Mountain Roar: August 2026

By Lion Milt Fox, For The Mountain Times

Swimming Lessons!

This years Swimming Lessons program was a great success. We had just over 100 students registered, and all made great gains in their swimming and water safety abilities, many swimming the length of the pool. All were presented with a special Gold Medal in recognition of their achievements. We thank Lion Aubrey Hatzi who was our lead instructor and a great crew of instructors and lifeguards: Lion Erin Midgett, Lion Katie Wirth, also  Roni Meachum, Kerry Riddle, and Zia Thomason. We can’t forget the help of Lion Patti Buoy for her role working with parents to get the registration and schedules coordinated, to Lion Marlyne Casley for the daily registration, and to the usual seat warmers, Lions David Anderson, Craig Calvert, Marc Closner, Milt Fox, Brennan O’Dowd, and Dan Wolf, and finally, to Lion David Buoy, our very cheerful and capable chairman. We owe a very special thank you to the dedicated staff members of Camp Arrah Wanna for their hospitality and the very generous discounted rate for the use of their fine swimming pool and locker room facilities. We certainly would not have been able to bring this wonderful program to fruition without their very generous help. We also appreciate the great community support of the fundraising efforts needed for this project. 

Chuckwagon Breakfast!

Thank you for attending our Chuckwagon Breakfast. We had a good turnout, serving over 400 during the two day event. We had great food and many nice comments from our guests. Our dining room looked wonderful, thanks to the talents of Lion Candice Kelly and her crew of decorators. Lion Candice Kelly was also our Breakfast Chairwoman  again this year, and as always, she was helped by a great crew of Lions. Additionally, the Rib Shoot and Car Show were both popular. Ice cream from Chris Page was also present.Thanks go to Welches Mountain Building Supply, Welches Clackamas County Bank, The Whistle Stop Tavern, Mt. Hood Cannabis, Brightwood Tavern, and Coffee House 26 for the sale of our tickets. Special thanks to Calvin at Hoodland Thriftway for their generous discounts and donations. 

Charter Night!

We celebrated the chartering of our club with a great steak dinner on July 22nd.  We  learned a lot about our club's history and the community projects we have undertaken over the years. We also had as special guests our 2026 Scholarship winners.

Our club's first “Charter Night”  was held on July 28th, 1951, at the Zig Zag Inn some 75 years ago, with over 200 people present. 

Coming up!

Field Day Saturday August 8th 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This from our “Field Day” Chairwoman Sarah O’Dowd:

The Mt. Hood Lions Club cordially invites you, your family, and everyone you know to our very first Annual Carnival-Themed Field Day! This exciting, family-friendly event promises a full day of classic carnival fun, community spirit, and memories that will last long after the games are over.

Enjoy a variety of carnival-style games and prizes, delicious treats, sack races, lawn games, and crowd-favorite eating contests. Think you've got what it takes to eat a donut suspended on a string faster than the person beside you? Come put your skills to the test and find out!

Admission is free, making it easy for everyone to join the fun. While you're here, spread out a blanket in our free-to-play lawn game area and relax with family and friends. Carnival games, treats, and pie-eating contest entries will be available for purchase.

The festivities take place Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 24730 E. 

Woodsey Way in Welches.

We are also seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this inaugural event a success. Volunteers will assist with carnival games and activities. As a thank you for donating their time, all volunteers will receive a complimentary lunch.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for neighbors to come together, support one another, and celebrate our incredible community," organizers said. "Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or spend the entire day with us, your help will make a meaningful difference."

Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to contact Kristin Graybeal at 918-671-7559 or email kristin.graybeal@outlook.com.

Sandy Lions Club to host Bunco, Saturday August 15th!

The Sandy Lions Club will be having a Bunco Afternoon at our Clubhouse located at 24730 E. Woodsey Way in Welches on Saturday August 15th. Hours are 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please come out and enjoy a fun afternoon. Be sure to look for our flyers!

Bike Ride with Milwaukie Lions Club “Ride for Sight” Sunday August 23rd              If you have a motorcycle and want to join in support of a good cause, think about this! Go to our website for details mthoodlions.org  and look for our flyers.

Mt Hood Charity Open Golf Tournament Tuesday August 25th!

We will be holding a golf tournament at the Oregon Resort at the Mountain to benefit our community disaster relief fund. The cost is $100 per person. The tournament will be a shotgun start scramble. Food and drink will be available throughout the course. Please contact Lion Dave Anderson at (971) 373-3869 or go to mthoodlions.org if you would like to register or if you would like to be a sponsor. 7:30 a.m. check in, start time 9 a.m. 

Hood to Coast Drive thru Burrito Breakfast, Friday August 28th 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

We are supporting the Hood to Coast event by having a drive through Burrito Breakfast available for sale to race participants on Friday morning August 28th. This Burrito Breakfast will also be available to the public. Hours are from 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Price at the door is $7.00. This fundraiser helps to support our Swimming Lessons program.

Blood Drive  Saturday August 29th! 

We will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday August 29th. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To schedule your appointment or for more information, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org; Sponsor Code: MtHoodLionsClub Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes on the day of your appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions. 

It’s Great to be a Lion!