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AUGUSTA — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine invites local businesses, organizations and individuals to sign up now to be part of Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2018.
Local bowling events in Kennebec Valley will be held May 2 through 10 in Augusta, Hallowell and Skowhegan.
Teams raise money for mentoring programs in Kennebec and Somerset counties and then come out to celebrate their success at the state’s largest bowling party.
Special events manager Mae Slevinsky said Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s largest fundraising event, funding more than half of the agency’s operating budget that serves seven counties throughout mid-coast, eastern and central Maine.
Last year’s Kennebec Valley bowling event raised over $82,000 for local community and school-based programs in Kennebec and Somerset counties.
Businesses and individuals can register a team online at bbbsmidmaine.org, select a desired bowling date and time and create team and personal fundraising pages where supporters can make safe, electronic donations.
Bowlers can also download pledge forms to collect donations to bring to the event. Teams that raise $500 or more will receive 2018 Bowl for Kids’ Sake t-shirts at the event. Individuals who raise $100 or more are entered into a grand prize drawing. This year’s theme is “Mix To Match.” Bowlers are invited to come to the event un-perfectly dressed in mixed-up attire and earn a prize for the zaniest combinations of clothing to help support a match between a Big and a Little. There will be hourly bowling prizes awarded and a special recognition for high fundraisers.
Local businesses can support Bowl for Kids’ Sake by becoming sponsors, donating prizes and registering teams to participate. Event volunteers are also welcome. Lane times are filling up fast, so register soon. For more information, or help registering your team, call Slevinsky at 207- 592-4616 or email mae@bbbsmidmaine.org.
PHOTO: Eran Dowd from the Waterville Hannaford supermarket team and her daughter, Aida Tooker, take the blindfold bowling challenge at last year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine Bowl for Kids’ Sake. (Submitted photo)
