Gay softball series selects charity partners
The 35th annual Gay Softball World Series, which will take place in Chicago Aug. 29-Sept. 3, has chosen three local charity partners to benefit from the event's annual talent show: Howard Brown Health Center, Illinois Safe School Alliance and The Families' & Children's AIDS Network, according to a press release.
In addition to its focus on amateur softball competition, the series and its fundraising activities generate tens of thousands of dollars for charity. Series 2011 will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from its annual talent showwhich will take place Wed., Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency O'Hareto the three organizations.
Last year, the series donated $11,000 to the Columbus AIDS Taskforce and Camp Sunrise ($5,500 each).
Series 2011, Inc. is seeking volunteers, sponsors and donations (financial and in-kind). Visit chicagoseries2011.com .
LPL bowling event March 19
Lincoln Park Lagooners will hold a "Candlelight Bowl" Saturday, March 19, at Timber Lanes, 1851 W. Irving Park. Registration is at 8:30 p.m.; bowling starts at 9:30 p.m.
Two-person teams will compete, with a fee of $30 per person. First prize is $100, second is $75 and third is $50.
Reserve spots by March 12 at www.LPLChicago.com or 773-742-0793.
1st U.S. gay polo tourney held in Calif.
The First Annual U.S. West Coast Gay Polo Tournament was held Feb. 20 at the Eldorado Polo Club in Indio, Calif.
The event is organized by the Gay Polo League (GPL), which is based in Los Angeles, Calif. The league's mission is "to provide the GLBT community with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to participate in a unique sporting activity, promote participation in amateur competitions, as well as foster, develop, support and recognize sportsmanship, fellowship and goodwill among the members," according to its website.
The International Gay Polo Tournament will take place Saturday, April 2, at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Fla.
For more information, visit www.gaypolo.com .