Lions Club Projects
Explore some of our Community Projects.
If you would like to join in with any of them, contact us here.
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The Avalon Park miniature golf course
The mini golf course and Kiosk have been in operation for many years Location: Avalon Park, Lower Hutt. Hours: Open Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during school holidays from 1 PM to 4 PM, weather permitting. Golf Price: $3 per person per game. Purpose: The mini golf course is run by volunteers from the Lions…
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The Avalon Park miniature railway
The Avalon Park miniature railway is a long-standing and popular attraction in Lower Hutt Course: The 1.6km track takes passengers through a tunnel, over a level crossing, and alongside the park’s large adventure playground. History: The miniature railway has been operating at Avalon Park for over 40 years, with historical photos showing it running since…
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Lions help during disasters
.Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies – and aiding in long-term reconstruction.
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Lions award grants.
Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF wasalso ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times
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Lions serve youth.
Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest.
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Lions give sight.
By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness.
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Lower Hutt Lions Dances
We run regular dances to support 3 charities
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Transporting the blind
Volunteers provide transport for local blind residents so they can attend their monthly social gatherings.
