PHOTO PROVIDED Pictured are Pete and Deb Smeltz at last year’s Poker Run Golf Tournament, gladly serving hot dogs to golfers all afternoon. This year’s tournament will honor Pete and a recently established scholarship in his name.

MILL HALL — The Keystone Central Foundation has announced the return of it’s signature fundraiser event — the Poker Run Golf Tournament — on Friday, Aug. 14, at Clinton Country Club with a 2 p.m. shotgun start.

This year’s tournament will hold special meaning as they honor the memory of their friend and volunteer, Pete Smeltz and his willingness to help support the students of Keystone Central School District.

The tournament will have a special nod to Pete with games such as the “Pick-a-Pete” card game, and card decks featuring his photos.

Those who don’t golf but want to support Pete’s scholarship can stop by from 2-7 p.m. to participate in the games.

Golfers can look forward to an afternoon filled with fun, friendly competition, and exciting contests, including:

— Entry into the Poker Run with a $1,000 jackpot.

— Hit It and Get It putting contest featuring local gift cards, liquor and prizes.

— Skins competition.

— Men’s and Women’s prizes for Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin.

Registration is $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome and includes fees, entry into the Poker Run, food, beer, gift bag, door prizes, mulligans and entry into the in-course games.

The foundation is looking for golfers, sponsors and prize donations.

For more information, please visit www.kcfoundation.com or call 570-660-1306.

The Keystone Central Foundation is the non-profit organization that supports each and every student in Keystone Central School District.

Every dollar raised through the golf tournament stays within the district and supports programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of students including Classroom Mini-Grants, The Keystone Scholars Program, which prepares young people to become responsible, engaged community members through mentorship, leadership development and meaningful connections with caring adults and additional educational and student-support initiatives that enhance learning opportunities, recognize student achievement and help students reach their full potential.