Foundation’s Annual Puttapalooza Event Is Planned For March 13
Posted February 9, 2026 at 12:23 pmThe Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation will hold this year’s annual Puttapalooza fundraiser on Friday, March 13, at the College’s Richland Campus.
This will be the 14th rendition of the Foundation’s annual mini golf event, which raises money for the Supporting Scholars Fund and directly aids students with scholarship opportunities at Penn Highlands Community College.
The event has raised more than $130,000 since its inception, averaging around $10,000 per year. In 2025, Puttapalooza raised over $8,000 for the Supporting Scholars Fund.
“Puttapalooza is one of our favorite annual events because it’s simply fun,” stated Carole VanMeter, Director of the Foundation. “With the event falling on Friday the 13th this year, we’re adding a playful, superstitious twist to the course, along with small games like scratch‑offs and a prize wheel. This event is designed to be a relaxed and entertaining evening, offering a genuinely enjoyable experience while supporting a great cause.”
Puttapalooza will feature 18 uniquely designed mini golf holes spread throughout the Richland Campus, along with food, a 50/50 drawing, and a raffle with prizes including an Amazon Echo Dot Max, JBL Sound Bar, Instant Pot, and more.
Attendees of the event will enjoy a selection of appetizers followed by a dinner, all prepared and provided by Balance Restaurant. Somerset Trust Company is serving as the headline sponsor. Other sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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