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.”