Calendar
and Other Messages
LY 2025 - 2026
July 1 - June 30
Updated 1-10-26
Other Messages -
A message from our Blind Community Center, see below
Thank you very much Lions Bob & Mary.
SUGGESTED CLUB ACTIVITY CALENDAR, See Below:
To download/print a pdf file of above suggested Club Activity, click here
World Time & Date, click here
Every last Saturday of the month, Spring Valley Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 8am to 1030am, $10 Adults, $5 Children under 10 years old, See Flyer Below
FUTURE EVENTS, See Below
STUDENT SPEAKER CONTEST SCHEDULE - LY 2025-2026
Club Contest - On or before February 20, 2026
Zone Contest - On or before March 13, 2026
Region Contest - On or before March 31, 2026
District Contest - April 18, 2026 @ 1PM, location will be announced
Area Contest - On or before May 15, 2026
Final Contest - To be held on Saturday June 2026 COG Meeting
LIONS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE
July 3 - 7, 2026 Hong Kong, China
July 2 - 6, 2027 Washington, DC
June 23 - 27, 2028 Singapore
June 29 - July 3 Minneapolis, Minnesota
USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM
September 3 - 5, 2026 Memphis, Tennessee
September 16 - 18, 2027 Huntsville, Alabama
STUDENT SPEAKER CONTEST SCHEDULE - LY 2025-2026
Club Contest - On or before February 20, 2026
Zone Contest - On or before March 13, 2026
Region Contest - On or before March 31, 2026
District Contest - April 18, 2026 @ 1PM, location will be announced
Area Contest - On or before May 15, 2026
Final Contest - To be held on Saturday June 2026 COG Meeting
LIONS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE
July 3 - 7, 2026 Hong Kong, China
July 2 - 6, 2027 Washington, DC
June 23 - 27, 2028 Singapore
June 29 - July 3 Minneapolis, Minnesota
USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM
September 3 - 5, 2026 Memphis, Tennessee
September 16 - 18, 2027 Huntsville, Alabama
District 4L6 GST to Clubs -
Clubs have questions regarding Service Projects, how to perform Service Projects, how to enter Service Projects in the Lions Portal or any other questions related to service, please contact GST Helen Quintanilla @ (858) 231-3561 / E-mail - [email protected] or A/GST Grace Trevilla @ (619) 717-1819 / E-mail - [email protected]
Clubs have questions regarding Service Projects, how to perform Service Projects, how to enter Service Projects in the Lions Portal or any other questions related to service, please contact GST Helen Quintanilla @ (858) 231-3561 / E-mail - [email protected] or A/GST Grace Trevilla @ (619) 717-1819 / E-mail - [email protected]
Year 2026
JANUARY 2026
Hunger Awareness Month
Peace Poster Contest -Order your kits between Jan 15 to Oct 1, 2026
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
TBD Executive Board Meeting
10 Melvin Jones Luncheon Pictures at MJF Luncheon, courtesy of our District Photographer Lion Zeny Ply, https://photos.app.goo.gl/h6j4xz7UUMB76Anh7
3 to 11 - Hunger Week, See Flyer Below
13 Melvin Jones Birthday
TBD District Hunger Awareness Event
Hunger Awareness Month
Peace Poster Contest -Order your kits between Jan 15 to Oct 1, 2026
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
TBD Executive Board Meeting
10 Melvin Jones Luncheon Pictures at MJF Luncheon, courtesy of our District Photographer Lion Zeny Ply, https://photos.app.goo.gl/h6j4xz7UUMB76Anh7
3 to 11 - Hunger Week, See Flyer Below
13 Melvin Jones Birthday
TBD District Hunger Awareness Event
FEBRUARY 2026
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Student Speaker Contest, Club Level - On or before February 2, 2026
TBD Executive Board Meeting
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
2, 14 & 21 San Diego Forever Lions Club Medical Mission to the Philippines, "Wanted - Donors & Volunteers", please contact any of the following: Lion Pel - (619) 889-7986, Lion Eden - (619) 618-9368 or Lion Nena - (619) 339-6362, See Flyer Below
14 Blind Community Center of San Diego Valentines Day Pizza Party, more information to follow
18 - 19 Mid Winter COG (Queen Mary)
20 - 22 MD4 107th Convention aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, See Flyer Below
26 La Mesa Spaghetti Dinner, See Flyer Below
TBD Childhood Cancer Awareness Event
TBD Club Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Student Speaker Contest, Club Level - On or before February 2, 2026
TBD Executive Board Meeting
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
2, 14 & 21 San Diego Forever Lions Club Medical Mission to the Philippines, "Wanted - Donors & Volunteers", please contact any of the following: Lion Pel - (619) 889-7986, Lion Eden - (619) 618-9368 or Lion Nena - (619) 339-6362, See Flyer Below
14 Blind Community Center of San Diego Valentines Day Pizza Party, more information to follow
18 - 19 Mid Winter COG (Queen Mary)
