Summit Slam Pickleball Tournament for UCP of NEPA will be on Saturday, July 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Birchwood Tennis and Fitness Center, 105 Edella Rd., Clarks Summit. The event is a non-sanctioned, round-robin tournament of men’s, women’s, and mixed teams. Teams will enjoy playing on eight newly-surfaced, indoor Nova® hard pickleball courts. All players will receive an official tournament shirt, player gift bag, bottled water, and a free drink coupon for a beverage from the exclusive event drink menu at the “Clink & Dink Tournament Eve Happy Hour.

”The Clink & Dink Tournament Eve Happy Hour will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 21, at Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub, Scranton. This event will include pickle-themed drink specials, food, raffles, and more. Prior to the event, any guest who makes a $10 donation via UCP of NEPA’s website, www.ucpnepa.org, will receive a free drink coupon for an item from the exclusive event drink menu.

There also will be a basket and gift card raffle of prizes from restaurants, businesses, and more located throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. Chances may be purchased at either event or online at https://ucpnepapickleball.my.canva.site/#home.

For more information, contact Mrs. Jackie Galvin, director of communications and development, at j.galvin@ucpnepa.org or 570-347-3357, ext. 33.To register to play or to provide a sponsorship or donation, visit https://ucpnepapickleball.my.canva.site/#home.All event proceeds will benefit people with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.