LEEK Hunting & Mountain Preserve To Host Open House Weekend

“Team LEEK”, a group of dedicated volunteers at Leek Hunting & Mountain Preserve will be hosting Open House weekend, May 10-12.

LEEK’s annual Open House provides donations and financial support for the Preserve, which is used to support the camp’s operating costs and the programs that provide recreational opportunities to wounded U.S. veterans such as guided hunting trips.

The live auction will take place at the preserve’s Open House weekend, during LEEK’s Warrior Dinner on Friday May 10 at 6 p.m.  Col Wilbur and his band will be playing live on Friday between 5-7PM.

LEEK’s Open House is open to the public and all will directly benefit the veteran programs offered at the Preserve. All events are open to the public and those who wish to attend LEEK’s Warrior Dinner Friday May 10, may purchase a ticket for $10 by contacting Ed Fisher at 410-322-4610, Richard Getchel 814-331-1251, your local representative or through the website (www.leekpreserve.org).

The schedule of events for LEEK’s Open House weekend begins Friday May 10 at 1 p.m. when the preserve opens to the public and those who wish to camp for the weekend are welcome to set up. Visitors will be able to meet and mingle with the group of “wounded warriors” who will be attending LEEK’s Spring Gobbler Hunt and Open House at 5 p.m., which will be followed by an Opening Ceremony and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets for Friday night’s dinner are only $10 and all proceeds benefit LEEK. Those interested in purchasing tickets can contact Ed Fisher at 410-322-4610. During and after dinner there will be a live auction featuring firearms, hunting gear, art, a charter fishing trip, handmade goods and much more.

Saturday morning’s activities will begin with a continental breakfast at the preserve, provided by the Boy Scouts of Millport Troop 558. Registration for a benefit motorcycle run sponsored by the American Eagles will also take place at the preserve from 9-11:30 a.m. at which time an Opening Ceremony will take place. At noon there will be a Wall of Heroes dedication and at 12:30 the motorcycle ride will begin. There is a $500 grand prize for the winner of the motorcycle run. From 1-3 p.m. LEEK will host an adult and youth turkey shoot ($10 registration fee and cash prizes), and other activities and games for the entire family. At 5:30 p.m. the camp will host a Closing Ceremony, evening awards and a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese Auction with dozens of items for outdoor sports, home décor, art, and handmade items.

The camp will remain open to the public throughout the day (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) on Saturday with vendor displays, food and refreshments so visitors can tour the facilities and show support of LEEK programs.

On Sunday May 12, LEEK will wrap up the weekend activities and fundraising event with a Sunrise Service at 9 a.m. sponsored by Faith Bible Church. The service is open to anyone who wishes to attend with LEEK staff, members of the volunteer community, and the Wounded Warriors who are participating in the Spring Gobbler Hunt.

This event is the largest and most significant fundraising event hosted by LEEK and provides a unique opportunity for the public to visit the Preserve and learn about the programs and meet the Wounded Warriors who benefit from all the Preserve offers.