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BY JANET ZIMMERMAN
Redlands mom Lara Carlos is part of a parenting movement that bucks the mainstream.

Her three children, ages 7, 6 and 4, have never touched fast food. They were breastfed well into toddlerhood, carried close to their mom in a sling and are home schooled.

The Carlos kids, whose father, Kerry, is an acupuncturist, have never been seen by a medical doctor or taken antibiotics. Discomfort from illnesses is eased with herbs and chiropractic adjustments, never Tylenol. The youngest was born at home with a midwife, as will a fourth baby due any day, and the boys are not circumcised. The family sleeps together in one bed.

"It's about going back to the way things were," said Lara Carlos, 30, a childbirth educator. "There are a lot of people trying to get away from not feeling like they have control of their health or their families."

Traditional thinking about child rearing is being turned on its head by the Carlos family and a growing number of others intent on natural, healthy lifestyles. Known as holistic parenting, this new generation of moms and dads are eschewing convenience and common practices in favor of toxin-free, earth-friendly living.

Keep reading at:http://www.pe.com/local-news/breaking-news-headlines/20120303-region-parents-opting-for-natural-healthy-practices.ece

Yesterday, the Carolina Journal ran a story about a preschooler at West Hoke Elementary School who was told to eat chicken nuggets from the school cafeteria because a state employee told her the lunch her mother packed her was not nutritious.

Here's what was in the lunch: a turkey and cheese sandwich, banana, potato chips and apple juice. Really? Doesn't that sound healthier than nuggets?

A U.S. Department of Agriculture agent was inspecting lunches in the little girl's classroom yesterday, and made that judgment.

The Division of Child Development and Early Education at the Department of Health and Human Services requires all lunches served in pre-kindergarten programs - including in-home daycare - meet USDA guidelines. The guidelines include one serving of meat, one serving of milk, one serving of grain and two servings of fruit or vegetables - even if lunches are brought from home.

And if a lunch doesn't meet these guidelines, then a child care provider must supplement with the missing items.

In the case of this little girl, the mom was given a note that afternoon stating these rules - and the fact that she did not pack a "healthy lunch" - and was charged $1.25 for the cafeteria food.

I find this completely outrageous for so many reasons. No. 1: That was a healthy little lunch. Adding three nuggets didn't change anything. Were they fried? Baked? No. 2: Kids are picky. And while I believe in trying to introduce kids to a variety of foods, I don't believe in forcing. I know what my kids like and I get the healthy mix of foods they like into their lunches. Because I'm their mom. No. 3: What about the vegetarian and vegan families? I have a good friend who is a stanch vegetarian. He takes great care to feed his children very well, getting in all necessary nutrients. It's not a religious choice, but one made from years of research on the topic. He truly feels it's important to avoid all meat. And that choice should absolutely not be taken from him. No. 4: If I am able to provide for my child, I am responsible for his or her meals, no one else. For those unable to provide, then I understand that providers should be held to some standard of care.

The most ridiculous part of this story was what the little girl actually ate that day. She came home with the lunch her mother packed still left untouched. When Mom asked, "What did you eat?" The little girl told her she ate the nuggets. She didn't like anything else on the tray. So her "healthy" lunch just consisted of nuggets.

AND, after talking to the spokesperson for the Division of Child Development, the mother found her lunch actually should have been fine. She assumed the potato chips and lack of veggies "disqualified" the lunch, but the spokesperson said the chips were fine, the turkey met the meat requirement, the cheese met dairy, and fruit met the fruit or veggies requirement. What a mess.

This isn't to say I don't understand the frustration childcare providers and many others feel with the parents who send a soda and Twinkie in their kid's lunch. Childhood obesity is a real problem. And I'm happy to see school campuses with healthier choices in the vending machines, rather than all junk, and offering good, healthy food for those who buy everyday in the cafeteria. I'm all for teaching children (and parents) as much as possible about the importance of eating right, exercise and all that good stuff.

But when you take choice away, I have a real problem with that.

