Come Celebrate with us!
You are cordially invited to attend a gathering to showcase the projects and activities of this Club.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Forest Recreation Center
Rustic Village Road, Forest
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Please bring family, and friends to join you.
Light refreshments will be served.
Come and find out more about the many things we do to serve the local community, and the world.
Bland Music Competition
Thank you to all of the judges, participants, parents and music teachers for making this year's Bland Music Competition a success. A special thank you to Mountain View Church for the use of their sanctuary for the competition. The winners for each category advance to the Regional competition on March 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of the Nazareth Church in Roanoke, Virginia.
Congratulations to ALL of our participants!
1st Place Vocals: Alanna Helfrich 1st Place Instrumental: Joel Ng
2nd Place Vocals: Anna Rackley 2nd Place Instrumental: Trenton Walker
3rd Place Vocals: Helen Thompson 3rd Place Instrumental: Jaydon Bigler
Forest Lions Club is a Model Club!
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the Forest Lions Club was awarded the Model Club plaque for 100% participation in Campaign 100 by LCIF: Empowering Service!
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We Serve
Our Sponsors
Together We Serve
With the support of our Sponsors and Teams, we raised over $12,000 to serve the Forest and surrounding communities. Thank you!
Platinum Sponsors
Ben Hildreth - State Farm
CMA Dealerships of Lynchburg
Gold Sponsors
Doug Cook
Runk & Pratt Senior Living Communities
Silver Sponsors
Joe Ehlinger - Remax
Bronze Sponsors
Fast Signs
Lynchburg Nissan
Perkins and Orrison
Lunch Sponsor
Ford Mays Wealth Management
Beverage Sponsor
Brownstone Properties, Inc.
For a complete list of tournament sponsors, see the Golf Tournament page under Events.
WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
The Forest Lions Club was chartered in June of 1973 and for 47 years a dedicated and caring group of men and women have given freely their time and talents to improve the lives of others in our local community and across the globe. In 2021, the Forest Lions Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Forest Lions Club and Forest Lions Foundation supports our community in many ways. We invite you to join us at any of our activities or during our regularly scheduled meetings held the second Tuesday of each month at Graziano's in Forest to learn more.
OUR PROGRAMS
Making a Difference
Lions Club International
The Lions Club International is an organization with over 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs in over 200 countries worldwide focusing on five main mission areas
Proud to serve Forest & the Lynchburg Area
100% of net proceeds generated from our fundraising projects are used to support local and global initiatives, with 90% remaining in the Forest and surrounding communities. Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion!
NEWS
Check out our events page to see this year's Lions Club Scholarships.
The Forest Lions Club would like to thank the sponsors of our 2022 Annual Charity Golf Tournament. To become a sponsor or participate as a player, visit the Annual Golf Tournament from our Events Page or reach out to a Tournament Co-Chair:
Irene Gilley | 434-665-3803 | iwheeler@shentel.net
Doug Cook| 434-426-4394 | wdcvt@msn.com
Connect with Lions around the world!
Student Scholarships
Forest Lions Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We are committed to helping those in need in our area and beyond. Our club members are passionate about giving back and making a difference. Our foundation focuses on providing assistance to those in need, offering resources and support. We host a variety of events throughout the year to raise funds for our many projects and initiatives. Join us today and help us make a difference in our world!
Health Initiatives
The Forest Lions Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health, safety and well-being of our community. We seek to provide resources and support to families, individuals and organizations in need of assistance. Our mission is to promote healthy living and create positive change in our community. Through our network of volunteers and donors, we strive to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Youth Programs
The Forest Lions Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to the youth of our community. We believe that every child deserves a chance, and we strive to make our programs accessible to all. We offer a wide range of services, including after-school programs, mentorship, tutoring, and educational opportunities. We are committed to helping our youth reach their fullest potential and become positive members of our society.