Howard Hanna Real Estate Services will once again host its annual “Chow Chow” fundraising campaign to benefit Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital’s Uncompensated Care Fund.The “Chow Chow” events are held in September, October and November, with seven separate events throughout central Pennsylvania. Since inception in 1988, “Chow Chow” events have raised $10 million for children’s hospitals in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and New York.
Howard “Hoddy” Hanna, the company’s founder, began these festive gatherings more than 25 years ago as a way to bring employees together and to support local children’s hospitals in the communities they serve.
Local events include the following:Howard Hanna 5K Walk & RunCarlisle Airport, CarlisleSaturday, Sept. 12 – 9 a.m.For more information, visit www.kidscare5K.comThe Great American Saloon EventThe Great American Saloon, Red LionThursday, Sept. 17 – 5 p.m.For more information, call 717-235-6911Second Annual Chow Chow Golf TournamentHoney Run Golf Course, York$75/personFriday, Sept. 25 – 1 to 4 p.m.For more information, call 717-718-2126Wine and Beer Tasting and Live MusicVineyard and Brewery at Hershey, HersheyTickets - $30 or 2 for $50 – live and silent auction, food, live entertainment by Element 22 Acoustic, wine or beer flight sampler.Friday, Oct. 16 – 6 to 9 p.m.For more information, call 717-520-0020 or e-mail jackiehenry@howardhanna.com Dinner and CocktailsWest Shore Elks, Camp Hill$10/personWednesday, Oct. 28 – 5 to 8 p.m.For more information, call 717-920-9600Designer Handbag BINGOAmerican Legion Post 34, LancasterWednesday, Oct. 14 – 6 p.m.For more information, call 717-392-0200Capitol Chow Chow EventState Capitol-East Wing Rotunda, Harrisburg$10/personThursday, Nov. 19 – 5 to 8 p.m.For more information, call 717-920-9700