The August 23, 2023 meeting of the Sauk Prairie Lions Club welcomed Renee Thums and Terri Broxmeyer of the Sauk Prairie Area Literacy Council. They presented the history and purpose of the organization. This non-profit has been active for 33 years and operates fully with volunteers. Their sole purpose is to achieve literacy for adults with English as a second language. They welcome new volunteers to help as well as donations. For more information check out https://saukprairieliteracy.org.
The motto of the Lions is “We Serve.” And the Lions do just that! Through several fundraising events, they donate back 100 percent to the community including eye exams, glasses and hearing aids to those in need, the food pantry, Good Neighbor Clinic, Neighbor In Need, Kids Ranch, Caring Tree, Fire on the River, Hope House, Sauk Prairie School Scholarships, Lions Camp for the Disable, Diabetes Awareness, to name a few.
The Sauk Prairie Lions hold their monthly meetings every third Wednesday of the month at the Prairie House in Prairie du Sac. All are welcome to come, meet some new people, have a good time and help your community. Dinner and meeting at 6 p.m. For more information or any questions, please contact Nancy Passehl at 608-643-3008.