted in our new Executive Committee for 2025-2026: Jonathan Matson, president; Diane Impastato, secretary; Patti Hicks, treasurer; Karren Garrity, first vice president; Norm Moser, second vice president; Dave Stoneback, third vice president; Cooper Sheldon, fourth vice president; Lela Ogden (and Lion Tamer), vice president at large; Cathe Mazza, membership chair; and Darlene Brady, tail twister.
Summer is a quiet season for our club. You can find us in August at the Sidewalk Sales and grilling hot dogs at the Library Family Carnival.
On June 16, the club hosted a Red Cross Blood drive. Please consider donating blood at the next Red Cross drive on August 18. Here is a link Schedule Now
Our “famous” brooms are still available at Kent Wine & Spirits. Brooms are $15. Swing in and pick one up to keep things tidy over the summer!
Have a great summer !
For more information about Lions check out our web site https://kentlions.org, our email is Info@KentLions.org, follow the Kent Lions on Facebook and Instagram.
The Kent Lions Club is a group of local volunteers who gather to support our community. The Pillars of Lions Club Service are Vision, Hunger, Diabetes, Cancer, Community and the Environment. Through awareness activities, fundraising and donating time to various projects and initiatives, we strive to make town a better place!
