Light the Night for Sight is an evening walk celebrating the gift of sight and emphasizing safe summer celebrations. The walk is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of consumer fireworks, educate the public on the importance of sports eye safety and UV protection, and provide information on how to preserve sight.
Light the Night for Sight walk to benefit Prevent Blindness IowaThursday, June 13thCheck-In: 6:30pmWalk Start: 7:30pmThere is no cost to participate. Walkers are encouraged to raise donations to support Prevent Blindness Iowa’s sight saving programs. Those raising $100 will receive a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt.Event website: www.preventblindness.org/lnsiowa
Or can contact Amy O’Brien at 515-244-4341 or aobrien@preventblindessiowa.org.
Johnston Lions Club tent
Thursday, June 13th, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Once again, the Johnston Lions Club will be collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids during Green Days. They will again have kindness kits that parents can show their children how to be kind. Watch for the fun photo opportunities with the cut-out panels.
The Johnston Historical Society will also be at the Lions tent. Come learn about the history of the area.
Visitors can win a free one-year membership and other prizes.
Any questions, call Mary Jane Paez, 515 554 1170