Northshore Lions Club is small but mighty with the help of local businesses who care about eye care for children and those in need.

Thanks to the many establishments for helping us along with our journey by donating announcement space, beautiful raffle prizes and time for our community events.

The following people helped without blinking an eye: California Fish and Game, county of Lake event permits, Clarke’s Collectibles, Dr. Browning of Lakeport, Dr. Lasher of Lakeport, George Didescu of Lucerne Bait & Tackle, Holly Harris and Chuck Lamb of www.airkayaks.com , Chris Skarada of Tulip Hill Winery, Joanne Breton of Judy's Junction, Kenny Parlett of Lakeview Market Lucerne, Maria Giovanni of Lava Center Products, attorney Mary Heare Amodio of Lakeport, Elizabeth Larson at Lake County News, Robin Humphrey at the Record-Bee, Sue at the Penny Slaver, Sons of Italy Hall of Nice and Susan Feiler of Lake County Wine Studio.

With the money raised, we provided eye exams to all the second, fifth and eighth grade students at Lucerne Elementary School plus helped three people with their eye glass purchases. This had not been done for many years and was greatly missed by the people having to add this to their already busy school schedule.

When you see our second annual Bass Tournament in March 2011, please come out, join us or donate to our cause. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated by all involved.

Debbie Clarke is vice president of the Northshore Lions Club. She lives in Nice, Calif.