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The inaugural XOS Battle of the Sexes Winterfest is coming to Big Bear. The two day event will take place Feb. 3 and 4 at The Big Bear Village at the Big Bear Visitor Center. The event will showcase the talents of men and women in three categories that include a snowboard rail jam, fashion shows, and DJ battles.

The purpose of the event is to educate and uplift women through fun, non-competitive events and to raise awareness of breast cancer and the value of living an active lifestyle.

"We want to give women a comfortable forum where they can showcase their talents without any pressures," said Marisa Lupo, XOS Productions event producer. "Winterfest is designed to give them a chance to playfully participate against the guys in a fun atmosphere.

"The other key piece of Winterfest is to communicate the message about breast cancer, the importance of self examination and early detection, and to provide knowledge to fight the deadly disease."

The event kicks off Friday with a night-time DJ concert, featuring DJs, and a fashion show inside a large structured tent. The following day, the Big Bear Visitor Center parking lot will transform into a winter-themed festival with a kid's snow play area, snowshoe demos, live entertainment, carnival-type games, food vendors, art displays, winter apparel and booths providing information about breast cancer awareness.

The main attraction Saturday is the XOS Rail Jam that features top female snowboarders that rival top male snowboarders on professionally-built rails and jibs for an exciting snowboarding competition.

Once the sun goes down, the music will return to the tented arena for a second DJ concert and fashion show. Headlining acts for both Friday and Saturday evenings include internationally-renowned DJs Revolvr, Tatiana Fontes and Kristina Sky. Other performers include 2Deadbeatz, Duality, Shibby, MC2 and Ayla Simone. The tented events provide entertaining male vs. female DJ battles, dance-offs and catwalk fashion struts.

Both of the evening tented DJ concerts are from 5 p.m. to midnight for visitors ages 18 and older. Admission costs $25 each night. (A portion of ticket sales go to Boarding for Breast Cancer, a nonprofit, youth-focused education, awareness and fundraising foundation for breast cancer.)

Saturday's daytime festivities are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission for all daytime activities, which include the XOS Rail Jam is free and open to all ages.

The Big Bear Visitor Center is located at 630 Bartlett Road in Big Bear Lake. For more event information visit www.xosproductions.com. To purchase discounted concert tickets and lodging packages log onto www.bigbear.com or call 800-424-4232.

Are you resolved to get in shape for the new year? The 100 Mile Club is too and will host the Chick-fil-A 5K Fun Run at The Shops at Dos Lagos in Corona on Jan 21. The run begins at 8 a.m. at the Dos Lagos Amphitheater Plaza. Register at www.CFAcrossings5k.com. Funds raised at the event will benefit The 100 Mile Club.

The 100 Mile Club is a physical fitness and life skills club based on the goal of running (or walking) 100 miles at school or work during a single school year. Students use and experience lifeskills based on The Pyramid of Success, designed by the legendary basketball coach, teacher, and mentor, Coach John Wooden.

The 100 Mile Club costs $10 per person, per year. Participating schools receive full incentive packages for each registered participant, a weekly newsletter, head coach meetings, trainings, and guidance, local events and activities and more.

Registration for the Chick-fil-A Fun Run cost $15, which includes the official event T-Shirt, and Race Bib, and an after run special gift from the Cow. Miles run at the event count toward The 100 Mile Club year goal for participants. Online registration ends Jan. 14.

The 19th annual Spark of Love Toy Drive is going on right now through Dec. 23 with CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department, in conjunction with ABC-7, and other local sponsors.

New, unwrapped toys or sports equipment are needed to distribute to underprivileged children who might not otherwise have a gift to unwrap during the holiday season.

Firefighters of Riverside County and the Moreno Valley Fire Department are gathering the toys, which can be dropped off at any of the fire stations. All toys, sports equipment and gift cards that are donated are distributed to children in the communities in which they were donated.

Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated at neighborhood fire stations between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through December 23.

Here are the locations:

Fire Station 2
24935 Hemlock Avenue

Fire Station 58
28040 Eucalyptus Avenue

Fire Station 6
22250 Eucalyptus Avenue

Fire Station 65
15111 Indian Avenue

Fire Station 48
10511 Village Road

Fire Station 91
16110 Lasselle Street

For additional information visit www.rvcfire.org or call the "Spark of Love Toy Drive" hotline at 951-538-6910 or 951-486-6780. For eligibility requirements to receive toys for a child in need please contact the Moreno Valley Community Assistance Program at 951-495-7792.

