Second annual Strawberry Day 5K, June 18, registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the National Running Center, 318 Davis St., Clarks Summit. The 5K run/walk will begin at 9 a.m., followed by Kids Fun Run at approximately 10 a.m. The cost of the 5K run/walk is $25 and the Kids Fun Run is free. After the race, there will be vendors selling strawberry-themed items. There will also be pork barbecue available for lunch along with desserts and baked goods. Proceeds from the event will be used toward the renovation of The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St. on the ground floor of the Clarks Summit Borough Building.
PA Fish and Boat Commission Fly Fishing Introduction Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at Lackawanna State Park. The free course is designed for families interested in learning the basics of fly fishing equipment, casting techniques and on water skills. No fishing license or equipment is needed. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m.on June 23 and can be completed online at www.gonefishingpa.com under the family fishing program link. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited. Participants should dress for outdoor weather. The program will be held rain or shine. Info: Allan Schreffler at 570-477-2206.
2016 Future Comets Football Camp, 1-4 p.m., June 26 at the practice fields at Abington Heights High School. Cost: $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child from the same family. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Participants may register the day of the camp but advanced registration is encouraged at www.ahsd.org/pe/repshis. For more information about the camp, contact Coach Repshis at JDRep17@aol.com.
Heritage Explorer Golf Tournament, June 26 at Pine Hills Country Club in Taylor. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Tee-off at 8 a.m. Captain and crew format. Lunch will be served following an awards ceremony. In addition to 18 holes of golf, there will be live entertainment, contests and door prizes. Cost: $100, $50 for lunch only. Proceeds benefit projects and programs supporting the mission of Lackawanna Heritage Valley. Info/sponsorships/registration: jimel@lhva.org or 570-963-6730, ext. 8203.
Deanna Klingman’s Offensive Skills Girls Basketball Clinic, June 27-July 1, at Abington Heights High School. A morning session will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for grades 2-5. The afternoon session, for grades 6-9, will run from noon to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $75 per camper. Register: Deanna.klingman@yahoo.com.
Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton golf tournament, July 11 at the Country Club of Scranton in Clarks Summit. Proceeds will benefit the Dave Mattei Mission Fund, which provides emergency assistance to Regional Hospital employees in times of personal crisis. The captain and crew tournament will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Register/info: Bill Timlin at 570-348-7189.
Louis A. Koch Memorial 5K Run/Walk, July 23 at the Olive Street trailhead of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Registration: 7-8:15 a.m. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $20 per person ($25 after June 30). The race will raise funds for a memorial scholarship that will be given for underprivileged youths to attend the Keystone/Trout Unlimited Teens Conservation Camp at Keystone College and the Louis A. Koch Annual Memorial scholarship at Holy Cross High School.
Ninth annual D & H Distance and 5K Run, 9 a.m. Sept. 11 in Forest City. Cost: $40 through Aug. 19. The race is a major fundraiser for the Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Info/register: dhdistancerun.com, GetMeRegistered.com or www.nepa-rail-trails.org.
