Mars Area Elementary PTO will hold its annual a “March for Mars” walk-a-thon fundraiser on the following dates:

• Wednesday, Oct. 6 — Mars Area Primary Center
• Thursday, Oct. 7 — Mars Area Elementary School
• Friday, Oct. 8 — Mars Area Centennial School 

As part of the fundraiser, students are asked to collect donations to benefit Mars Area Elementary PTO’s support of educational programs at Mars Area School District’s elementary schools. Students who submit donations by Friday, Sept. 17, will be eligible to receive one of several prizes.

Checks may be made payable to “Mars Elementary PTO” and may be dropped off at the student’s school building. Online donations will also be accepted at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/march-for-mars.

(Note: In the event of an event cancellation because of inclement weather, all contributions will be considered a donation to Mars Area Elementary PTO.) For more information, visit www.marspto.org.