We had our first broken bone this week. My son fielded a grounder during baseball practice. It took a surprise bounce and caught him in the nose. I was on my way from work and got the call from Dad, "We're on the way to the hospital. Jake might have a broken nose."

There was, of course, a ton of traffic and as I'm weaving my way through, I'm chanting, "Stay calm, he's OK. Stay calm, he's OK."

It's really hard to know your child's hurt and upset and not be there. The other baseball moms were texting me asking how he was doing, and I was stuck behind every slow driver in a 50 mile radius.

When I FINALLY reached the ER, he looked at me with his swollen face, half covered in what appeared to be a sweaty, bloody T-shirt - thanks Coach Shawn - and said, "Hey Mom."

Then went back to playing some zombie game on his dad's phone.

Scared the life out of me. And while he looked pretty rough, he was obviously still in one piece and not at death's door (crazy what your mind can come up with when there's 20 miles of work traffic and your hurt baby).

Long story short, there was a small fracture, but no surgery required and he just needs to take it easy for a bit and try not to knock his nose into anything else if possible. So, of course, he's already almost hit it about 10 times and his sister already pinched it once (the Halloween mask was too tempting apparently).

So we survived the first broken bone. Maybe I need to wrap them in bubble wrap.

My 8-year-old son plays hard during the day. I have some friends and family with kids who don't shower every day, they alternate or have set days for baths. But that just wouldn't fly in our household. Especially with the boy. Once I asked him, "How do your shins always get so dirty?" as I stared at the brown and green streaks of grime running down both legs.

"Soccer," he said. "I slide a lot."

All of this is good as far as I'm concerned. Kids should be running and sliding, working up a sweat, playing hard. But they need to scrub that grime off each day. And that's where we run into some trouble. Sometimes we do showers at night, other times in the morning. I hate for them to go to bed dirty, but showers also help wake grumpy kids in the mornings.

So one morning this week, I'm herding my son toward the shower. He's half asleep, fully grumpy and fighting me every step of the way. Most mornings I cajole, nag and finally threaten until he gets inside. This morning, he finally has enough - apparently - because he turns around and yells, "Mom! A happy kid is a dirty kid!"

I'm usually pretty grumpy myself at this point, but he gets an unexpected laugh out of me. I just tell him, "You'll be happy again soon enough ..." and shut the bathroom door behind me as I leave.

Beaumont Fire Department will host an Open House & Spaghetti Dinner on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks and dessert.

Visitors can meet the firefighters, tour the station, and see firefighting equipment and tools. Kids can play games and jump in the jumper. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and a performance by Jam with the Man.

Tickets, costing $7, are on sale now or can be bought at the door. Beaumont Fire Station 1 is located at 628 Maple Ave. in Beaumont.

For more information visit www.ci.beaumont.ca.us/index.aspx.

The Autism Society Inland Empire and the United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire will offer the workshop, "iTouch Technology for People with Autism and Special Needs" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Carolyn E. Wylie Center at 4164 Brockton Ave. in Riverside. The hands-on class for people of all ages and abilities will address:

• How to determine if the iPad is an appropriate fit for your child, teen or adult
• Helpful applications and how to use them
• Resources for getting funding
• This workshop will focus on Apple applications as opposed to Droid applications.

Participants should bring their iPad, iPhone or iTouch and learn as they go (these devices are not required to attend).

Speakers for the event will include:

Susan Berkowitz, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P. - a speech and language pathologist with over 40 years experience working with children and adolescents with autism. Berkowitz specializes in augmentative alternative communication.

Janine Boleda, a mother who has practical experience using AAC. With her experience she decided to create a new business, Good Karma Applications, designing applications for special needs children.

Space is limited and the deadline just passed, but there may still be space available. The cost is $30. Pack a lunch or you may call ahead to purchase food. Scholarships for the workshop may be available.

To reserve your space call 951-220-6922.

