The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) will host a Retirement Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The event is geared for people working in public schools in Pennsylvania who would like information about retirement.

To register before Oct. 15, call 717-928-4432.

PASR began in 1937 to support retiring school employees as they transitioned from work to retirement. The organization's activities include assisting members with supplemental health insurance and dental and vision care insurance, providing opportunities for travel both locally and around the world, and aiding school retirees who are unable to care for themselves completely. PASR is not a union.

Lancaster County School Retirees (LCSR), the local chapter of PASR, is one of more than 60 chapters across the state sharing updates for retirees, providing deals on members' benefits, and offering social activities. Members also participate in fundraising events for schools and students and receive discounted prices at many local businesses. PASR has supported more than 3,000 members who are unable to leave their residences or who need special attention in senior living homes.

In the last 12 years, LCSR has raised more than $60,000 for scholarships for high school students across the county who plan to pursue further studies in the field of education. In the last five years, the organization has also raised more than $20,000 to provide grants to school employees for science lab equipment, library materials, musical instruments, physical education equipment, and more. Members volunteer at food and clothing banks, libraries, schools and hospitals, day care centers, and other locations. The organization annually recognizes outstanding school employees who were nominated by local school leaders.

This fall, PASR will award a $5,000 grant for funding for special programs in public schools. PASR received more than 1,200 applications for the grant from across the state.

PASR's offices are located in Mechanicsburg.