Sparta Lions Club main fundraising activities are selling concessions at Sparta Butterfest (Lions Charcoal Chicken!) and Sparta Kriskindlmarkt (Pork Schnitzel sandwiches! Cheese-on-a-Stick! Decadent Hot Chocolate!).
100% of the funds earned are used for charitable contributions including:
- Upgrades to City of Sparta parks (major donor to Chatty Kathy All-Abilities Playground)
- Sparta Area School District Scholarships
- Maintain Lions shelter at Memorial Park
- Many local nonprofits including: St. Claire Mission, Brighter Tomorrows, Family Promise, Deke Slayton Museum
- Wisconsin Lions Eye Bank and Cornea Transport
- Wisconsin Lions Camp
- Leader Dog
Additionally, we prepare and serve community meals at Sparta United Methodist Church, participate in WI DOT Adopt-a-Highway Program and host Bingo monthly at Rolling Hills.
