Belfast Lion Club celebrates 40-year anniversary

The community service organization honored two Citizen of the Year recipients at its anniversary celebration.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 7:39pm

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The Belfast Lions Club celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday, honoring two individuals as Citizens of the Year at a special dinner event. The Lions Club, a community service organization, has been active in the Belfast area for four decades.

Why it matters

The Belfast Lions Club's longevity and continued community involvement highlights the importance of local civic organizations in maintaining a vibrant and engaged community, even as times and communities change over the decades.

The details

At the anniversary celebration, Belfast Lions Club President Josh Hazelton presented one of the 2026 Citizen of the Year awards to his wife, Beth Hazelton, for her contributions to the club and the local community. The Lions Club has been active in Belfast for 40 years, organizing events and initiatives to support local causes and residents.

  • The Belfast Lions Club celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Belfast Lions Club

A community service organization that has been active in the Belfast, Maine area for 40 years.

Josh Hazelton

The current president of the Belfast Lions Club.

Beth Hazelton

One of the 2026 Citizens of the Year honored by the Belfast Lions Club.

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The takeaway

The Belfast Lions Club's 40-year anniversary celebration demonstrates the enduring value of local community service organizations in fostering civic engagement and supporting important causes, even as a community evolves over time.