Please note that Special Specials north at Wind Gap will not be held on February 3. The event has been rescheduled for Thursday February 26, 2015.
Knights of Columbus Union Council 345, Easton sponsored the third annual Special Olympics
Soccer Tournament Sept. 14 at Rute Field, Easton for the benefit of Northampton County Special Olympics. More than 50 Special Olympians from Northampton County participated in skill drills and games coached by student athletes from Lafayette College, Easton: men’s and women’s soccer, men’s baseball and women’s basketball. Each special athlete was recognized for his or her effort, as well as enjoying some dancing with the students to the music of DJ Triple B. Lunch was donated by Wawa of College Hill, Easton. “We are grateful to the Knights of Easton for their partnership with Special Olympics and working with our kids and the Lafayette students,” said Amanda Sechrist, director of Northampton County Special Olympics. “Our kids look forward to this event all year.” Special Olympics Night at the 76ers is March 14, 2015. This is an open event to all our athletes, families and volunteers. If your interested in purchasing tickets to go to the event please contact asechrist@ciu20.org no later than February 15, 2015!!!!!
The night will feature: · A post-game meet and greet for all Special Olympics athletes in attendance with Michael Carter Williams · Selected athletes will get to play a basketball game on the 76ers court at Halftime · High Five Tunnel Opportunities available · All athletes will have a chance to come down to the court post game to shoot a free throw, 3 pointer and a lay up and take a picture. . All athletes who purchase a ticket and attend the game will be invited to take part in an exclusive 76ers clinic. We are committed to making it happen with a goal of Summer 2015 (athletes who attended last year’s game or this year’s game will be eligible to participate). Check out our Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge page for links to photo galleries and news articles from this years plunge.
Please note that High School Bowling (North) has been rescheduled for January 22nd.
Additionally, Aquatics has now been changed to May 27th (formerly May 22nd). All deadlines for letters of intent and entry forms will remain the same. We will be collecting donations for Safe Harbor of Easton at our 2015 Lehigh Valley Polar Plunge on January 17th at Scott Park in Easton, PA. Donation bins will be placed near one of the tents.
You will receive a FREE 2014 plunge t-shirt when you donate 3 small items or 2 large items. Here is a list of items that Safe Harbor is in need of:
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