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Big Brothers Big Sisters - Bowling for Kids' Sake

Please help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties have another record breaking year and help our at-risk children be matched with a carefully-screened Big Brother or Big Sister. Lend a helping hand to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties consider recruiting a team for either the Grundy or Will County Bowl for Kids’ Sake events-dates and times listed below.  

This would be a great chance for you, your friends, family &/or co-workers to take part in a fun activity outside your home or workplace. Big Brothers Big Sisters asks that each team raise a minimum of $500, $100 per person to help a kid in need. The challenge of raising $500 is great, but the rewards are even better.  Remember…it’s about HAVING FUN to help kids!

COPS Vs. FIRE Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Sunday, March 7, 11:30-2 PM @ Strike ‘n Spare II – 811 Northern Drive, Lockport, IL

OR

Grundy County Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Saturday, March 13, 12-2 PM or 2-4 PM @ Echo Lanes-220 Bedford Road, Morris, IL

OR

Will County Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Saturday, March 20, 3-5 PM @ Strike ‘n Spare II – 811 Northern Drive, Lockport, IL

Sponsorship opportunities for Will & Grundy Counties’ premier fundraiser for children!

Get your company’s name/logo viewed by a captive audience of 3,500+ at three (3) events.

Below you will find a sponsorship for every budget… please consider sponsoring this year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake.

KING PIN SPONSOR - $5,000 (Only 1 Available!)

LUCKY STRIKE SPONSOR - $2,500 (Only 2 Available!)

LEAGUE LEADER SPONSOR - $1,000 (Only 3 Available!)

TEAM SPONSOR - $500 (Only 35 Available!)

LANE SPONSOR - $125 (Only 45 Available!)

To be a Bowl for Kids’ Sake sponsor, call Kelly at (815)723-BBBS (2227) x224 or purchase online at http://bfks.kintera.org

Channahon is hosting three St. Baldrick’s events this year. If you would wish to participate in any of these events please contact Officer Michael Lazzari at the Channahon Police Department (815) 467-2112 or by email mlazzari@channahon.org. If you wish to register as a shavee or volunteer for the head shaving fundraiser, you can register on stbaldricks.org and go to find an event and type in Channahon or call 1(888)899-BALD. You can also make a donation by going to the website and finding the Channahon event. All events are open to the public. If you have any question contact Officer Lazzari.

March 13 2010: Head Shaving Fundraiser 6:00pm-? Skateland Rec.  Center 25334 W. Eames

May (date to be determined): Golf Outing Heritage Bluff Golf Course 24361 Bluff Rd.

*For Further Details about Each Event Go The Channahon Event on www.stbaldricks.org             

March of Dimes - March for Babies  

April 24, 2010 - 8:00am Registration, 9:00am 10K run/walk, Four Rivers Environment Center

Each year families and companies come together to walk and raise funds for the mission of the March of Dimes.

In Channahon, we are excited to have our first March for Babies supported at new site, Will County Forest Preserve Dist., For Rivers Environment Center off of Blackberry Lane in Channahon.

Our walkers will begin the walk in the Grand Hall and travel the footpath thru the Forest Preserve. 

Please join us in walking to raise funds to support research to cure Premature Births, Birth defects and Infant Mortality.  90 cents of each dollar raised goes to research.  For questions contact Pam Bowden at 815-741-3518 or pbowden@marchofdimes.com.

To register as a participant, please go to www.marchofdimesillinois.org.  For sponsorship information, please see the documents linked below.

Senior's Golden Years Club Bingo & Free Lunch

The first Monday of the Month, at Noon - Channahon Township Hall.

Bingo and free lunch for senior citizens.  Bring your dimes for Bingo!  For information call 815-467-6507.

Free Souper Wednesdays

Every Wednesday, from 4-6pm - Channahon United Methodist Church, 24751 W. Eames Street. 

The area churches are sponsoring "Free Souper Wednesdays."  Soup, crackers, and a drink will be provided.  For more information, call 815-467-5275.

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010.  - Save the date, more details to come!

Three Rivers Festival

Wednesday, August 11th thru Sunday, August 15th, 2010.  - Save the date, more details to come!