Sugar Bowl Fundraiser

Hey y'all,

Come on out for good times for a good cause!

This is a fundraiser I'm organizing in support of the Amber Webb-Bowerman Memorial Foundation. Amber was a dear friend and colleague and we're now trying to build a legacy in her name.

So I invite you to come eat, drink and be merry... and lawn bowl too, of course! Lawn bowling was one of Amber's favourite activities, so what better way to come together and raise money for the foundation. Proceeds will go towards establishing a scholarship endowment fund at SAIT Polytechnic in Amber's name, where she went to school and worked.

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Calgary Lawn Bowling Club

1238 - 16 Avenue SW

Calgary, AB

Tickets are $50 for singles or $200 for a team of four. Team registrations get free team buttons customized with your team name!

Registration & free lawn bowling lessons start at 6:30pm and the tourney will kick off at 7:30pm. There will be bragging rights and prizes for winners.

For those who can't make it to the fundraiser, please note that donations are always welcome and appreciated.

Email info@amberbowerman.ca to register today. (There is a maximum capacity so don't hesitate or you'll miss out on the fun!)

Full details at: http://amberbowerman.ca/wordpress/

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