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2021 Lions toy and food drive .
Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation
The VHEDC is also happy to partner with the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation for which “ We serve ” is more than a motto . The organization endeavors to make the community
Lunches in January and February .
Each September , The Lions Club Foundation hosts its Annual Golf Tournament and a Holiday Toy and Food Drive in December . “ This undertaking provides food and toys for families in our area and brightens the holidays for many citizens of Vadnais Heights ,” said Mike Woehrle President / Global Action Team Chairperson for the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation .
The Lions Club Foundation ’ s longest running activity is its Vadnais Heights Community Food Program , also referred to as the Food Shelf , which operates at Vadnais Heights Commons ( 655 County Road F E ) on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 a . m . to 10 a . m . “ Each month we provide food for those suffering food insecurity in our community . Since the beginning of the pandemic , we have also delivered food to senior citizens living in our area ,” said Woehrle .
The Lions Club Foundation partners with the VHACF in supporting the Food Shelf . The two organizations also
2021 Heritage Days festival .
partner on a $ 1,000 scholarship program for graduating seniors at three local high schools : White Bear Lake Area High School , Mounds View High School and AFSA , the Agriculture , Food and Science Academy in Vadnais Heights .
The Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation has been serving the community since 1980 . Learn more about the organization here : E-clubhouse . org / sites / vadnaishts .
2021 Fall Waffle breakfast .
a place where individuals , families and businesses can thrive through several signature projects , as well as new opportunities when they present themselves .
In 2022 , the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation is partnering with the City of Vadnais Heights and the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization ( VLAWMO ) in what will be an on-going effort for the Club : caring for and improving the raingarden adjacent to City Hall . The Lions Club also sponsors two Waffle Breakfasts each year , and participates in Heritage Days activities , serving at the August Senior Picnic and the two winter Senior
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