In early-October, the Bridgeport Lions Club dedicated Lions Circle on the corner of Philadelphia and Johnson Avenue. Over the summer, the service club adopted an ornamental garden previously maintained by Bridgeport Garden Club. From now on, the Lions will plant and maintain flowers, shrubbery and small trees grown on the property visible to road and foot traffic.

 

The organization as announced a new element to Lions Circle: Decorative paver bricks.

 

“We need to raise money to buy playground equipment for Lions Point which is out at Deegan Lake, so we decided to sell a limited amount of paver bricks,” said Lion Robin Faris.

 

The bricks are $50 each and can be purchased in honor of or in memory of a family or community member.

 

“And if you don’t want to do that, you can buy one and list one of our club ideals on it,” Faris said.

 

There are 100 bricks available and 50 have already been purchased. The deadline is Dec. 31.

 

“So, you can buy a Christmas gift for someone who is literally hard to buy for and have a forever memory in Bridgeport,” Faris said.

 

Currently, there is only a gazebo and bench at Lions Point. The club plans to purchase an all-inclusive piece of playground equipment for the popular picnic and fishing spot.

 

The Lions Club is appreciative to the community for its support of Saturday’s pancake feed at the Benedum Civic Center. That fundraiser is the club’s largest of the year and enables members to carry out several service projects.

 

To purchase a paver brick, you can print and complete the form below and send to the address indicated or call Faris at 304-629-6798.Stay up to date on the Bridgeport Lions Club Facebook page.