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Upcoming Events

The American Red Cross in McKean-Potter Counties is committed to

our mission of providing relief to victims of disaster and

helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Our Premier Events help support those efforts!

 Tuna Valley Trail System developed by Tuna Valley Trail Association

Pick up at trail log at one of our various sponsors or stop by the Red Cross office. Logs are available on the front porch at any time. Email mparc@verizon.net to have a copy of the log emailed to you.

The TVTA Tuna Trekker effort to raise funds for our McKean-Potter Counties Red Cross has begun. Between May 15 and August 15, walk or bike each of the TVTA trails for a total of 31 miles, and collect pledges to support your trekking. Anyone who completes all 9 TVTA trails and raises at least $30 (about $1/mile) for our Red Cross will earn the title of TUNA TREKKER. After results have been compiled, all Tuna Trekkers will be recognized at a TVTA dinner in October. Each Tuna Trekker will receive a year membership in the TVTA, a T-shirt and other items. Top money raisers - individuals, families, Trekker Teams, and pets - will, also, be awarded gift certificates from the generous businesses below.

Tuna Trekker Trail Logs are available at local businesses, the YMCA, the Red Cross, by emailing tunatrekker@mparc.org, or calling the Red Cross @ 368-6197. Your Trail Log has info on each TVTA trail and a map of the Marilla trails network. Record your trekking progress in the Trail Log. After completing all the trails, submit your Trail Log and pledges to the Red Cross at 302 Congress St.

Added to this year's trekking:

• Two new TVTA trails; the Blaisdell & Emery Trail (4 miles) going from Owens Way to Lewis Run, and the Marilla Rocks Trail, a small loop showcasing a spectacular rock formation.
• At the request of geocachers, the Indian Pipe Trail has ten new geocaches hidden for Tuna Trekkers to discover. Coordinates and details are in your Trail Log.
• Shuttle rides are available for the Indian Pipe and Marilla Springs Trail. A few days before your trek email tunatrekker@mparc.org or call 362-2323. You will be met at Marilla Reservoir where you may park your vehicle. A ride will be provided to the other end of the trails. Bikes can be shuttled.

We hope to see you on the trails!

Thanks to our generous sponsors:

• Allegheny Recreational Rentals
• Ameriprise Financial, Bill Chapman
• Beefeaters
• Bissett Building Center
• Cavallaro Custom Framing
• Custer City Drive-In
• Dr. David Godfrey
• The Fran Charles Shop
• Grandma's House
• The Grocery Stretcher
• Heritage Suites
• Just Riding Along
• Kelly's Restaurant
• The Mountain Laurel Inn
• The Option House
• Penn Air Notch Service, Inc.
• Singer's Country Store
• Dr. Steven B. Cohen
• South Bradford Fruit Market
• WESB & 100.1 The Hero