SHAMOKIN - A lasagna dinner will be held Sunday at the Knights of Columbus to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's fight against childhood cancer.
Area residents will have the opportunity to help support the lifesaving mission of one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers by attending the Nov. 4 event at the civic organization, 400 E. Independence St.
The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The donation is $8 for adults and $5 for children under age of 12.
The dinner will include lasagna, bread/butter, salad, dessert and a beverage. Patrons may eat in or take out.
Tickets can be obtained by calling 648-3623. Limited tickets will be available at the door.
"We are excited to help raise awareness and funds to support the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is to find cures and save children," said Joe Choker, of Shamokin's Knights of Columbus. "This second annual lasagna dinner will truly make a difference in helping the children of St. Jude fight cancer and other deadly diseases."
Generous sponsors of the lasagna dinner include Shamokin Knights of Columbus, Mac's Hoagies, Mattucci's Italian Restaurant, Medicine Shoppe, Boyer's Food Markets, Brewser's Sports Grille, Furmano's, Varano's Warehouse and Weis Markets.