Special Events
Events that make an impact.
Get ready for fun and purpose! The Laurel Highlands Council brings together the community with events like our annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner and Sporting Clays Classic. Connect, celebrate, and make a real impact on the future of Scouting across Western Pennsylvania, western Maryland, and portions of West Virginia
WHITNEY M. YOUNG JR. SERVICE AWARDS DINNER
The Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award is a national recognition for those individuals and organizations who provide exceptional service for disadvantaged youth by developing Scouting and other opportunities in challenging urban and rural areas.

DATE: February 25, 2026
TIME: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel
300 W Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TAILSIDE TASTING
Spend the afternoon enjoying wine & spirit tastings in a beautiful outdoor setting, all while supporting camp programs for youth with disabilities.
DATE: Sunday, May 17, 2026
TIME: 1 PM to 5 PM
LOCATION: Camp Guyasuta
300 23rd Street, Sharpsburg, PA
SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC
For three decades, the Sporting Clays Classic has helped build disciplined, confident leaders through Scouting’s Shooting Sports program. Join us Friday, June 26, 2026, we break clays and build leaders at Coal Ridge Sporting Clays.
DATE: Friday, June 26, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM Registration and 10:00 AM Shoot
LOCATION: Coal Ridge Sporting Clays
3245 Warwick Road
Weirton, WV 26062
HARRY E. MANGLE MEMORIAL DINNER
Scouting makes a strong, positive difference in the lives of youth. Join us for the Harry E. Mangle Memorial Dinner to raise funds to ensure that young people experience the long-term benefits that the Scouting America has to offer.
The event has passed, to learn more about next year’s event, please email michael.cidor@scouting.org.
EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION DINNER
Each year, the Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner brings together the business community, Scout leaders, and Scouting families to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of that year’s Eagle Scout class. It’s a great evening of celebration for everyone who attends and a source of tremendous pride for the Laurel Highlands Council.
DATE: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
TRADESHOW: 4 PM
DINNER: 6 PM
LOCATION: Acrisure Stadium – UPMC Club

