Fundraiser: Yachats Lions Labor Day Breakfast, August 31st 7:30am To 11:00am (Photo) - 08/22/25

YACHATS, OR – The Yachats Lions will host their Labor Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, August 31, from 7:30am – 11:00am at Yachats Lions Hall at 344 4^th Street, Yachats OR 97498. There's a $10 suggested donation to welcome folks for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast (pancakes, sausages, ham, scrambled eggs, milk, OJ & coffee/tea)! No one will be turned away from a hot meal. Please see attached flyer.

All funds raised go to support our Scholarships at Waldport High School and are also open to all home-school students within the High School’s footprint. We offer two $2500 scholarships a year, one for four-year programs and one for two-year programs.

Proceeds from Yachats Lions Club's annual fundraisers and their Yachats Lions Thrift Store makes giving back to their local community possible. They support Lions community service projects, which include scholarships to graduating seniors, food pantries, school programs, Yachats Youth & Family Services, South Lincoln Resources, Yachats Fire Department, and eyeglasses & exams for children & adults. With the motto “WE SERVE,” Yachats Lions Club is celebrating 75 years of service to Yachats and South Lincoln County.

Together, the Lions Clubs of Oregon, the statewide nonprofit OLSHF, and partners offer access to people for critical sight-saving surgeries and treatments, secure new eyeglasses, help people who can’t afford eyeglasses and hearing aids, and manage the largest vision screening program in the US. 

To learn more about the Yachats Lions Club and their work in the local community, you can visit yachatslionsclub.org.

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Back-to-School Community Car Show & Street Fair Coming To Umpqua Community College (Photo) - 08/12/25

Roseburg, OR – September 20, 2025

The Roseburg Lions Club, in partnership with Umpqua Community College, invites the community to celebrate the start of a new school year at the Back-to-School Community Car Show & Street Fair on Saturday, September 20, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM at Umpqua Community College.

This free, family-friendly event promises a day full of community spirit, entertainment, and giving back. All cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome, with traditional show classes plus fun new categories like “Mom’s Taxi” and “Low Riders.” Whether you’re showing off a polished classic or a one-of-a-kind custom build, everyone is invited to participate.

Alongside the car show, guests can enjoy a lively Street Fair with local vendors offering crafts, handmade goods, and delicious treats. There will be family-oriented activities and games for all ages. The Roseburg Lions Club will also be serving their crowd-favorite frozen chocolate-covered bananas, the perfect way to cool off while supporting sight and hearing programs in our community.

Proceeds from this event will benefit:

• UCC Endowment Funds and Memorial Maintenance

• UCC General Fund for Student Activities

• Roseburg Lions Club charitable programs, including the Sight and Hearing Program and other community initiatives

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

• Time: 9:00 AM start

• Location: Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR

• Admission & Registration: Free for both participants and spectators

For more information about participating, vending, or volunteering, please contact:

• Melvin Wilcox – wilcoxme3@gmail.com

• Steve Tronnes – stronnes49@msn.com