Alaska Lions Events

2026 Spring Beep Baseball is back!
2026-04-17 20:15 - 21:15, 2026-04-24 20:15 - 21:15, 2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Anchorage) | Fielders Choice, 7900 Schoon St, Anchorage, AK, United States
It’s time for Baseball! Spring has arrived in Anchorage! Are you ready to volunteer to help with Beep Baseball?!?
Challenge Alaska has arranged some practice times using an indoor facility called Fielder’s Choice. They’re located at 7900 Schoon St., just north of the Red Robin on Dimond Blvd. Please see the dates and times below:

Friday April 17 from 8:15 – 9:15 pm
Friday April 24 from 8:15 – 9:15 pm
Friday May 1 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday May 8 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday May 22 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm

They will have a shuttle from the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired to and from Fielder’s Choice. The shuttle will leave 30 minutes prior to practice times and return to the Center immediately after practice times.

Please check your email account for additional information. All Lions are welcome. If you are with another club, please contact Lion Rebecca, and she will forward you the email.

Alaska Literacy Program Health Day
2026-04-22 | Alaska Literacy Program, 1345 Rudakof Circle, Ste 104, Anchorage, AK, United States
The Lions of District 49A have been asked to provide free Visionscreening and hearing testing at the ALP Health Day.

Health day is focused on providing short health education lessons to the ALP students through their amazing Peer Leader Navigators.
A community resource room will be set up. This is where community partners have an opportunity to share additional information and services.
Time blocks:
9am-12:30pm
5pm-7:00pm

Alaska School Nurses Spring Conference
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States
The Lions of District 49A will be presenting their Visionscreening and Hearing Programs to the group.

Mt View Spring Recycling Drive
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Mt View Lions Club House, 501 N Pine St, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States

BBALC & Anchorage Lions Club’s Annual Spring Bowling Party
2026-04-25 11:45 - 16:00 | Jewel Lake Bowl, 8801 Jewel Lake Rd,, Anchorage, AK, 99502, United States
Follow link below:
https://bentonbaylions.org/bowling

2026 Spring Beep Ball is Back!
2026-05-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Fielders Choice, 7900 Schoon St, Anchorage, AK, United States

Alaska Health Fair Spring Schedule
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Wasilla Area Senior Center, 1301 S Century Cir, Wasilla, AK, United States
The Lions have been asked to do Visionscreening with our Plusoptix Screener, acuity testing with their Optec 5000 and hearing testing with our Maico EasyTone at their Community Health Fairs.

Big Lake Lions Spring Clean-Up
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Big Lake Road, Big Lake Rd Easement, Big Lake, AK, United States
Join us for a Hit Dog BBQ at the Rec Center following clean up on Saturday, May 16.

Alaska Health Fair Spring Schedule
2026-05-16 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns Methodist Church, 1801 O’Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK, United States

Anchorage Fire Dept Open House
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | AFD Training Center, 1140 Airport Heights Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
The Lion’s have been invited to participate in the AFD Training Center Open House. The Lion’s will be doing FREE Visionscreening inside our vision trailer. The annual open house highlights the role of Anchorage Fire Department in the community.
Anchorage Fire Fighters Local 1264 and the Anchorage Fire Department will hold its annual Open House this on May 16th from Noon to 3 PM. Open House will be held at the AFD Regional Fire Training Center, 1140 Airport Heights Drive. Free public parking is available behind Alaska Regional Hospital, adjacent to the southeast end of Merrill Field.
Events will include AFD static equipment displays and demonstrations, junior firefighter activities for the kids, home exit drills, and free lunch. The Elliott Taylor Memorial Blood Drive and Safe Kids Alaska infant and child car seat inspections will run throughout the event.

Kodiak Lions Crab Fest- You, Me and the Sea
2026-05-21 00:00 - 2026-05-25 00:00 | AK
Crab Fest began in 1958 and is a time for the community to celebrate the abundant resources that we receive from the sea. The festival is traditionally held for 5 days over Memorial Day weekend.