Need a helping hand getting your household back on track? Television cable network Lifetime is preparing to launch the all-new unscripted series, "America's Supernanny" and casting producers are searching for families looking for help.

The show will feature a new American nanny, ready and able to help families regain control of their households.

Parents interested in applying for the show can apply by emailing the casting department at Supernanny@shedmediaus.com. Provide the reason you need a visit from Supernanny along with a recent family photo. Anonymous referrals are also accepted.

The producers are looking for families from a wide variety of backgrounds. Download an application at www.shedmediaus.com or email supernanny@shedmediaus.com or call 877-626-6984.

My daughter's playing softball for the first time this season, and I can't believe how much she's learning. Yes, she's learning about the sport, the rules, etc., but what's really surprised me are the life lessons.

She's always been a great student. Homework comes easy, tests come easy, the projects are always easy. So far - she's in 4th grade - I rarely need to help with anything. (Her brother, however, that one needs some supervision.)

So when she started playing softball, I think she assumed it would come as easy as everything else. (And that she'd be like her brother, who slid right into his baseball niche). But it hasn't been easy. Last weekend we had two strike outs and a missed pop fly. She was also called out in a poor ref call (I was the score keeper; it was a bad call) and had to learn the important lesson: sometimes life's not fair.

When we started practices about a month ago, she didn't respond well to any advice. I'd try to talk to her about how to catch, how to hold the bat, and hustling out on the field and I would get a defensive, closed-off response. She'd have her arms crossed, chin out and was quick to tear up. But now I'm seeing a change, and it's a really good one.

We talk and she listens. She tells me what she thinks, asks what I think and it's a real conversation. And it's not just about softball. We talked about the unfair call during her game, and how that happens to me at work or in other situations sometimes. And there are times she gets upset in the classroom or on the playground, and all of these lessons she's learning on the field - toughing it out even when things are unfair, being supportive and backing up your teammates, thinking about your actions before you make your move - translate to all areas of life.

I'm finding we're talking about softball and a whole lot more. And the best part; we're both getting a whole lot out of it.

A new exhibit is opening at the Western Science Center and it's got teeth. The "Be the Dinosaur!" exhibit opens Oct. 1 and will remain on display through April 29, 2012. Visitors can see the dinosaurs of the Cretaceous as never seen them before...as one of them.

"Be the Dinosaur" takes visitors on a journey back 65 million years, where they take on the role of a Tyrannosaurus Rex or a Triceratops. Learn what they eat, how they interact with each other, how they hunt or defend themselves, how they use their senses, and what they find in the world around them.

Every element of "Be the Dinosaur" has been scrutinized by leading paleontologists and paleobotanists to ensure accuracy and the most up-to-date scientific theories on dinosaur behavior. Interactive activities make it fun and easy to learn about dinosaurs for visitors of all ages.

After visitors have learned the basics, they can enter a simulator and be the dinosaur. Hunt as a tyrannosaur, forage as a triceratops, and try to survive. The simulator is a fully accurate depiction of Cretaceous North America, populated with true-to-life plants and animals. Digital tyrannosaurs, triceratops, hadrosaurs and others can be seen as visitors explore, all behaving independently with artificial intelligence, reacting to each other and to you!

Teachers and parents can download the Educator's Guide on the Western Science Center site at www.westerncentermuseum.org to enhance the visit.

My daughter and I had a talk about the tooth fairy this week. I'd better preface this recap with a SPOILER ALERT because she's nearly 10 and she's not as gullible as she used to be.

The discussion started because my son lost one of his baby teeth. It had been knocked loose after a rowdy game of croquet with some cousins (thank God it wasn't one of his permanent front teeth) and he pulled it out the rest of the way that night, about a week after the mallet incident.

Pulling out baby teeth gives me the willies. So I was standing back, cringing and watching, offering ice, clean wash clothes, etc. Then, he wins the tooth battle and as he marching around the house with that bloody tooth, my daughter turns to me and says, "Mom, I know the tooth fairy isn't real. How much money are you putting under his pillow tonight?"

