Hoodie Hoo Day
Participating in the 2014 Hoodie Hoo Day celebration in Charleroi were borough secretary Roberta Doerfler, left, and Evonne Henderson, owner of Rego’s Restaurant in Charleroi.
Evonne Henderson
The third annual Hoodie Hoo Day hosted by the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will be held Feb. 20 in downtown Charleroi.
Activities begin at 11 a.m., and the group Hoodie Hoo shout will occur at noon to chase away any remnants of winter. The shout will occur regardless of the severity of the weather, and, if necessary, some activities will be moved indoors.
A giant Hoodie giveaway raffle ticket will be pulled, and the winner will win a collection of gift cards, products and services from area businesses. There also will be Hoodie Hoo apparel available for sale.
Northern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day is a copyrighted holiday invented by wellcat.com. It is always held at noon Feb. 20, and Charleroi is believed to have the largest crowd on record with its 2014 attendance.
“We are excited,” said Deb Keefer, chamber director. Since Feb. 20 falls on a Saturday, “We expect our attendance will explode because of area high school and college students who want to participate.”
Keefer will be guest bartender at a Hoodie Eve Happy Hour, which will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the River House Café in Charleroi. Her tips will be donated to City Mission.
The planning committee is still seeking sponsors. Those who are interested in being a sponsor, being involved in the planning or volunteering are asked to call the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce at 724-483-3507.
Updates and listings of participating merchants are available on the Charleroi Hoodie Hoo Facebook page.