Jax Beach Lions Club

09/05/2026

A big thank you to the River City Lions Club for their generous donation to our upcoming Barktoberfest!
In the photo, you can see our club members Stephen M. Smith and Alicia Matayoshi accepting the checks alongside Joanne and Monique from the River City Lions, who also presented a wonderful support check for the Eye Spy Foundation. 🐾❤️

Speaking of making an impact - our Barktoberfest is just around the corner on October 24th!
🗓️ Mark your calendars!

Want to get involved? There is still time to grab your tickets or become a sponsor to help us make this event a huge success for a great cause.🐶🍻

👉 Send us a message or ask a local club member. You can also find more information on our website www.jaxbeachlions.org

08/29/2026

🎉 A wonderful evening at Eye Spy Social: Mocktails & Mingle!

From great conversations and accessible games to delicious treats and mocktails, it was a great night of connection for the blind and low vision community. 🐾✨

Our Jacksonville Beaches Lions Club volunteers were proud to be part of it—guiding guests and helping out wherever we were needed! 🦁💛

One highlight of the night was meeting Fahad. Fahad is a graduate of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB), where he previously received a scholarship from a local Lions Club. While our specific club wasn’t the one that sponsored him, meeting Fahad was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.
It shows the incredible effect that Lions clubs have across generations: empowering students and staying connected long after graduation! 🎓❤️

A huge thank you to Eye Spy Foundation for hosting such a fantastic event at the Ellie Mental Health- Ponte Vedra, FL location.

We are already looking forward to the next one on November 12th!

08/26/2026

Happy International Dog Day! 🐾💛

Today, we want to give a massive shoutout to some of our absolute favorite four-legged heroes: the incredible guide dogs and leader dogs that change lives every single day.

Through our ongoing support for organizations like Guiding Eyes for the Blind and Leader Dogs for the Blind, we see the impact these loyal companions have on fostering independence and mobility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

The best part? You can join us in supporting these amazing causes! Our upcoming Barktoberfest is just around the corner, and your participation helps these organizations continue their life-changing work. 🐕‍🦺✨ (Be sure to check out our posts from yesterday to see more details about Barktoberfest).

Thank you to all the puppy raisers, trainers, and of course, the amazing dogs themselves!

08/26/2026

Congratulations to our Lion, Monika Keuchel, for receiving the "Lion of the Year" award at our annual Awards Night last night! 🏆👏

Thank you for your continuous hard work and dedication to making a difference in our community. 💙💛

08/26/2026

The new Lions year has already started, but before we dive fully into upcoming projects and events like Barktoberfest, we wanted to take a moment to look back and celebrate the incredible dedication of the past year! 🌟

Last night, we held our annual Awards Night, honoring many of our members for their hard work, passion, and outstanding service to our club and community.

A huge thank you to everyone who always gives their time and heart to our cause.
Together, we truly make a difference! 💙💛

08/25/2026

Calling all local businesses and community supporters! 🐾💼

The Jacksonville Beach Lions Club is gearing up for our annual Barktoberfest on October 24th, 2026, and we are officially opening up our Sponsorship Opportunities!

By becoming a sponsor, you help us support vital global causes and community outreach charities, including Guiding Eyes for the Blind and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

We have multiple levels to fit your business or personal support:

💎Bronze ($200): Includes name in event brochure, on social media, logo with link on our website, and 1 free entry ticket.
💎 Silver ($500) / Gold ($1000): Symbolic puppy sponsorships that include cute perks like a Future Leader Dog plush, official certificate, and up to 4 free entry tickets!
💎 Platinum ($5000): Includes a dedicated table with 6 free entry tickets, plus the incredible opportunity to name a brand-new Guide Dog puppy!

Want to make a gift card or merchandise raffle donation? We’d love your support there too!

To learn more or sign up as a sponsor, visit www.jaxbeachlions.org or reach out to us directly.
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community! 🐕❤️

08/25/2026

🐾 It’s time for Barktoberfest!
The Jacksonville Beach Lions Club is proud to present our annual fundraising event to benefit the Guiding Eyes for the Blind dog training school and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Join us for an amazing evening, featuring:
🎶 Live Band: Broke 'Til Friday
🍽️ Catered Dinner & Cash Bar
🎟️ Raffles & Fun
📅 When: Oct 24th 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
📍 Where: American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th Street South, Jax Beach

Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased from a local Jax Beach Lions Club member.

Come out, enjoy a great night, and help us support independence and mobility for those in need! 🐕‍🦺❤️

08/23/2026

Happy Sunday, ! ☀️
Did you know our new digital home has been live for a while?
If you haven't checked it out yet, we invite you to explore our updated website and see what’s new.

➡️ http://www.jaxbeachlions.org/

Thank you for your continued support as we serve, connect, and make a difference together!

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Local volunteers serving the Jacksonville Beaches since 1947 — free vision screenings, hearing assistance, and community programs. Get involved or donate today.

08/18/2026

✨ What a wonderful weekend of community and SHINE! ✨
Last weekend, the Sawgrass Marriott hosted an unforgettable evening of gold, glamour, and inspiration for the Angelwood Celebration 2026, SHINE.

As proud Sponsors of this event, the Jax Beaches Lions Club was honored to support Angelwood, Inc. and their mission to help individuals with intellectual and developmental differences live happy, independent lives.💙

But our support went beyond just being a sponsor! We are so proud of our members who helped out throughout the weekend to make the event a huge success:

⭐️ Friday: Linda H., Susan, and President Linda Zepp helped prepare the raffle packages.
⭐️ Saturday: Gary, Susan, and Linda worked at the entrance for crowd control.
⭐️ Sunday: Sharon Christie Mcneal helped the staff pack up and clear out at the Marriott.

It wasn't all hard work! Our Saturday crew also got to sit down, enjoy a delicious dinner, and experience the inspiring program.

Thank you, Angelwood, for letting us be a part of your special night. 🎉

08/15/2026

At our last club meeting, our fellow Lion Mike Kibler gave us an introduction to the world of amateur radio! 📻⚡

We got great insights into how amateur radio works and why it is so important, especially for emergency communication.

One of the things which is great about our Lions Club is that we not only make a difference in our community, but we also get to learn from each other's diverse talents.

Thank you, Mike, for sharing your passion with us. 🦁💛💙