Note: Due to possible adverse weather, this event has been rescheduled to Jan. 25, with games at same times.

Haldane to raise funds for American Cancer Society

Haldane Central Schools will hold its second annual Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Games on Saturday, Jan. 24. The junior varsity boys’ basketball team will play at 10 a.m., the junior varsity girls’ basketball team at noon, the varsity girls’ basketball team at 2 p.m. and the varsity boys’ basketball team at 4 p.m. All four games will be played against Putnam Valley High School.

There will be special raffle drawings held for each of the basketball games, with products from such vendors as Estee Lauder and Nike. There will also be a concession stand with mini-meatball sliders, nachos, baked goods and other edible options. The cost of admission is a donation. The athletes will be selling promotional cards before the event, and “Get your pink on Haldane” T-shirts will be available for sale at the door. All profits will go to the American Cancer Society.

For information, contact Linda Hoffmann at 914-548-1843 or Chantal Lisikatos at 917-337-8053.

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