Friday, June 5th, TARC will host the official send-off celebration for the Topeka and Shawnee County Special Olympians. The 2009 Summer Games will be held in Wichita June 5 – 7th.
The 2009 send-off will honor Mr. Marshall Blosser, long time supporter and former member of the TARC Board of Directors. Special activities will begin at 7:45 am at the TARC Administrative offices, located at 2701 SW Randolph Avenue. The community is encouraged to attend and show support for these dedicated athletes. Highlights of the event will include appearances by Topeka Police Chief, Ron Miller and the Kansas Koyotes Football team. The Topeka Police Department, Topeka Fire Department and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department will also be participating and assisting with the celebration and send-off.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Plans Announced for 17th Annual Kansas Women’s Charity Shoot and Couples’ Fun Shoot
Ravenwood Lodge in Topeka, Kansas will be hosting the 17th Annual Kansas Women’s Charity Shoot and Couples’ Fun Shoot. The proceeds from this event allow us to encourage, educate and mentor women’s responsible participation in the recreational shooting and hunting sports while benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of pediatric specialty hospitals, founded by the Shrine, where children under the age of 18 receive excellent medical care absolutely free of charge. There are 18 orthopaedic Shriners Hospitals, three Shriners Hospitals dedicated to treating children with severe burns, and one Shriners Hospital that provides orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury care.
The Women’s Charity Shoot event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009, from
9:00-11:00 a.m. and women shooters will be furnished with shells, shooting, lunch, goody bags, and prizes. Cost is $60. Shooters must be on course by 11:00 a.m.
A Couples’ Fun Shoot will be held Sunday, July 12, 2009, 9:00-11:00 a.m. and includes lunch, shooting, and prizes. Cost is $70 per couple.
We welcome event sponsorship and those interested in making contributions towards sponsoring a station, donating prizes, trophies, food or refreshments, gift certificates, merchandise, or cash donations should contact Beverly or Ken Corbet at 785-2566444 (ravewoodoutdoors.com) or Jamey Warren at 785-230-6786.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of pediatric specialty hospitals, founded by the Shrine, where children under the age of 18 receive excellent medical care absolutely free of charge. There are 18 orthopaedic Shriners Hospitals, three Shriners Hospitals dedicated to treating children with severe burns, and one Shriners Hospital that provides orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury care.
The Women’s Charity Shoot event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009, from
9:00-11:00 a.m. and women shooters will be furnished with shells, shooting, lunch, goody bags, and prizes. Cost is $60. Shooters must be on course by 11:00 a.m.
A Couples’ Fun Shoot will be held Sunday, July 12, 2009, 9:00-11:00 a.m. and includes lunch, shooting, and prizes. Cost is $70 per couple.
We welcome event sponsorship and those interested in making contributions towards sponsoring a station, donating prizes, trophies, food or refreshments, gift certificates, merchandise, or cash donations should contact Beverly or Ken Corbet at 785-2566444 (ravewoodoutdoors.com) or Jamey Warren at 785-230-6786.
Eyes Wide Open Golf Classic to Benefit the Blind and Visually Impaired
With your own Eyes Wide Open, you can help the blind and visually impaired. If you enjoy the feeling you get while watching that little white ball, you can feel even better knowing that your game will help a person who is blind or visually impaired.
The Topeka Lions Foundation and the Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) have teamed up again for the 2nd Annual Eyes Wide Open Golf Classic at Cypress Ridge Golf Course on Monday, July 20, with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. In case of a rainout, the course is reserved for the Monday following as a backup. Golf registration is $60 per person and includes refreshments at check-in, greens fee, golf cart, free driving range balls, three drink tickets, and dinner afterwards at the awards presentation. Check in starts at 11:00 a.m. Participants can enjoy testing their skill in the “Monster Short-Shot” contest, which offers lots of fun for a great cause.
Both the Topeka Lions Foundation and KABVI share a common mission to help the blind and visually impaired, with services and adaptive technology to increase the quality of life and health for persons with eye diseases or blindness. Funds generated from this event will help to benefit the more than 40,000 persons in Kansas with significant visual disabilities or blindness.
Participating golfers are encouraged to bring old prescription eyeglasses and prescription and non-prescription sunglasses to the EWO Golf Classic, to be recycled for use in 3rd world countries. Both the Lions Foundation and KABVI are 501(c) (3) organizations, and a large portion of one’s entry fee is tax deductible. Download a registration form at www.kabvi.com or www.vocshop.com/lions. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
The Topeka Lions Foundation and the Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) have teamed up again for the 2nd Annual Eyes Wide Open Golf Classic at Cypress Ridge Golf Course on Monday, July 20, with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. In case of a rainout, the course is reserved for the Monday following as a backup. Golf registration is $60 per person and includes refreshments at check-in, greens fee, golf cart, free driving range balls, three drink tickets, and dinner afterwards at the awards presentation. Check in starts at 11:00 a.m. Participants can enjoy testing their skill in the “Monster Short-Shot” contest, which offers lots of fun for a great cause.
Both the Topeka Lions Foundation and KABVI share a common mission to help the blind and visually impaired, with services and adaptive technology to increase the quality of life and health for persons with eye diseases or blindness. Funds generated from this event will help to benefit the more than 40,000 persons in Kansas with significant visual disabilities or blindness.
Participating golfers are encouraged to bring old prescription eyeglasses and prescription and non-prescription sunglasses to the EWO Golf Classic, to be recycled for use in 3rd world countries. Both the Lions Foundation and KABVI are 501(c) (3) organizations, and a large portion of one’s entry fee is tax deductible. Download a registration form at www.kabvi.com or www.vocshop.com/lions. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Friday, May 22, 2009
TARC TO RECEIVE GENEROUS DONATION FROM KANSAS GAS SERVICE INFORMATION CENTER
Kansas Gas Service will be making a generous donation to TARC’s Children’s Services Division Monday, May 4th at 1:00 p.m. at TARC’s Administrative Offices, 2701 SW Randolph Ave., Topeka, KS.
Tina Harmon, Supervisor for the Kansas Gas Service Information Center organized an entire month of fundraising activities within Kansas Gas Service to raise funds for much needed items to assist individuals and families receiving services through TARC. TARC’s Children’s Services Division serves and supports over 537 families each year.
TARC is a not-for-profit service organization that works to enhance the lives of people with developmental and related disabilities and their families, with service, support, advocacy and community involvement.
Tina Harmon, Supervisor for the Kansas Gas Service Information Center organized an entire month of fundraising activities within Kansas Gas Service to raise funds for much needed items to assist individuals and families receiving services through TARC. TARC’s Children’s Services Division serves and supports over 537 families each year.
TARC is a not-for-profit service organization that works to enhance the lives of people with developmental and related disabilities and their families, with service, support, advocacy and community involvement.
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