Vision is a Global Cause for Lions Clubs International since 1924 when Helen Keller asked the Lions to become “Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness.” We provide vision tests, glasses, and hearing aides to members of our community who qualify financially. We provide vision screening to the Oak Harbor School District for compliance with State mandated testing of elementary students. We also support local and national eye banks though the White Canes Program. For more information or if you need glasses, please call 360-320-7066. If you need hearing aids, please call 360-320-0161

We collect used eyeglasses for recycling in partnership with NWLERC to other countries where they are distributed.  Recycle your old glasses, hearing aids, and cell phones at these Oak Harbor Locations:
Connect Hearing                         380 SE Midway Blvd.
Elks Lodge                                    155 NE Ernst
Garage of Blessings                    800 SE Barrington
Great Clips                                    31595 SR 20 Ste 4
Harada Physical Therapy           31955 SR 20

Harmony Health 285 NW Midway Blvd #7
Island Eye Care                            231 SE Barrington Ste 208
Island Thrift                                  600 SE Barrington
New Image Salon                        665 SE Pioneer Way
Pamela’s Legacy                        655 Pioneer Way #4
Wallin-Stucky Funeral Home    1811 NE 16^th Ave
Whidbey Chiropractic                270 SE Cabot Dr Ste 4
Vision Plus                                    31775 SR  20, Ste B1

We loan medical equipment, such as hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs, shower/bath seats, toilet risers, knee scooters, and more, at no cost, to members of our community. For more information, to donate equipment, or if you need equipment, please call 360-499-6476.

We also participate in Central Lions Club’s Mexicali Project which brings medical equipment and eyeglasses to rural areas of Mexico. If you are interested in volunteering for our local program, please call us. The program takes 3-4 active volunteers to make it all possible.

At this time, we cannot accept ‘prescription items’ such as diabetes testers, prosthetics, colostomy, incontinent, or c-pap machines. Incontinent products can be donated to Garage of Blessings or “For the Girls” programs.

We also do not accept electronic wheelchairs as the battery replacement costs are prohibitive. For electronic wheelchairs, please contact Veteran & Community Mobility Center, Rich 360.420.4046. For donations, if possible, please text photos. For requests, please call/text “how tall, approx. weight, any special needs such as tilt, lift, recline, elevate, electric light extensions, etc.”

Quarterly, we pickup litter on State Route 20, from Monroe Landing Road to Sidney Street, a distance of about four miles.  This project requires about 16 Lions to safely complete, and takes only about one hour.  After, we often gather at a local restaurant for breakfast. Those ages 16+ are invited to join us! We can provide high school and command volunteer letters.

On Memorial Day each year, Oak Harbor Lions sponsor an annual Service of Remembrance to honor our fallen heroes of all branches of Military service.  This ceremony is co-hosted by Island County Cemetery District #1: Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor, and by our local VFW, American Legion, and Fleet Reserve Associations. 

We invite Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor NJROTC, Oak Harbor Fire and Police Departments, and local and state dignitaries to participate each year, and include guest speakers and musical presentations from members of our community.

To see past videos of events, or to participate as a sponsor click here

We offer two scholarships to graduating Oak Harbor Seniors. The Chuck Anderson Vocational Scholarship is renewable for two years. The Dur Roberson Academic Scholarship is renewable for four years. For more information, call: 360-320-0161

We participate fundraising, maintenance, sponsor campers, and serve meals at Camp Horizon.

Twelve times a year, we place hundreds of American flags throughout the community.  They are placed adjacent to businesses that sponsor the flags, in support of the Oak Harbor Lions. Current Dates:
 *MLK Jr. Day                      *President’s Day
 *St. Patrick’s Day              *Holland Happening
 *Memorial Day                   *Flag Day
 *Independence Day          *Labor Day
 *September 11                   *Columbus Day
 *Veterans Day                    *Pearl Harbor Day

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In the news…

Locally, we support North Whidbey Help House who supports our vulnerable community members. They also prepare special food boxes for those with diabetes. Hunger and Diabetes are two Lions Global Causes. In July, we collect food donations to stuff the bus for Christmas in July.

Annually, we support Lions in Deception Pass cleanup day near Earth Day. The environment is one of Lions International Global Causes. To participate with us, give us a call or watch Facebook for details.