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WAY OF PORTAGE COUNTY RAVENNA, OHIO—Kent State University’s Golden Flashes will host “United Way Day” at THIS SATURDAY’S (Oct. 6, 2007) HOMECOMING GAME at Dix Stadium! A tailgate party (see details below) will begin at 1:00 PM; the game follows at 3:00 PM. Tickets to “United Way Day” are $25. Each ticket includes a $15 chairback ticket for the homecoming game; a $5 donation to United Way of Portage County; an exclusive BBQ (provided by Crooked River Grill) in Tailgate Alley before the big game; an entry into a drawing to win 2 seats in KSU’s loge to view the homecoming game and…one lucky winner, whose name will be drawn at the pre-game tailgate party, will win 2 tickets to the Ohio State vs. Kent State football game (in Columbus; October 13, 2007)!! (Those wishing to attend only the BBQ and not the game can buy tickets for the meal for $15.) Tickets MUST BE RESERVED BY THURSDAY, OCT 4TH AT NOON and can be picked up on game day at the United Way tailgate party. To reserve, call Mary at United Way at 330-297-1424, ext. 110. United Way of Portage County is committed to helping make meaningful improvements in the lives of Portage County residents. What matters most? Saving or improving the lives of our neighbors and helping to strengthen the Portage County community. United Way of Portage County’s funded agencies include: American Red Cross of Portage County, Big Brothers & Sisters of Portage County, Great Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Greater Western Reserve Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, Children’s Advocacy Center, Community Legal Aid Services, Family & Community Services, Inc., The Kidney Foundation, Mobile Meals, Coleman Professional Services, The Salvation Army of Portage County, and TownHall II. Additionally, United Way of Portage County funds the 211 Portage program, a free referral and information service, available to all Portage County residents, that connects families and individuals with a wide range of community resources and volunteer opportunities. For further information about United Way of Portage County, please contact President/CEO Steve Kleiber, 330-297-1424, ext. 112 (email: steve@uwportage.org), or visit www.uwportage.org. United Way of Portage County: “Caring that strengthens our community, improves our lives and makes YOUR contributions count.”
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