Events Archives - Carson City Host Lions Club

2025 Crab Feed

2025 Crab Feed Fundraiser – A Night of Great Food & Fun for a Cause!

Join the Carson City Host Lions Club and Celebrity Chef Jonathan Chapin for an unforgettable evening at the 24th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser! This highly anticipated event takes place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall.

For just $80 per ticket, guests will enjoy a delicious feast, including fresh Dungeness crab, roasted beef tri-tip, salad, bread, and desserts – all served with a generous side of happiness!

But the night is about more than just amazing food – it’s a celebration filled with live music, dancing, raffle prizes, and a silent auction, making it an evening of fun and excitement for all who attend. Whether you’re there for the incredible meal, to bid on unique auction items, or to enjoy great company, this event is sure to be a highlight of the year.

Proceeds from the Crab Feed support the Carson City Host Lions Club’s community service projects, including vision care for those in need, scholarships, and local charitable initiatives. By attending, you’re not just enjoying a fantastic evening, you’re making a meaningful difference in the community.

Don’t miss out on this event! Get your tickets now and come hungry for great food, good times, and a worthy cause.

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2025 Student Speaker Contest

Congratulations to Kyle Allen, Carson High Junior, for winning the Carson City Host Lions Club 2025 Student Speaker Contest.

Kyle impressed the judges on January 20th, 2025, with his insightful speech on “How does technology influence the ability for individuals to engage in interpersonal communication?” He earned a $75 stipend and will advance to the Lions District 46 zone-level contest on February 12th, 2025 in Dayton, NV.

Special shoutout to Kaden Sa and Nasia Perkins, also from Carson High, who participated in the 2025 Student Speaker Contest and earned $25 stipends for their great speeches, and to Jill Shufelt, coach of the Carson High Speech and Debate Team.

Lion Ken Haskins, chairman of the event, said: “These students made insightful and well-researched speeches. We’re very proud of them.”

Kyle’s next step could lead to scholarships up to $5,000! Join us in cheering him on at the zone competition:

– Dayton Valley Community Center
– February 12, 2025
– 5:30 PM

The public is invited, so come out and support our future leaders! For more info about the Lions Club, email us at [email protected] or call (775) 298-5171.

Sees Candy Sales

2024 Sees Candy Sales

The 2024 Carson City Host Lions Sees Candy sales are available now through Christmas, or while supplies last. Sales are taking place at two locations:

The Carson Mall
1313 S Carson St,
Carson City, NV 89701
Sale Hours: 10AM-5PM

The Carson City Host Lions Travel Trailer
Parked next to Fuji Park,
across the street from the Costco entrance
Hours: 10AM-4PM, Weather Permitting

Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory candy will be for sale in addition to Sees Candy.

Proceeds from candy sales go towards sight conservation initiatives, local scholarships, Honor Flight, Dream Center, Fish, and more.

Fishing Day

The 2024 Carson City Host Lions Kids Fishing Day at Baily Pond in Fuji Park, taking place on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00AM to 1:00PM, invites kids under 12 and their families to a free community event focused on fishing and conservation. Volunteers will be on hand to assist kids with fishing and answer any questions. While bringing your own rod and reel is encouraged, a limited supply will be available for those under 12 who need them. Participants 12 and over must have a valid Nevada fishing license, with a two-fish limit per person. Prizes and concessions will be available!

Nevada Fishing License

Environmental Projects

The Carson City Host Lions get involved environmental projects to create a healthier community and a more sustainable world.

2023 Annual Crab Feed

March 25, 2023

700 pounds of dungeness crab and 180 pounds of tri-tip beef were consumed by the 385 people who attended the 22nd Annual Crab Feed hosted by the Carson City Host Lions. The Carson City business community helped immensely with donations of raffle and silent auction items.

Special thanks to our Silver and Gold partners and our advertisers:

2021 Peace Poster Contest Winners

The 2021 Peace Poster Contest Winners are Announced

Cadence Schnaible is announced the 2021 Peace Poster Contest Winner Carson City Host Lions — First Place, Cadence Schnaible, Carson City

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce the 2021 Peace Poster Contest winners. Cadence Schnaible, the daughter of Zachary and Shannon Schnaible, of Carson City has won the local competition. The Peace Poster Contest is an international contest that encourages children, ages 11 to 13, to creatively express what peace means to them. Ms. Schnaible will receive a $50 award and will move up to the Nevada District level for further competition. If she wins there, she’ll move up to the international competition. Cadence is an 11 year-old and attends Carson Middle School. She said that “Peace means we are all connected, no matter where in the world we are.”

