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Arlington Heights tennis tournament will benefit Japan relief

Posted April 14, 2011 12:00 am

Daily Herald report

Tennis players at Forest View Racquet & Fitness Club in Arlington Heights are holding a fundraising tournament next week to help those in need after last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

The doubles tournament will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the club, 800 E. Falcon Drive.

Thirty-two teams will play three 30-minute matches against those with similar skills. The entry fee is $30 per player, and slots are filling. Teams are requested to register at 11:30 a.m.

All proceeds will go to Japan Red Cross. Spectators can participate in a silent auction and donate to the cause. Donations of usable tennis rackets also are requested. Those that cannot be sold will be given to the Chicago Public Schools.

For more information, e-mail masanori_kobayashi@hotmail.com.

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