Acton Lions Club Town Fair
This event has been a beloved local tradition since the 1970s and serves as our largest fundraiser. Join us in supporting the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund to advance eye-related research and aid various local charities.
Dates: Thursday, June 19th – Sunday, June 22nd
Hours (weather permitting):
Thursday: 6:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 1:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Intersection of School St and Route 2 eastbound. Acton, MA
Upcoming Dinners & Activities
June 11: 70th Annual Acton Lions Club Awards & Installation Banquet
Time: 6:30 - 10 P
Wedgewood Pines Country Club, Stow, MA.
Recent Donations
We raise money, so we can support local events and organizations strengthening our community connection. Please contact us if you'd like more information.
Groton Hill Music Center: $1500
Acton Exchange: $1000
Acton Community Chorus: $250
Miracle League: $2000
Dignity Matters: $250
Bridges to Malawi: $4000
Discovery Museum: $1000
Miracle League: $2000
Dignity Matters: $250
Bridges to Malawi: $4000
Discovery Museum: $1000
Acton Lions Club History
The Acton Lions Club, chartered in 1955, currently has 72 members who give their time freely to help those in need and the less fortunate. We normally meet each month for a 6:30 pm dinner meeting on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Rapscallion Table and Tap (5 Strawberry Hill Rd, Acton). An elected Board of Directors governs the Club, which meets monthly.
We are one of over 45,000 clubs that comprises Lions Clubs International, the largest service organization in the world with over 1.5 million members in 185 countries. Lions are known worldwide for eye research and their service to the blind.
Since 1955 the Acton Lions, now in their 67th year, have contributed over $580,000 to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, which is #2 among all Lions clubs in the State.
In addition to eye research, the Acton Lions provide support to many local charitable organizations and community efforts. We also award several $1,500 scholarships to graduating ABRHS seniors each year.
Membership in the Acton Lions Club is open to all without regard to race, gender, religious beliefs or national origin. Click on the "Contact us" link at the top left of the page for more information about joining the Lions or contact any active club member.
Acton Lions Club Officers
Officers 2025-2026
President Gary Kappel
First Vice President Rich Langin
Second Vice President Barbara DeFlorio
First Vice President Rich Langin
Second Vice President Barbara DeFlorio
Secretary Lee Daniel
Treasurer Dan Busse
Financial Secretary Mike Kaminski
Membership: Mike Kaminski
Treasurer Dan Busse
Financial Secretary Mike Kaminski
Membership: Mike Kaminski
Bill Mullin
Andy Heiniluoma
Program Chairperson Jon Benson
Publicity Social Media Steve Trimble, Gary Kappel
Program Chairperson Jon Benson
Publicity Social Media Steve Trimble, Gary Kappel
Bulletin Editor Rich Langin
Directors 1 Year: Gib Smith
Bill Ryan
Brian Lentrichia
Directors 2 Year: Jeff Colucci
Tom Cates
Peter Grant
Tail Twister: Brian Flood
Lion Tamer: Miickey McGurl
Branding: Gary Kappel
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Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.