Noteworthy
5K event benefits breast coalition
DANVILLE - The Ta-Ta Trot 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 9, during the Sunbury Celebration on North Fourth Street. The Geisinger-sponsored event will benefit the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition in which the donation will be made in memory of Marie Lamey, R.N.
Lamey was the first nurse to serve in the Geisinger Medical Center Breast Clinic, where she served for 23 years comforting and touching patient's lives across the Susquehanna Valley as they underwent treatment for breast cancer and other breast conditions.
Victor Vogel, director of Geisinger's Cancer Institute and renowned breast cancer expert, will speak during the opening ceremony. The run/walk will also include kid's activities, a survivor ribbon fence and vendors.
A donation of $20 for teens/adults, $15 for seniors and $5 for kids is requested for participation. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 150 registrants. Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place runners in various age and gender categories. All participants will be eligible for door prizes.
Community service Saturday
COAL TOWNSHIP - Participants in a community service program coordinated by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III are requested to meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Coal Bowl on Tioga Street.
Food Pantry distribution
MOUNT CARMEL - The Mount Carmel Borough Food Pantry is having its monthly distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Notary Shop, Oak Street. Please bring green bags to be filled.