Sporting a Cause with Willie Hallihan – Sunday August 8, 2021

August 08, 2021 00:11:55
Sporting a Cause with Willie Hallihan – Sunday August 8, 2021
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Sporting a Cause with Willie Hallihan – Sunday August 8, 2021

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OUR MISSION

The mission of this enterprise is to promote sports-related fundraising events, give exposure to the benefiting charities and shed light on the sponsoring businesses, all in a format that informs, engages and entertains.


WHO WE ARE

John “Willie” Hallihan
Founder and Publisher.
860-824-5243

Connecticut Tour Des Farms

June 1 – October 1Connecticut Resource Conservation and development Area

Connecticut Tour Des Farms June 1 – October 1, 2021. Sponsored by Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area. This year, the tours are run more like a virtual event than a formal, guided one. The program spans four months of bicycle-riding opportunity to visit Connecticut farms and farm stands, and experience our state’s agricultural offerings via eight different regional routes. One route covers the Litchfield Hills. Each route encompasses five to ten farms. To register ($20) go to https://ctrcd.org/tourdesfarms/ where…Find out more »

July 2021

Junior Golf Clinic 2021

July 2 – September 25Undermountain Golf Course

Junior Golf Clinic 2021 will be held in two sessions, four evenings each at Undermountain Golf Course, 274 Under Mountain Road, Copake, NY. The clinics are open to children age 5-13, no experience necessary. Entry fee is $120 per child with discounts for additional children from the same household. The first session will be Friday evenings in July, 5:30 – 7:30 pm., and the second will be Friday evenings in September, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. For more information call (518)…Find out more »

Amenia vs. Millerton (Libraries) Golf Tournament

August 13Undermountain Golf Course

The Amenia vs. Millerton (Libraries) Golf Tournament will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 at Undermountain Golf Course, Copake, NY. The event is a nine-hole, two-person scramble. The entry fee is $50 per person which includes green fees, prizes and a burger and hotdog cookout. Carts are available for $5 per person. Schedule: 5:15 pm  Sign in, players declare library preference 5:30 pm  Shot gun start Cookout and prizes after play. Pre-register please, by calling Trish at (518) 329-4444 or…Find out more »

Sharon Sprint Triathlon

August 14Sharon town beach, 142 Mudge Pond Rd
Sharon, CT 06069 United States + Google Map

The Sharon Sprint Triathlon will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Sharon Town Beach, Mudge Pond Road, Sharon, CT 06069. The event is organized by the Sharon Recreation Center. The Sharon Sprint Triathlon offers a challenging course yet small town charm making this an ideal event for both the experienced triathlete and the first timer. We encourage team and youth particpation in our event. We look forward to seeing all of our returning participants and newbies alike! The entry…Find out more »

Jimmy’s Ride 2021 

August 14Berkshire County Kids’ Place, 63 Wendell Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201 United States + Google Map

Jimmy’s Ride 2021  will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 starting at Berkshire County Kids’ Place, 63 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. The 25th annual motorcycle ride begins at Kid’s Place and ends at “The A” (GEAA- General Electric Athletic Association) facility at 303 Crane Ave, Pittsfield, MA. The entry fee for the Ride is $25 per person. Non-riders are welcome to the post- Ride celebration for $5 per person at the door. The ride will proceed through the beautiful…Find out more »

Sheffield Volunteer Hose Company 25th  Annual Benefit Golf Tournament

August 20Copake Country Club

The Sheffield Volunteer Hose Company 25th  Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 at Copake Country Club, 44 Golf Course Rd, Craryville, NY 12521. The entry fee for the four-person scramble format event is $100 per person which includes green fees, cart, lunch, on-course refreshments and prizes . On-course contests for male and female include longest drive as well as closest to the pin, and hole in one. There is also a Putt for Dough. Registration…Find out more »

Undermountain Open and Club Championship

August 21Undermountain Golf Course, 274 Under Mountain Rd
Copake, NY 12516 United States + Google Map

The Undermountain Open and Club Championship will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Undermountain Golf Course, 274 Under Mountain Road, Copake, NY 12516. Open to men and women, members and non-members, this is a flighted, handicapped 18 hole tournament. Prizes will be awarded to members and non-members based on gender and USGA handicap. Entry fees: Members  $80 Non-members $100 Price includes carts. Dinner-only option $35. Entry fee includes sleeve of Callaway balls, roast beef dinner, shrimp cocktail, beer wine…Find out more »

Copake Falls Day 5K

August 21Taconic State Park in Copake Falls, 253 NY-344
Copake Falls, NY 12517 United States + Google Map

The Copake Falls Day 5K will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 on the Rail Trail, Taconic State Park entrance, 253 NY Rte 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517. The race,  kicks off the annual Copake Falls Day celebration. The entry fee is $15 per person payable race morning. The race day schedule: 8:00 am Registration 9:00 am Race begins Proceeds from the event will benefit the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. The run is the first of many events featured at…Find out more »

High Watch Recovery Center’s Sprint for Sobriety 5K Run/Walk

August 29Kent Town Hall

High Watch Recovery Center’s Sprint for Sobriety 5K Run/Walk SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021 Kent Town Hall, 41 Green Blvd.,Kent, CT. Organized by the Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club. 5K Starts at 9:00am Sharp (Rain or Shine) Packets will be available at 8:00 am on Race Day  All Proceeds will be Donated to the High Watch Recovery Center’s Wilson Bed Scholarship. Registration Fee $25.00 (Giveaways guaranteed if registered before 08/20/21) 5K Registration day of race Fee: $30.00 (Cash Only & No…Find out more »

Historic Festival 39 Labor Day Weekend

September 2 – September 6Lime Rock Park

Historic Festival 39 Labor Day Weekend will be held Thursday, September 2 – Monday, September 6, 2021 at Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT. Now in its 39th year, the Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park has been a time-honored tradition since 1982. Enjoy vintage car racing at its best and a nostalgic journey through time. Lime Rock Park is committed to holding this event and will be sharing updates here on how we plan to keep spectators, participants and staff safe.…Find out more »

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