Medical Lake Tennis-A-Thon enters 21st year

The Medical Lake 24-hour Tennis-A-Thon takes place Wednesday and Thursday July 18 and 19 at the tennis courts across from the high school.

Starting at noon on July 18 and ending at noon the following day, activities include free tennis lessons, taught by members of the Cardinals' tennis team.

A special celebrity match will take place featuring MLHS Principal Chris Spring and athletics director Justin Blayne facing off against Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich and school resource officer Dep. Travis Pendell at 8 p.m. Wednesday.Sponsored by the Medical Lake Parks and Recreation Department, the event raises money each year for a variety of community causes. Past Tennis-A-Thons have raised up to $5,000. For information, or to participate, contact Ivanna Lomas at the city's Parks and Recreation Department at (509) 565-5007 or email Ilomas@medical-lake.org to set up a time slot.

Paul Delaney can be reached at pdelaney@cheneyfreepress.com.

 

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