Lions Club International promotes 8 global causes, one of which is the Environment. The Freedom District Lions Club is proud to perform monthly clean ups at Freedom Park to keep our environment and community gathering spaces unsullied. This month light to medium...
We are pleased to report that over the weekend, on Friday, September 27th, 2024, FDLC hosted our 11th Annual Golf Tournament at Oakmont Green Golf Course. The event was very well attended despite the rainy weather. We received so much positive feedback from...
Are you looking for a way to serve your community together with your kids? One of our projects is Operation Joy, which, as the name suggests, bring smiles to our friends! On Sunday last week, two Lions, two staff, and two parents with their child conducted a bingo...
On Wednesday, September 11, FDLC welcomed District 22-W Governor, DG Susan Cox. DG Susan Cox from Terra Rubra Lions Club spoke about finding joy in service. It is a joyous occasion as we celebrated our 77th Charter anniversary, which is just the fancy way of saying...
On Sunday, September 8, FDLC Lions joined our partner environmental group, Friends of Liberty Reservoir, in cleaning up Liberty Reservoir at Bollinger Mill Road. It was a beautiful Sunday morning. Approximately 250 lbs of trash were collected. Are you interested in...
Five FDLC Lions met at Freedom Park on Thursday, AUG 29 to start their day with a morning walk. The group did one loop around the park for a distance of 2 miles. The FDLC Walking Club meets every Thursday and alternates locations around the Sykesville/Eldersburg area....
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, 10 Lions from the Freedom District Lions Club, 12 members of the Century High School Leo Club, and 5 members of the Liberty High School Leo Club along with the teacher advisors from both schools met at Walmart in Eldersburg to purchase...
FDLC is preparing for our 11th annual golf tournament! Date is Friday, September 27, 2024. Please see the attached flyer for registration details. Please share with friends, family, and potential sponsors to maximize our ability to support the community! Lion Jim...
FDLC Lions participated in the monthly trail maintenance event at Morgan Run, sponsored by the Carroll County Equestrian Council (CCEC). With only 4 total volunteers, amazing amounts of overgrowth was cleared. Very rewarding as always, and fantastic lunch afterward...
FDLC joined with Sykesville Freedom District Fire Dept, Sykesville Police Dept, Carroll County Dept. of Emergency Management, and other local vendors to participate in National Night Out. The club offered emergency preparedness (ALERT) brochures, drug awareness...
Freedom District Lions Club Operation Joy brought fun and games to Inspirations Memory Care. As always residents love to play Bingo, especially when they receive chocolate candy for prizes. Everyone had lots of laughs and many residents won prizes. Chocolate (and...
Fun fact about our Walking Club: our more experienced walkers carry weights in a backpack! Don't let them intimidate you though, they're wonderful walking companions - please join us!
Leadership: a skill everyone should have, and Lionism is the way! You create the excitement for the team! Executive terms are only one year - not a long commitment, and you can be a "vice" to feel out the job Expert training and mentorship is available. Thanks Lion...
Our fantastic club delivered 202 toys to Sinai Hospital in Baltimore for children undergoing treatment for cancer. Recognizing that parents also endure financial toll and emotional stress, we make a donation of gas station gift cards to these heroes. Please join us...
Our Operation Joy projects are not just karaoke: it's group singing, dancing, crafts, games, and lasting memories of fun! Please consider joining us or starting a new project with the amazing residents.
FDLC makes amazing things happen in many ways in our community. Members of our Operation Joy Committee presented a $1,000 donation to Human Services of Carroll County, in support of the county's Women's and Children's Shelter. Pictured with two of our FDLC Lions are...
The Sykesville Fire Department Carnival is from June 8-June 15 and once again the Freedom District Lions Club will be serving up French Fries! All proceeds from French Fry sales go directly towards our annual projects such as toys for children receiving cancer...
One of our annual fundraisers is Citrus Sales. It takes place in the fall with distribution in early December. We sell a variety of citrus fruits to members of the Club and the community. Volunteer hours include hours stuffing and labeling envelopes, distributing the...
Even as a new Lion, you can aspire to some awards almost immediately. You can get awards for inviting new members to join a Lions Club or for helping form a new club. There are awards presented for longevity of membership, outstanding service activities, PR...
FDLC has a long history of partnership with the Sykesville Fire Department. At the May 8th business meeting, FDLC presented a donation to Sykesville Fire Department Chief, Kevin Shiloh, to continue their ongoing support of the Fire departments service to the community.
Annually, Freedom District Lions Club presents educational grants to the schools in our servicing district. This year Freedom Elementary School, Piney Ridge Elementary School, and Oklahoma Road Middle School were the recipients of the grant. At our most recent...
At our recent business meeting on May 8,2024, we honored the service of outgoing Leo club officers, and inducted the incoming board of officers. We sponsored the Leo clubs both in Century and Liberty High Schools. LEO stands for Leadership, Experience, Opportunity....
Did you know? The Freedom District Lions Club participated in the Shooting Stars program by providing snow cones for the past four weeks. The Freedom Optimist Shooting Stars program, offers children with special needs an opportunity to enjoy the game of soccer in a...
2 Lions, 4 Leos and 2 Youth participated in crafts with residence of a Inspirations Memory Care on May 5, 2024. Residents enjoyed decorating mason jars with red, white and blue stickers to make night light jars then enjoyed delicious ice cream sundaes. A total of 3...
Members of the Freedom District Lions Club and other community volunteers conducted an environmental clean-up of trash on Piney Run Park's East Side trails. Much trash was removed from the shoreline of the reservoir. It was a rewarding and pleasurable day.
The Freedom District Lions Club (FDLC) held their annual veterans' appreciation dinner at the American Legion Hall in Sykesville on April 24, 2024. About 35 veterans attended as guests of the service club. Col Ed Rothstein, USA, Ret.served as Master of Ceremony; the...
Our Freedom District Lions Club members not only serve people in your community, but also enjoy having fun together! On April 11, 2024, the Social/Fellowship Committee of the FDLC held a get-together at the 1623 Brewery in Eldersburg for a Music Bingo Social. Nine...
On Saturday, April 13, 18 Lions joined with 26 Leos and 4 guests to prepare 10,152 meals for needy children. This immense amount of work was completed in a speedy 90 minutes! A great job by our FDLC members and Leos, who also had fun serving the community.
Eleven Freedom District Lions Club members and 72 middle and high school students participated in April’s “Roar Like a Lion” community service event at the Eldersburg Library. Thank you for spreading the Lion spirit and values, while enjoying time making crafts such...
Do you have a Veteran that you would like to honor?! Join us to celebrate them! All members of the community are welcome. Please consider a donation of $20 per person to cover the cost of Mission BBQ food. To reserve your seat(s) contact Lion Myron Horn or Lion Sheila...