River City Rhythm members Jayson Robidoux - lead singer, Gary Grossman - lead guitar and Benton Bernard – Bass perform for an audience at the Granada Theatre.
From The Dalles Lion Club:
By Jennifer Zimmerlee
The Dalles, Ore. Nov. 10, 2026 — The Dalles Lions Club marked its 100th anniversary with a lively evening of music, dancing, and celebration at the historic Granada Theatre in October. The club's Roaring Through the Decades Centennial Gala brought the community together for a fun-filled night honoring a century of service to The Dalles.
Guests danced their way through the decades to the incredible live music of River City Rhythm, enjoyed the costume contest, and celebrated alongside fellow community members and visiting Lions. The club was honored to welcome District Governor Dave Nevin and his wife, Carol, and Lion Bev Bridgewater of the Hermiston Lions Club, and longtime The Dalles Lions members Ken Onstott and Dick Lafever, who traveled from out of town to join the festivities.
The evening was more than a birthday celebration. It was an opportunity to recognize the people who have made 100 years of Lions service possible.
L-R, Back row: Lions Dick Lefever, Tim McGlothlin & Jeff Stiles. Front Row: Lions Ethan Wray, Nancy Marvel, Lori Stiles & Fran Fox
“The generosity and support of our community have always been at the heart of what we do,” said representatives of The Dalles Lions Club. “We are incredibly grateful to the individuals, businesses and community partners who support our projects and programs. We depend on that generosity to continue serving our neighbors, and this milestone belongs to the entire community.”
As the club wraps up its centennial year, that commitment to the future continues through a partnership with the Park Foundation of The Dalles to replace the stairs at the historic Lions picnic shelter in Sorosis Park. The project will make this beloved gathering place safer and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
The project has a fundraising goal of $36,000, with $25,000 already raised through the generosity of Lions members and community partners. Just $11,000 remains to reach the goal.
Community members who would like to help preserve this special gathering place for future generations can contribute online at:
https://givebutter.com/lions-pavilion-steps-1gcewl
Checks may also be made payable to the Park Foundation of The Dalles and mailed to:
Park Foundation of The Dalles
PO Box 383
The Dalles, OR 97058
Every gift helps keep the Lions Shelter welcoming and accessible for generations to come.
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One hundred years after receiving its charter on November 17, 1926, The Dalles Lions Club remains committed to its motto, “We Serve.” The club looks forward to building on that legacy with the continued support of the community it is proud to serve.
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