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Bauerstown VFD www. bauerstownvfd. com Contact Us: bauerstownvfd @ gmail. com
Our 2026 Fund Drive for the residents of the Bauerstown Fire District will be starting soon. We would like to thank all our residents for their continued support. If you are looking to volunteer, either as a firefighter or a social member, we are always in need of new members. Our website is: www. bauerstownvfd. com
Chip System Raffles
As previously mentioned, we have switched from the SureTip Tab system to a Numbered Chip System for our raffles which can be found on our Facebook page or by scanning the red QR Code. The chip system allows for the raffle to be completed, the winning“ chip” drawn, and the prizes awarded in a timelier fashion. Check out our upcoming raffles with various prizes ranging from gift cards, holiday themes, outdoor packages, electronics and even some used cars, among other items. All prize drawings are carried out live via Facebook Live Stream. Winners will be contacted promptly either by phone or email.
To view and purchase any of our current Chip System Raffles, SCAN the Red QR CODE!
• You can also visit our website: https:// bauerstownvfd. square. site / s / shop
• Be sure to bookmark this page because Chip System raffles are changing all the time.
• You can also visit and follow us on our Facebook page at Bauerstown VFD where our current Chip System Raffles are displayed. You can also watch previously recorded prize drawings
Hall Rentals
Our social hall is available for rental. Go to our website and click on“ Hall Rentals” tab for more information.
Cherry City VFC www. cherrycityvfc. org
- Thanks to everyone who has already sent in their donations for our 2026 Fund Drive campaign. No donation is too little or too large! Send it in the mail or drop it in the mailbox slot next to our garage doors. There is no deadline to donate. We are here to be there in your time of need, but we can’ t do it without your support.
- Our 2026 Easter Flower Sale was another great fundraiser. Thanks for stopping and supporting us!
- We appreciate the very generous attendees of our recent Night at the Races Fundraiser in April. Thanks to all of the local businesses and individuals who donated food, gift baskets, and door prizes. We surpassed all of our goals at this year’ s event! Look for next year’ s tickets to be on sale starting in January 2027.
- Come out to our 86th Annual Street Fair on July 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th for fun-filled activities the whole family will enjoy. We are doing something different this year for our annual raffle. On Sunday, July 26th, based on the evening PA Lottery 4-digit number, we are giving away $ 25,000! Tickets can be purchased from any member for $ 25 each with( 5) eligible numbers on each ticket. There are only 2000 tickets for sale. We will be selling them on our social media platforms too. Get one before they sell out! Check out our website, Facebook, and Instagram.
- We have the cheapest entry fee in town to play at our weekly all-paper Bingo held on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Take a chance on winning the minimum $ 1,000 must-go Jackpot along with many other exciting games to play! We have Progressive All-Nighter Bingo, our famous Cherry Bowls, Magic and Lucky Numbers, and more! Stop in and enjoy an evening out with a bunch of other players who love to win at Bingo! All ages are welcome!
- Our 2027 PA Daily Number Lottery Calendars will go on sale in early fall. Get them before we sell out! They make great gifts for any occasion, not just Christmas!
- We are always looking for new members. You don’ t have to fight fires to belong! We have many classes of membership; one will surely fit into your lifestyle. We love giving back to our community and you will too!
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Elfinwild VFC www. elfinwildfire. com
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Shaler Villa VFC www. shalervillavfc. com
Shaler Villa VFC would like to thank you for your ongoing support through our fish fry during the Lenten season, tips raffles and vehicle raffle. All raffles can be purchased through our web page at Shalervillavfc. com on the raffles tab or our Facebook page. Please follow us on Facebook for news on these raffles, the weekly Lucky 17 raffle, tips raffles and more.
Upcoming events: 2026 Dodge Durango GT or $ 50,000 dealer credit raffle that are based on the PA Lottery evening big 4. The drawing date will be set once all tickets are sold. The Sportsman’ s Bash will be on October 10th, the Virtual Gift Bash on December 5th, and lunch with Santa on December 13th.
We will be having an open house late summer / early fall to celebrate our 80th year of serving the community and to allow anyone interested to see our new ladder truck once it has arrived.
If you are interested in joining our team, please stop by the station on a Thursday night to complete an application. Please keep in mind that you don’ t have to fight fires to be part of our team. We have several membership classes. Fundraising is an important part of keeping the company functioning and we welcome new business members to help support this endeavor.
Sharps Hill VFD www. sharpshillvfd. org
Sharps Hill invites all residents to become part of our organization. There are many roles you can do to help out your neighborhood. You don’ t have to be a firefighter, although we will provide you with all the training and equipment. You can be a social member and still be an integral part of our team. The amount of time volunteering is up to you. Any time is appreciated. You can stop by the station any Tuesday evening or email us at info @ sharpshillvfd. org.
3 members were recently recognized by the Shaler Township Commissioners for having 50 years of service, and a nice story was written for the Shaler Journal. We also thank these members for their service and dedication.
If you’ re looking for a place to hold your event, whether it is a birthday party, graduation or other special event, our hall is available to rent. Call the station at 412.781.1226 to see if your date is open and to discuss your needs and cost.
Undercliff VFC www. undercliffvfc. org
The officers and members of Undercliff VFC sincerely thank you for all your continued support! Our annual mailer fund drive will be kicking off for all residents in the Undercliff Fire District. We encourage residents and businesses to donate if possible. Any amount helps and all the money we raise goes right back into the community to help purchase lifesaving equipment to keep you and your family safe. Our members remain dedicated to our mission of providing first-class fire and rescue services to our residents and businesses. We are also proud to announce that Undercliff VFC was recently awarded the“ Silver” designation by the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner’ s office for having a minimum of 75 % of our members trained to the national Proboard Firefighter 1 or 2 level! We are extremely proud of our membership for achieving this historic milestone for our station and thank them for all the hard work they put in. Below are some current fundraisers happening at Undercliff VFC. We thank you for all your continued support!
Weekly Friday Night Bingo:
• Join us every Friday night for a fun night of BINGO in our brand-new facilities! General admission is just $ 16! Doors open at 5:30 PM and games start at 7:00 PM.
2026 Car Raffle:
• This year’ s car is a 2026 GMC Terrain Denali! Tickets are $ 15 with two numbers per ticket! Drawing is based on the PA Lottery evening“ Pick 4” number on August 30, 2026.
• See any member for tickets or get your tickets now on our website: undercliffvfc. org
Weekly Online Raffles: Be sure to follow us on Facebook(@ UndercliffVFC) to participate in our online raffles each week.
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