By Vicki Terwilliger
PINE GROVE - An abundance of activities awaits in a family-friendly atmosphere Friday when a local nonprofit group hosts its Family Fun Night. Due to the success of last year's event, Operation Hugs & Kisses decided to sponsor an evening of fun, food, games and entertainment again.
Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. and run thru 11 p.m. at HH&L Fire Company No. 1, on 1 Orchard Road, Pine Grove. In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Saturday.
Scheduled entertainment includes an Elvis impersonator, the "Lady and the Tramp" movie and a fireworks display.
Operation Hugs & Kisses, in operation since 2010, assists members of the community during times of need or disaster.
According to the group's website, "Operation Hugs & Kisses was formed in January 2010 in response to a major row-home fire in Pine Grove. A group of friends got together to try to assist our friends and neighbors who were hit so hard by the fire.
Our enjoyment of working together for the betterment of our community has led us to continue in our meetings and mission to try to assist our community and neighbors, when we are able, while enjoying each other's company. We are not a political organization and do not get involved in politics. We were incorporated in January 2011 as a Pennsylvania non-profit."
Currently, about 50 people are members of the volunteer group. Office holders include: President Missy Witherow, Vice President Joanne Daubert, Treasurer Brenda Junker, Secretary Kathy Schnoke, and directors Robin Werner and Sharon Wessner.
To donate or to learn more about the group's upcoming events, go to the Operation Hugs & Kisses website at www.operationxoxo.webs.com.