Thirteen teams of South Miami civic and business leaders, sports celebrities, law enforcement members and area high school students will help raise funds for the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition during the March 20 King Pins Challenge III, a bowling tournament providing family fun and entertainment.
South Miami Drug-Free Coalition, a project of Informed Families, encourages South Miamichildren to lead safe, healthy and drug-free lives.
Former Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway and his wife Yolanda will serve as honorary King Pins co-chairs for the event. Hardaway will also be the celebrity host of the event, and baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson will be in attendance to support the event.
In addition to bowling, guests will enjoy a performance by local recording artist ArielRose. The evening’s program will also include children’s activities and a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, jewelry, art and gift certificates donated by area businesses.
South Miami Drug-Free Coalition Director Margaret Sotham said, “I’m very proud of the South Miami community and its leadership for participating in the King Pins Challenge. Funds raised will help make our community a safer place to raise our children, support efforts to reduce access to alcohol and other drugs, raise awareness in the community, and change behaviors so that fewer kids are using dangerous substances.”
The King Pins Challenge III is presented by SPLITSVILLE and SoMiMAG, and sponsored in part by Johnny Rockets, South Miami Hospital, Red/Sunset Merchants Association, First National Bank of South Miami, County Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, Police Benevolent Association, South Miami Rotary International, LAZ Parking, Community Newspapers and The Shops at Sunset Place. To be a sponsor, pleasecall (305) 856-4037.
The community is invited to be spectators at the event; tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased online at www.informedfamilies.org/kpc or by phone at (305) 856-4037. Tickets include the buffet and non-alcoholicbeverages.
WHEN:
Sunday, March 20, 2011, 5-8 p.m.
WHERE:
Splitsville, America’s Bowling Alley at The Shops at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143