Golf Tourney Will Benefit Local School, Charity

A local pre-school, the in Hellertown, hopes to raise money in order to expand its inquiry-based science curriculum with a golf tournament that's now being organized.

The first annual will be held Monday, July 16, 2012 at .

A portion of the proceeds raised by the tournament will benefit Habitat for Humanity, whose volunteers help construct homes for local low-income families.

"We are very excited to host this tournament," said Karol DiPasquale, Red Door's Director of Operations and Kindergarten Kids. "By using the funds to enhance our science and technology program, we (will) prepare our students for future academic success."

Specific goals for the money that will be raised include:

• Creating a "smart classroom" containing a smart board, technology stations, iPads with educational applications and wireless technology.
• Expanding Red Door's science curriculum by adding a kid-sized mobile science lab and creating an environmental education outdoor classroom including gardens and a weather station.

"Golf in and of itself is a great model for learning," said Kristen Buckno, the director of the pre-school program. "There's plenty of science and math, and a three hour outdoor experience with one's friends is always fun!"

In addition to the game itself, other highlights of the day will include lunch and awards at 1:45pm and the announcement of raffle/silent auction winners at 3pm.

The format for the tournament will be a traditional scramble format, and prizes will be awarded for the top three low net teams, long drive and closest to the pin for men and women.

The deadline to enter the tournament is July 1, with a $150 regular individual registration fee due by then. An early registration fee of $120 is available for those who register by May 25. The registration fee for a foursome is $480 by May 25, or $520 by July 1.

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For more information about these donor opportunities, call 610-838-2267 or email admin@­reddoorelc.­org.

Red Door is a private, 48-year-old school that currently serves the families of 117 children ages two to six with pre-school and pre-K programs.

For more information about Red Door Early Learning Center, visit www.reddoorelc.org.