2026 CRAB FEST VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

SIGN UP TO HAVE A BOOTH AT Crab Fest 2026. FOR Vendor Registration Click HERE!
The deadline to signup is April 15, 2026.
Click Here to register for the 2026 PARADE
Click Here to register your Event for Crab Fest 2026
Click Here to sign up to perform on the Crab Fest Stage
Crab Fest Vendors:
Click here to take our 2025 Crab Fest Follow Up Survey.

Activities:
Traditional and quirky tournaments, games, races and competitions. The Norm Holm Survival Suit Race. Coast Guard demonstrations in the harbor including helicopters and rescue swimmers. Crab Festival Art Show. Kodiak Fish Toss, Marathon and Half Marathon, Blessing of the Fleet, Crab Festival Grand Parade on Saturday morning.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Thursday, May 21st – Noon to 8 PM*
Friday, May 22nd – 10 AM to 8 PM*
Saturday, May 23rd – 11 AM to 8 PM*
Sunday, May 24th– 10 AM to 8 PM*
Monday, May 25th – 10 AM to 5 PM*
*Dates and Hours are subject to change.

AAPI HERITAGE FLAG DAY
2026-05-30 11:00 - 18:00 | Delaney Park Strip, 9th & 10th and E & I St, Anchorage, AK, United States

19th Annual Cruis’in with Santa
2026-05-30 11:00 - 2026-05-31 16:00 | North Pole Hotel, 449 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK, 99705, United States

Special O Healthy Athletes Summer Games
2026-06-06 11:00 - 17:30 | AK
Lions and volunteers busy at Special O Healthy Athletes. Waiting for the athletes to come in to get their eyes checked.

Lions Family Fun Festival
2026-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States

Palmer Colony Days
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Palmer Downtown, Palmer, AK, United States
Come and visit the Lions in the Vision Trailer during Colony Days.

Big Lake Lions 39th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Big Lake Lions Rec, 3261 S Big Lake Rd, Wasilla, AK, 99623-9663, United States
A one-day special event tournament for ages 18 and up
Teams will be guaranteed 2 games * double elimination
IMPORTANT DATES
REGISTRATION RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
TEAM NAMES TO BE DRAWN FOR GAME GRID THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
TOURNAMENT – SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
CHECK IN AT 9AM – FIRST GAMES AT 10AM
To register team
email: biglakemudvolleyball@gmail.com with your team name
FEES
$350 per team if received by Wednesday, May 20, 2026
$400 per team if received after Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LOCATION OF GAMES
2942 S. LIONS CIR * BIG LAKE, ALASKA * 99652
BACK SIDE OF BIG LAKE SAND PITS * FOLLOW THE SIGNS (SAME LOCATION AS 2025)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jaime Estes – biglakemudvolleyball@gmail.com
Big Lake Lions
PO Box 520048
Big Lake, Alaska 99652
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
invoice will be issued for payment with debit/credit cards
or other options will be discussed at time of sign up

Kenai Lions 60th Anniversary Celebration
2026-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Kenai Elks Lodge, 205 Barnacle Way, Kenai, AK, 99611, United States

Houston Lions Waterworks Festival
2026-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Houston Fire Department, 57.4 Parks Hwy, Houston, AK, United States
Alaska’s largest squirt gun scuffle, Houston Fire Department encourages youths (and the young at heart) to enjoy their Independence Day in a safe and engaging environment. Save the fireworks for the professionals, and stay cool in the sun. There will be fire truck demonstrations, water slides, a snack and drinks bar for the kids.

Downtown Anchorage Veterans Parade
2026-07-04 08:30 - 14:30 | Downtown Anchorage, Delaney Park Strip, Anchorage, AK, United States
Come on downtown and cheer on our Lions with the Vision Trailer in the Anchorage Veterans 4th of July Parade.

Willow Lions Parade and BBQ
2026-07-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Willow Community Center, MP 69.5 Parks Highway, Willow, AK, 99688, United States
The Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) in Willow, Alaska hosts a 4th of July parade and picnic.
Staging for the parade is at the Baptist Church at 11AM. The parade starts at noon and is followed by a picnic at the Willow Community Center.

