OUT! Bowling in Naperville runs through Dec. 18
Organizer Nathaniel Miracle has put together an LGBTQ bowling league at Naperville Brunswick Zone XL, 1515 Aurora Ave., every Thursday night from 8 p.m. to midnight.
League bowlers began Sept. 25, and will bowl every Thursday through Dec. 18 ( except on Thanksgiving ).
Also on Dec. 18, a charity fundraiser will be held for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
Anyone can bowl for an $3.99 entrance fee. ( Shoes are another $3.99. ) For more information, email outbowlingleague2014@outlook.com .
Santa Speedo Run Dec. 6 in Boystown
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the 4th Annual Most Fabulous Santa Speedo Run will raise money to support Center on Halsted.
More than 250 men and women are expected to brave the cold this year for the annual one-mile run through the heart of Boystown, clad in nothing more than Santa hats and Speedos.
The event is being held at Sidetrack Video Bar, 3349 N Halsted St. Registration starts at 12 p.m. and the one-mile run begins at 2 p.m., with entertainment and prizes afterward.
Runners are asked for a minimum $25 donation to participate. Donations may also be made directly to Center on Halsted. For more information, or to register in advance, visit community.centeronhalsted.org/speedo or www.mostfabuloussantaspeedorun.com .