Adopt-a-Highway

Quarterly, members pick up litter from Akaka Falls State Park to the highway junction, a distance of approximately 4 miles.

Hearing Screening

Students in elementary schools undergo an otoscopic examination, tympanometric screening, and pure tone screening. 

Used Eyeglass Recycling

Members collect used eyeglasses which are cleaned, packed then eventually shipped to California for processing and distribution to third world countries.  Members also participate in Lions in Sight, an annual one-day District 50 project that collects used eyeglasses and hearing aids from the public.

Food Basket Packing

Members volunteer their time to help pack “Kapuna Boxes” at the Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank. Kupuna Pantry participants receive monthly food boxes that include a variety of foods, such as nonfat dry and ultra-high-temperature fluid milk, juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables. 

Adopt-a-Park

Akaka Falls State Park was adopted by the club in June 2010. To date, members created a garden near the entrance, painted the pavilion, cleared overgrowth, scrubbed the walkways, and repaired damage done by feral pigs.

Lei For Citizenship

Members make red white and blue Lei to be given to new citizens at the swearing-in ceremony in Honolulu.

Event Assistance

Members volunteer at various events throughout the year, providing assistance in areas such as registration, parking, crowd control etc.  Events we have volunteered for include Special Olympics, HIAC Golf Tournament, Merrie Monarch, and Panaewa Rodeo.

Fundraisers

Members assist local organizations with their annual fundraisers:  American Cancer Society Relay for Life; The Salvation Army Kettle Collection; Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, Badges and Buckets fundraiser for Special Olympics travel costs, 

Memorial Services

Members have been presenting a floral bouquet to honor and remember the Veterans during the Memorial Day Service, the American Japanese Association Memorial Service, and the Veterans’ Day Service.

Visually Impaired

A luncheon is held for visually impaired clients in Region VII during the holiday season. 

Panaewa Zoo assistance

Members assist the Zoo in improving facilities, such as painting fences.

Children’s Justice Center

Members have participated in improving the Children’s Justice Center Facilities for the last few years.

Annual Wine Tasting

The club hosts an annual wine tasting event at a local hotel with wine sommeliers choosing their favorite wines, a local  liquor store offering wine, and delicious foods.  Additional funds are raised with a silent auction and wine related items for sale.

FunFest

This is a fun night out for Lions in the area and their friends and family.  Each year a new theme is decided upon and clubs from the area are invited to attend.  Funds are raised in a variety of ways.

Legacy Project

Members help clean up and maintain our “Legacy” area of Liliʻuokalani Gardens in addition to participating in Genki Ball tossing in the ponds and lakes of the garden.

Statewide Food Collection for Hunger Awareness

Members collect food and monetary donations that are then given to the Food Bank.

Hilo Christmas Parade

This is one of the biggest projects for the East Hawaii Lions Clubs.  Members host and plan all aspects of the annual downtown Hilo Christmas parade.  

Lights In the Park

Members decorate the legacy area of Lili’uokaline Gardens for the annual two night Lights in the Park each December.