Bowl for Kids’ Sake to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake event will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at New Liberty Lanes, 3200 N. Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL.

Teams consisting of four to six bowlers may choose from the following bowling times:  5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Individuals are encouraged to invite family and friends to help make this fund-raising event a FUN-raising event. All individuals need to set a goal to raise a minimum of $100 each on the team.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Floridas goal is to raise $50,000 at this years event. All funds stay in Northwest Florida and go directly toward matching children with a caring, supportive and carefully screened Big Brother or Big Sister volunteer.

Register your team online at http://escambia.kintera.org/bfks, or call (850) 433-KIDS(5437) or bbbs@bbbsnwfl.org to register your team and preferred bowling time.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida has been the areas leader in one-to-one youth service for over 24 years by providing caring, adult mentors to children ages six to 18. Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Research has found that after spending time with their BIG, the LITTLE was 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 52% less likely to skip school, and 27% more likely to receive a four-year college degree. Big Brothers Big Sisters served 548 children in Northwest Florida.

Junior League of Pensacola to host “Clays for Kids”, a charity sporting clay shoot to benefit Junior League and Santa Rosa Kids’ House

Junior League of Pensacola invites local shooting enthusiasts to participate in a charity clay shoot on June 29 at Santa Rosa Shooting Center. Clays for Kids will raise funds for Junior League of Pensacola and a portion of proceeds will be directly gifted to Santa Rosa Kids House, the child advocacy center serving Santa Rosa County.

Santa Rosa Shooting Center, located at 6950 Quintette Road in Pace, is a beautiful and unique 14-station sporting clay course suitable for any level shooter. The cost to participate in Clays for Kids is $100 per shooter.

Participants may register online at juniorleagueofpensacola.org/clay-shoot. Junior League member Jennifer Major and her husband Tom, owners of Eyes by Design, are teaming up to chair Clays for Kids.

The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. Registration for shooters begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a safety briefing at 9:45. A lunch and awards ceremony will complete the day. Shooters are encouraged to sign up in advance, but also can sign up the morning of the tournament. For more tournament details or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, call 433-4421 or email president@juniorleagueofpensacola.org.

Ronald McDonald House Annual Firecracker 5K Set for July 6

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida is accepting registrations for their annual Firecracker 5K Run, Walk and Wheelchair Race, presented by Honest Tea. The event will be held on Saturday, July 6 beginning at 7:30 a.m. near Seville Quarter in Downtown Pensacola.  Even the tiniest athletes are invited to join in the Coca Cola Free Fun Run after the 5K.  

Registration is $27 in advance or $32 at packet pick up or on race day.   Late Registration, Packet Pick-Up and Race Expo will be held on Friday, July 5 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Running Wild and from 6 to 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 at Seville Quarter.  

The first 1,000 to register will receive a t-shirt.  Tote bags will go to the first 500 registrants.  Participants are encouraged to celebrate the patriotic occasion by wearing red, white and blue.  For those who want to Rock our Socks, red and white striped socks are available for $7. Vendor booths and sponsorship opportunities are also available.  

Ronald McDonald will mingle with the crowd at the After-Race Party which will include free refreshments, music and race awards. Register online for no additional fees at http://www.werunwild.com or download an entry form under the News and Events tab at www.rmhc-nwfl.org.  

100% of proceeds from the Firecracker 5K go to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida which provides a Home-Away-From-Home for families of children receiving medical treatment.   For more information, contact Twana Bright at 850-477-2273 or events@rmhc-nwfl.org.  

The Reggie Evans Charity Softball game, “Stepping Up to the Plate for Change”

The Reggie Evans Foundation, The Blue Wahoos, WEAR ABC 3, Cumulus, and Apheta present The Reggie Evans Charity Softball game, Stepping Up to the Plate for Change  Saturday, July 13th, 7:00p.m. at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W Cedar Street, Pensacola, FL.

On Saturday, July 13th, NBA Brooklyn Nets player Reggie Evans will host his 1st charity softball game benefitting his hometown of Pensacola, Florida. Reggie will join his celebrity friends for a VIP meet and greet along with a silent auction and softball game. 

 "I am extremely proud to help bring this event to Pensacola, said Reggie Evans. Everyone involved, especially our loyal sponsors, has been outstanding. I am really looking forward to the fans having a great time and also having the opportunity to give back to my hometown. This is something I have dreamed about doing, and I am so blessed to have the support of my family, friends, and community." 

Event Info: Reggie Evans, Rashard Lewis, Andray Blatche, Marquis Daniels, Derrick Brooks, Tyronne Green, Justin Gatlin, Trent Richardson, D.J. Jordan, Johanna Long, Michelle Snow, Marshon Brooks, Fred Robbins, and Marreese Speights are among the celebrities who will be participating in the star-studded event.

The VIP meet and greet will run from 4-6pm, tickets are $35 per person (game tickets sold separately) and the event includes food, drinks, and autographs. A VIP table is $150 for up to 4 people and includes full access to meet and greet, VIP access to the silent auction, as well as premium game seating overlooking the stadium. Each VIP table will also receive a signed keepsake picture of Reggie Evans with their group. Individual game tickets are $8.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT: www.milb.com or tickets@bluewahoos.com/850.934.8444 http://www.reggieevansfoundation.com