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A sold-out comedy fundraiser at Bergamot Station is helping a Lions Club expand support for nonprofits facing rising demand. Eight comedians brought laughs while the community rallied behind local service organizations.
A brand-new Lions Club in Crosby just hosted their first spaghetti dinner fundraiser and raised nearly $2,000 to help kids who need eye care. High schoolers, volunteers, and neighbors turned the evening into a lesson in community teamwork.
Five Konawaena High School seniors just received scholarships totaling $7,000 for their leadership and community service. Hawaii's largest Lions Club is celebrating these students who gave back to their island home.
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After four seasons of falling short, South Africa's Lions rugby club has finally broken through to reach their first United Rugby Championship playoff. Three South African teams will compete in the quarterfinals, marking a milestone moment for the nation's rugby.
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Mpumalanga has announced it will phase out all captive lion facilities, becoming the first province to implement South Africa's national plan to end lion farming. The decision marks a major victory for wildlife welfare and ethical tourism.
By bringing back traditional cattle herding practices, northern Botswana has cut livestock losses and stopped revenge killings that once wiped out half the region's lions in a single year. Now lion cubs are thriving and the population has jumped 50% in four years.
A local service club is bringing practical kindness to grocery shoppers this Saturday. The Kiwanis Club of Stratford will surprise families with $10 gift cards to help tackle food insecurity.
A young mountain lion found injured and alone on a Castaic road is now healing at a wildlife rescue center. The 4-month-old cub will be paired with another young lion before returning to the wild.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
Nine high school seniors just received $10,000 each to pursue their college dreams, thanks to a Birmingham-area service club with a 55-year legacy. The Rotary Club of Shades Valley continues its mission of investing in young leaders who give back to their communities.
A South Carolina social club just turned tea parties and fashion shows into $7,500 for animals, housing, and community services. The Aiken Newcomers Club proves friendship and fundraising make a perfect match.
A man who once fell asleep to lions roaring outside his village is working to bring them back by making wildlife conservation profitable for local communities. His approach is turning decades of failed conservation efforts on their head.
New research shows lions in Kenya's conservancies are adapting their behavior around livestock grazing, opening doors for smarter land management. Communities are finding creative ways to protect both wildlife and pastoral livelihoods.
Mexico's Club América Femenil claimed their first-ever international trophy in a thrilling 5-3 comeback victory against the Washington Spirit. The historic win earns them spots in both the 2027 FIFA Champions Cup and 2028 Club World Cup.
A Kenyan boy invented a simple blinking light system that tricks lions into thinking humans are patrolling livestock pens. His ingenious solution is now protecting animals and big cats across East Africa.
A Kentucky woman's club ditched the usual vendor fair for something more creative: pasta dinners, Disney performances, and a chance to meet local candidates. The community came together for a night that fed both stomachs and civic engagement.
A Texas Lions Club volunteer conducted nearly 700 free vision screenings for children this school year, catching eye problems early enough to fix them. Her work spans three counties and provides free glasses to families in need.
A yearling mountain lion that wandered into San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood was safely tranquilized and captured Tuesday, headed for release in better habitat. The young male likely got lost while leaving his mother, a growing problem as development shrinks wildlife corridors.
Wildlife officials successfully captured and relocated a healthy young mountain lion found resting in a Pasadena residential area, marking the second peaceful rescue in Southern California this month. The cat will return to his natural home in the Angeles National Forest unharmed.
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A 77-pound mountain lion who wandered into San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood was safely captured and will be released back into the wild with a new tracking collar. The 30-hour rescue operation brought together five agencies to help the young cat find his way home.
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