Community Service
 Did you know that the Apalachin Lions Club has been maintaining a small park at the corner of Main Street and Route 434 in Apalachin? The Lions have been taking care of the park for more than 20 years. They cut the grass, keep the flag flying, and keep the park lighted at night. At Christmas, they decorate the tree with lights. 
 A few years ago, the Apalachin Garden Club asked for help in cutting the grass at the small park on the other corner across from the Lions park.  The Lions also took this on. This is one small part of the service the Apalachin Lions do for our community. 

Back To School Program
 The Apalachin Lions Club has just completed its 19th Annual Back to School Program. This year's program cost $2,460,  and served 21 families with 41 school age children.   The Back to School Program gives each child selected a $60 gift certificate good for school supplies or clothing at a local store. The program was instituted when the Apalachin Lions realized that many children do not look forward to returning to school in the fall because they could not afford new clothing and thus felt conspicuous compared to most other students who typically purchase one or more new outfits. 
 The club uses previous lists, as well as any new families it has assisted during the past year, primarily on its Christmas Basket program, to generate the list of students that may require aid. Each student's need is verified each school year and all students K-12 who qualify return to school a little bit happier and more confident that they will fit in. 

Peace Begins With Me - 21st Annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest
 Peace Begins With Me is the theme for the 2008 Peace Poster Contest. The Apalachin Lions Club is sponsoring the program in two local schools. Students ages 11 through 13 are eligible to participate. Students select a medium as outlined in the contest rules and draw, paint or sketch their interpretation of the theme. The deadline is October 12. The contact person at Owego Apalachin Middle School is Sue Anderson. The contact people at Vestal Middle School are  Leigh Kaminsky and Amy Panella.