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The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club continues to collect used prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses as part of its Recycle for Sight program. The club reports collection in April slowed slightly from an exceptional March, but still relatively strong. In April, a total of 296 eyeglasses were collected and includes 67 cases. Year-to-date items collected have exceeded 3,000 – at 3,142 – …

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club announced the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, one way the club recognizes the outstanding achievement of its members. Lion Jeff McDonald accepted the award at the annual installation dinner Wednesday, May 2, at Casa Ybel Resort’s Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant. “I am proud to present this award for the 95thtime to a very …

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club welcomed a new member with an induction ceremony during the April dinner meeting at the Sanibel Community House. Lion Bob Kern sponsored Shannen Hayes in becoming a part of the world’s largest service organization, Lions Club International. “It is something special to be a part of such a large community working towards common goals,” said …

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club hosted Sanibel Police Department’s Lieutenant Grace Towler as a guest speaker at the regular dinner meeting Wednesday, April 18, at the Sanibel Community House. Towler addressed personal safety even though Sanibel experiences minimal crime. “We are a safe city,” said Towler. “Recent reports show crime is down 31 percent, but our residents are still at …

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club named George Veillette as Lion of the Year at the annual installation dinner Wednesday, May 2, at the Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant. Veillette has been an active Lion for 30 years and honored for his tremendous efforts during the past year. “Since becoming a Lion in 1989, George has contributed to the success of our …

Retired U.S. Navy Captain Nori Ann Reed had a great love for being at sea and for her ship, U.S.S. Detroit. Reed was the first woman to command three Navy ships and among the first assigned aboard a ship. She shared her poignant story at the Sanibel Captiva Lions Club dinner meeting. Reed looked back on her beloved ship, once …

Sanibel-Captiva Lions Rick Wagner, second from left, Jeff MacDonald and Bob Kern, present a donation to Southeastern Guide Dogs Carole Bloom, left, and Ron Bloom, right. Sanibel-Captiva Lions Rick Wagner, second from left, Jeff MacDonald and Bob Kern, present a donation to Southeastern Guide Dogs Carole Bloom, left, and Ron Bloom, right. The Sanibel & Captiva Lions Club has been …

The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club announces the winning artists of the 35thAnnual Arts & Crafts Fair. Works are judged by three artists from the Sanibel Captiva Art League, who look for original creations in three categories – Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art and Creative Crafts. Linda Huppert was named Best in Show and took first place in the Creative Crafts category. …

John Grey Painting returns as a Platinum Sponsor of the Sanibel Captiva Lions Arts & Crafts Fair held inside and on the grounds of the Sanibel Community House. In its 35th year, the fair will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 16 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17. “Supporting local non-profits is close to …