Palmer Lions Kids Day
2026-07-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Hermon Brothers Field, Alaska Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK, United States
Palmer Lions will be offering free Visionscreening at the game- out of the District Vision Trailer.

41st Annual Bear Paw Festival Parade
2026-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Eagle River, AK, United States
The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Bear Paw Festival from July 8 – 12, 2026.
The whole town turns out for a weekend filled with fun for all ages. Sometimes unexpected but always a good time, events run the gamut. The Slippery Salmon Olympics are perhaps the best known event. Teams of two race against the clock and each other with a real salmon as the critical item to take along while tackling all the obstacles.
The grand parade is on Saturday with staging at 8:30 and parade start at 11AM.

Annual Benton Bay Lions Golf Outing
2026-07-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Moose Run Golf Course, 27000 Arctic Valley Rd, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, 99505, United States
What- Proceeds to Benefit Youth Scholarships
When- Saturday, July 18, 2026
Where- Moose Run Hill Course
Our Commitment to Sports
Our club is committed to supporting the future of sports as well as many of the other International Lions Clubs goals such as preventing blindness. Our club’s main goal still remains supporting local amateur sports programs, primarily high school sports and UAA athletics where we remain active. This year we will be using the proceeds from this golf event to continue support our youth scholarship program.
Scholarships
With your support we will be able pay annual scholarships to up to eight students each year (two new students each year). We award the scholarships to student athletes, who have already distinguished themselves in service to their community.
Help us Make it Possible
We want to invite you to join us in helping make these things possible. The Benton Bay Athletic Lions Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, ID 94-3057694, so your donation may be tax deductible. You can sponsor the event in the following ways.

$150 – Individual Registration.
$550 – Team Registration.
$200 – Hole Sponsorship: A sign will be placed on the tee area with your name as a sponsor for that hole. If you select this option please send us the name you would like to see on the sign.
$700 – Team Registration and Hole Sponsorship.
Donations in Kind: We would appreciate donations of food, prizes, items for a goodie bag, or other items we can use for the event.

Download the app and registration and pay online:
https://www.bentonbaylions.org/golf/GolfApp.pdf
https://www.bentonbaylions.org/golf/register.php
https://www.bentonbaylions.org/golf/payment.php

49A 1st Cabinet Meeting
2026-08-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Big Lake Lions Rec, 3261 S Big Lake Rd, Wasilla, AK, 99623-9663, United States
Come and join us for DG Lawrence Camp’s 1st District 49A Cabinet Meeting in Big Lake at the Rec Center.
Meet his new Cabinet. Hear what the clubs are doing in our new Lions Year.

10th Annual Fairview Back to School Health Fair
2026-08-08 12:30 - 16:30 | Fairview Rec Center, 1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States
This back-to-school event hosted by the Anchorage Health Department and Parks & Rec’s Fairview Recreation Center is for Fairview & surrounding neighborhood kids with school supply giveaways. They invited community & social service organizations to staff booths or donate supplies or useful items. The Lions will be there in the vision trailer doing free Visionscreening for the attendees.
Each kid attending the event will be given a passport. They will need to visit and get a stamp from each of the booths, The student will receive a backpack and school supplies when they turn in their filled passport. The organizers are partnering with Sophia Metters from the GAP program this year so they are expecting to have 1500+ attendees.

Houston Founders Day Event
2026-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Houston Fire Department, 57.4 Parks Hwy, Houston, AK, United States
The tiny town of Houston triples its population (all the way up to 6,000!) during this one-day family-friendly blowout on the third Saturday in August. And the best part is that everything’s free! Kids’ games and bouncy rooms, dunk tanks, fishing ponds, slides, and a BBQ…it’s all covered by the folks of Houston.
The block party-style festival, which has been going on for at least 30 years, was started for kids, and they’ve kept the focus on the youngsters. So bring the family for pie-eating contests, free hot dogs and burgers, and games.
There’s also a poker tournament and garage sale (for the adults) and what the folks of Houston claim is the best fireworks display in the state (a member of their fire department owns a pyrotechnic company and puts on the show). The Air Force Band also plays during the evening, and there are free tours of a life-flight helicopter.
