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Bowl-a-thon helps Scouts with equipment, camp

By Mike Camunas, Times Staff Writer
Published March 4, 2008

Boy Scout Troop 8 will host the Third Annual Bowl-a-thon, a fundraiser at Leisure Lanes in Hudson on March 15.

"It's to raise money for equipment we need and for summer camp," fundraising chairwoman Julieann Finnegan said. "Some of the boys who can't afford to go to the camp, this is what we do. It does help some of the other boys who can't always afford camp or equipment."

Finnegan said the troop raised about $1,500-$2,000 with a matching grant from the Wal-Mart they sold tickets in front of. This year at the bowl-a-thon, the troop of 15, led by scoutmaster Alan Cranford, will have 300 tickets, with 10 tickets going to each Scout. It's $10 per ticket, and the money will be split, with $5 going to the troop and the other $5 going to the bowling center. The cost includes three games, shoes, ball and hot dog and soda.

Prizes will be items donated from local business, with things such as bicycles and tickets to theme parks.

For tickets and more information, contact Finnegan at 727 460-3271.

More bowling: The Filipino-American Social Club of Hernando and Pasco is hosting a bowling fundraiserfrom 2-5 p.m. Sunday to raise money to "Provide help for the forgotten and the neglected Philippine children with disabilities."

The event will also be at Leisure Lanes of Hudson. The cost is $15, which covers three games, shoes and ball. All proceeds will go the Bambang Sunshine Project. For more information, contact Nena Schwartz at (727) 992-5492.

Running: Genesis Health & Fitness is taking registrations for the first5K/10K Charity Run-Walk for Jericho Road Ministries: Mary's House on April 12.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the entrance to River Country on U.S. 19. The entry fee is $25. The money raised will benefit Jericho Road Ministries, which established and operates Mary's House as a shelter for homeless women.

Participants are asked to recruit sponsors to pledge money to be donated in their name to Jericho Road Ministries.

Refreshments and awards will be at Genesis Health & Fitness immediately following the event. For more information or to register, call (352) 597-9383.

Tennis: Ace Performance is offering an opportunity for homeschoolers to learn tennis. There are two classes per week:

- 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays at Delta Woods Park.

- 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays at Brooksville Country Club.

Classes are $10 each or four for $35.

For information, call Louise or John Downey at (352) 666-0658.

Have an upcoming event? How about some scores or results? Then contact Community Sports Editor Mike Camunas at mcamunas@sptimes.com or call (352) 544-9480.

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