One of the core missions of Lions Clubs around the world is to support “The Gift of Sight.” In our Fairfax community, Life Scout Tyler Shin gave his time and energy to this mission. For his Eagle Scout project, Tyler collected 700 pairs of eyeglasses .  The eyeglasses Tyler collected will go with eyeglasses collected by Lions Clubs, to the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center.  

Volunteers at the recycling center clean, polish, classify, sort, and box the donated eyeglasses. They are then distributed free-of-charge to needy individuals around the world – typically via medical mission teams (with the assistance of an optometrist on the team or at the distant location).

Fairfax Lions Club thanks and congratulates Scout Tyler Shin for his valuable service project!

Each year, Lions Clubs across Virginia hold music competitions (the “James Bland Youth Music Contest”) for elementary, middle or senior high school (or home schooled) students. Top performers (both vocal and instrumental) receive scholarships.

Fairfax Lions Club’s competition begins at 2pm, Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. Best performers progress to higher level competitions.

Please submit your registration form (attached) not later than January 31st.

Samples of last year’s performances: https://www.fairfaxlions.org/?s=bland+contest

Let family, friends, and neighbors know, and encourage young musicians to sign up!

May we be happy, may we be well, may we be blessed, and may we all be loved.  May our nation be strong and prosperous, and lead the world in meaningful actions enabling peace and stability for all.  May our Lions Club excel in providing important services to those in need.

After the December fruit sale, Fairfax Lions and guests joined for a holiday meal, cheerful camaraderie, and door prizes at the Chantilly Country Club. Not all Lion members could be there, but those present had a very nice time. The Lions mission is service, but we have a good time too!

Thursday was opening day to fulfill customer preorders for the December sale. Weather was decent, all enjoyed the camaraderie, the fruit will be enjoyed! All proceeds go to Lions charity programs.

To fulfill fruit orders from our great customers, the first step is to unload the delivery truck and stack over 300 cases of fresh fruit from FL…All proceeds for charity.

Woodson HS volunteers break down cases of fruit into smaller lots