Crystal River Lions Club

04/04/2026

City officials are preparing for an April 22 workshop aimed at addressing overcrowding on Crystal River waterways, as concerns grow over increasing conflicts between kayak rentals, tour boats and recreational

03/23/2026

Proud to be part of something amazing 💙

If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved in your community, this is your sign. The Lions are doing incredible things right here at home and around the world—and there’s always room for more people who want to make a difference.

Come be part of it 🦁✨

03/20/2026

We had a special moment at our meeting earlier this month as we celebrated three incredible members for their 15 years of service to the Crystal River Lions Club 💙🦁

Please join us in recognizing Lions Hilda, Sherry, and Fos for their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving our community. Fifteen years of giving back is no small feat—and we are so grateful for the impact each of you has made!

Their awards were proudly presented by Lion Jackie, from the Crystal River Kings Bay Lions Club alongside a special appearance from Leo the Lion, who helped make the moment even more memorable 🦁✨

Thank you, Lions for truly embodying what it means to serve.

03/19/2026

🐾 We LOVE seeing programs like this grow in our community!

Happy Tails is such a special way to build confidence in young readers—there’s something magical about reading to a patient, non-judgmental listener (especially one with four paws 🐶).

Programs like this also highlight just how incredible working dogs truly are. From therapy dogs helping children feel at ease, to guide dogs providing independence and safety every single day—these animals change lives in ways big and small.

At Crystal River Lions, supporting vision services and celebrating the impact of guide dogs is close to our hearts 💙

So happy to see this expanding to the Lakes Region Library—more smiles, more confidence, and more wagging tails!

06/21/2025

Looking for a new meeting spot. Let us know if you have any ideas.

From Lion Hilda Fialko: Crystal River Lions Club will no longer be taking rentals for The Depot in Crystal River. We appreciate everyone that supported our cause through the years and will still be taking eye cases at this time. The City has decided to make a visitors center at the location and recently announced they are buying the property next door for 197,000 from Justin Lamb to create a parking lot. I understand the concern for growth but it’s sad day for the Lions who for 50 years have rebuilt the depot with grants, hard work, sweat and time. We will be looking for a new location and will let the public know as soon as we find something.

06/21/2025

From Lion Hilda Fialko: Crystal River Lions Club will no longer be taking rentals for The Depot in Crystal River. We appreciate everyone that supported our cause through the years and will still be taking eye cases at this time. The City has decided to make a visitors center at the location and recently announced they are buying the property next door for 197,000 from Justin Lamb to create a parking lot. I understand the concern for growth but it’s sad day for the Lions who for 50 years have rebuilt the depot with grants, hard work, sweat and time. We will be looking for a new location and will let the public know as soon as we find something.

01/16/2025

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be offering parking at the train depot in Crystal River for the Manatee Festival this weekend, January 18 & 19, 2025. We hope to be back up and running before summer.

Thanks for your support in past years! Look for us again next year.

09/29/2024

I've not been able to get to there due to flooded roads, but have been told that the flood damage to the depot is significant. I'll post more info when I have it. Stay strong Citrus!

06/13/2024

06/03/2024