The Azusa Canyon City Lions!

News on upcoming activities, service projects and meetings in the Azusa community and beyond. Come join us!

Wheels of Freestyle Event and Helmet Give-A Way

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The Azusa Canyon City Lions club co-sponsored (with the City of Azusa) a high-flying BMX event with a message – bicycle and helmet safety. Over 400 people came to enjoy the tricks, food and goods from Bambino’s Pizza and Pasta, Max’s Mexican Cuisine, Starbucks Coffee Company, LA Fitness, Delong Unlimited, and Nana’s Gelateria. Plus, our club gave away over 100 free helmets to Azusa’s kids, and took orders for 150 more!

Our thanks to our 2010-2011 sponsor, Vulcan Materials, and our other generous businesses and donors for making this event and give-a-away possible!

 

BMX Event Brings Over 400 People!

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On October 16, the Azusa Canyon City Lions co-sponsored and hosted a helmet safety event for children and families in the Azusa community. Over 400 people attended the event, and the club distributed free bike helmets to kids 18 and younger.

To get a taste of the event – and some of the really cool BMX jumps and tricks performed – check out this great video shot and assembled by professional photographer (and Lions Club member!) Steve Castro of Eagle Photography.

 

Eye Exams, Diabetes Testing, and So Much More!

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Our club provided over 50 free eye screenings and many more blood pressure tests at this year’s Golden Days Carnival. The Lions EyeMobile provides a mobile optometrists office and allows for accurate screenings.

We were thrilled to be joined by Drs. Ed and Diane Hernandez, O.D. (www.edhernandez4senate.com) at the event. Both of them volunteered their time to conduct free eye exams for some very lucky Azusans. J

Our thanks to our 2010-2011 sponsor, Vulcan Materials, for making this community service possible!

Golden Days Parade, 2010

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We had a ton of fun at this year’s Golden Days Parade! Our thanks to the friends and family that joined us in the parade route, to all those who waved and applauded as we walked down San Gabriel avenue, and to Ralph Munoz, Albert Lopez, and Domenic Valentino for lending us the beautiful cars and driving them during the parade.

We’re looking forward to next year!

Results from Campaign for 1,000 Pairs

Here are the results of our “Campaign for 1,000 Pairs”:

  • 548 pairs of glasses collected, and still more coming in. (Email us at information@azusalions.org if you’d like to contribute.)
  • 10 mobile phones
  • 30 print cartridges

The funds we receive from recycling these items will fund eye care services for kids and needy citizens in the Azusa community.

Our thanks to everyone who donated/participated!