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OLD FORGE: Night at the Races event time change for tonight

Rick Notari Dispatch Staff

The Old Forge Blue Devils Softball Team’s annual Night at the Races tonight has been changed to a 5:30 p.m. start at Arcaro & Genell’s Banquet Room in Old Forge.

The annual event will benefit the Blue Devils softball program. Tickets are available at the door.

Blue Devils Signs

The Old Forge Blue Devils Softball team is selling yard signs which support all Old Forge High School athletic teams. One side of the sign features the school’s Blue Devil Pride program logo with the other side adorned with the words Good Luck Blue Devils. Cost of the sign is $20 and all proceeds go to the Blue Devils softball team. Signs can be purchased through any Old Forge softball player.

Scholarship Opportunity

State Rep. Jim Wansacz has announced that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship program is now open and accepting applications from prospective college students.

Students and their families can find more information and a scholarship application by visiting www.pahousescholarship.com.

OFSB Meeting

The Old Forge School Board will hold its monthly meeting on March 18 at 7 p.m. in the district’s Large Group Instruction Room.

Honor Society

A chicken dinner will be sponsored by the National Honor Society in the Old Forge HS cafeteria on March 22 from 12 to 4 p.m. Cost is $10 and tickets may be purchased from any honor society member or by the school at 457-6721 extension 117.

Kindergarten Registration

Nicole Van Luvender, Old Forge Elementary Principal, announces Kindergarten Registration for children entering the 2009-2010 Kindergarten Class at the Old Forge School District will be held on Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Elementary School Lobby.

Reunion Meeting

The Old Forge HS Class of 1989 will hold a reunion meeting on March 25 at 7 p.m. at Julia’s Hotel to plan its upcoming 20th reunion which will take place November 27.

Free Tax Clinic

Old Forge Borough Council is sponsoring a free tax clinic to be provided by representatives of Berkheimer Associates on March 26 from 3-4 p.m. at the borough building.

Clam Chowder

The St. Lawrence Church Social Club will sell Manhattan Clam Chowder on March 27 at a cost of $4 a quart. Quarts must be pre-ordered by calling 562-0746. Orders can be picked up between 11-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. at the church hall.

Smiles for Kiel

“Smiles for Kiel Eigen” – a benefit comedy show will be held March 28 at 7 p.m. at the All Seasons Banquet Center in Moosic.

Organized by Old Forge High seniors Matt Rava and Andrew Mailen as part of their senior project, Smiles for Kiel will benefit Kiel Eigen, a sophomore student at OFHS who is recovering from an injury suffered two years ago.

Cost of the event is $25 per person and includes entertainment from three New York City comedians, food and beverages. For more information, contact Matt Rava at 237-0910 or Andrew Fumanti at 947-3356.

OFE Craft Fair

The Old Forge Elementary PTA will hold a Spring Festival on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall.

The Craft Fair will feature local crafters, vendors and a Chinese Auction (drawing at 2 p.m.), local foods, instant bingo, and more. Admission is only $1. For more information on the Craft Fair or to reserve a table, contact Festival Chair Gina Sallavanti at 451-1731 or ginasallavanti@yahoo.com or PTA President Amanda Schuback at 451-3560 or mschu75@yahoo.com .