Astoria Lions Club

Astoria Lions Club Chartered on February 16, 1942, the Astoria Lions Club serves residents of Clatsop County, Oregon. Address is 588 16th Street, Astoria.

We are pleased to announce that the club meets in Room 109 (lower level) of the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts (aka, the Performing Arts Center [PAC]). Meeting begins at 11:30 am and typically runs 90 minutes. Members are encouraged to bring their own lunches. The 4th Thursday of the month is an evening meeting but it has been temporarily deferred until later in 2022. Point of contact: Ray Montgomery, Current Club President, 971-286-8009

Astoria Lions Starts Another Season at Astoria Sunday Market – May 17, 2026May 18, 2026 – Astoria Lions is pleased to an...
05/19/2026

Astoria Lions Starts Another Season at Astoria Sunday Market – May 17, 2026

May 18, 2026 – Astoria Lions is pleased to announce its return for a 6th season at the Astoria Sunday Market. As in past years, several visitors dropped by to welcome us back. Our tent was visited by two Lions from Vancouver (WA) who took pictures of our table display and our space’s prominent banner (see photos below). We naturally discussed our club activities and we gave them a number of our club promotional items for consideration by their club. It’s always good to see fellow Lions.

We will have our tent at our usual space ( #140) on the following Sundays: June 7th, June 21st, July 5th, July 19th (with tent partner KMUN Community Radio), August 2nd, August 16th, September 6th, September 20th, and October 11th (last market). Visitors are welcome to bring their used eyeglasses, cell phones, hearing aids, and empty printer cartridges for recycling. Our tables will offer Lion rocks, assistance applications, club promotional materials, stickers, and treats. One or more typewriters will be available as well. New for this year are small 3-D printed Lions figures (with moveable legs) in different color configurations.

We encourage all of our friends and community service partners to stop by and say hello! Photos of Sunday’s tables are shown below.

We Serve –
Lion Ray

Spring Wayside Clean-up Completed by Astoria Lions – May 5, 2026May 15, 2026 – After our club meeting, Astoria Lions met...
05/16/2026

Spring Wayside Clean-up Completed by Astoria Lions – May 5, 2026

May 15, 2026 – After our club meeting, Astoria Lions met on May 5th at the Lewis & Clark River Bridge Wayside to clean-up the site.

A quarterly event, Lions Ron and Charlene Larsen, Ray Montgomery, and Jimmy Heater weeded, picked up wayside trash (not much), cut back blackberry brambles, and patches of dandelions. Lion Jimmy took care of the raised flower box and prepped it for planting.

When finished, yellow collection bags filled with clippings were piled close to the road for collection by the local DOT office. Thank you, Lions!

Photos of the crew in action are shown below.

We Serve -
Lion Ray

A Community Discussion: Youth Homelessness in Astoria & Clatsop County - May 17, 2026May 15, 2026 – Astoria Lions encour...
05/16/2026

A Community Discussion: Youth Homelessness in Astoria & Clatsop County - May 17, 2026

May 15, 2026 – Astoria Lions encourages the community to come together to discuss youth homelessness at a community-wide discussion to be held on May 17, 2026, 12:30 – 2:30 pm, at Peace First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd Street; Astoria, OR 97103.

This FREE event welcomes everyone and features the following guests: Cyrus Javadi (Dist. 32 Rep. Oregon Legislature), Courtney Conant (Warrenton School District), Jamie Klebe (Warrenton School District), and Michelle Patopea (Deliver LIGHT Foundation).

A copy of the event flyer is shown below.

See you there -

Lion Ray

Do Not Miss this Masterpiece! – May 16 & 17, 2026April 16, 2026 – The North Coast Chorale (NCC) presents the timeless ch...
04/17/2026

Do Not Miss this Masterpiece! – May 16 & 17, 2026

April 16, 2026 – The North Coast Chorale (NCC) presents the timeless choral masterpiece “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure̕ at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday; May 16, 2026 and Sunday; May 17, 2026 starting at 4 pm (both days).

This special event features a String Orchestra, Harp, Estey Pipe Organ and well-known soloists Deac Guidi, Brandy Larsen, and Jackie Mollerup.

This unforgettable afternoon is directed by Dr. Vincent Jones-Centeno.

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at charlenelarsencenter.org. Children 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call 503-338-9132.

Come ready to enjoy this afternoon of breathtaking live music…

A photo of their flyer is shown below.

Both the NCC and the Astoria Lions are members of Partners for the PAC.

We Serve -
Lion Ray

Chehalem Valley Vaudeville Event – April 25, 2026April 16, 2026 – The Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts is ...
04/17/2026

Chehalem Valley Vaudeville Event – April 25, 2026

April 16, 2026 – The Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts is proud to host the Chehalem Valley Vaudeville show on Saturday; April 25, 2026, starting at 7 pm. This special event presents an evening of Juggling, Magic, Music, and Comedy all presented to please children and adults alike.

Kids 12 and under are admitted FREE; $5 for teenagers, and $10 for adults.

Tickets may be purchased online at charlenelarsencenter.org. For more information, please call 503-338-9132.

Come ready to enjoy this amazing show…

A photo of their flyer is shown below.

We Serve -
Lion Ray

North Coast Symphonic Band’s “And the Award Goes to...” Concert – April 12, 2026March 30, 2026 – Lights, Red Carpet, Fan...
03/31/2026

North Coast Symphonic Band’s “And the Award Goes to...” Concert – April 12, 2026

March 30, 2026 – Lights, Red Carpet, Fancy Clothes, and Great Sounds! We are pleased to announce the “And the Award Goes to...” concert to be presented by the North Coast Symphonic Band (NCSB) on April 12, 2026. This glamorous music event includes a prelude by the Dave Drury. The concert will be held at the Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St. in Astoria. Doors open at 1 pm and the concert will start at 2 pm.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of the concert. High school students admitted FREE. Middle school and younger are FREE with accompanying adult.

