Bowling will take on a new look with competitors dressed in costume from their favourite decade. It’s part of Ponoka’s Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) annual Bowling for Kids fundraiser, explained caseworker Morgan Chernick.
Planned for Feb. 21 at the Leisure Lanes Bowling Centre, so far 42 teams have registered for Big Brothers’ largest fundraiser. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the organization in Canada.
“This year marking the centennial makes it that much more important and special,” said Chernick.
Last year the group exceeded their $15,000 goal by raising more than $16,000 and Chernick’s hopes to raise as much money as possible to continue their mentor programs. There are 56 matches with another eight in the works and her goal is to increase mentors in Ponoka.
The evening starts at 4 p.m. and hourly prizes will be awarded as well as grand prizes for best costume and most pledges/funds raised team and individual prizes are available as well.
Some of those grand prizes include four round trip VIA Rail tickets from Edmonton to Jasper, passes to Telus World of Science, tickets to the Shakers Fun Centre, tickets to the Ponoka Stampede, green fees and power carts to the Ponoka Community Golf Club and passes to the Rabbit Hill Snow Resort.
The feedback Chernick receives from entrants is how enjoyable the evening is. “You can be as competitive as you want.”
Teams consist of four to six people.
BBBS was established in Ponoka in 1988 and is coming into its 25th anniversary. More team positions are available, contact Chernick at 403-783-3112.