Two September fundraisers in Penn Yan will support the 2026 Out of the Darkness Keuka Lake Walk and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's research, education, advocacy and local programs.
A spaghetti dinner is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Penn Yan Elks Club, with dine-in and takeout service. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for children, while children younger than 3 eat free.
The dinner falls on World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual observance focused on awareness, remembrance and sharing resources with people who may be struggling. More than 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Strike Out Suicide Bowling Night will follow Sept. 12 at Brock's in Penn Yan. Bowling sessions are scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., with packages ranging from $55 to $90.
Participants can register for bowling by emailing Denise at gcs3318@yahoo.com or texting the word "Bowling" to 315-694-1216.
Both events benefit the annual Keuka Lake walk, which is scheduled for Oct. 4 at Keuka Lake State Park. Registration, team fundraising and donations remain open through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Keuka Lake walk page.
Anyone in crisis can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Crisis Text Line is also available by texting HOME to 741741.
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