What's happening at Beaver Creek Country Club on June 25? United Way's big night

The United Way's annual Live United Awards & Celebration is planned for Wednesday, June 25.
According to a community announcement, the event is scheduled for 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Beaver Creek Country Club, 9535 Mapleville Road, Hagerstown.
Attendees will learn about the United Way's work over the past year, including community impact and agencies served.
The event will recognize grant recipients, award Youth United scholarships, and honor volunteers.
Tickets, tables and sponsorships can be purchased at https://www.unitedwaywashcounty.org/annual-meeting.
This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
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