bookmark_borderSkippack Lions 16th Annual 5k Run

Skippack Lions 16th Annual 5k and Fun Run to Benefit Diabetes Awareness
Saturday June 27th at 8:00am

Well, it is that time of year again and the running season is getting rolling. We wanted to make sure that you mark your calendars for this year’s Skippack Lions Fun Run and 5k event. We have an even better event planned for this year with not only great running events but lots of awards, prizes, givaways, music, food and raffles for your whole family to enjoy.

Where – Justin’s Carriage House Restaurant (Route 73 & Collegeville Roads)
When – Saturday – June 27th 2015 – 8:00a

Registration – 6am-7:50am on Race Day or See Below for Online

bookmark_borderMatties Grand Ole Hoo Hoo Hootenany

PHILADELPHIA, PA — When I first volunteered for the “Matties Grand ‘Ol Hoo Hoo Hootenany” benefit, I had no idea as to the purpose. It was the line-up of top Southeastern Pennsylvania bands that caught my attention: The Whiskeyhickon Boys, Native Maze, Philadelphia Funk Hustle (PFH), Montoj, Catullus and The Happy Dog featuring Bernie Worrel.

So, I set off on assignment for Headspace magazine to the World Cafe Live in University City, Philadelphia. There I was greeted by not only the best local musicians, but also many of the major concert promoters from Montgomery County, including Who Hill, Opple Topple and Stir Fry.

Part of the assignment was to interview the bands about the benefit for Mattie Cassady. “What is this benefit about?” Much to my surprise, there was a reluctance from many of the artists to talk “on the record”… until I explained my dilemma to Jesse Wagner of The Happy Dog. “I’ll talk to you,” said Jesse. “We’re living 20 years in the past. It’s time we moved up to at least only 5 years.”

Thinking to myself, “Isn’t that the truth,” I headed back in to listen to the music. It was like having the best festival bands of 2013 at your own private concert — mind blowing. Then, I started to notice that quite a few of the song selections were the bands way of getting the message across. Many of the song titles and lyrics had been chosen to help the musicians communicate Mattie’s plight.  What a way to  give proof to the proverb “When words fail, music speaks.”

That is when it hit me. If it’s difficult to talk about a taboo subject, find a way to express yourself. Then, it hit me again. How ironic to have a Halloween Hootenany for the benefit. What other time of the year are you allowed to dress-up and be whatever you want to be?

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bookmark_borderSkippack Lions 2013 Folk Fest Volunteers

Every year the Skippack Lions Club holds a benefit at the Philadelphia Folk Festival.

To all Skippack Lions 2013 Folk Fest Volunteers,

The Skippack Lions would like give a BIG THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who assisted us with our 2013 Skippack Lions Club Charity Food Booth at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. We really appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to helping the Skippack Lions and your community in this year’s fund raising efforts. We can’t do this without a great group of volunteers like you!!

Remember, the funds we raise help many people in many ways from supporting the Visually Impaired, Diabetes Awareness, Veterans Charities (Fisher House), Beacon Lodge Camp for Visually Impaired Kids, Local College Scholarships and many more local, regional and world wide programs. By helping us, you help make a difference in your community, too!

We hope to see you next year!!

Thank you!!

Steve Radomski, Folk Fest Chairman
and
Dr. Mike Krantz, President Skippack Lions Club
http://www.SkippackLions.org