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Love Golf, Help The Needy: Elks Benefit Tournament September 28

Lyle Brittain. Submitted photo.

The Elks Lodge 579 Benefit Golf Tournament is this Saturday, September 28 at Woodland Hills Golf Course, Fort Scott.

It is an annual fundraiser event to purchase items for Christmas baskets for limited-resource families in our community.

“We have been providing this service for some time and it is one of our major projects,” member Cathy Bishop said.

“The golf tournament is our primary fundraiser for the Christmas Food Baskets that will provide the makings of a great Christmas meal for over 90 families in our community!” said member Millie Lipscomb.   “We thank the businesses and individuals who support our major project.”

The tournament is a four-person scramble, $65 per person, and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Registration starts at 8 a.m.

Please sign up by noon on September  25.

For more information 620.223.5060 or 620.224.0326.

“Money raised for this event will provide a meal at Christmas to families that are provided to us through the Beacon,” member Cathy Bishop said. “It includes a ham or turkey with all the fixings/sides.”

About The Beacon

The Beacon Food Pantry is located at 525 E. 6th Street in Fort Scott, providing food and other resources to those in need. Call 620-223-6869 for more info. The Beacon provides food services and financial assistance, which could include assistance with prescriptions, travel to work or to a medical facility, rent, utilities, and more, according to the info on the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce website.

Elks Lodge members prepare the Christmas baskets. Submitted photo.

About The Elks

The Elks mission: Helping Elks Build Stronger Communities, according to elks.org
They help youth develop lifelong skills, send students to college, meet the needs of today’s veterans, support the charitable work of the state Elks associations, and fund projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities.

 

 

 

 

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