On Saturday June 4th 2011 at the Nationwide races at the Chicagoland Speedway the Manhattan Lions worked under the direction of Homes 4 Hero's. This organization remodels homes for disabled veterans doing such things as lowering kitchen cabinets for vets in wheelchairs.
Every race fan encountered liked the Lions services of hand sanitizer and other 1st aid items. Duck tape went over well with the ladies as they were taking some back to the camp sites to silence their husbands and/or boyfriends.
Full Day:
Bill Johnson
Neil Schoulten
Charlie Brewer
Al Wiley
Half Day:
Bob Adams
David Gallagher
Mandy Hatje
George Huffman
Priscilla Huffman
Jim Walsh
BJ Lawrence
Cathy Lawrence
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Charlie Brewer, Priscilla Huffman, George Huffman & Bob Adams
What We Do
We collect used eyeglasses at the Manhattan Post Office; Stone City VFW; both branches of the First Bank of Manhattan; Anna McDonald School; Absolute Vision Care, and at Advance Eye Care in New Lenox.
We fund a $1,000.00 college scholarship for a local High School senior.
We support the Manhattan Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts; the Manhattan Public Library; the Manhattan Neighborhood Food Pantry; Operation Care Package; French Youth Exchange; Manhattan Fun Days; Deicke Eye Care and Scholastic Achievement Awards.
We also sponsor the Lions Hearing Van; Candy Days; an annual blood drive; Leader Dogs for the Blind; the Manteno Veterans Home, and we provide eye exams for those in need. Last but not least, we provide a service to the village by posting your events on The Manhattan Lions Community Bulletin Board. ( If you need a community event posted on The Manhattan Lions Community Bulletin Board just stop in at the Manhattan Village Hall and ask those friendly ladies at the front counter for a request form for your event)
Would you like to serve the community and help those who need assistance? Join us by calling Charlie Brewer at 815-478-3814. "We Serve"
