Cornhole tournament to raise funds for Coats for Kids

Event will take place Sept. 28 in front of Ace Hardware in Crosslake

CROSSLAKE — The Knights of Columbus of Crosslake/Emily, Council 9657, will host a fundraising event to support their mission of providing Coats for Kids with the fifth annual Cornhole Tournament during Crosslake Days on Saturday, Sept. 28, in front of Crosslake Ace Hardware on Pioneer Drive.

Participation in the tournament helps raise funds to distribute the coats, snow pants, gloves and hats. The tournament features family and friends.

The tournament is double elimination and limited to 32 teams. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and consolation winners. Entry fees are $20 per team for family and friends. For details and preregistration, visit kc9657. mnknights.org or contact Paul McConville at 612-876-9636.

Coats for Kids is an annual program with the Knights of Columbus since 2011. The Knights of Columbus of Crosslake/Emily has distributed over 1,200 coats to area families and kids. The goal of the Coats for Kids program is to ensure that no child in North America goes without a coat during the winter season. The council goal this year is to distribute over 1,000 coats, 480 pairs of snow pants and 500 pairs of gloves and hats to Crosslake Community School; Northland Community Schools in Remer; Emily Food Shelf; Remer Food Shelf; Longville Food Shelf; Relationship Safety Alliance & LAPS in Brainerd, Staples and Wadena; and TCC ActionHead Start in Brainerd and Little Falls.