Whether it is Lions Days in Casco or the Island Fair on Washington Island, the clubs behind the events are celebrating major milestones this weekend. The Casco Lions Club is celebrating 50 years when it hosts its weekend of softball and cornhole ahead of a Sunday parade. Founded in 1917, the club has not just assisted in the national organization’s vision awareness program but also started a Leo program to get youth involved in community service at a younger age. Casco Lions Member Mark Jandrin says seeing so many come together to support the community is excellent.
More than a century before Casco had a Lions Club, the Washington Island Lions Club was making a difference in its community. Many of the island's activities occur because of the Lions Club's support. The club hosts events year-round and rents tents to help support causes. Washington Island Lions Club member Joel Gunnlaugsson is proud to be a part of that tradition.
Casco Lions Days runs through the weekend while the Island Fair takes place on Saturday. You can find more information about their events below.