In brief: Cornhole tournament, golf outing and more in Pine, Richland
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Cornhole tournament
Pine Richland Wrestling Boosters are hosting the Third Annual Cornhole Tournament at Windwood Park in Wexford on July 29. The fun begins at 11a m. All proceeds benefit Pine Richland Wrestling. No admission to come and watch. Cost is $50 per team (14 and under and 15 and up brackets). There will be a cash prize for the top four teams in the 15 and up bracket and fift cards for top three teams in the 14 and under bracket. For more information or to register, call Rene Hoy at 740-961-3356 or visit pinerichlandwrestling.com.
Golf outing
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA will host the Thirrd Annual MGA Golf Outing to benefit the organization’s free patient support services on Sept. 24 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Club in Gibsonia. Registration/check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. In addition to 18 holes of golf, attendees will also be treated to a grilled lunch during registration and a buffet dinner.
Individual registration is $125 per golfer and registration for a foursome is $500. Tickets are also available for a dinner-only option at $30 per person. The outing will feature a number of different activities including a hole-in-one contest, a putting contest, as well as several other on-course events. There will be a 50-50 drawing, a basket raffle and a silent auction with fabulous prizes.
For more information, email jjoyce@mgawpa.org or call 412-566-1545.
Kennywood tickets
Pine-Richland Band Boosters organization is selling Kennywood tickets as a fundraiser to support the Pine-Richland Marching Band. Is one of the largest fundraisers annually. The cost for a ticket to the P-R Kennywood day on Aug. 18 is $39. Tickets for any other date are $44. Tickets purchased through the band are less expensive than tickets online or at the gate, which can be as much as $65. Tickets may be purchased throughout the Kennywood season at NexTier Bank in Wexford, NexTier Bank in Gibsonia, and the Pine Township Community Center.
For details, contact Amy Hayden at ea.hayden@verizon.net.
St. Barnabas 5K
St. Barnabas Charities will host the 32nd Annual Free Care 5K presented by Paracca Interiors Flooring America on Aug. 5. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the St. Barnabas Gibsonia campus on Meridian Road. Proceeds support the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which affords $6 million in care to patients and residents every year.
Competitive and amateur runners, joggers, walkers, teams, stroller pushers and wheelchair racers of all ages will enjoy a rolling 3.1 mile out and back course. Please no pets, smoking or inline skates. The Free Care 5K also features ChampionChip Timing, elite runners #1-200, start line corral, USA Track & Field certification, as well as medals awarded for all ages.
A post-race party will be held after the race featuring raffle prizes, food and the awards ceremony.
Registration is $30 per person before Aug. 5 and $35 per person on race day. To register, visit FreeCare5K.com or call 724-625-3770. Volunteer opportunities are also available.
Horse Veterinarian Mini Camp
Horse Veterinarian Mini Camp is a fun chance for kids to learn about horses. Each child will receive their own plush horse. They will learn the anatomy and maintenance of a horse, basic horse nutrition, riding styles, key responsibilities of an equine veterinarian and more through fun games and crafts. The camp is for ages 5-10. It runs 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 7-9 at the Pine Community Center. Cost is $145 for PCC members and $160 for non-members. Enroll online at twp.pine.pa.us.
Knight School Pittsburgh Chess Summer Camp
Chess summer camp is a one-week course from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 14-18 at the Pine Community Center. In this program, kids will learn the basics of chess through games and silly videos. The summer camp is focused on fun and good sportsmanship primarily, and welcomes all chess players of all levels from ages 6-12. Kids will receive a green summer camp t-shirt and a Knight School Branded chess set. Cost is $230 for Pine Community Center and $245 for non-members. Enroll online at twp.pine.pa.us.
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