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Wednesday, May 08, 1996     Page:

In your town
   
WYOMING VALLEY
    Red Barons at bat for the homeless
   
The Catherine McAuley Center, a non-profit organization providing shelter,
   
food, clothing and supportive services to homeless women and their children
in both Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, is sponsoring a “Day at the Ball
Park” event in an effort to stock the center’s food pantry.
   
The game, Red Barons vs Pawtucket Red Sox, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on
Sunday, May 12 at the Lackawanna County Stadium, Moosic.
   
Party box tickets are $15 per person, and includes food, refreshments,
entertainment and a grand prize. To receive on free grandstand admission,
participants must bring two non-perishable items for the benefit of the
Catherine McAuley Center such as paper products, personal care items, packaged
food, detergents or diapers.
   
For tickets, contact the Catherine McAuley Center, Scranton, 342-1342, or
the Catherine McAuley House in Plymouth at 779-2801.
   
The Mother of the Year contest winner will be announced at 2 p.m. The
Shriner Clowns will be present, as well as Paint A Smile volunteers.