GRASSROOTS: From The Lions Den

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Submitted by Lion Lona Lineham
Saturday, November 27th was a big night in Black Diamond (Diamond Valley Light Up) President Lion Dave Parsons and his committee arranged for Santa's early arrival so he could give all the children a special gift bag. The Lions would like to give a big "Thank You" to Tom Dougall who was Santa again this year. Tom has been Santa at many different events for about 30 years and does a wonderful job. This year we had about 260 children who sat on Santa Tom's knee and had their picture taken with him. Thank you to the 5 girls from Oilfields High School, acting as elves for Santa. Thank you to Lion Bob Griffin and Lion Nancy Bolluck for making up all Santa's gift bags. The Lions also supplied firewood for all the fires that were burning, to keep you warm that night. It certainly was a great evening.
As we celebrate the holidays of various traditions in December and January, let's remember the needs of those less fortunate. The Foothills Lions Club donated $500.00 to the Food Bank.
Don't forget the 3rd annual Turner Valley New Years Family Celebration at the Flare ‘N Derrick on December 31st, 5:00 to 8:00pm.
Eight Lion members will be helping Hazel Martin and her committee make this a fun evening. There will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate, a sleigh ride around town with Dewey Matthews, skating, face painting, candy and novelty items for the children, a fire to keep you warm and a magnificent fire works display. I attended this last year and it was just like an old fashion family New Year party that we use to have.
The next Lions Bingo will be held on Friday, January 7th, 6:30 pm at the Valley Neighbours Club.
The Foothills Lion Club would like to thank all of you for your support throughout 2010. We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.

The Foothills Lions Club
“Serving Our Community”