20 - 22 MD4 107th Convention aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, See Flyer Below
26 La Mesa Spaghetti Dinner, See Flyer Below
TBD Childhood Cancer Awareness Event
TBD Club Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
MARCH 2026
Lions Day at the United Nations
Student Speaker Contest, Zone Level - On or before March 13, 2026
Student Speaker Contest, Region Level - On or before March 31, 2026
TBD Executive Board Meeting
TBD 3rd Quarter Cabinet Meeting
TBD 3rd District Membership Meeting in El Centro
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
14 Blind Community Center of San Diego St. Patrick's Day Party, more information to follow
18 Lions Eyes Across California Day
21 - 23 MD4 Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI), Anaheim
TBD Zone Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
31 Region Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
Lions Day at the United Nations
Student Speaker Contest, Zone Level - On or before March 13, 2026
Student Speaker Contest, Region Level - On or before March 31, 2026
TBD Executive Board Meeting
TBD 3rd Quarter Cabinet Meeting
TBD 3rd District Membership Meeting in El Centro
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
14 Blind Community Center of San Diego St. Patrick's Day Party, more information to follow
18 Lions Eyes Across California Day
21 - 23 MD4 Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI), Anaheim
TBD Zone Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
31 Region Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
APRIL 2026
Environmental Awareness Month
Student Speaker Contest, District Level - On April 18, 2026 @ 1PM, Location will be announced
TBD Executive Board Meeting
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
18 District Level Student Speaker Contest
18 Blind Community Center of San Diego "Not Another Pancake Breakfast", more info to follow
22 Earth Day
28 District Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
Environmental Awareness Month
Student Speaker Contest, District Level - On April 18, 2026 @ 1PM, Location will be announced
TBD Executive Board Meeting
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
18 District Level Student Speaker Contest
18 Blind Community Center of San Diego "Not Another Pancake Breakfast", more info to follow
22 Earth Day
28 District Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
MAY 2026
Strengthen Membership Month
Student Speaker Contest, Area Level - On or before May 15, 2026
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
1 Executive Board Meeting
1 4th Quarter Cabinet Meeting in Yuma
1 4th District Membership Meeting in Yuma
2 - 3 83rd District Convention in Yuma
16 Blind Community Center of San Diego "77th Anniversary", more info to follow
TBD Area Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
TBD Student Speaker Contest Final, Location TBD
Strengthen Membership Month
Student Speaker Contest, Area Level - On or before May 15, 2026
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
1 Executive Board Meeting
1 4th Quarter Cabinet Meeting in Yuma
1 4th District Membership Meeting in Yuma
2 - 3 83rd District Convention in Yuma
16 Blind Community Center of San Diego "77th Anniversary", more info to follow
TBD Area Level Student Speaker Contest Completion Deadline
TBD Student Speaker Contest Final, Location TBD
JUNE 2026
National Safety Month
Student Speaker Contest, Final Contest - To be held on Saturday, June 2026 COG Meeting
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
1 Helen Keller Day (Lions International)
TBD Executive Board Meeting
7 Lions International Birthday
26 - 28 Council of Governors 4th Qtr Meeting
27 Blind Community Center of San Diego Tea Time Fundraiser, more info to follow
TBD Lions Learning Day
TBD Camp Jack
National Safety Month
Student Speaker Contest, Final Contest - To be held on Saturday, June 2026 COG Meeting
Every 1st Thursday's @ 6:30 PM, 3rd Saturday's @ 8:30 AM and 4th Thursdays @ 6:30 PM of each month "Lions for Hunger Food Distribution", See Flyer Below
1 Helen Keller Day (Lions International)
TBD Executive Board Meeting
7 Lions International Birthday
26 - 28 Council of Governors 4th Qtr Meeting
27 Blind Community Center of San Diego Tea Time Fundraiser, more info to follow
TBD Lions Learning Day
TBD Camp Jack
July 2026
National Ice Cream Month
3 - 8 Lions International Convention, Hong Kong
8 - 16 Lions & Friends to China, Post-Convention 8 Nights, See Flyers Below
National Ice Cream Month
3 - 8 Lions International Convention, Hong Kong
8 - 16 Lions & Friends to China, Post-Convention 8 Nights, See Flyers Below
2026 Rose Parade Theme is "The Magic in Teamwork"
Below are Downloadable Images, Forms, etc... Sorted by Date of Event
LCIF District & Club Community Impact Grant Application, click here
JANUARY 2026
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JULY 2026
