We call them our “Bookends.” Lion Bill Smith joined Lions on Nov 1, 1968; Lion Tom Simpson joined on Dec 2, 2025. Cumulatively, the two have SERVED those in need for 59 years!

Visit the Fairfax Lions Hot Dog stand at the July 4th Independence Day Parade (this year its on a Saturday) in Fairfax, VA…ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY! Parade starts at 10am – be EARLY to find seating; and of course stop by the Fairfax Lions food booth!

At this link, scroll down to see past year photos: https://www.fairfaxlions.org/?s=July+4

Can you help with food prep/sales (and earn service hours)? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9A62BA0FEC16-64275052-fairfax

Where to find our Hot Dog stand…

Lions around the world step up to serve. Click the link for a short video (1 min 52 seconds) by 2025-26 Lions International President A.P. Singh: Stepping Up to Serve

This hiking trail was built in 1971 through a partnership with the Lions Clubs of Virginia and the Lee Ranger District. Various local Virginia Lions Clubs funded the original construction, with several individual clubs recognized on  interpretive signs along the trail. The trail was designed as a sensory trail (originally a “Braille Trail”) for visually impaired visitors, aligning with the Lions Club’s mission of sight preservation and assistance.  It remains a cooperative project aimed at providing accessible forest experiences.

Lions Tail Trail is a great outing for the family. It’s in the GW forest not far from New Market, VA. The US Forest Service says: “Enjoy this easy 0.5 mile interpretive loop trail.  Be entertained by an opportunity to explore this forest using all of your senses. Listen to the gentle ripples of Passage Creek, feel the refreshing water running from the flume, and smell the sweet aromas of sassafras and birch.” More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/gwj/recreation/trails/lions-tale-accessible-trail

Shawn McBurney, of the American Battlefield Trust, spoke at the Lions dinner meeting on April 22. We learned of the wonderful work the Trust does to preserve & educate all about US history. Examples are working with communities to avoid encroachment by businesses onto historical American battlefields, and buying and restoring property associated with battlefield history.

On March 24th, Fairfax Lions screened the vision of 22 preschoolers at Fairfax United Methodist Church pre-school. All went smoothly, and the school was very happy our referrals (to a professional for a complete vision exam) included a printed report of measurements taken and areas of interest.   Screening results: 3 year olds: 8, all passed. 4 year olds: 10, 7 passed, 3 referred. 5 year olds: 4, all passed.