Hookies preparing for annual block party

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL FILE - The Rescue Hook and Ladder Block Party in 2015.

SHENANDOAH – A Shenandoah fire company is prepping for the annual edition of a longtime tradition.

The Rescue Hook and Ladder block party is set for the first weekend in August: August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Taking place alongside the firehouse on East Coal Street, the block party will feature a basket raffle this year in addition to the usual favorites.

Prizes include a pizza oven, a mini waffle maker, Phillies tickets, gift certificates, a TV, Penn State tickets, and much more.

The kitchen opens at 11am Friday, 1pm Saturday, and 2pm Sunday.

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL FILE – The Rescue Hook and Ladder block party parade makes its way down Coal Street in 2020.

Bingo takes place nightly and the fire truck parade rolls off at 7:30pm Friday.

A cornhole tournament is set for Saturday morning. Registration is at 10am and games start at 11am. Cost is $50 a team.

All proceeds benefit the fire company.

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