WALK AROUND WILKES-BARRE 2008 ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY
Don’t miss out on the Walk Around Wilkes-Barre being held on Thursday, August 14th, 2008. The events is only weeks away, but it is not too late to register.
The walk is an evening filled with food, fun and companionship…not to mention great food. Best of all, the event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge, a program of Catholic Social Services, who provides mentors to youth ages 7 to 14 from all over the Wyoming Valley.
The Honorary Chairperson for the event is Kristi Capel from WBRE TV and the Walk Leader is Psycho Mike from 98.5 KRZ.
For more information about this event contact us at (570) 824-8756. Pictures from last years Walk Around Wilkes-Barre can be viewed in the photo gallery at http://www.bbbswb.org
2008 Summer Raffle Prizes Announced
Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge announced the prizes for the 2008 Summer Raffle. The tickets are a $5.00 donation per ticket or 3 tickets for $10.00. The entry date is July 31st, 2008 and winners will be announced on August 1st, 2008.
We thank all the local businesses who were kind enough to make a donation and support our program as we strive to provide mentors to youth in our community. The full list of prizes is as follows;
1. $500 Cash
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3. Penguin Box for a Game w/14 Tickets- Citizens Bank
4. One of a Kind Purse-L.D. Bags
5. 4 Rounds of Golf and A Gift Box-Mill Race Golf Course
6. 4 Weeks Bootcamp-3days/week-Nutrifitness & Nutrition
7. 3 Month Membership-Wilkes-Barre YMCA
8. 3 Month Membership-Wilkes-Barre YMCA
9. 3 Month Membership-Wilkes-Barre YMCA
10. Youth Bike-Around Town Bicycles
11. $100.00 Gift Certificate-Woodlands Inn & Resort
12. 2 Family Style Rafting Tickets-Whitewater Challengers
13. 1 Dozen Fine Pilsner Glasses-Nova Equipment & Supplies
14. Gift Basket-Mia Bella Candles
15. $50 Gas Card-McCarthy Tire & Auto
16. 1 Month Membership-Maximium Health & Fitness
17. 1 Month Membership-Maximium Health & Fitness
18. $50 Gift Certificate-Bedwick’s Pharmacy
19. $50 Gift Certificate-Classy Cuts & Curls
20. 2 Amusement Park Tickets-SCHOTT North America, Inc.
21. Computer Balance and Rotation Package-Kost Tire
22. 5 Yoga Classes-Bellas Studio
23. Collectible Model Truck-Altec Industries
24. Complete Dog Grooming-Bonnie’s Grooming Gallery
25. 5 Mini Golf Passes-Rich’s Family Fun Center
26. 5 Mini Golf Passes-Rich’s Family Fun Center
27. 5 Mini Golf Passes-Rich’s Family Fun Center
28. 5 Mini Golf Passes-Rich’s Family Fun Center
29. $30 Gift Certificate-Spurs Restaurant & Saloon
30. 4 Movie Passes-Wilkes-Barre Movies 14
31. $25 Gift Certificate towards Vera Bradley-Jon Stopay Candies
32. $25 Gift Certificate-Tanfastic
33. $25 Gift Card-Home Depot
34. $25 Gift Card-Home Depot
35. $25 Gift Card-Pizza L’Oven
36. Home and Office First Aid Kit-Trans-Med Ambulance
37. Pound of Coffee and Travel Mug Green Mountain
38. $50 Gift card-Wal-Mart
39. Bunch of gift certificates-Bernardo’s Pizza
40. Gift Basket -Olive Garden
41. Davinci Crystal Cut Glasses – SCHOTT North America, Inc.
42. Davinci Crystal Cut Open Bowl – SCHOTT North America, Inc.
You can get more information on the raffle online at http://www.bbbswb.org or by contacting us at 1-800-955-4376. Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bridge is a Program of Catholic Social Services and a member agency of The Wyoming Valley United Way.