🦁 District 4-L2 Events Snapshot

Upcoming Lions Activities & Community Events

Lions Clubs across District 4-L2 are actively serving our communities through health programs, fundraisers, fellowship, and leadership events. Join us at one of these upcoming activities!

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👁 Free Vision Screenings

Sunrise Lions Club

📅 March 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church – Lynwood

Free vision screenings conducted by eye-care professionals.
Open to all ages. No insurance required.

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🥞 Annual Pancake Breakfast

Commerce Evening Lions Club

📅 March 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Brenda Villa Aquatic Center – Commerce

Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, and community fellowship.
🎟 $10 per ticket.

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🎨 Paint ’n Sip Fundraiser

Bellflower Family Lions Club

📅 April 18, 2026
📍 Ricci’s Italian Restaurant – Bellflower

Create a butterfly painting with guided instruction while supporting Lions community service programs.

🎟 $45 per person

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⛳ SOLA Lions Charity Golf Tournament

Swing for a Cause

📅 April 20, 2026
📍 Friendly Hills Country Club – Whittier

Support Special Olympics athletes while enjoying a full day of golf, fellowship, and fundraising.

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🍽 Dine for a Cause

Commerce Evening Lions Club Restaurant Fundraiser

📅 May 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Mr. Rosewood’s Restaurant – Norwalk

A portion of your meal purchase will support Lions community service programs.
(Flyer must be presented.)

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👁 Free Vision Screening Event

Commerce Evening Lions Club

📅 May 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Commerce City Hall

Free professional vision screenings provided through the Lions Mobile Health Screening Unit.

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🦁 Officer Installation Celebration

Commerce Evening Lions Club

📅 July 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Steven’s Steakhouse – Commerce

Celebrate leadership and service as the club installs officers for the 2026–2027 Lions year.

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💙💛 Together We Serve

For full details and flyers, visit the District 4-L2 Events Calendar.

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🎤 Student Speakers Contest – Important Club Deadlines

Topic: Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Well-Being

Clubs are encouraged to participate in this impactful program that elevates youth voices on a critically important issue.

 

 

 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

Multiple District 4L2

Student Speakers Contest •

Zone/Region

Level 2026

 

 You’re Invited! 

Lions District 4-L2

2025–2026 Student Speaker Contest

 

Topic: Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Well-Being

 

Lions, families, educators, and community members are warmly invited to attend and support our incredible students as they raise their voices on one of the most important issues facing our youth today, mental health and well-being.

 

Come witness inspiring speeches, encourage our young leaders, and celebrate the power of service and advocacy in our communities!

 

 REGION & ZONE CONTEST DATES

 

 BAY REGION

Region Level Contest

Region Chairperson: Lion Robert Wilson

 March 28, 2026 (Saturday)

 1:15 P.M.

  Thompson Park

14001 Bellflower Blvd.

Bellflower, CA

 

Zone A

Zone Chairperson: Lion Kirk D.

 March 5, 2026 (Thursday)

 6:30 PM

 Long Beach Community Foundation Center

3515 Linden Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90807

 

Zone B

Zone Chairperson: Lion Patrick M.

 March 12, 2026 (Thursday)

 7:00 PM

 Thompson Park

14001 Bellflower Blvd.

Bellflower, CA

 

 CENTRAL REGION

Region Level Contest

Region Chairperson: Lion Ruri Pierre

 March 28, 2026 (Saturday)

 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

 Whittwood Branch Library

10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.

Whittier, CA 90603

(Behind the Whittwood Mall)

 

Zone B

Zone Chairperson: Lion Mike Reyes

 March 4, 2026 (Wednesday)

 5:00 PM

 Commerce Senior Center/ Library

 

Zone C

Zone Chairperson Assistant: Lion Norma Amezcua

 March 4, 2026 (Wednesday)

 5:00 PM

 Commerce Senior Center/Library

 

 FOOTHILL REGION

Region Level Contest

Region Chairperson: Lion Vivian Brown

 March 14, 2026 (Saturday)

 2:00 PM

 Santa Anita Family YMCA

501 S. Mountain Ave.

Monrovia, CA

 

Zone A

Zone Chairperson: Sally Chau

 March 7, 2026 (Saturday)

 10:30 AM

 San Gabriel Library

500 S. Del Mar Ave.

San Gabriel, CA 91776

 

Zone B

Zone Chairperson: Lion Xinping Wen

 March 7, 2026 (Saturday)

 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

 Temple City Library

5939 Golden West Ave.

Temple City, CA 91780

 

Zone C

Zone Chairperson: Lion Zoila Espinoza

 March 13, 2026 (Friday)

 6:00 PM

 Pasadena Senior Center

 

 HILLSIDE REGION

Region Level Contest

Region Chairperson: Lion Iris Ho

 March 21, 2026 (Saturday)

 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

 Santa Anita Family YMCA

501 S. Mountain Ave.

Monrovia, CA 91016

 

Zone A

Zone Chairperson: Lion Millie Chen

 February 07, 2026 (Saturday)

 2:00 PM

 1275 E. Holt Ave. Pomona Ca. 91767

 

 

 METRO REGION

Region Level Contest

Region Chairperson: Lion Ellen Wu

 March 14, 2026 (Saturday)

 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles

9443 Telstar Ave.

El Monte, CA 91731

 

Zone A

Zone Chairperson: Lion Lisa Liu

 February 28, 2026 (Saturday)

 4:00 PM

 Foothill Service Club for the Blind

117 E. Los Feliz Blvd.

Glendale, CA

 

Zone B

Zone Chairperson: Lion Barbara Ng

 February 6, 2026 (Friday)

 2:00 – 4:00 PM

 Lions Manor- 215 North Chandler Ave., 6th Floor - Monterey Park, CA 91754

 

 

 

 SAN GABRIEL REGION

 

Zone A

Zone Chairperson: Lion Jenny Hao

 March 7, 2026 (Saturday)

 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 85 E Holly St. Pasadena Ca. 91103

Note: Free validated parking at Public Parking at Marriot Garage

171 N. Raymond Ave. Marriot garage

 

 Please note that the address for the San Gabriel Region zone A Student Speaker Contest has been changed to a new location.

 

 SAN GABRIEL REGION

Zone C

Zone Chairperson: Lion Wen Huang

 March 7, 2026 (Saturday)

 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

 1354 E. Cienega Ave, Covina, Ca. 91724

 

 

 Why Attend?

 Support youth leadership

 Encourage public speaking excellence

 Promote awareness of youth mental health

 Strengthen Lion fellowship across District 4-L2

 

Your presence makes a difference.

Let’s show our students the strength and unity of Lions service!

 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Key Dates to Know:

• Club Contest: On or before 3rd Friday in February

• Zone Contest: On or before 2nd Friday in March

• Region Contest: On or before March 31

• District Contest: On or before last Monday of April

• Area Contest: On or before 3rd Friday of May

• Final Contest: Saturday of the June Council of Governors (COG)

Questions may be directed to John Nelson (PDG) at 
📧 jrnjr99@gmail.com