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Strawberry Festival 2012
The Ridgely Lions Club will host the 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival and Parade on Sunday May 27, 2012. The Festival will once again be held at Martin Sutton Park located on Maryland Route 480 in the heart of Ridgely, Maryland. This classic small town festival will feature events rain or shine throughout the day for the entire family.
See all news entries…Stawberry Festival 2011
Information for the 2011 Strawberry Festival has been posted with application downloads and a schedule. Learn more…
See all news entries…Who We Are
The Ridgely Lions Club has served the greater Ridgely, Maryland area since 1954. The club raises funds through various events and then donates the proceeds to worthy local causes and to identified charitable activities of the International Lions Club.
What We Do
Membership
People are invited to contact any member about joining the club. Prospective members can attend a meeting, talk with club officials and can seek to apply for membership. The Ridgely Lions meet at the Ridgely United Methodist Church meeting hall on Central Avenue in Ridgely on the second and fourth monday of the month at 6:30PM.
Local Activities
Each year the club leads programs associated with Halloween, Easter, Christmas and Memorial Day, along with other events. During early December the club places decorative lights in Ridgely. A Lions Club parade celebrates the season and brings Santa Claus to a special “Santa House” next to Town Hall.
Strawberry Festival
The club hosts the annual Ridgely Lions Strawberry Festival on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. The event includes a parade, food and exhibit vendors, live music, rides and games for children, crafts and the famous Ridgely Lions Strawberry Shortcake. The event is free of charge for guests. Learn More...
Scholarships
Each year the Ridgely Lions Club offers scholarships for worthy students in the Ridgely area (zip code 21660). The Maryland Environmental Services (MES) has partnered with the Ridgely Lions Club and via hosting a golf tournament has raised significant funds for our scholarship fund. You may obtain an application for the 2012 scholarship process via your guidance counselor or by downloading the attached file. All applications are due not later than April 20, 2012.
Download Form
Eyeglass program
People in need of vision examinations and eyeglasses can receive assistance from the Ridgely Lions. Contact can be made through the club to receive this service.
Vision Screening
On a yearly basis, the Ridgely Lions Club provides vision screening for Pre-Kindergarten students. On April 1, 2011 the Ridgely Lions provided vision screening for students being registered for Pre-Kindergarten at Ridgely Elementary School. Screening was provided for 48 students. Photos are included in our Photo Gallery.
Sponsors
The Ridgely Lions seek partnership with all local businesses in the Ridgely area. Many of the local businesses support the Club in some manner. In return, the Club’s events help the town, including attracting as many as 5,000 people to the Strawberry Festival.