District 36-R Calendar

 

 
 

 

 

September 2025

Find your District Governor's schedule on the Governor's Page!

 

Bethel Lions Club Chicken BBQ
Friday & Saturday, September 5th & 6th

Bethel Lions Club will be holding their last Chicken BBQ of the year on September 5th and 6th. Half chickens will be available for $10 beginning at 9:30am until sold out. The BBQ is held in the Albertson's parking lot, 4740 Royal Avenue in Eugene.

 

Corvallis Lions Club - Albany Beer “Run”
Saturday, September 6

The Annual .3K Albany Beer "Run" (yup, that's 0.3K) is coming back for 2025. Starting at Calapooia Brewing in Albany Oregon. The beer garden opens at 11:00am, the race starts at noon! Dedicated to the below-average athlete and weekend warrior in all of us, the Albany Beer "Run" features a delicious Calapooia and Deluxe beer before and after and there's even a carb-loading station and other refreshments available.

Advance Registration of $30, covers: Event entry, Albany Beer "Run" commemorative Tee-Shirt (only when pre-registered by August 22), medal, oval sticker for your car, two beer tickets for beer in the beer garden (must be 21 or over of course. Please bring valid ID and cash), refueling station at the halfway point. There will also be great music, food truck on site, pet supply vendors, selfie board for you and your besties This 0.3K is dog-friendly for friendly dogs on leashes! And speaking of dogs, the Corvallis Lions are proud to donate the profits from this year's Albany Beer "Run" to PAL— Prevent a Litter Oregon.

 

Philomath Lions Club Food Concessions
Wednesday, September 10th

The Philomath Lions Club will be serving up burgers, hot dogs and good cheer during the Philomath Music in the Park event. Come hungry and ready for a good time! Starting at 6pm, City Park in Philomath.

 

District 36-R Team “Lions Pride”
Veneta Harvest Festival Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, September 13th

Come out to support your District 36-R Chili Cook-Off Team and show the Veneta area what Lions are about! The Chili Cook-Off is part of the Veneta Harvest Festival street fair at 3rd and Broadway streets in downtown Veneta. The festival runs from 10am to 4pm. The cook-off setup begins at 8am with samples available for purchase beginning at 12pm.

 

Newport Lions Club at Newport PRIDE
Saturday, September 20th

Newport Lions Club will be participating in Newport PRIDE on Saturday Septemeber 20th at the Newport Recreation Center, 225 SE Avery Street in Newport. In addition to collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids, they will be providing information about Lions and eyeglass assistance for those in need, as well as giving away swag.. The event is from 11am to 3pm.
 

 

 

 

October 2025

 

Lions International “Weeks of Service”
Week 1 – Mental Health & Well-Being
October 4th thru 12th

International President A.P. Singh has introduced three “Weeks of Service” to help make an impact in the causes of mental health and well-being, hunger and environment. These three Weeks of Service are a critical piece of the Club Excellence Awards this year. To qualify for the award this year one of the requirements is that a club must report a minimum of four service activities to Lions International, three of which must be from each of the three International Weeks of Service. For more information check the Weeks of Service page on the International website.

 

 

 

November 2025

 

District 36-R Cabinet Meeting
Saturday, November 15th

This District Cabinet meeting will be: 10am-1pm, November 15th, at TBD. Any Lion member is welcome to attend. More information including; agenda, reports and meeting minutes are available on the Information page.

 

 

 

December 2025

 

 

 

January 2026

 

Lions International “Weeks of Service”
Week 2 – Hunger
January 3rd thru 11th

International President A.P. Singh has introduced three “Weeks of Service” to help make an impact in the causes of mental health and well-being, hunger and environment. These three Weeks of Service are a critical piece of the Club Excellence Awards this year. To qualify for the award this year one of the requirements is that a club must report a minimum of four service activities to Lions International, three of which must be from each of the three International Weeks of Service. For more information check the Weeks of Service page on the International website.

 

 

 

 

February 2026

 

District 36-R Cabinet Meeting
Friday, February 6th

This District Cabinet meeting will be: TBD, February 6th, at TBD. Any Lion member is welcome to attend. More information including; agenda, reports and meeting minutes are available on the Information page.

 

District 36-R Convention
Saturday, February 7th

The 2026 District 36-R Convention will be on Saturday, February 7th at the Holiday Inn Express in Springfield. Check the Website Convention Page for full details.

 

 

 

March 2026

 

 

 

April 2026

 

 

Lions International “Weeks of Service”
Week 3 – Environment
April 18th thru 26th

International President A.P. Singh has introduced three “Weeks of Service” to help make an impact in the causes of mental health and well-being, hunger and environment. These three Weeks of Service are a critical piece of the Club Excellence Awards this year. To qualify for the award this year one of the requirements is that a club must report a minimum of four service activities to Lions International, three of which must be from each of the three International Weeks of Service. For more information check the Weeks of Service page on the International website.

 

 

 

May 2026

 

District 36-R Cabinet Meeting
Saturday, May 23rd

This District Cabinet meeting will be: 10am-1pm, May 23rd, at TBD. Any Lion member is welcome to attend. More information including; agenda, reports and meeting minutes are available on the Information page.

 

MD 36 State Convention
Friday & Saturday, May 29 & 30

The 2026 MD 36 Convention will be held May 29 and 30 at the Holiday Inn Express in Springfield. For Convention information please check the MD 36 Website.

 

 

 

June 2026

 

 

 

July 2026

 

 

 

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