I say, "WHAT?! I'm telling you, it's not me. This fairy always flies into the house and she really likes teeth. In fact, I noticed last time that she was wearing a baby teeth necklace."

But I can't say this with a straight face, so I started laughing halfway through.

She's laughing too, but looks pretty indignant. Like, "How did I ever fall for this stuff and HOW DARE SHE even tell me these stories?"

So I say, "OK, OK. But don't tell your brother." Which, of course, she loves, because any day she can one-up him is a good day.

The kids go to bed that night and I tear up the house looking for tooth money, finally rounding up $3, which seems like a pretty good take for the kid.

But when I turn in later that night, I begin to worry. Now that she's figured this one out, what other stories are now going to raise her suspicions?

As children and teens return to school, the YMCA of Riverside City & County is encourages parents looking for safe, educational and fun activities outside the classroom to take advantage of its after-school programs. The YMCA, a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of programs geared toward youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, offers after-school programs to help youth learn, grow and thrive.

According to the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness advocacy organization, 15.1 million children in the United States are left unsupervised after 3 p.m. In California, over 24 percent of children are left alone and responsible for taking care of themselves

"At the YMCA of Riverside City & County, we are committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen," said Eloise Nungaray, After School Director at the YMCA of Riverside City & County. "We believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. In our after-school programs, hundreds of youth are cultivating values, skills and relationships, and have an extra support system that encourages them to achieve success."

Combining play with academics, YMCA after-school programs promote creativity, a love for learning, social and emotional development and character building in a safe and nurturing environment with caring adults.

Youth in the Riverside Family YMCA's after-school program receive homework assistance and tutoring on tough subjects as well as a healthy snack; and can engage in active play and various other activities such as arts and crafts and sports. Financial assistance is available to those in need, to ensure every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y.

Thanks to support from JCpenney, the YMCA of Riverside City & County has been able to increase and maintain after-school programming and support for area youth and families.

For more information about the [name of YMCA]'s after-school program, please contact Eloise Nungaray, After School Director, at 951-689-9622 or enungaray@riversideymca.org.

We're fully in the back-to-school, busy madness now and although it is busy, it's nice to be involved with so many things. We have baseball and softball, violin lessons, and now an art class about to start. With all the new commitments we find ourselves up before dawn every day, and on violin lesson day we're off and running before the clock even strikes 7 a.m.

By Friday last week - our first full week of most extracurricular activities - we were dragging a bit. But the kids are loving it. I went to check on my daughter late one night last week before turning in and propped against her bed was her little whiteboard she draws on, decorated with a giant heart with the word "violin" in the center. And the week before I found her bat tucked into bed with her. She'd kill me for sharing that one, but boy does she love that new bat.

From the Mom standpoint, there's a lot of gear to buy, driving around, extra laundry and more that gets added to the days. But sitting out in the park two nights a week is by no means a hardship. Practicing throwing/catching/hitting is fun. I'm no help with the violin, but maybe my daughter can share what she learns. (Yes, I'm worried we'll have to hear "eeeeeehh, eeerrrrrr, eeeehhhhh" for hours on practice nights). And the art lessons are a few afternoons right after school, so with a few supplies, that should be an easy one.

I think learning new things, becoming a team and spending time being creative are all so good for the kids, so I'll spend some extra hard earned cash on gas, baseball/softball gear, instrument rental and a few art supplies without hesitation. And I know it's right everytime I see a kid embrassing their new bat in their sleep or talking about the last game with eyes shining and commitment to work so hard for the next one.

Corona based Monster Beverage Company is partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire to sponsor the wish of 14-year-old Christopher, also of Corona, who is battling Burkitt's lymphoma.

Christopher's wish to go on a shopping spree for motorcycle gear and other accessories will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 at Corona Motorsports. Representatives from Monster Energy and the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be on site to share in this special wish with fun enhancements for the family.

Christopher's favorite hobbies are dirt bike riding and hardcore scootering. When asked what his most heartfelt wish was, he knew he wanted to go on a shopping spree, so he could get more gear for his bike and other accessories. On his special day, he will arrive by limousine and spend his first hour or two shopping at Corona Motorsports with their top staff on hand to help him find the correct gear both he needs and desires. Christopher, his family and wish granters will then continue their day celebrating his wish by visiting other local stores.

