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We meet every Friday at noon at Left of Center in downtown Visalia.

Join Us

Become part of the world’s largest service organization and give back to your community while having fun with other like-minded people.

Meeting Fridays at Noon

Our meetings take place at the Left of Center restaurant at Center and Johnson Streets in downtown Visalia. 

Eye Screenings

Allen and Eye screenings sign

One of our service projects is doing free eye screenings for school children. Lions are all about eyesight and our screenings can catch eye problems early.

Lions International

Lions is the largest service organization in the world, with 1.4 million members and a motto “we serve” the people of Lions club serve their neighborhoods and people around the world.

Get Your Lions Vest

Lions Vest Let people know you are a proud Lions Club member by wearing your vest to events and meetings. Get one for just $34.95 from the Lions Internation store.

Lions Shirts

Weare your shirt and show you’re a Lion. Shirts are available in a variety of styles and colors for men and women at Lions International.

Lions Hats

Lions hatLions hats are available in a variety of colors and styles, check them out along with all the Lion’s gear.

Make a Donation to Our Club

2022 Host Lions Scholarship recipient

Jorge Maldonado of Visalia’s Golden West High School was the Visalia Host Lions 2022 scholarship recipient.

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Visalia Host Board members
Lion Allen presenting the check to VPA
abandoned Childs trike

Eye Glass Drop-off Locations

The Lions Clubs collect used eyeglasses, refurbish them, and deliver them to people in developing countries who have no other access to glasses. Here is the list of drop-off locations in Visalia and Tulare.

Visalia

Visalia Eye Center
(559) 733-4372
112 N. Akers St., Visalia

Sierra Eye Group
(559) 636-1000
2830 W. Main St.

Target Vision Center
(559) 749-0751
4247 S. Mooney Blvd.

Tulare

Target Vision Center
(559) 684-7628
2195 E. Prosperity Ave

Walmart Vision Center
(559) 687-8364

1110 E. Prosperity Ave.

Infinity Vision Obtomitary
(559) 688-5020

1259 E. Prosperity Ave.

Steed Family Eyecare
(559) 688-1660

1082 N. Cherry St.

Simply Eyes Obtomitary
(559) 688-0661
511 E. Kern Ave

Newsletters

ROAR Newsletter for November 12, 2021

The November 12th meeting began with the flag salute led by Lion Roy Dressel and a rousing rendition of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" led by Lion Pat Harrison.  Dee Baughman performed the invocation. Announcements Visalia's annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade will be...

Roar Newsletter for November 5th, 2021

The November 5th meeting began with a song led by Lion Bob Line.  Brad Board led the Pledge of Allegiance and Pete Sherwood performed the invocation. President Aaron Odell passed around a sign-up sheet for the December 17th Christmas meeting.   Lion Brent Robinson...

ROAR Newsletter For October 29, 2021

President Aaron Odell opened the meeting by asking Lion Craig Wheaton to lead his fellow Club members in the flag salute.  Tom Link led the song and President Aaron performed the invocation. President Aaron reminded Lions that orders for the charity pie sale are...

ROAR Newsletter for October 22, 2021

Lion Tony Loliva opened the meeting by asking Lion Bob Line to lead the pledge of allegiance.  Lion Pat Harrison attempted to lead his fellow Lions in the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, and Lion Dee Baughman performed the invocation. Visalia Police Chief Jason...

ROAR Newsletter for October 15, 2021

President Aaron Odell opened the meeting by asking Lion Karen McVaigh to lead her fellow Club Members in Song.  Vicki Whitehouse led the flag salute and Lion Betty Odell performed the invocation. Guests for the meeting included Lion Bob Bricker's daughter and...

ROAR Newsletter for October 8, 2021

President Aaron Odell opened the meeting by asking Brent Robinson to lead his fellow Lions in the flag salute.  Dee Baughman led the group in song and Pete Sherwood led his follow Lions in prayer. Announcements President Aaron announced that the Hanford Breakfast...