New England Woman's Golf Association Tournament tees off at Green Mountain National on Tuesday, July 6.

New England Woman's Golf Association Tournament tees off at Green Mountain National on Tuesday, July 6.

Mary and I are hoping you are having a great Independence Day. It's a little toasty in Vermont. Get outside and catch summer while it is here!

On Monday night, July 5th, for the fifth consecutive year, we will host a special fundraising event at the inn to benefit "Team Killington" and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to combat breast cancer. This years event is being held in conjunction with the New England Women's Golf Association (NEWGA) Championship taking place at Green Mountain National Golf Course on July 6-8. On Monday evening, we will hold a "Happy Hour" at the inn from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for NEWGA players with proceeds going to benefit "Team Killington".

"Team Killington" was started by local residents Dick and Noel Gluck. Each year, they organize Killington residents and guests to form "Team Killington" to participate in the Komen Foundation's VT-NH "Race for the Cure". This years Komen race takes place on Saturday, July 17th.

At the Happy Hour light hors d'oeuvres will be served with a cash bar. Information displays, provided by Green Mountain National Golf Pro Dave Soucy, will be set up to showcase Killington's championship golf course. Proceeds will be donated to "Team Killington" for contribution to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

In addition to NEWGA tournament players, all "Team Killington" supporters and the general public are invited to participate. If you are in Killington on Monday, July 5th, we invite you to visit the inn and support this noble cause.

Where ever you may find yourself this summer, keep it in the fairway and don't forget the sunscreen.