Community Events

The Christmas Spirit is alive and well in Monroe County. 

Thanks to generous donors, needy families in the area will be able to give their children a Christmas to remember. 

Money raised will benefit the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network, the Salvation Army, and Pocono Services for Families and Children. 

Didn’t have time to make a donation this holiday? We are still accepting donations thanks to our partnership with AllOne. Donations must be made online, by check or by money order only. No cash can be accepted. The Pocono Record will accept donations into the new year, due to any potential delays with the United States Postal Service. 

To donate online, go to https://formstack.io/21E47  Checks must be made out to AllOne Charities and mailed to 83 East Union St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18701.

Bernie’s Run is a valued tradition celebrating our nation’s birthday since 1984. At the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, we believe strengthening people leads to a stronger, more caring community. We work with people who share our beliefs and mission and show their support by giving their time, talent, and financial support. By inspiring and involving people, we live our mission and put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The YMCA is a cause-driven organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Every day we nurture the potential of kids, help people live healthier lives, and support our neighbors in need–because we believe in strengthening our community. Together…we build strong communities!

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPTIONS (Register before 6/20 to get a shirt!)

$20 Early Bird Until May 30
$25 June 1 – June 30

SAME DAY REGISTRATION – NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS!
$30 Race Day July 4th
Same day registration opens at 7am on Public Square. 

Family Service Association of NEPA has partnered with AllOne Charities to raise funds for PA 211 NE/ Help Line!

Join us for the 14th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Walk/Run to raise funds for PA 211 NE/ Help Line! This family-friendly event will be held on Sunday, August 7 at the Friedman JCC. The purpose of this event is to shine a light on the importance of PA 211 NE/ Help Line in the communities where we live and work.

Day-of registration and packet pick-up will begin at 8 am with the race starting promptly at 9 am. Following the race, we invite you and your fellow participants and spectators to the post-race awards event which will include refreshments, music, and basket raffles. This year’s awards include:

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to overall Male and Female runners! Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with the best overall times in the following age categories:

15 & Under     16-19     20-29     30-39

40-49               50-59     60-69     70 & Up

Trophies will be awarded to overall Male and Female walkers! Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place walkers coming across the finish line.

TEAM AWARDS
The Team who has the most participants will take home the

“Anne Glauber Team Spirit” traveling trophy!

The Team that raises the most money will take home the

“Answer the Call” traveling trophy

ABOUT PA 211 NE/ HELP LINE

PA 211 NE/ Help Line is celebrating 50 years of service! It serves 17 counties as a referral service and first response point for crisis calls- it continues to be a safety net for NEPA. This service is critical to residents, communities, and service providers in providing 24/7 telephone information, referral, advocacy, and after-hour crisis support. Last year, over 100,000 families were connected to critical services through the use of PA 211 NE/Help Line.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE RACE!

For questions or Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Theresa Langan at theresa@fsanepa.org or (570) 823-5144 ext. 309.

RALLY FOR RECOVERY- 5K and 10K event
The event is located to Durty Dabbers Property in McElhattan, PA.  This beautiful, off-road trail begins at the Durty Dabbers Pavilion, takes you through the woods on the Creekside Trail to the large loop at the McElhattan Nature Park, back alongside Creekside Trail across the creek by bridge and circles back down to the pavilion.

Awards:
– Overall Male
– Overall Female

Top 1 in the following age groups both male and female
19 & Under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50+

$20.00 Registration fee.  Register here 
Registration opens at 8:00am.  Race starts at 10:00am.
To receive a t-shirt, registration must be made before August 12, 2021.

To sponsor the event: Click Here.

CYCLE OUT HOMELESSNESS
5th Annual Family Promise Bike Trail Ride or Walk and 5K Run in partnership with AllOne Charities

LOCATION: The Weissport Borough Park, across from Mario’s Pizza, 200 White St, Weissport.  Registration begins at 9:00 am, 5k race is at 10 am, 1M fun run is at 10:45, awards ceremony slated for 11 AM. Join us for a fun event supporting a great cause!

Family Promise of Carbon County has been serving homeless children and families in the Carbon and surrounding Counties for over a decade. Registration includes shirt and meal ticket for the BBQ cookoff. There will be activities for the children free of charge after the race to include a bounce house, balloon animal clown, and face painting.

COURSE: FLAT, FAST wheel-measured course on mostly shaded D&L trail. VERY scenic & a GREAT place to PR! Clock at finish, post-race snacks, a BBQ meal for those that stick around afterwards, instant results. Rain or shine. No refunds or mailed awards.

Timed by Pretzel City Sports

AWARDS: 5K: Top awards for 1st & 2nd M & F plus: 14 & under: 3M, 3F 15-19: 3M, 3F
20-29: 3M, 3F 30-39:3M, 3F 40-49: 3M, 3F 50-59: 3M, 3F 60-69: 3M, 2F 70+: 2M, 1F
Course Records: Be the First to Set the Record!!

ENTRY FOR EITHER EVENT: $25 if received by Saturday, August 20th,  includes guaranteed t-shirt.
After that, including race day, $30 while shirts last; $25 after they’re gone. All entries receive a meal ticket for the BBQ Cookoff. Check charity’s web site for a separate Cycling event to be held that day.

Optional Online Registration available at https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/race-applications/
Closes at midnight, the Wed before the race. Nominal service fee applies Help raise money to support Family Promise of Carbon County in our mission to provide temporary shelter, meals, and fellowship to homeless children and their families in and around Carbon County.

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Enjoy beautiful outdoor setting at the event.  All courses will be run on a looped course at the Scenic White Tail Preserve.  The course is on a partially shaded, non-technical 10ft+ wide trail that encircles the preserve, shooting ranges, and nearby field.

Packet Pickup: Race day starting at 8:30 a.m..  

Award Ceremony: Award Ceremony and Post Race food will be offered.

Over all  Awards 
Overall male and female awards for first place finishers will be awarded for the 5K Run, 10K Run, 5K Dog Jog, and 1.5 Mile Youth Race

Dog-Jog

Runners and their dogs will set out onto the 5K course.  Over-all awards for top 3 finishers.  And all dogs will receive a special treat 🙂

10k Run $25
5k Run/Walk $20
Dog Jog 5k $20
1.5 M Youth Race $15
Virtual Race Option $20

The Autism event benefits the local autism community.  The Resource Fair will offer pertinent information pertaining to local “autism-friendly” organizations. 

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
525 Pine Street
Scranton, PA

Turkey Trot proceeds benefit Friends of the Poor, a non-profit agency that has served the Scranton area since 1986. The organization seeks to ease the burden of living in poverty and enhance the quality of life for all. They operate eight food pantries throughout the county, as well as offer clothing, furniture, household items, utility assistance, medical transportation, summer camps, after-school programs, among other programs. 

To Sponsor the event: Click here.

For more information: Click here.