A partial list of fundraisers being conducted to benefit The Relay for Life of the Coal Region and the American Cancer Society:
Wednesday, Feb. 12
LCCC will sell food and baked goods at its Shamokin campus from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 9
Vera Bradley bingo, at Lourdes Regional cafeteria. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., first game starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $20 for 20 games, with special games, raffles and food available.
Saturday, April 26
The Coal Region Race to Beat Cancer, at the Mount Carmel Town Park gazebo. Registration at 7:30 p.m., race begins at 9 p.m. Early registration costs $15, with a free goody bag filled with participant thank you gifts, until April 20. Day of event registration at $20 with a goody bag while supplies last. Awards to be presented to the top three finishers male and female in adult and youth divisions. Children 8 and under can participate for free. To register, return form with cash or check (made out to the American Cancer Society) to the Notary Shop, 215 S. Oak St., Mount Carmel or register online at www.active.com/mount-carmel-pa/running/distance-running-races/the-coal-region-race-2-beat-cancer-2014.
Sunday, May 18
Benefit event at Brewser's SportsGrille in which 20 percent of each customer's bill goes toward Relay for Life. To have a copy of the form, see Connie Long or Earl Reed or email coalregionrelay@gmail.com.
Friday, May 30
Sixth annual Mighty Masser "After Dark" 5K, 9 p.m. start at Kemp Memorial Stadium, Coal Township. Race Day registration starting at 7:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Saturday, June 14
Butterfly release, 9:30 a.m. at Kemp Memorial Stadium. Butterflies can be released in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone special. $10 per butterfly and forms must be received no later than May 20. To download a form, visit http://relay.acsevents.org/site/DocServer/BF_Release_Form.pdf?docID=337965.
Saturday, June 21
Bark for Life of the Coal Region, MCA Town Park, time and details to be announced.