20th Annual Coupeville Lions Scholarship Auction and Dinner Scheduled March 14

A $60 ticket that includes wine, beer, appetizers and a "lovely dinner" prepared by Coupeville High School students will raise money for local scholarships when the Coupeville Lions Club holds its 20th Annual Scholarship Auction and Dinner Saturday, March 14 at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. The press release publicizing the event was issued Feb. 17, 2026; the event runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets cover the meal and beverages and admission to a "lively auction" focused on mostly experiences and getaways, with the evening capped by the club's beloved Dessert Dash fundraising finale. The press release describes the $60 ticket as "a perfect date night," and attendees are invited to participate in both the live auction and Dessert Dash to support the scholarship fund.

The scholarship drive has long funded Coupeville students. "We are so proud that during the last 19 years we have awarded more than $580,000 in scholarships to 433 students," said Deanna Rogers, PR chair for the Coupeville Lions Club, in the press release. Rogers also noted, "When you donate to the Coupeville Lions Club Scholarship Fund, know that 100% of your contribution goes directly to scholarships."

Application materials hosted on the scholarship platform show recent award patterns: over the past five years the Coupeville Lions Club has averaged $40,000 per year in scholarship awards, disbursed as 20 to 25 scholarships annually. The "Coupeville Lions Club Scholarship Application 2026" states that awards are granted based on community service, school activities, academic achievement and financial need, and that applicants must reside within the Coupeville School District. The application asks students about plans for post-secondary education, involvement in activities such as Leos, and goals for the future to help the committee assess each candidate as "a whole person."

The Coupeville Lions Club presents itself as a community service organization and a member of Lions Clubs International, supporting people who are blind, deaf, ill or living with disabilities while strengthening the local community through volunteer service. Practical details and ticketing are available through the club's website, which includes a "Buy Scholarship Auction & Dinner Tickets" link. The club lists a mailing address of P.O. Box 473, Coupeville, WA 98239 and a phone number of (360) 678-4105; club identification is Club #7928 - Multiple District 19-O, Zone O-7.

Proceeds from the March 14 event will go directly to the Coupeville Lions Club Scholarship Fund to benefit Coupeville High School students, continuing a two-decade tradition of locally raised scholarship support.