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From 'Taking A Chance' to win choice seats to see the Patriots vs. the New York Jets in October, a Yard Sale with hundreds of items and a Harvest Dance and Auction to inaugural events including a disc golf tournament, a bike ride and barbecue and a 100-hole golf challenge, there are plenty of upcoming events happening to help support the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger.
The final 'Take A Chance' statewide raffle of 2015 is underway and continues until the winning ticket is drawn on Tuesday, October 13. The winner will receive: two choice seats to see the Patriots vs. New York Jets on Sunday, October 25, at 1 p.m., at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, plus bus transportation (leaving from Cabelas in Scarborough) to and from the game, and a pre and post-game barbecue. Tickets are sold for $10 each, and $5 from each ticket sold by a participating credit union will be credited to their 2015 Ending Hunger fundraising total, with the other $5 going to support statewide ending hunger initiatives, such as the school backpack and school pantry programs. There is no cost to participate, as credit unions only pay for tickets sold. These can be sold to staff, volunteers, members, and non-members. It's a great deal, no-risk and a win-win for everyone. To begin selling tickets, please click here and return the form via email to Lauren Reeves, or email Lauren with how many tickets you would like to have sent (up to 50 initially); or call 800.442.6715. Credit unions can sell tickets anytime now through the end of the raffle.
Here are the details on some of the other upcoming ending hunger fundraisers happening. Please consider supporting and/or participating in any or all.
Friday, August 28 –
Penobscot County FCU is having a Yard Sale at its main office in Old Town. To donate an item, please contact Dana Sibley by email; call her at 207.827.3165, ext. 128; or stop by the office anytime before the event. Shoppers are welcome the day of the event, too.
Friday, September 11 –
Brewer FCU is having its first annual Disc Golf Tournament. The fun happens from 9 a.m. - Noon in Orrington. A pizza party follows for all participants. You can play and/or sponsor for as little as $25. Click here for a flyer to download a registration and/or sponsorship form. For further details, contact Amy at amy@brewerfcu.org, or call 207.989.7240.
Sunday, September 20 -
The first annual Bike & BBQ, organized and coordinated by Sabattus Regional CU. The event begins at 11 a.m., at Sabattus Regional CU, and ends at 2 p.m., at the Sabattus American Legion. It includes a great post-ride barbecue and more. To ride and/or support, please contact Andrew Lunn via email, or call him at 207.375.6538. Click here for a flyer with all of the details.
Saturday, October 2 -
Maine State CU is holding its Annual Heart and Humor Harvest Dinner and Auction at Le Club Calumet in Augusta. Comedian Gary Crocker will host the event. There will be an auction, great food and much more. To order tickets, click here. To donate an item(s) for the auction, please email Stacy Dow.
Monday, October 5 -
Atlantic Regional FCU is hosting a 100-Hole Challenge. This first-ever event starts at 7:30 a.m. And takes place all day at Brunswick Golf Club in Brunswick. Can't play, how about sponsoring or contributing? For all of the details, please contact Chris McGorrill. Click here for the complete flyer.