Aurora Lions to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with corned beef, cabbage fundraiser

Aurora Noon Lions Club will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a corned beef and cabbage dinner fundraiser to benefit vision- and hearing-impaired programs.

The public is invited. The drive-thru or dine-in event will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie St. in Aurora.

Dinner options are corned beef and cabbage with carrots, potatoes, bread and a cookie or an Italian beef sandwich with carrots, potatoes and a cookie.

Tickets, $10, are available at the door and from Aurora Noon Lions. Order in advance at auroranoonlions.org, or luigispizzaandfundcenter.com.

Proceeds will benefit Lions' vision- and hearing-impaired programs.

Founded in 1922, Aurora Noon Lions Club meets on the first and third Mondays at Luigi's Pizza, 732 Prairie St. in Aurora. Prospective members are welcome. Call (630) 892-8045 for more information.

With the motto "We Serve," Lions volunteers focus on supporting causes including hearing and vision impairment, hunger, the environment, childhood cancer and diabetes.

Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Some 1.42 million members in more than 48,000 clubs serve in over 200 countries and geographic areas worldwide.

Since 1917, Lions have strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects and extend service impact through the Lions Clubs International Foundation. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit lionsclubs.org.

Call (630) 892-8045 for more information.