2017 Optimist Youth flag football contest and Jensen's Heart of Gold Play for a Cure was this weekend.
Play for a Cure raises over $2,200
Jensen’s Heart of Gold Play for a Cure event raised over $2,200 on Saturday. All of the money raised goes to local children with cancer. Between 400 and 500 people attended the event and the blood mobile on site had 12 blood donations that day. There were approximately 30 vendors, including a make-your-own slime booth and a dunk tank.
2017 Optimist Youth flag football contest
The 2017 Optimist Youth flag football Tri-Star Punt Pass & Kick football contest had 52 participants Sept. 30 ranging from six to 15 years old. The annual free event was held at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex and no registration was needed. The event was co-sponsored by the Recreation & Parks Department and the Optimist Club.
