Mountain Roar: November 2026

By Lion Milt Fox

Bingo!

Bingo continues to be very popular this year. We’ve been averaging 40 players on Friday nights. Come on out and join us –  doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with Bingo starting at 7:00 p.m.. The last night of this year's fall Bingo season will be Friday night November 27th, 2026. Bingo will reopen after the holidays on Friday night January 8th, 2027. Our Bingo Chairwoman is Lion Carol Norgard.

R.I.F. Dinner:

Our Reading is Fundamental (R.I.F.) Steak and Prawn Dinner  was held Saturday October 17th. We served a nice group of happy customers. Once again we thank all of you who came out and supported our R.I.F. program fundraiser. Thanks go to Welches Clackamas County Bank, Welches Mountain Building Supply, Coffee House 26, Mt. Hood Cannabis, Brightwood Tavern, and the Whistle Stop Tavern for the sale of our tickets. This year's R.I.F. Dinner Chairwoman was Lion Marlyne Casley. 

New Member Initiation!

Our club initiated several new members at our Wednesday October 28th, club dinner meeting. Lion Dan Wolf performed the initiation ceremony.

Coming Up!

Christmas Toy Drive Dinner!

Please plan to attend this year's Christmas Toy Drive Dinner, which will be held Saturday December, 5th. Happy Hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:00 p.m. Price at the door is $30. Special Presale tickets are available for $25.00 at Welches Clackamas County Bank, Welches Mountain Building Supply, Coffee House  26,  Mt. Hood Cannabis, Brightwood Tavern, and the Whistle Stop Tavern. According to Lion Chef Craig Calvert we will enjoy a meal consisting of Roast Top Sirloin of Beef, ham, and all the trimmings. This year’s Christmas Toy Drive is Chaired by Lion Kristin Graybeal.

Please bring a new unwrapped toy for local kids and join us for this delicious dinner and help others in need. We will also be collecting nonperishable food items for the Hoodland Community Christmas Basket Program. Thank you for supporting this Mt. Hood Lions project, a community tradition since 1996.