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Service - Fundraising

Service Projects

Mission of the Watertown Lions Club

Memorial Scholarships

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA:

  1. Resident of Watertown/Oakville
  2. Demonstrated Academic Achievement
  3. Demonstrated Community Service
  4. Demonstrated Financial Need
  5. Current High School Senior  

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDS AVAILABLE:  

  1. Watertown Lions Club Academic Scholarship
    $2,000 - awarded to a student who will be attending a four-year college or university.
  2. Watertown Lions Club Memorial Scholarship
    $2,000 - awarded to a student who will be attending a technical, vocational, or trade school.
  3. Watertown Lions Club Community Service Scholarship
    $2,000 - awarded to a student who will be attending a four-year college or university, a technical, vocational, or trade school. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are available at the Guidance Office. Download Here. Complete the application. Attach an official school transcript with grades, rank, and standardized test results such as CAPT and SAT scores. Attach an autobiographical sketch describing past accomplishments, extracurricular activities, interests, hobbies, and future vocational plans. Please include any community service projects you have been involved with. Have a parent/guardian verify the information and sign the application. Applications are due by the end of the first week of April.

Return the application to the Guidance office or mail to:

Watertown Lions Club
P.O. Box 281
Watertown, CT 06795
Attn: Scholarship Committee


 

Watertown Lions Club - American Red Cross - 
Blood Drive - October 3, 2023 
(watch for date in the Fall of 2024)

Watertown Lions - Red Cross - Blood Drive

First Congregational Church
Held in the Fellowship hall
40 DeForrest Street
Watertown, CT 06795

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Other dates in Watertown:
to be determined

For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org
Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Download Flyer

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. 

    

 


Eye Glasses Hearing Aids and Cell Phones

Used Eye Glasses, Hearing Aids and Cell Phones may be dropped in the Lions' Box at the corner of Main Street and Depot Street.

Cell Phones may also be dropped off at the following businesses:

Adams Market
Allyn' s Cleaners
Bally Total Fitness
LaBonne's Market
McKleans Cleaners
Owl & Pussycat Nursery Siemans Building
Stop & Shop Market
Watertown Library
World Gym

 

Fundraising  - Golf - Fall Festival - Car Cruze - Wine & Beer Tasting - Christmas Tree - Shred It - Game Dinner

SightSaver Day

For 2023
  - April 15 at Adams Market and other locations in Watertown


Shred It

Watertown Lions Club offers Shredding Event on Saturday, April 2, 2024

There is an increase of identity theft worldwide. The Watertown Lions Club, LaBonne's Market and Iron Mountain will offer to shred personal documents that contain Social Security numbers, credit card information, medical records and financial papers.

These papers will be shredded on site.  No files with metal hangers, binders ring note books or clubs will be accepted.

The services will be hosted from 9am until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at LaBonne's Market at 639 Straits Turnpike in Watertown.

A minimum donation of $10 will be appreciated to support Local Charities.  All checks must be made out to the 'Watertown Lions Club'.

Those seeking more information may contact President Jim Floyd at 203-529-5648.
Shred It - 2020 with Iron Mountain

Photo from Shredding Event in 2020 with the help of Iron Mountain. 

 


Golf Tournament

Nineteenth Annual Golf Tournament
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 

2023 Golf Tournament

Watertown Lions Club
19th Annual Golf Tournament
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Crestbrook Park Golf Course
834 Northfield Rd, Watertown, CT 06795

Player/Sponsor Form 
 - Download - 
  Tournament Poster
 - Download - 

The first Hole in One wins a Car on each Par 3 hole

Register online
watertownctlions.square.site

Hole in One wins a -CAR

 

 


 

Harvest Festival

This takes place at Veterans Park as a town wide event, run by the Park & Recreation Department

Fall Festival 2021 42nd Annual Watertown Fall Festival
Saturday, September 18 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Veterans' Memorial Park
570 Nova Scotia Hill Road, Watertown, CT 

Join us at our food booth. 

Not updated as yet

 


Car Cruze

Car Cruze 2022

On Sunday, September 29, 2024 -  Watertown Lions Club and the Watertown Parks & Recreation Department will host their annual Car Cruze & Market Place this year at Watertown High School  from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Not updated as yet

There will be 26 Trophies.  The first 40 cars get a free T-Shirt to commemorate the event. Join us as a Sponsor - Download Sponsor Form

All proceeds go to benefit the needs in our local community. We appreciate nonperishable food items for the Watertown Food Bank. 

If you are interested in being a Vendor at the Market Place, please contact Jim Kozloski at 860-417-9803  - Download Application

If you are interested in being a Food Vendor at the Market Place, please contact Ron Blanchard at (843) 655-1800 - Download Food Vendor Application

Download our Flyer for Public Display

 See photos of the 2020 Car Cruze


Wine & Beer Tasting

Wine & Beer Tasting 2021

On October 17, 2021 -  Watertown Lions Club will host their annual Wine & Beer Tasting at Sunset Grille, Watertown High School  from 1200 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets will be $25 per person. The event will raise money to support our local Police Department with the purchase of security equipment to help keep our community safe.  

For Tickets, contact Kathue Trowbridge at 203-217-3032 or Melita Harris at 860-417-8182.

Download our Flyer for Public Display

Game Dinner

 

The Watertown Lions Club will hold it's 3rd Annual Game Dinner.
It will be held at Grand Oak Villa at 
530 Sylvan Lake Road in Oakville, CT.
Friday, November 15, 2024 
from 6pm until 10pm with dinner at 6:45pm
Donations $75 per person.

Not updated as yet

Gun Raffle and More.

You can order tickets now, 
using a credit card.
https://watertownctlions.square.site/


Watertown Lions Club - Christmas Tree Sale

 

The Watertown Lion Club sells Christmas Trees and Wreaths for the holiday.  In 2023, it will held at Watertown Plaza near Adams.  -
Friday Evenings, November 24 and December 1, 2023 from 4pm to 8 pmSaturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26, 2023, from 10 am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3, 2023, from 10 am to 4pm
  Click here to download the Flyer

Fraser Fir 
6 foot - $65
7 foot - $70
8 foot - $75 
9 foot - $100

Balsam Fir
5 foot - $55
6 foot - $60


Tree Disposal Bag - $5
Plain Wreath with Bow - $20
Decorated Wreath - $25

Decorated Cemetery Boxes - $30
Patriot Cemetery Boxes - $30