OAK LAWN, IL—Our Lady at St. Germaine's Family School Association and Athletic Association, will be shooting for turkeys in the annual Earl Stazak Memorial Turkey Shoot, a basketball free-throw contest benefitting the parish's food pantry.
The turkey shoot takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Our Lady At St. Germaine Gym, 9711 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn.
Approximately 50 student-parent teams are expected to participate in the family-friendly event, combining fun competition with an opportunity to help local families in need during the holiday season.
Teams will consist of one student in PreK through eighth grade and one parent or guardian. Participants will compete in grade-level brackets, with each player taking 10 free throws. Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams in each bracket.
Held in memory of parishioner Earl Stazak, who volunteered with the Turkey Shoot, the annual event brings the school and parish community together in the spirit of service and gratitude.
The parish's food pantry distributes more than 100 Thanksgiving turkey dinners and bags of groceries to people in need.
The food pantry is requesting donations of instant mashed potatoes, instant pudding (chocolate, vanilla or pistachio), crispy fried onions, turkey gravy or a Jewel gift card. Gift cards will help offset the cost of perishable items needed to provide families with holiday meals.
Cost of entry is $20 per team, plus an item donation for the food pantry. Advance registration is required at Zeffy Our Lady At St Germaine Turkey Shoot. The turkey shoot is FREE to watch, but bring a food item for the pantry.
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