Kearney K-9 Unit Hosts Pickleball Fundraiser

The Kearney Police Department K-9 Unit will be hosting its first pickleball tournament and family fun day this month. The K-9 Unit is primarily supported through grants, fundraisers and generous donations by businesses and individuals in the community.

The K-9 Unit is primarily supported through grants, fundraisers and generous donations by businesses and individuals in the community.

The pickleball tournament will take place Saturday, October 21, and begins at 8 am, at the new Kearney pickleball and skate park complex, 619 E. 19th Street. The entry fee for the tournament is $50 per team and all proceeds will go towards the police department’s K-9 Unit.

The family fun day will also take place on Saturday, October 21, from 11 am – 2 pm at the Kearney High School at 715 E. 19th Street.

The K-9 Unit’s family fun day will have emergency vehicles on display, free kids’ games, bounce houses, BBQ, event t-shirts, Life Flight Eagle, K-9 demonstrations, and a meet and greet with K-9 Joran.

Business sponsorships are still available for this event. Gold level sponsorship is $500, silver level is $250 and bronze level is $100. For more information email jgarton@kearneymo.us or jparton@kearneymo.us.