National Bowling Week starts Sat., July 31 with the First Annual Parking Lot Bowling Tournament to Benefit the Betty Jo Baker Youth Scholarship at Elm Grove Lanes.  Entry fee is $10, with half going to the scholarship.  More info at (304) 242-5800.

 

Here are some FREE activities going on that week:

 

Sun., Aug 1 -- 1950’s & ’60’s scok hop -- FREE bowling if in 1950’s & ’60 costume/clothing from 12 noon to 9 pm

 

Mon., Aug 2 -- Triathalon event (lazer tag, mini-golf & bowling) -- free entry for 1st game in each category -- customers are given a tally sheet to have each event noted and authorized from 12 noon to 9 pm

 

Tues, Aug 3 -- FREE mini-golf and hot dogs at Foggy Bottom from 5 pm to 9 pm

 

Wed., Aug 4 -- EXTREME bowling conditions -- (yes, school passes will be accepted) regular prices in effect

 

Thurs., Aug 5 - COSTUME day -- wear a 2-piece costume with make-up and receive a FREE wristband for the day (wristband includes lazer tag, mini-golf, inflatable playground & bowling with shoe rental) from 12 noon to 9 pm

 

Fri., Aug 6 - Luau Bowling Party -- 9 pm to midnight -- $17.00 per person -- includes buffet and extreme bowling

 

Sat., Aug 7 - FREE bowling all day with a kiddie carnival from 1 pm to 4 pm (carnival games like duck pond, ring toss, bean bag toss, etc.)  all free with child’s registration of name, birthdate, address, phone & email.  This is "Break the World Record" for number of games bowled in a 24-hour period.  All participants receive certificate of participation.

 

Also, we have several things that will be going on all week:  some history displays, facebook sign-ups, trivia contest, coloring contests (which is already underway), silly bowling for kids, free coaching, "Beat the Managers’ Scores" contest on a daily basis, scavenger hunt, and 2010-2011 league season information.