Kicking Off the School Year with a Roar!

Welcome back to school! 🦁📚🍎✏️

Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to our Featured Reader, Reading Action Program Chair Lion Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, and our special presenter, RC1 Lion Patricia “Patti” Quichocho, who delivered a wonderful educational presentation immediately following the Story Time.

A heartfelt thank you to Reading Action Program R1 Co-Chair Lion Mae Mendiola, Lion Steph Aguon, DCS Lion Marilyn Parnes, GST Coord. Lion Daisy Sablan, Lion Yvonne Toves, Lion Prexy Ewy Taitano, Lion Yho Villavicencio, Lion Annie Kasper, Julie Reyes, and everyone who joined us for the D204 Lions Clubs Back-to-School Saturday Story Time on August 1, 2026. Your presence made this event a memorable kickoff to the new school year!

Let’s keep the momentum going – keep reading, stay safe on the water, and make this school year your best one yet! 🦁📚🍎✏️🚤

Families join in the D204 Back-to-School Saturday Story Time on August 1, 2026, at the Hagatna Public Library.

District 204 Region 2 Lions: Reading Program a Summer Hit!

Wishing everyone a joyful, enriching, and safe summer filled with adventure, learning, and wonderful memories! 🌴🚤☀️

Salamat and Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to Reading Action Program Co-Chair Lion Annibelle Grace Lopena, DCS Lion Marilyn Parnes, and our outstanding featured reader, Reading Action Program Chair Lion Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, for generously sharing their time and talents, bringing stories to life, and inspiring a love of reading among our young learners.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended the Lions Clubs International District 204 Region 2 Summer Saturday Story Time on July 12, 2026. Although the event was unplanned, Dr. Matilda was able to make literacy happen before departing Saipan, where she had been participating in the NEH Saipan Land and Sea Program. Your enthusiasm, participation, and support helped make the event a memorable and meaningful experience for all.

 As summer continues, keep turning pages, exploring new stories, and embracing all the opportunities this beautiful season has to offer.

Enjoy the rest of your summer! 🦁📚🚤☀️🤗🎉🌺

Families join in the D204 Region 2 Summer Saturday Story Time on July 12, 2026

Lion Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera reads the story Hello, World!🌍 Ocean Life to the children.

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Back-to-School Saturday Story Time - August 1, 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Back-to-School Saturday Story Time on August 1, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading.  We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤✏️🍎😃

District 204 Region 2 Lions: Reading Program Shines!

Families join in the R2 Reading Action Program event

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🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You

We are grateful to everyone who participated in and supported our final Read Aloud activity for Lion Year 2025–2026 at Green Meadow School, Saipan.

A special thank you to our guest readers—Ms. Dayanara Flores, Lion Wilfredo Arago Abu, Ms. Paseva Ngotel, and Leo Jose Bonto—for generously sharing your time, enthusiasm, and love of reading with the students. Your dedication helped make this activity meaningful, engaging, and memorable for the young learners.

Our gratitude also goes to Ms. Mila Songcuan and the Green Meadow School community for their warm hospitality and partnership.

Thank you to the Saipan Dynamic Lions Club, Saipan Cubs Alpha Leo Club, and Saipan Natibu Lions Club for your continued commitment to service and literacy. Together, we continue to make a positive impact on our communities and inspire the next generation through the joy of reading.

Celebrating Summer Reading, Creativity, and Community

Families join in the D204 Lions International Summer Saturday Story Time

Wishing everyone a joyful, enriching, and safe summer filled with adventure, learning, and wonderful memories! 🌴🚤☀️

Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to our outstanding Featured Readers — Angela Anderson, Ciann San Nicolas, and Estella Saloma-Magbitang — for sharing their time and talents, bringing stories to life, and inspiring a love of reading among our young learners.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended the Lions Clubs International D204 Summer Saturday Story Time on June 6, 2026. Your enthusiasm, participation, and support helped make the event a memorable and meaningful experience for all.

A special thank you to the Guåhan Isan Famagu’on Leos for leading engaging, creative, and festive summer arts and crafts activities. Your energy and dedication brought excitement, imagination, and fun to the celebration.

As summer continues, keep turning pages, exploring new stories, practicing safe boating habits, and enjoying all the opportunities this beautiful season has to offer.

Happy Summer! 🦁📚🚤☀️🤗🎉🌺

D204 Region 2 Read Aloud Program: Inspiring Young Minds Through Literacy

With heartfelt gratitude, we thank everyone who contributed to the success of today’s Read Aloud Program. Your support, time, and dedication made this meaningful activity possible and impactful for our children and community.

To our Lions leaders, participating clubs, volunteer readers, partners, and supporters—thank you for your unwavering commitment to service and literacy. Special appreciation to DG Lion Ron, Lion Dr. Matilda, and SVDG Lion Mar for your guidance and approval of the temporary venue relocation, ensuring the continuity of the program.

To Lion Rose, Lion Elena, and Lion Irene, thank you for graciously accepting the last-minute invitation to serve as readers. Your willingness to step forward truly reflects the spirit of Lionism.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Angela DL Aninon, Clarisse Noelle C. Torio, Lion Noemi Catigan, the Saipan Pacific Lions Club, the Saipan Dynamic Lions Club, and Ms. Mila Songcuan of Green Meadow School for your collaboration, support, and partnership in making today’s event meaningful and successful.

Together, we continue to inspire young minds, promote literacy, and create lasting impact—one story at a time. ❤️📚🦁

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Summer Saturday Story Time - June 6, 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Summer Saturday Story Time on June 6, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading.  We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤🌴☀️😃