The Batavia Lions Club reminds residents to look out for old eyeglasses and hearing aids — and donate them if possible.

The local Batavia Lions Club recently held an eyeglass sorting event on Saturday, Feb. 15. During the event they processed 1,066 pairs of eyeglasses as well as 22 sets of hearing aids.

The organization will ensure that they will be put to good use. Used eyeglasses and hearing aids can be recycled and refurbished so that those in need can get the gift of better sight or improved hearing.

Donations can be made at multiple locations in and around Batavia, including a bright yellow and blue drop box in front of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce building at 106 W. Wilson Street.

Other locations include:

• Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue

• Batavia Walmart Eyecare Center, 801 N. Randall Road

• Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S. Batavia Avenue

• Batavia Park District, Eastside Community Center & Shannon Hall, 14 N. Van Buren Street

• Covenant Living at The Holmstad, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway

• Foltos Tonsorial Parlor, 7 E. Wilson Street

• Dr. Rand Toney, O.D., P.C., 34 N. Island Avenue, Suite G

• Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln Street

• Moss Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Avenue

• Kane County Electronics Recycling Center, 517 E. Fabyan Parkway

Since 1974, the Batavia Lions have served the community as a leading nonprofit service club assisting many eye- and ear-impaired Batavians and others in need. The group also partners with many other local agencies through its humanitarian and civic outreach programs.

For more information about the Batavia Lions Club, visit batavialionsclub.org.

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