Category: Events

By Sue Bunker, President-Elect, Greendale Lions Club
from “LIFE IN THE VILLAGE“, SUMMER 2021, page 32

When the weather warms up, the Lions come out to play! A large component of the Greendale Lions Club service to the community involves providing entertainment, food and fun for the Village and visitors through the form of summer festivals. Not only does the Club host some of the festivals themselves, but they also partner with other village organizations and businesses to hold events that offer enjoyment for the residents. The second (and hugely important) service these festivals provide is the return of event profits to local, regional and national causes/groups/programs supported by the Greendale Lions Club. Visit greendalelions.org to see the many organizations that benefit from the Lions’ donations.

Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming Lions’ summer events:

• July 1-4, 2021: Family 4th Fest hosts popular bands, a craft bar, food and games to help celebrate our Independence Day. (see ad below). Then, the month of August brings a busy time for the Greendale Lions Club.

• August 12-15, 2021: Village Days Festival allows another venue not only for “bands, bars and bites,” but also the traditional Rummage On The Green and the annual Pancake Breakfast (held since 1960). See ad on page 37.

• August 21, 2021: GTO Car Show is a newer tradition that has made Greendale its home. While visitors enjoy viewing the many cars on display, the Lions provide their signature food and beverage choices for the crowd.

• August 27-28, 2021: J&J Construction “Thank You” Party J&J Contractors I is a growing Greendale business – and for the second year in a row they are holding a celebration to say “thank you” to their clients and to the Village it calls home. The Greendale Lions Club is proud to be their partner of choice to serve the food and drinks.

As the Greendale Lions Club continues to serve the community and beyond, a heartfelt “thank you” is sent to the outgoing Board of Directors. The newly elected Board is set to take office on July 1. Congratulations to them as they continue the tradition of Lionism: “We Serve.”

By Pam Jankowiak, Greendale Lions Club

from “LIFE IN THE VILLAGE“, SPRING 2022, pg. 32

The Greendale Lions Club is here to serve – both socially and financially. We have answered many calls to serve the community and beyond over the past few months. Lions Club members are always rising to the occasion to help as needed!

In October 2021, the Greendale Lions answered the call from the Greendale Panther Athletic Booster Club to help staff the concessions stand during two high school football playoff games. We joyfully served up hot chocolate, pretzels, and popcorn – freeing up Booster Club parents to watch the game. It was great to volunteer at the very location of the athletic field scoreboard that the Greendale Lions co-funded several years ago.

In November and December, the Greendale Lions answered the call by sponsoring and staffing various firepits during the annual Tree Lighting and Dickens of a Village events in downtown Greendale, keeping thousands of fingers and toes toasty warm during these popular, winter gatherings.

The Greendale Lions also answered the call to help serve at the various Red Cross Blood Drives sponsored by the Village of Greendale. The next two scheduled Blood Drives are March 22 from 1 to 6 p.m., and April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., both at the Hose Tower. Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment and for additional information.

This past January, the Greendale Lions answered the call to help the Greendale Health Department distribute N95 masks. Several Lions showed up in the frigid cold to help with the pop-up style drive-through distribution at Greendale High School – and were warmed with the thanks and gratitude from recipients.

The Greendale Lions answered the call to serve by providing financial support to area organizations, such as the Greendale Historical Society, Greendale High School Robotics Club, Greendale Youth Football, Greendale Panther Athletic Booster Club, Greendale High School Band, Reading Buddies Program and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. The club is also proud to financially support various Lions-sponsored organizations each year.

Finally, the Greendale Lions Club is synonymous with serving the community by hosting great family-friendly festivals with fabulous entertainment. Be sure to mark your calendars for these two upcoming summer events:

• Greendale Lions Family 4th Fest 2022 (June 30-July 4) with food, drinks, fun, midway games/rides and musical headliners including The Now, Cherry Pie, Rebel Grace and Mount Olive.

• Greendale Village Days 2022 (August 11-14) with more fun, refreshments and musical headliners including The Toys, Hairbangers Ball, and Bella Cain.

As you can see, we are a busy, active service club of 70+ members strong. And we always have room for more! If you enjoy socializing, serving, and making a difference in the community – consider joining the Greendale Lions Club. Find more information at GreendaleLions.org. See another photo on pg. 36 of “Life In The Village”.