Belgian Days

Wednesday and Thursday of this week found me over at the local town park with my neighbors and fellow Brussels Lions Club members setting-up for our annual fundraiser.

 

Belgian Days.

Yup.  63 years running.  And its a big deal for our small community because over that period of time the Brussels lions have raised more than $870,000, most of which stays right here in town.  Whether it is a family displaced by a fire, someone that needs a short or long term loaner on medical equipment, the church food pantry, investment in playground, trail and infrastructure in the town park or the local volunteer fire department; where there is a need there is a Lion.

 

I joined several years go after I retired and moved here permanently.  It was a marvelous way to make new friends, engage in the community and stay involved.  And yesterday we kicked-off the festival with a high energy cover band, Boogie and the Yo-Yoz....