Annual Council Rock North Powder Puff Game Is Wednesday

NEWTOWN, PA — The 12th annual Council Rock North Powder Puff event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 3pm at the Walt Snyder Stadium turf field. The rain date for the event is Thursday, November 16.

The event is a fundraiser for the Lauren Kelsey Talbot Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Lauren was a senior at North when she passed away in 2005 after a car accident. Her friends, Council Rock North 2007 graduates Felicia Pappas and Kelsey Dumont, started the event in her honor.

The LKT Memorial Scholarship fund supports graduating seniors at Council Rock North and South who have mirrored Lauren's passion and love for friendship, community service, and for being an unsung hero in any activity or sport, according to her family. You can learn more at www.lovetalbot.com.

Scholarships from the LKT Memorial Foundation are awarded annually to graduating Council Rock students in need who will be pursuing continuing education at college or trade school. This year, the foundation will also be awarding scholarships to students in need in the areas that were devastated by recent hurricanes.

"We honor Lauren Talbot's memory with this special student centered event. Lauren is a CR North alumni, who was involved in athletics and videography. The scholarship recipients selected each year embody Lauren's spirit, kindness, volunteerism, and friendship," according to an event announcement.

During the event, the Council Rock North seniors and juniors play a lively flag football game, competing for the Powder Puff title and trophy. There will be a silent auctions with items such as a spa package and Flyers tickets, as well as a variety of raffle baskets and concessions. Event t-shirts will also be sold.

There is no admission at the gate, but donations are accepted. There will also be a collection for non-perishable food donations for the Wrightstown Food Cupboard.

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