Wyoming Valley Children's Association

Barbershoppers make donation to WVCA

Posted on June 27, 2011. Filed under Giving.

The Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Society recently presented a check in the amount of $500 to Wyoming Valley Children’s Association as part of the chapter’s community service projects.

An upcoming Chorus Summer Concert is planned for 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 at the Irem Temple Country Club in Dallas. The Harmony Society meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Wesley Village in Pittston.

For more information, call 696-3385 or 287-2476.

Front row: Gavyn Daley, Celeb Hoffman, Morgan Drauchak, Miguel Baluena, Caitrin Perry, Jesus Velasquez, Kody Olejnik.

Wyoming Valley West Student Council Supports WVCA

Posted on June 14, 2011. Filed under Giving.

Wyoming Valley West High School Student Council recently assisted the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association with its annual walk-a-thon. A donation day was held at the high school and $500 was raised and donated to the association. Student council vice-president Cody Swan was also a member of the planning committee. For their enthusiasm and support the Student Council was awarded the Walk-A-Thon Spirit Award for 2011. Members of the Student Council, from left, first row, are Katie Lipski, Desiree Holena, Samantha Lukasavage, Janki Patel and Imani Mullings. Second row: Karen Wills, Student Council adviser; Alex Jamilowski; Jimmy Kopec; Swan; Jocelyn Sickler; Will Butkiewicz; and Tom Griffith , Student Council adviser.

Members of the Student Council, from left, first row, are Katie Lipski, Desiree Holena, Samantha Lukasavage, Janki Patel and Imani Mullings. Second row: Karen Wills, Student Council adviser; Alex Jamilowski; Jimmy Kopec; Swan; Jocelyn Sickler; Will Butkiewicz; and Tom Griffith , Student Council adviser.

Horses ’4′ Hope Annual Open House June 4th

Posted on May 17, 2011. Filed under Fundraisers.

The Peaceful Valley Equestrian Center, Inc. will conduct its annual open house fundraiser Horses ‘4’ Hope from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 4 at the equestrian center on Route 2020, Center Moreland in Wyoming County. There will be pony rides, horse demonstrations, a horseshoe tournament, exhibits, children’s activities, a basket raffle, vendors and plenty of food. The proceeds from all sponsorships and basket raffle will benefit Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. Vendors can obtain more information by contacting the center, which is owned by Karen Orloff-Yatsko and Harry B. Yatsko in conjunction with the Wyoming Lodge 468 Free and Accepted Masons, at 570-333-barn or 570-406-6911. For directions, visit http://www.pvec-pa.com.

Representatives, first row, are Alexandria Arndt and Jeana Redman. Second row: Craig Lukatch, WVCA director of development; Sara Stout; Charlie Stout, Wyoming Masons; Sharon Harry, WVCA executive director; Orloff-Yatsko; Dawn Gaudino, WVCA Board president; Yatsko; Dave Merithew, Wyoming Lodge Masons; Robert Manzella, Wyoming Masons; and Jennifer Merithew.