Millington Lions Club

04/15/2026

MILLINGTON LIONS SHRUBBERY SALE!

04/11/2026

SEASON SET TO BEGIN
The sponsor sign is up, the field's looking good and season is set to begin at the Millington Lions Club ballfields!

03/25/2026

DIABETES AWARENESS
A focus of the Millington Lions Club is diabetes awareness. At the club's regular meeting March 11, President Patty Ervin and others offered information to club members and the public about the dangers of the disease and members enjoyed a game of diabetes bingo to learn about it. Some facts: Approximately 595,000 adults in Maryland have diabetes and each year an additional 44,000 are diagnosed. Nationally, diabetes contributes to the death of nearly 400,000 people. To find out more, check out this link:

Diagnosed with prediabetes, type 1 or type 2? learn warning signs, understand diabetes, access tools, health tips and food ideas.

03/13/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2026 LION SAM DUTTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
If you are a graduating high school senior in the 21650 or 21651 zip code, or are the child or grandchild of a current Millington, Md. Lions Club member, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. See attached application form.

01/17/2026

MILLINGTON LIONS CELEBRATE FARMERS AT ANNUAL DINNER
Nearly a hundred local farmers, vendors, Lions Club members and guests attended the Millington Lions' annual Farmer’s Night at the Millington fire hall Jan. 14. Vendors set up displays and there were raffle drawings. The speakers included Kimberly Monahan, Coordinator of Recruitment for the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources who discussed the many ag-related programs available at the university. Parker Welch, executive director of the Maryland Farm Bureau gave an update on federal and state legislation as it relates to agriculture. Long-time Lions Club member Gary Fellows discussed the many fundraisers and activities the club undertakes to support the community, including the annual Lions Club scholarship, Christmas basket program, hearing and vision testing at local schools, and food drives to name a few. All enjoyed an excellent meal that included beef, pork and mashed potatoes. Vendors and other organizations represented at this year’s Farmer’s Night included Hoober Tractor and Kubota of Middletown, People’s Powered by Hanscom Federal Credit Union, Corman Crop Dusting and Spraying, Kent County Soil and Conservation, Crow Farm Insurance, Tidewater Seed Co, Steve Freeman, Scott Kinnamon Farm services, Fleetwood Insurance, Pioneer Seed, David Hill, Oksana’s Produce Farm, Corteva Chemistry, Nexta Biological, and the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension office.

12/17/2025

LIONS LEAD COMMUNITY EFFORT TO PROVIDE MEALS TO THE NEEDY.
Lions clubs from throughout the county participated in the annual Christmas Basket Program, to provide holiday food and Christmas toys for local needy families. The effort came together Monday, Dec. 15 with the packaging and distribution of some 887 boxes of food and bags of toys destined for needy households. Volunteers from the Millington, Galena, Chestertown, Betterton-Still Pond and Rock Hall clubs participated along with volunteers from Kent County High School, Kent County 4-H Club, Washington College Athletic Department, and Kent County Social Services, among others, meeting at the Kent County Community Center to pack food boxes and toys after Dixon Valve dropped off a truckload of empty boxes to fill. Local elementary schools helped collect canned goods for the effort. Additional material and funding were provided by donations, including some well appreciated high-ticket gifts. The Christmas bounty was loaded on trailers and distributed later in the day.

12/13/2025

'TIS THE SEASON FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE IN MILLINGTON
A Christmas tree adorns Millington’s four corners, courtesy of the Lions Club. The 12-foot Douglas fir tree, donated by Bernard Kohl, was erected on the corner Cypress and Sassafras streets a couple of weeks ago. Saturday, club members added the final touches with a variety of ornaments. It’s the Lions Club way of saying Merry Christmas to the community!

12/12/2025

SPEAKER OFFERS PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS
Personal safety expert Jamie Miller was the guest speaker at the regular Lions Club meeting Dec. 10, at the Millington fire hall. Miller discussed precautions individuals can take to protect from attack and robbery. Awareness of surroundings was one item of advice, such as when one is in a store parking lot. Other suggestions were keeping doors locked when you’re at home and investing in pepper spray. He demonstrated some simple self defense moves. In the short video, Miller, at left, shows member Jeremy Rothwell one such.

11/13/2025

LIFE MEMBERS RECOGNIZED
Eleven Life Members of the Millington Lions Club were honored for their many years of service at the club’s regular meeting, Nov. 12.

On hand for the occasion was District Gov. Beth Whitelock and 2nd Vice-District Gov. Donna Shelton. Those recognized were Ken Hearn (30 years), Jason fellows (26 years), Gary Fellows (53 years), Maryland Massey (20 years), Sam Johnston (26 years), Bernard Kohl (33 years), Dennis Hager (41 years), Bert Ford (32 years), and John Swain (35 years). Life members who were not able to attend the meeting included Don Kukan (38 years) and C.J. Morales (37 years). The late Ed Robison was also recognized.
Of special note, Don Kukan received the Melvin Jones Fellow award, nominated by Dennis Hager who provided the $1,000 donation to the Lions Club Internation Foundation for the distinction.

Whitelock discussed club and district goals, focusing on building membership. “More hands serve more people,” she said. To underscore the aim, she inducted new member John Amado to the club’s roll with the appropriate ceremony, presenting a packet of information to him.

She also talked about the club’s core services such as vision health and food programs.

Liz Starkey explained the club’s Welcome Basket program and presented one to Whitelock.

President Ervin also announced that the club would sponsor a community Christmas tree.

11/02/2025

LIONS, GOBLINS AND GHOULS OH MY!
CLUB HALLOWEEN NIGHT A HIT IN MILLINGTON
The Millington Lions Club sponsored a Halloween Night event, Friday, and there were plenty of costumed kids and adults and even a couple of pet dogs enjoying the fun and making the evening a rousing success. The event was held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Millington Community Fire Company fire hall on Sassafras Street. A strong wind didn't keep the kids from taking advantage of plenty of candy, glow sticks and bottled water to go around, handed out by Lions Club members, volunteers and fire company personnel.
Dressed up in an inflatable mascot lion costume, club member Kenneth Ervin entertained the crowds of kids and adults that visited the Halloween street party. Dozens of youngsters and adults came by in costume. A good time was had by all!

10/23/2025

Come meet members of the Millington Lions Club on Friday, October 24th, at the Galena Elementary School from 6pm to 8pm. We are participating in the “Trunk Or Treat” event and also taking donations towards the “all inclusive” playground that is being constructed at Galena Elementary School.

SEE YOU THERE!! Scarier the better!!!🤡🤠💀🤖👹