Lackawanna Blind Association’s memorial golf tournament rescheduled The Lackawanna Blind Association’s 39th annual William J. Jordan, M.D. “Swing for Sight” Memorial Golf Tournament has been rescheduled to Monday, August 17, at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit. The event was rescheduled due to the weather. The tournament will feature a Captain & Crew format, as well as a $10,000 hole-in-one prize and skill-based contests. Community members, business leaders and supporters are welcome to take part in the tournament, which supports programs that empower people who are blind or visually impaired throughout Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties. The cost to participate is $225 per golfer. You can register or get more information about the tournament by calling 570-342-7613 ext. 5 or by clicking here.
United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA to Host Pickleball Fundraiser United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UCP of NEPA) will host “Summit Slam Pickleball Tournament for UCP of NEPA” from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Birchwood Tennis and Fitness Center, 105 Edella Rd., Clarks Summit. The event is a non-sanctioned, round-robin tournament of men’s, women’s, and mixed teams. Teams will enjoy playing on eight newly-surfaced, indoor Nova® hard pickleball courts and will have access to modern clubhouse facilities. All players will receive an official tournament shirt, player gift bag, bottled water, and a free drink coupon for a beverage from the exclusive event drink menu at the “Clink & Dink Tournament Eve Happy Hour.” The “Clink & Dink Tournament Eve Happy Hour” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub, 1392 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. This event will include pickle-themed drink specials, food, raffles, and more. Prior to the event, any guest who makes a $10 donation via UCP of NEPA’s website, www.ucpnepa.org, will receive a free drink coupon for an item from the exclusive event drink menu. There also will be a basket and gift card raffle of prizes from restaurants, businesses, and more located throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. Chances may be purchased at either event or online at www.ucpnepa.org. For more information, please contact Mrs. Jackie Galvin, M.S., director of communications and development, at j.galvin@ucpnepa.org or 570-347-3357, ext. 33. To register to play or to provide a sponsorship or donation, visit www.ucpnepa.org. All event proceeds will be used to fund programs to help children with special needs to develop their skills and abilities through UCP of NEPA’s children’s service center, Clarks Summit.
NET Credit Union to Host Cornhole & Carnival Fundraiser NET Credit Union is hosting a charity event hosted by NEPA Cornhole, NET-A-Palooza: Family Carnival and Cornhole Tournament, to benefit Peggy’s Pathway for Women’s Cancer Care. The event is Sunday, August 22nd at The Hilton in downtown Scranton beginning at noon. There are still cornhole team opportunities available. Join us for a day full of: Competitive & Social Cornhole TournamentsCash & Game PrizesCarnival GamesFood & Drinks There is no entrance fee for the carnival. If you would like to participate in the cornhole tournament, registration is required prior to the event. Register Here: https://www.netcreditunion.com/net-a-palooza/ Please contact marketing@netcreditunion.com with any event questions.
