JUNEAU - The Mendenhall Flying Lions Club and Marlintini's have teamed up to bring "Alaska's Official Balladeer," Hobo Jim, to Juneau for two concerts. The concerts will be held at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11 at Marlintini's Lounge. Funds raised will help defray the medical expenses of Joesph (Joey) Vuille and will also benefit the Lions Club's projects. Vuille recently underwent brain surgery to remove a pituitary tumor and cyst. The tumor was causing partial blindness and, if not removed, would have caused total blindness.
Hobo Jim to play fundraising concerts
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For the Capital City Weekly
JUNEAU - The Mendenhall Flying Lions Club and Marlintini's have teamed up to bring "Alaska's Official Balladeer," Hobo Jim, to Juneau for two concerts. The concerts will be held at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11 at Marlintini's Lounge. Funds raised will help defray the medical expenses of Joesph (Joey) Vuille and will also benefit the Lions Club's projects. Vuille recently underwent brain surgery to remove a pituitary tumor and cyst. The tumor was causing partial blindness and, if not removed, would have caused total blindness.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Story last updated at 2/8/2012 - 11:16 am
For the Capital City Weekly
JUNEAU - The Mendenhall Flying Lions Club and Marlintini's have teamed up to bring "Alaska's Official Balladeer," Hobo Jim, to Juneau for two concerts. The concerts will be held at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11 at Marlintini's Lounge. Funds raised will help defray the medical expenses of Joesph (Joey) Vuille and will also benefit the Lions Club's projects. Vuille recently underwent brain surgery to remove a pituitary tumor and cyst. The tumor was causing partial blindness and, if not removed, would have caused total blindness.
Lions Clubs around the world are known for their fight against preventable blindness. Locally, the Lions perform vision screenings at the various schools, daycares, and health fairs, as well as provide eye exams and glasses for those in need.
Tickets for the concerts are $15 per person and are available at G.W. Teal, Marlintini's or from any Lions Club member. Attendees must be 21 or with a legal guardian.
