visalia host lions meeting for 11-7-25

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.

white mountain road
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

The Roar for Friday, July 2, 2021

The Roar for Friday, July 2, 2021

New president Lion Aaron, first lady Lion Betty and Treasure Lion Karen Lion Betty getting another dollar from Lion Bob Bricker, Lion Allen looks on. This was the first meeting of the 2021-22 year and our new president Lion Aaron brought the meeting to order, called...

The Roar Newsletter for Friday, June 25, 2021

The Roar Newsletter for Friday, June 25, 2021

Lion Karen auctioning off cookies from Hawaii. Lion President Craig, thanks for a job well done. Lion President Craig brought our meeting to order today. It was the last time he would lead a meeting as president, his tenure being over next Wednesday.  Lion Craig...

The Roar Newsletter for Friday, June 18, 2021

The Roar Newsletter for Friday, June 18, 2021

President Craig lead our meeting today, just one more for him during his term.Lion Allen giving a happy buck for the installation dinner Thursday night. See a little write-up and photos from the June 17th installation dinner at the bottom of this page. President Craig...

The Roar Newsletter for Friday, June 11, 2021

The Roar Newsletter for Friday, June 11, 2021

Lion Karen with here Auction idem, a jar of jam. Lion Aaron, leading the meeting today. Soon, he will be leading all our meetings as he takes the presidency on July 1st.Our meeting today was conducted by first vice president Lion Aaron, getting in some practice for...

The Roar Newsletter for Friday, June 4, 2021

The Roar Newsletter for Friday, June 4, 2021

Iris from Visalia Emergency Aid Council.Mary Jane, also from VEAC talking giving our program today. President Craig counting down the last few meetings of his tenure. President Craig began the meeting today by calling on Lion Pat to sing My Country Tis of Thee, Lion...

The Roar Newsletter for May 28, 2021

The Roar Newsletter for May 28, 2021

President-elect Lion Aaron leads the meeting today in President Craig's absence.  Lion Brad was $20 happy to be at club today. Standing in for president Craig today was president-elect Lion Arron who called on Lion Dee to sing God Bless America, Lion Bob Line to do...