The "Monster Energy Gives Back" program has been developed to give back to the community through fundraisers, charitable donations from both the private and public, and monetary in kind donations from both the company and affiliates. The program engages the community to stand together and bring smiles to the faces of seriously ill children, adolescents and adults.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire grants 300 wishes a year locally. The Foundation relies on the support of the community to help make these wishes come true. To find out more about sponsoring a wish or how to get involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, please contact Sarah Pizzaruso at 714-573-9474 ext. 230 or email pizzaruso@wishocie.org.

Earlier this month Corona residents Dylan George, 9, Parker Davis, 8, and Sierra Thornburg, 7 hosted a block party to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Inland area Walk to Cure Diabetes, coming up Oct. 1.

Dylan and his family walk in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Inland area Walk to Cure Diabetes each year.

The block party included a bake sale, $1 popcorn, snow cones, vendor booths and family-friendly activities. The Corona Fire Department will visit as well, along with the police department, which did a K-9 demonstration.

Dylan's mother, Debbie George, sent an email saying the block party was a huge success, raising almost $1,000 for the upcoming walk.

"It was awesome," George said. "We had the police department come out with the K-9 unit and they did a demonstration with the dogs. Then the Corona Fire Department came out and hooked up the hose and squirted all the kids."

Dylan and his family will walk as team Dylan's Dynamos in the Walk to Cure Diabetes at 10 a.m. Oct. 1 at Guasti Regional Park in Ontario. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:15 a.m.

To register for the walk visit www.jdrfinlandempire.com.

The City of Highland will hold a blood drive and marrow screening Monday, Sept. 26 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jerry Lewis Community Center at the Highland Family YMCA at 7793 Central Ave., in Highland.

Those interested in volunteering at the drive should contact Volunteer Services Coordinator Denise Garnsey at 909-864-6861 ext. 203.

To schedule an appointment to give blood, call LifeStream at 800-879-4486. For donor information visit www.LStream.org.

The Inland Stage Company recently received a Target Grant to conduct School Outreach programs in the Inland Valley region.

"This grant was awarded from the Target Foundation to help fund our School Outreach production of 'Remembering When: A Story of Mr. Whittier's Hemet'
to local elementary schools," said ISC Artistic Director Jim Marbury.

"Remembering When" was first performed in January for the Hemet Centennial Celebration. It has since appeared several times at the Simpson Center, local schools, and two separate runs at Inland Stage Company.

"Inland Stage is currently working on booking dates for the show," said "Remembering When" Playwrite Michael Tennant. "Actors will be traveling to schools in the area. Schools interested should contact Inland Stage Company for possible tour dates. It's a great way to learn the history of the San Jacinto Valley and how the city of Hemet stepped onto the pages of history."

According to Tennant, "'Remembering When: The Story of Mr. Whittier's Hemet,' is basically the story of the founders of Hemet, and how and why it became a city."

The play focuses on the early people of the San Jacinto Valley, and the problems they faced, in the years 1885 through 1917.

"Michael Tennant is not only a very talented guy but also a friend, and he asked if I'd read the play," said ISC Artistic Director Jim Marbury. "Not surprisingly, I liked it, thought it would go a long way to expose us to new audiences and be a great opportunity to do a new work by a local playwright. We're very excited to produce it again."

The grant will be used for other ISC Outreach Projects as well.

"We look to expand our Educational Outreach Program to include a Fall and Spring tour, and field trip matinee productions of mainstage shows (The Crucible, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Othello)," Marbury said, "to help bring these plays the students read in school to life in performance."

For more information visit www.inlandstage.org.

The Corona Host Lions will host its 55th annual Pancake Breakfast at the Corona Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7 to 11 a.m. The library is located at 650 S. Main Street in Corona. The breakfast costs $5 per person.

The Lions Club International is a service program that supports vision programs, other health programs, youth programs, and community and environment programs.

To learn more about the Corona Host Lions visit www.coronahostlions.org. To learn more about the Lions Club International visit www.lionsclubs.org.