The Illinois Gay Rodeo Association's 2001 Windy City Rodeo will be Aug. 25-26 at Sundown Stables, 22230 S. Cottage Grove, in Steger, Ill.
The rodeo will feature 13 events including barrel racing, flag racing, pole bending, bull riding, bareback bronc riding, steer riding, chute dogging, team roping, mounted breakaway roping, calf roping on foot, and three events exclusive to ILGA competitions: Wild drag race, steer decorating and goat dressing. The rodeo begins with a Grand Entry at noon both days.
In the past, gay rodeos around the country have elicited some protests from gay animal-rights activists. It is not known whether such protests will take place at the Steger event.
The Steger arena is an open-air rodeo ring with bleacher seats and a dance tent is located nearby. A vendor mall will also be featured.
Proceeds from the rodeo will benefit HIV Coalition, Howard Brown Health Center, Rodeo Contestant Crisis Fund and the Children's Place Association.
Admission is $15, a weekend pass $25 and parking is free. Call ( 312 ) 409-3835 or e-mail WindyCityRodeo@aol.com .
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SPORT SHORTS
Chicago 2006 hosts a community-wide Visibility & Fundraising Weekend, volunteers for this Gay Games VII bidding organization will collect donations at area bars, restaurants, and retail stores, this weekend, Aug. 25-26. Volunteers and donations accepted at ( 773 ) 477-2006 or www.chicago2006.org .
The Women's Sports Association Monday Night Volleyball League will be at Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway, Sept. 17-Dec. 3. Team and individual registration is Monday, Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m. Call ( 773 ) 334-02100.
Chicago Metropolitan Sports Assoc. Thursday night mixed bowling is at Marigold Bowl, 828 W. Grace, ( 773 ) 463-7126. For Friday night mixed bowling call ( 773 ) 275-2330.
CMSA Player registration for this fall's women's flag football season, which kicks off Sept. 9, is now on. Call ( 773 ) 463-7033. For men's flag football call ( 773 ) 880-0212.
CMSA's Senior Cup men's softball tourney is Sept. 8-9. Call ( 312 ) 409-7932.
The Windy City Athletic Association Wednesday Night Mixed Bowling League announces formation of its annual winter league. Free bowling and registration is Wed., Aug. 22, 6:45 p.m., Marigold, 828 W. Grace. Call ( 773 ) 755-3975.