Lions Club Launches New Year with Service | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Carol Ann Emmitt returns as president of the Santa Monica Pacific Palisades Lions Club, bringing fresh energy and a renewed focus on community impact. At their first meeting in the new Hyatt Centric Delfina location, they kicked off with a food drive for the Westside Food Bank — tackling hunger year-round, not just during holidays. Their big August back-to-school event at Santa Monica Memorial Park will hand out essentials like Target gift cards, keychains, and stickers to help kids start strong. With a new member, Captain Ken Cleveland from the Salvation Army, and a mission to serve deeper…