Tim Gapske, Mike Vought, and Priscilla Homola were welcomed at the weekly luncheon meeting. When gathering for a photo, Homola held a picture of her Father Orville, her inspiration and a longtime Lion member with the city of Huron, South Dakota.

The Alpena Lions Club held their second KidSight screening of 2023 on Saturday, Sept. 23. This event was part of Kids Day at the Alpena Farmers Market. A total of 84 screenings were performed, and four referrals were made.

Appreciation goes out to Alpena Lion Steve Garant and volunteer Desiree Miller of Thunder Bay Eye Care. These two individuals performed the screenings and provided their expertise as Doctors of Optometry.

The KidSight screening is designed to identify treatable and preventable causes of vision loss in preschool children (ages 6 months to 5 years). The next KidSight screening will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Apple Pumpkin Fun Day at the Alpena Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Club Showgrounds on French Road. The Alpena Lions have performed 131 screenings year to date and have made eight to 10 referrals.

Courtesy Photo Alpena Lions Club members help visitors with vision screenings on Sept. 23 at the Alpena Farmers Market Kids Day.

The Alpena Lions meet weekly on Tuesdays at noon. For more information, visit alpenalionsclub.com.