This year the Lakeland Eagles Aerie 3760 had a benefit drive and raised $16,586. To date, a portion of the money has been donated to the nationwide PACE Head Start program for children. A portion of the money has been donated to Riley Cancer Research for Children. Saturday, additional donations in excess of $9,000 will be distributed to 11 local organizations and two scholarships. These will include libraries, fire departments, food banks, the Lakeland Area Summer Youth Leagues and two scholarships to be announced. There also will be a special donor of the year award. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., with check presentations starting around 8 p.m. There will be singing and dancing afterword.
