Ustock draws about 1,000 people, raises roughly $18,000 for local charities

Ustock, the annual Lebanon community fundraiser organized by Jeff Godby, David Lewis and Randy Francis, drew roughly 1,000 attendees this year and netted about $18,000 for local charities, the event’s organizers said on the Love and Lebanon podcast. Organizers said the proceeds will be split roughly evenly between the foundation that allows the event to use Hole No. 6 at the course and Shalom House, a local nonprofit that provides food and services to families.

The three organizers, who jokingly call themselves the “Godfathers of Ustock,” said the ninth edition was the largest to date after the event grew from an initial backyard party of about 50 people. “Chances are if you’re hearing this podcast, you have just been and are still kind of coming down off the high…