Are your middle or high school students looking for service hours?! Do you want to give back to the community?! Do you want to know more about being a Lion?! If you answered yes to any of these questions, come to the Eldersburg Library Saturday April 6th from 1-4pm to...
On February 2, 2024,the Freedom District Lions Club visited Inspiration Memory Care on Bird View Road in Westminster as part of their Operation Joy service project. The day's activities include Karaoke, dancing and getting the residents moving - activities that help...
On Sunday December 10, 2023, local students from Oklahoma Road Middle School, Liberty High School, as well as Winters Mill High School performed a recital at Inspirations Memory Care of Westminster. Eight students as well as an adult piano player from the community...
Lions came together to honor our veterans by supporting Wreaths Across America. To quote Commissioner Ed Rothstein (COL, Ret.), "Collectively, we didn’t just hit a single or double on Saturday; it was clearly an out-of-the-park home run!" Thank you to all who planned...
The very first Deck the Trees Charity Challenge was held on Saturday December 9th from 3:30-5:30pm. 14 local businesses sponsored the event with 12 trees decorated and voted on by attendees. Approximately 185 adults and 80 children attended with 14 Lions, 12 Leos and...
The Vice District Governor has challenged Lions to help meet the needs of our Community College food pantry. Please consider donating. Items needed include non-perishable food items, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, baby supplies, and paper products. The...
Every year, Access Carroll hosts a Big Band Merry Christmas Concert. This year's concert is TOMORROW, Dec. 2, at 7:30 PM, at Westminster High School. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Featuring the Carroll County Jazz Ensemble, directed by Glenn Patterson, this relaxing...
Helen Keller referred to the members of the Lions Clubs as her “Knights of the Blind”. As part of Lions Club Pillar #2 (Vision), the Freedom District Lions Club collects previously owned eyeglasses and hearing aids, which are recycled/refurbished for those in need...
Here at FDLC, we love the environment. We network and collaborate via the Environmental Symposium, Helping Hands Keep Our Parks Green program, and many other programs. You'll get to see amazing county plans and design demos, such as for stormwater runoff remediation:...
The Veteran Services Committee of the Freedom District Lions Club invites all members, friends, neighbors and especially any veteran to join us in a very special ceremony recognizing Veterans as part of the Wreaths Across America (WAA) program. WAA has a simple...
Do you have any creative or technical talents, or want to develop some with mentors in the Lions club? We thrive with artistic talents such as making professional newsletters, pamphlets, crafts, and websites. Tell us how you can be a part of the fun!
The Lions Club has 5 global causes: #5 is Childhood Cancer. 400,000 children worldwide have been diagnosed. Our Lions presented the Hope for Henry Foundation with 100 Batman figures to pediatric patients at Sinai Hospital. Please join us, with your time or donations,...
The Lions Club has 5 global causes: #1 is Diabetes awareness. 37M people in the US have diabetes, and 8.5M of those don't know they have it. For Diabetes Awareness Month, our Lions joined nearby clubs and high school Leos for a Diabetes Awareness Walk at Krimgold...
In addition to our service projects, we also host several social events throughout the years for members and their family. Just this past Sunday, October 15, 2023, we hosted a social gathering in a local winery. Our members attend the annual Frederick Keys game in the...
October is here! This month, we have many opportunities for you to join us in service projects. We have multiple reoccurring events that we host whether it be monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly. Go to our calendar here We hope to see you in one of them! First week of...
FDLC Lions delivered toys on September 22, 2023 to Sinai Hospital for children undergoing cancer treatment on an outpatient basis. The service club has been donating toys 3 or 4 times a year for the past 5 years. They also donated some gas cards to be used by parents...
Did you know that our club does free vision screening at several local preschools? Now you do. We have a dedicated committee who's been serving hundreds of local kiddos through this service project. Are you interested in becoming part of this project? Message us to...
FDLC Lions participated in another monthly trail maintenance event at Morgan Run, sponsored by the Carroll County Equestrian Council on September 10, 2023. It was very busy and tiring work, but very rewarding as always - great exercise and fellowship in the great...
We celebrated our 76th Charter at the last business meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. This night is always very special for our club. On this occasion, Jeremy Bair, The District Governor of the district we belong to, 22-W, visited our Club. He recognized the...
Beginning in Fall 2022, we started operating the Snack Shack by fields 7 and 8 at Freedom Park as one of our fundraisers. We run the Snack Shack every Saturday during the fall sports season, serving delicious breakfast, snacks, lunch and anything in between. It is a...
Looking for fun activities with the family on Fall weekends and evenings? Learn about what Lions do: see all the projects at the link below. https://fdlionsclub.org/what-we-do/
Operation Joy, at Inspirations Assisted Living, has been a fantastic addition to the vast volunteer opportunities with the Freedom District Lions Club. We bring music, dancing, crafts, and games to local citizens who love to share lots of good times. After 6 visits in...
The Westminster Rescue Mission provides food to families in need, right in our own community. The Lions have helped well over 50 cars of needy families on a typical event. Please consider volunteering for this rewarding experience, on the 4th Wednesday of every month:...
The Freedom Optimist Club operates a youth soccer program in the south Carroll area at Freedom Park in Sykesville. There is a special program, called Shooting Stars, for developmentally disabled children. Children from the regular program volunteer to help the...
Looking to enjoy the cooler fall weather in our beautiful parks with some new friends? Join the Freedom District Lions Club in our Liberty Reservoir trail cleanups, like this one on August 13.
Come be a part of our fantastic new project, Operation Joy, where we do just that: bring music and celebration to local citizens who love music and karaoke!
One great perk to being a Lion: the opportunity to meet and engage with leaders in our community. Special guest at our August club meeting was the Chief of Police for the Town of Sykesville, Mike Spaulding. Thanks very much for an interesting presentation on the...
It's not all work being a Lion! The Social committee organized a Frederick Keys outing for the Lions and family/friends to enjoy on August 5, 2023. While the Keys didn't play the best, Lions always make the best of it!
Six (6) members of the Freedom District Lions Club (FDLC) conducted an inspection and trash clean-up at Freedom Park in Sykesville on June 27, 2023. The inspection went well with no damage to report. Most fields and pavilion areas had only light trash; however, there...
Members of the Freedom District Lions Club (FDLC) joined other Lions Clubs attending the Lions Clubs International District 22W Change of Banner dinner held at the Myersville Fire Department Hall on July 15, 2023. This event is held every year when the outgoing...