Hockey Team Defeats Defending Champs
The Chicago Gay Hockey Association (CGHA) team—Spin-offs—won Saturday night in Rolling Meadows, recording their best win in CGHA history: a 6-2 come-from-behind win over defending league champion Morning Wood.
Spin-offs, trailing 2-0 after the first period, regrouped for six unanswered goals, including two in the second period in a 26-second span —which tied the game—and another two in a 56-second stretch during the third period.
Spin-offs finished the three-game seeding round with a 3-0 record. They open the 11-game regular season Friday, June 11, at 8:50 p.m. at the West Meadows Ice Arena.
From June 18-21, Spin-offs will head to New York for the Chelsea Challenge 2004, an annual gay hockey tournament.
See www.chicagogayhockey.org .
Ride for AIDS Chicago Returns 100%
Participants for Ride For AIDS Chicago began their two-day journey from Chicago to Lake Geneva, Wisc., and back on Saturday June 5; 100% of all pledges received for Ride For AIDS Chicago will be returned to the beneficiaries, Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) and Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV). As of Saturday June 5, pledges received totaled $56,500 with an additional $10 to $15,000 expected to be donated in the coming weeks.
TPAN executive director Charles Clifton and BEHIV executive director John Ames joined the 54 riders on their 190 mile journey.
Volleyball Champs
The North American Gay Volleyball Association celebrated its 23rd Championships in Vancouver BC. Chicago was well represented by the following teams: Assault, Defiance, Powerhouse, Rice & Potatoes, Too Many Things, and Showtones. A special congratulations goes out to Chicago Assault for winning first place in the A division. Members of the team include Joe Sanchez, Pierre Harrington, Jonathon Merrill, Mike Meyers, Scott Herpolsheimer, Chad Carroll, Juan Perez, and Ferruccio Magatel.
Joey Sanchez was named to the all-tournament team and Scott Herpolsheimer was name the MVP. This is Assaults third championship in the history of NAGVA.
Women's Sports Exhibit at Museum of Science & Industry
Meet the leadership of the Women's Sports Foundation and attend a private ribbon-cutting for the opening of an inspirational photographic exhibit: SuperWomen.
Images have been selected from photographs that appear in Jodi Buren's book, SuperWomen: 100 Women, 100 Sports, opens June 9, with a reception. Program presented by Dominique Dawes, Billie Jean King, Dr. Donna Lopiano, and Dawn Riley. From 6:30-8 p.m., Museum of Science and Industry, West Pavilion, 57th St. and Lakeshore, RSVP to (516) 542-4700, ext. 164.
Force Defeats NH
In their final regular season game of the 2004 season, The Chicago Force has shut out the New Hampshire Freedom 30-0. The Force women's pro football team offense was on fire. Stacey Paller scored two touchdowns. Tamika Perry and Latania Logan each contributed with a touchdown of their own. Kicker JJ Jaffe booted in a field goal. The win gives Chicago a regular season record of 6-2. The team now travels to New York City to take on the 7-0 Sharks in Round One of the playoffs on June 26. It's do-or-die time for both teams, and this game promises to be yet another fierce battle between two of the top teams in all of women's football.
If you can't make it to New York, you can follow the action live on KEDU-FM. www.kedu.us.
See www.chicagoforcefootball.com .
Three Benefits To Support Gay Games VII
Chicago Games, Inc., host of Gay Games VII Sport and Cultural Festival scheduled for July 15-22, 2006, will be hosting three benefits in the upcoming weeks.
'The Last Sunday in June' - Saturday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. At the Bailiwick Theatre, 1229 W. Belmont. When an old friend arrives and announces that he's getting married—to a woman—Tom and Michael's circle of friends is turned inside out as they reevaluate their understanding of what it is to be gay, proud and in love. The event gets underway at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by the show at 7:30 p.m. and a post-show dessert 'meet and greet.' Tickets $30 and may be purchased online at GayGamesChicago.org by calling (773) 907-2006.
'Betty Rules – A Rockin' Musical' - Sunday, June 20, 2004 – 5 p.m. 'Betty Rules – A Rockin' Musical' at the Lakeshore Theatre, 3175 N. Broadway. Of the show, a Windy City Times reviewer said: 'The three gals who head up Betty Rules (Alyson Palmer and sisters Amy and Elizabeth Ziff) have crafted a riveting, rocking story of how three women ... created a band and took their act on the road. The play chronicles 20-some years of travel, disputes, disillusionment, joy, failed and successful relationships, pregnancies, abortions, and financials ups and financial downs.' Performance at 5 p.m. Tickets $30 and may be purchased online at GayGamesChicago.org or by calling (773) 907-2006.
'Bowling in the Burbs' - Saturday, July 24, 7 p.m. Join the suburban Nine to Twelve Bowling League and participate in a fun fundraising event in support of the Gay Games VII Sport and Cultural Festival. Bowling in the Burbs takes places at River Rand Bowl in Des Plaines. For only $30 per person (or $150 for a lane of 6 people) enjoy three games of bowling, prizes, and light snacks. Portion of the proceeds will go into a scholarship program to assist persons with HIV/AIDS related illnesses attend and participate in the 2006 Gay Games. Purchase online at GayGamesChicago.org or by calling (773) 907-2006.
See the Web site at www.GayGamesChicago.org . Registration is expected to be launched by mid-June.
Dykes Pedaling Bikes
The Windy City Cycling Club in partnership with Dykediva.com will host the first 'Dykes Pedaling Bikes' event Saturday, June 12. Women of all skill levels are encouraged to join this new event for a ride down the lakefront to Hyde Park, ending with brunch. Boys are invited, but this ride is all about the girls.
Staging at the totem pole (Addison and the Lakefront) is at 10, the ride departs at 10:15. Paced to encourage social interaction.
They ride together to Grant Park, stopping briefly at 'Queens Landing' (across LSD from Buckingham fountain) at about 10:40 to meet additional riders. They plan on eating at Medici on 57th in Hyde Park (1327 E. 57th St). Brunch around 11:30-Noon.
Contact Ronit Bezalel (Ronit15@aol.com) or Victoria Stagg Elliott (vse76 @ yahoo.com).
Bowling
CMSA SUMMER LEAGUE WAVELAND BOWL
Puppie Dawz 7 0
Whatever Works 5 2
Team 3 2 5
Rough Trade 0 7
Bowlers: spirithawk1952@sbcglobal.net or call (773) 463-7126 if interested.
Softball
Competitive Division
T's Cougars 3 0
Jackhammer Dogs 3 1
T's & Ass 1 1
Gotcha Covered Blinds 0 2
Recreational Division
Jackhammer Cats 2 1
SPIN 1 2
Equality Illinois 0 3
