The fifth annual SedgeukneDUCK Regatta will benefit the Orrington Historical Society's missions. Bright yellow rubber duckies can be sponsored for just $10 each at Bob's Kozy Korner Store AND Orrington Town Hall, starting in June. The little critters race in the Sedgeunkedunk Stream from the dam to the Johnson Mill Road tunnel to the finish line. Fans can stay for burgers and hotdogs cooked on the Kozy Korner's grill! All proceeds go to the Orrington Historical Society for the restoration of the Grange Hall.
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Run for Hope:
5K and 1 Mile Family Run
Reigning Hope Ranch at 305 Center Drive, is hosting a new 5K and 1-Mile Family/Fun Walk. Both races will start at Center Drive School. The 5K will go up Center Drive to the Dow Road intersection and back, including Bouchard Drive. The 1-Mile Family/Fun Walk/Run will go around Bouchard Drive and back. There will be water stops, snacks and prizes. For those who are competitive, the event will be timed. Registration is $20 for ages 13+, $10 for ages 5-13 and ages 5 and under are free. Registration can be completed at www.webscorer.com and search for Run for Hope. You can register the day of, but online is much preferred. Any questions please contact Michelle Mettler at shelly@reigninghoperanch.com.
ORC Wiffle Ball Tournament
The Orrington Recreation Committee's 6th annual Wiffle Ball Tournament will be held all day Saturday, July 22 at the Center Drive School fields. Games will start at 9:00 a.m. Teams check in at 8:30 a.m. Teams can register by emailing your contact information to orringtonrec@gmail.com. There are two divisions. The Open Division is for ages 14 and up and costs $75 per team. The Youth Division is for ages 10-13 and costs $50 per team. This year's tournament will be dedicated to the family of Bryce Basso, with funds raised from the tournament going to his family.
Calling All Cornholers!
The Orrington Fire & Rescue folks will be sponsoring the first ever Old Home Week Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, July 23 at the Public Safely building, 271 Center Drive, starting at 10 a.m. This official tournament will follow a round robin format. Registration fee is $50 per team, with 100% of the registrations going to prizes for first, second and third places. This will happen rain or shine, moving indoors in the event of a downpour. Teams should download the app and register at https://app.scoreholio.com/cornhole/dashboardsetup?account=IgzXXNxv0sMQLznupI9DucuR6Tv2&game=A5crfFMKbUWwvhQgl7ym&page=&spr=0. Players can also register at the door prior to the start of the tournament. Bring your lawn chairs and cheer the teams on. There will be a BBQ lunch featuring hot dogs and hamburgers for all the athletes and interested spectators. Donations will be accepted.