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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Easter for Eli' 2nd annual cornhole tournament benefits children in hospitals
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Sunday, 'Easter for Eli' hosted their second annual cornhole tournament to raise money for gifts baskets that will be delivered to children in the hospital. The non-profit organization has been delivering baskets to children for 10 years. This will be their 11th. Easter for Eli was founded in memory of Elias 'Eli' Garrett, a loving 3-year-old boy who lost his battle with Non-Hodgkin's T-cell Lymphoma in 2009. His sister, Kayleigh Garrett, was at the tournament and said it's special to be able to deliver some Easter joy with their dad. 'Just to bring awareness to all of the children that are in the hospital over the Easter holidays, but to their families as well. So I think to be a part of this, and it's bigger than what we are. And so to put the smiles and all those kids' faces really means a lot to me,' Kayleigh said. Prom event raises money for 2025 African American Heritage Festival in Altoona Eli's father, Martin, said they've delivered 78,000 Easter baskets and provided $68,000 in gift cards to families. 'We're continuing to grow, continue to share my son's joy and, you know, bring awareness that so many kids are in the hospital over one holiday. We deliver 10,000 baskets, and that's just a drop in the bucket to what's out there,' Martin said. On Monday, Easter for Eli will start delivering baskets to ensure children receive them in time for the holiday. They plan to start in Pittsburgh and then make stops in Cleveland and Akron. 'It's always a great time to be able to actually go and see the children that we're helping, essentially. You know, we build up year after year. And so to keep this tradition going, it means a lot. And I hope it's around for all the years to come in the future,' Kayleigh said. April 4 is the last day to donate baskets. If you want to donate, the organization requests that you purchase new items and not place any food in the baskets. You can find the list of donations needed here. You can also donate online, using PayPal, Venmo, or their Amazon Wishlist. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Easter Bunny photos, Jurassic Quest, Deftones and other weekend events
🐰 Hop over to Polaris or Tuttle and snap a classic mall photo with the Easter Bunny. Time slots are available through April 19. $40-60 photo packages. Easton's bunny arrives on April 11. 🦖 See life-size dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest inside the Ohio Expo Center's Bricker Building. Noon-6pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday and 9am-5pm Sunday, 717 E. 17th Ave. $24-40. Kids under 2 free! 🌍 Savor the flavors of Africa during the African American Heritage Festival on OSU's campus. 5-7pm Friday, Curl Hall second floor, 80 W. Woodruff Ave. Free! Full schedule of events through April 5. 🏒 Watch the Blue Jackets (hopefully) keep their playoff dreams alive during a Kids Takeover Night game against Vancouver. ⚾ Meet the director of the indie baseball film "Eephus" during a screening and Q&A led by local sportswriter Craig Calcaterra at the Wexner Center for the Arts. 7pm Friday, 1871 N. High St. $5-10. 🎟️ Grab a last-minute ticket to these sold-out shows Saturday night.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prom event raises money for 2025 African American Heritage Festival in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — It might not be prom season yet, but that didn't stop organizers of the African American Heritage Festival from having one to raise money for this year's event. It was an adult crowd at the African American Prom at The Casino in Altoona, now in its third year. The popular social event was sold out with 400 tickets sold, organizers said. 'It's really important because it also shows unity in the community. Everybody comes together, gets dressed up, and has a good time. It does raise a lot of money to help with some of the finances we have,' Paige Lightner, President of the African American Heritage Festival and Prom, African American Heritage Festival will take place in Altoona July 26-27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekender: 22 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a vintage pop-up market
There are plenty of opportunities to go on shopping sprees this weekend, whether it's at the vintage market in South End or the pop-up market in Uptown. Friday, February 21 🍽️ Enjoy Spanish tapas from Marina's Tapas's pop-up at Substrate in Optimist Park. | Free | 5-8pm | Details 🎶 Listen to a musical tribute of Elton John and Billy Joel at The Fillmore. | $27 | 8pm | Details 🧠 Test your knowledge of "Harry Potter" at Suffolk Punch Brewing with trivia. | Free | 7-9pm | Details 🤵 Attend a benefit gala for local nonprofit Face to Face Foundation at The Revelry. Your ticket includes a three-course dinner, cocktails, a live auction and musical performances. | $250 | 6-10pm | Details 🏠 Get some inspo for your dream home and talk to vendors at the Home and Remodeling Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center. | $10 | Through Sunday | Details 😂 Laugh at jokes from comedian and actor Kevin Nealon at The Comedy Zone. | $39-$96 | Runs through Sunday | Details Saturday, February 22 🎊 Check out the annual African American Heritage Festival at the Charlotte Museum of History. This year's theme highlights Black farming and will feature a farmer's market, crafts and products for sale. | Free | 11am | Details 📚 Take the kids to a book signing by local children's book author Eden Estabrook at Park Road Books. | Free | 10:30am | Details 🏒 Cheer on Charlotte Checkers (or the "River Rats") as they take on the Hershey Bears at Bojangles Coliseum. The Checkers will pay homage to their former team name, the River Rats, as they were known before the franchise moved from Albany to Charlotte. | $29+ | 4pm | Details 🤣 Laugh the night away with quick witty jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater | $15 | 6pm | Details 💃 Watch "Dancing with the Stars" live at Ovens Auditorium. | $129.20+ | 3pm | Details 🛍️ Shop from a list of local small businesses in a pop-up market at Victoria Yards in Uptown. | Free | 12-6pm | Details 🍻 Pull up to a beer festival at Triple C Brewing Company with a list of local vendors. | Free | 12-2pm | Details 🍺 Hop on LaZoom Fender Bender which is a beer party bus with live music that stops at some of the city's best breweries. | $59 | 2-5pm | Details 🍻 Spend the evening sampling beers from 40 breweries at Discovery Place Science. | $67.45 | 6-10pm | Details 💝 Dress up in your pajamas for a self-love evening at Queen Park Social with music from a live DJ, goodie bags, games, giveaways, DIY charm bracelets, and custom perfumes. | $49.87 | 4-9pm | Details 👑 Eat brunch at Catalú with bottomless mimosas while you watch a Disney Channel-themed-drag show performance. | $13.42 | 11am-1:30pm | Details Sunday, February 23 👰 Explore a bridal show with vendors, giveaways, catering tasting, music and drinks at Triple C Brewing. | Free | 1pm | Details ✨ Create a signature fragrance and make a custom permanent jewelry item while you sip on bubbly at Glow Girl. | $50-$100 | 2pm | Details 🎤 See Lil Wayne as he makes his tour stop in Charlotte with The Hot Boys at Spectrum Center. | $69+ | 8pm | Details 🛍️ Shop for vintage clothing items at Charlotte Vintage Market's pop-up at Hoppin in South End. | Free | 12-5pm | Details 💭 Compete for a $3,000 cash prize at Lenny Boy Brewing in the third annual Mindless Minutia Trivia competition. | $215.26 | 1-4pm | Details Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board. Hosting an event? Reach more Charlotteans through an Event Listing, which includes placement on our Event Board and in our weekday newsletter. Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
African American Heritage Festival returns to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE () — A popular festival celebrating African American history and culture returns to Charlotte next weekend. The African American Heritage Festival is happening on February 22 inside the Charlotte Museum of History. There's a special theme this year that highlights the rich history of Mecklenburg County: Black Country. Terri White, president and CEO of the Charlotte Museum of History, joined Queen City News to preview the festival. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
