Hope Lions Hold Christmas Program, Announce Auction Results

By Mark Keith, 12/5/22 7:12 PM

The Hope Lions club held their annual Christmas program at Hempstead Hall Monday night.   The club enjoyed a prime rib dinner catered by Sheba’s.  After the meal, President Charles Looney and Auction Chairman Milko Smith announced the Auction raised a record amount this year, $39,185.50.  Proceeds from the Auction go towards Christmas Baskets of food for needy Hempstead County families and towards other community projects by the Lions.  The Lions wish to thank all the.merchants who donated items and for the public that attended and bid.

The program ended with Shelley Keith singing “O Holy Night”.