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Skiing fundraiser to be held Sunday at Montage

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania is proud to return their popular fundraiser “Ski for the B Winter Snowcial” on Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. at Montage Mountain in Scranton.

Bigs, Littles, Families, & the general public are welcome to attend this family friendly, “snowcially” distant, outdoor event.

Executive Director Michelle Hamilton says “The Ski for the B Snowcial event is in its second year and we are so excited to invite our Bigs and Littles to this year’s event once again to have the opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy winter’s wonderland that we are experiencing right now.”

Come spend the day skiing, snow tubing, and enjoying the beautiful winter wonderland at Montage Mountain Ski Resort.

Event also includes a “hot chocolate happiness hour” featuring an exclusive meet and greet as well as pictures with Elsa, Anna and Olaf from the popular hit movie “Frozen” around the firepit. Donations are encouraged.

An all-day lift ticket is $45, or you can opt for an all-day lift ticket with equipment rental for $52. Snow tubing will be offered at two set times, either 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., for only $25.

Portions of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Hamilton adds that “if you are looking for something to with your family and support BBBS, and learn more about our programs, we’d love to have you take part of this fun, winter event.”

Tickets for the “Ski for the B” Winter Snowcial can be purchased by visiting bbbs.org, and click on “Snowcial” under events for more details. This is a one-day event.

Tickets are only valid for Sunday. If needed, there is a snow makeup day set for Feb. 6.

For additional information, or to become a sponsor please contact 570-824-8756 or visit bbbsnepa.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania began in Luzerne County in 1974.

The chapter serves the counties of Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lycoming, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour and Wyoming. The program strives to provide high quality mentoring services to the children and families of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The group’s mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth to realize their full potential.