Calhan Lions KidSpree

In August, the Calhan Lions hold the annual KidSpree at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Arrangments are made for the date with the church, volunteers are marshaled up, and coordination with the Eastern Plains Pantry to identify and qualify area children. Each child is provided socks, shoes, underwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shoes, gently used clothing, a backpack, and school supplies.

The Lion's Club works with area sponsors to put on this amazing project each year.  There intent is to serve more than 100 kids and their families.

This program is rewarding on many levels, both for volunteers and for students. "We serve" takes on an immediate meaning with each year passing.

One of the 97 students served in 2003.

Flags For First Graders

Desk flags are assembled for the first graders in the rural schools in our area.  Each first grader (or first and second grader in the case of schools where the grades are combined) receives a desk flag with a paragraph about the flag of the United States of America.  Members of the club go to each school and give a short program to the students.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Each year the Calhan Lion's Club sponsors and runs the Community Easter Egg Hunt.  The hunt is for kids from walking to age 10.  The Easter Bunny usually makes a stop at the hunt, too.  He loves the kids and might even pose for a picture or two.

The El Paso County Fair board sponsors other activities for the afternoon.  It is fun for all, but don't be late; the hunt usually lasts about 8 minutes.

Fun Run in the Sun

Each year, the Calhan Lions Club cleans Hwy 24 on each side of the town of Calhan.  In the Fall, the club cleans a mile and half on the East end.  In the Spring, che club cleans a mile on the West end. The Leos and FFA youth help out.