Bowling Games Benefit
Saturday, July 24, is Bowling In the 'Burbs. Join the Nine to Twelve Bowling League and support a fundraising event for Gay Games VII at River Rand Bowl in Des Plaines (just off the Tri-State north of the intersection of River Road and Rand Road). For only $30 per person (or $150 for a lane of 6 people) you will enjoy three games of bowling, prizes, and light snacks. More importantly, you will help raise funds for a scholarship program to assist persons with HIV/AIDS related illnesses attend and participate in the 2006 Gay Games. Call (773) 907-2006 or e-mail Rand9212@comcast.net . Or see the Web site at www.GayGamesChicago.org .
Music is provided by Jim Stubblefield (who has done all of their HIVCO/Vital Bridges events) and pizza will be donated by Wa-Pa-Ghettis.
Water Polo Benefit
The Chicago Riptide water polo team practices Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gill Park from 8:30-9: 30 p.m. and at Harrison Park from 9-10 p.m. They are hosting their second annual fundraiser to raise money for the team to compete at IGLA 2004. The event will be held Wed., July 21, at Sidetrack from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include hor 'de vors, some drinks and a raffle entry.
See www.chicagoriptide.com .
Chamber Golf Outing
The Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents the All-American Golf & BBQ Friday, Aug. 27, 3-11 p.m. Enjoy golfin', grillin' and chillin' at the Fresh Meadows Golf Club, Cermak and Wolf Roads, Hillside. Reservations required by Aug. 17; $78 Golfers, $40 Non-Golfer. Call (773) 303-0167, mblancett@glchamber.org
Volleyball National
Season Kickoff
The North American Gay Volleyball Association got its 2005 season started in LA with 34 teams present in three divisions. Chicago Assault represented Chicago well with winning the top division. Assault battled many strong teams, mostly from West Coast cities, but was able to finish strong at the end. Assault had three of its members named to the all-tournament team: Joe Sanchez, Chad Carroll, and Ferruccio Magatel.
WCAA Bowling Moves
The Windy City Athletic Association 2004/2005 bowling season begins soon.
With Marigold bowling closed, WCAA and other gay leagues are moving to Waveland Lanes at Waveland and Western.
Hockey Members drive
It's summertime, and you might not believe it, but there's still hockey going on. Though only two years old, the Chicago Gay Hockey Association has been playing continuously since inception, and has been attracting new players and members.
This year, they roller bladed their way through the Gay Pride Parade, expect to have a presence at Market Days, and are developing plans for holding a few fundraisers in late summer and fall. Their one active team has been playing in the Rolling Meadows league for both the Fall/Winter ('03/'04) and current Spring/Summer ('04) sessions. See www.chicagogayhockey.org/schedule/july.htm
As a tax-exempt, volunteer sports association, they count on membership and donations to keep going, so they're asking people to renew membership, or sign up as a new member.
www.ChicagoGayHockey.Org.
