The six Lions Clubs of Maui are offering local U.S. veterans an opportunity to serve their community by joining a Lions Club for free.

The Involve a U.S. Veteran program is a nationwide initiative sponsored by Lions Clubs International that offers qualified U.S. veterans an entrance-fee waiver when joining a local Lions club.

Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military personnel or honorably discharged members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Navy or Reserves. Those currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves are also eligible.

To learn more about the Involve a U.S. Veteran program or Lions Clubs of Maui, contact Zone Chair Jackie Yamamoto at 281-4474 or at waileamaui@msn.com.

The six clubs on Maui meets on the following days:

* Haleakala Lions Club, Lena Staton, president; meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at Kahului Community Center.

* Kahului Lions Club, Lei Enriques-Fagan, president; meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at Tante’s Restaurant in Kahului.

* Kahului Airport Lions Club, Cecilia Hoopai, president; meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at Wailuku Church of God.

* Kihei-Wailea Lions Club, Karen Siangco, president; meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at Stella Blues in Kihei.

* Maui Lions Club, Joey Fernandez, president; meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays at the Maui Electric Co. Auditorium in Kahului.

* West Maui Lions Club, Barbara Smith, president; meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday at LuLu’s Restaurant.

For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclubs.org.