Hailey Haase-Acks from Gardnerville won second place and a $25 award. Hailey entered the contest through the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada. She is a twelve-year old attending Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School. Jaicielyn Ryan, Lucy Borse, Peyton Golden, Elisha Nolan, and Douglas Trujillo also competed in the contest.

The Carson City Lions partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Both organizations provided supplies and guidance from art teachers to interested students. The Nevada Artists’ Association provided display space in its Gallery for viewing by the public.

The International Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip to an award ceremony where he/she will receive $5,000 and an award. 23 merit award winners will also be selected and each will receive $500.

Lions Clubs International is a global leader in community and humanitarian service. The International organization works to improve health and well-being, supports those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourages peace and international understanding. Here in Carson City, the local club devotes its resources to vision preservation programs, supporting local charities, and providing youth services such as scholarships for Carson High seniors, Kids Fishing Day, and the Student Speaker Contest. For more information about the Carson City Lions, check out the Club’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CarsonCityLions or go to one of two websites at https://carsoncitylions.com/ or https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/carsoncitynv/.

Peyton Golden Carson City Lions 2021 Peach Poster Contest — Peyton Golden, Carson City

White Cane Days 2021

The Carson City Host Lions White Cane Days 2021 will take place October 16th & October 17th. The Carson City Lions will be at the N. Carson Street SaveMart both days from 10am to 4pm. While there, the Lions will be promoting and raising funds for Clubs local eye care programs.

In addition to continually promoting awareness about local white cane traffic safety laws, the Carson City Lions raise funds to assist the blind and visually impaired in the community, collect used eyeglasses for those in need, and also provide eye exams and new glasse for local people who can afford them.

The Carson City Host Lions partner with FISH and Ron Wood Foundations who refer clients in need.

For more information on the Carson CIty Lions Club sight preservation programs, White Cane Days, and local drop off locations for used eyeglasses visit our White Cane Days webpage or our Eyeglasses webpage.

As a reminder, the Carson Lions have used eyeglass donation locations throughout Carson City. If you have used prescription eyeglasses you no longer need, we encourage you to donate so they can be provided to people in our community in needs. Donation locations can be found at:

The Carson Library,
Carson Senior Center,
Walmart,
SaveMart,
Raleys,
Costco Optical Department,
Pritchertt Eye Care,
Katrina Van Patten O.D.,
Dr. Ferris O.D.,
Deputy Optics,
Eyemart Express,
Stephen Palazolo O.D.

See’s Candy is Now For Sale

We have candy, See’s Candy!!! Once again we are selling See’s Candies to raise funds for Vision Preservation and other programs. You can find our group selling See’s Candies at two locations in Carson City; the candy trailer by Costco and at our booth at the Carson Mall. The candy trailer is located across from the entrance to Costco and it will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our booth in the Carson City Mall will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are a Carson City resident, but unable to make it to one of these locations to buy candy, you can contact us through our See’s Candy Webpage (click here) and we will try to make arrangements to bring the candy to you. We will sell candy until Christmas Eve or until we sell out. The See’s Candies ranging in cost from $8 to $23 per box.

The Chalk Art Contest Awards Go To…

And the chalk art awards go to….
For the most photos of the event posted on FB: Michael Mansen (If there was an award for the most creative descriptions we’d give you that award too!)
For the 2nd most event photos posted on FB: Jenny Treece
3rd Place Art Entry: A tie between 212 W. Ann St & 310 N Stewart
2nd Place Art Entry: 1637 Molly Drive
1st Place Art Entry: 2702 Marvin

Thanks to all who participated in the chalk art contest. The judges really struggled to choose the winners because all of the entries were great! The judges were asked to make their decision based on who best met the theme, but everyone did a great job meeting the theme……and the artwork was incredible to boot! After much debate winners were selected, but the judges has such a tough time decided that they diced that in addition to awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, they will also be sending additional awards out to all who participated!