If so inclined, tax-deductible, donations may be mailed to North Coast Symphonic Band, 173 W. Franklin Ave., Astoria, OR 9103. Thank you in advance. Additional information can be found at www.NorthCoastSymphonicBand.org.

A copy of their event flyer is shown below.

Please come out to support this exciting event. Thank you.

NCSB and Astoria Lions are members of Partners for the PAC.

We Serve -
Lion Ray

North Coast Big Band Presents Jazz at the PAC – April 19, 2026March 27, 2026 – Astoria Lions is pleased to announce the ...
03/28/2026

North Coast Big Band Presents Jazz at the PAC – April 19, 2026

March 27, 2026 – Astoria Lions is pleased to announce the North Coast Big Band (NCBB) “Jazz at the PAC” event to be held at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts (aka the PAC). This audience-pleasing event includes music performed by special guest artist, Coreen Bergholm. Come and share in the good tunes and cool vibe.

The concert will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 starting at 3 pm.

The PAC is located at 588 16th Street, Astoria (OR) 97103.

Tickets are $15.00 and may be purchased on-line at CharleneLarsenCenter.org.

A photo of their event flyer is shown below. Enjoy!

Both NCBB and Astoria Lions Club are Partners for the PAC.

We Serve –
Lion Ray

2025-26 Lions International Peace Poster Contest Club/District O Winner Announced – December 4, 2025January 27, 2026 – A...
01/28/2026

2025-26 Lions International Peace Poster Contest Club/District O Winner Announced – December 4, 2025

January 27, 2026 – Apologies for this late submission.

On December 4, 2025, Astoria Lions met in the 6th Grade classroom at the Hilda Lahti Elementary School to announced the club and District O winner of the 2025-26 International Peace Poster Contest. Sponsored globally by Lions International and locally by Astoria Lions, Contest Chairperson Lion Charlene Larsen and Club President Lion Ray Montgomery announced the contest winning poster, presented a winner’s certificate, and certificates of appreciation for all other entrants. Both 6th Grade classes were brought together in Lion (and 6th Grade teacher) Wendy Montgomery’s classroom for the presentation.

Student posters were reviewed and judged by 9 artists associated with The Art Loft studio and gallery in Astoria. This group judged all the entries and selected finalists from which the winner would be chosen. The finalists were judged by Lion club members at their November 5, 2025 meeting, with the winner selected by secret vote. The winner was Madalyn Ross. She was presented with a contest certificate and a club certificate. After the winner was announced, the class applauded at length and students congratulated the winner.

Madalyn’s poster was entered in the District O contest held in November 2025. By a voice vote, Madalyn’s poster was selected as the District O winner. Her poster will now compete against winners submitted by District R, E, and G Lions clubs. The Multi-District 36 winner will be selected at our convention in February 21, 2026, in McMinnville. The Multi-District 36 winner will compete with posters from other U.S. Lions Clubs. The U.S. winner will be entered into the international contest.

The winning poster was retained by District O for follow-on contests. At the end of the international contest cycle, Madalyn’s poster will be returned to her.

The following students entered posters: Noah Alomari, Emmett Bangs, Skyler Beedle, Elainah Bilyeu, Alfred Caron, RJ Defrates, Chloe Evans, Jessi Finn, Asa Gates, Brynn Jasper, Levi Miller, Izzy Milligan, Hunter Meier, Lukas Miehe, Kasey Nash, Matthew Pina-Morton, Isaiah Rinell, Adalyn Rodriguez, Madalyn Ross (Club and District O Winner), Lukas Sherman, Ila Stunkard, and Addie Weaver.

In closing, we want to thank everyone for making the contest a successful event. And good luck to our winner!

Looking forward to next year’s contest!

A photo of the winning poster is shown below.

We Serve-
Lion Ray

Astoria Lions in Service – Project Homeless Connect – January 27, 2026January 24, 2026 – Astoria Lions will participate ...
01/24/2026

Astoria Lions in Service – Project Homeless Connect – January 27, 2026

January 24, 2026 – Astoria Lions will participate in the annual Project Homeless Connect to be held at the Seaside Convention Center, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The event will be held from 10 am to 2 pm. Hosted and organized by Clatsop Community Action, Project Homeless Connect is a nationwide initiative aimed to address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

Astoria Lions will staff a table and offer readers, assistance applications, and club promotional items to visitors. This annual event also provides a great opportunity for our Lions to network with other community service organizations.

Photos of the event flyer and our table are shown below.

See you next year!

We Serve –
Lion Ray

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Astoria Lions Supports a “Pay-What-You-Can” Concert by Andrei Andreev - February 8, 2026January 14, 2026 – Astoria Lions...
01/14/2026

Astoria Lions Supports a “Pay-What-You-Can” Concert by Andrei Andreev - February 8, 2026

January 14, 2026 – Astoria Lions continues supporting music events held at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts (aka the PAC). And what a treat the PAC has coming!

The PAC is pleased to announce Andrei Andreev’s return to Astoria offering a “Pay-What-You-Can” concert on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

Oregon’s own internationally acclaimed and award-winning pianist offers a wonderful program at the PAC (588 16th Street, Astoria) in a “Pay-What-You-Can" format in any amount you wish: $0, $5, $10, $20, $30, $50, $100, etc.

Tickets can be purchased on-line at CharleneLarsenCenter.org or by calling 503-338-9132.

A copy of the event flyer is shown below.

Please come out to support this great event. Enjoy!

We Serve -
Lion Ray

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Astoria, OR
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