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September is National Service Dog Month!

Join the Saratoga Lions and discover how we proudly support Canine Companions! As members of the Lions Project for Canine Companions, we're excited to invite you to an upcoming meeting where you’ll hear directly from the folks behind this incredible program — and even have the chance to meet one of these amazing service dogs in person.

Come be part of a community making a real difference, one paw at a time!

Saratoga Nights

We had a great time participating in Saratoga Nights, meeting people, and getting the word out about Saratoga Lions and our service projects.  There was much interest in learning more about the Student Speakers Contest and the Lions International Peace Poster Contest.

We will be attending the next event on October 2 at 5:00 at Saratoga Village.  Come on down!

Link to August Saratoga Nights

Link to September Saratoga Nights

What's your Lion style?

What's your Lion style—builder, helper, cheerleader, or trailblazer? Got ideas? Reach out at Saratogalionsca@gmail.com  Watch our story:

Student Speaker Contest

 

2025-2026 Topic:  Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Well-being

Participation is open to all high school aged students in California. Winners at the Club, Zone and Region receive cash awards. Participants winning at the District, Area and State levels receive college scholarships. The final winner of all levels will receive approximately $21,000 total in cash and scholarships!

Contact us to participate. saratogalions at gmail.com.

For more info go to:

https://studentspeakersfoundation.org/

• Club contest held in February 2026
• Final of six contests to be held in June 2026
• Scholarships totalling $20,500 to finalist
• Contest information

Peace Poster Contest

Contact us if you have an 11-13 year old who would like to participate in Lions International Peace Poster or Peace Essay Contest. 408 641 0277

The International Peace Contests are made up of two unique contests sponsored by Lions clubs — the International Peace Poster Contest and the International Peace Essay Contest. Young people ages 11-13 can share their creativity in expressing what peace means through art and writing. 

Grand prize winners for each contest receive an award, a monetary prize of US$5,000 and an invitation to a Lions International event. For the International Peace Poster Contest, 23 merit winners will receive a certificate and a monetary prize of US$500.

The 2025-2026 contest

Together As One

When we come together, we can do amazing things. This year, we’re inviting students around the world to envision what can happen when a diverse group of people unites around a common cause or goal. Imagine a world where we all come together as one!

Meet the 2024-2025 Winners

Peace Contest Winners | Lions Clubs International

Welcome to Saratoga Lions of California

Whether you're a longtime Lion, a curious newcomer, or a community champion at heart—we’re thrilled you’re here!  Join our team!

This group is your hub for:

Service opportunities that uplift Saratoga and beyond
Creative outreach ideas to engage families and youth
Club updates, event invites, and member spotlights
Legacy stories that honor our past and inspire our future

We believe in compassionate action, inclusive leadership, and joyful connection. Every voice matters, and every helping hand makes a difference.

Jump in! Introduce yourself, share a memory, or tell us what inspires you to serve. Stay tuned for upcoming projects, contests, and ways to ROAR with us!

Together, we’re not just a club—we’re a movement.