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Baseball tourney to benefit military families

Posted June 06, 2010 11:00 pm

The Buffalo Grove Bulldogs baseball team will host a tournament to benefit the National Military Family Association from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at Alexian Field in Schaumburg.

Teams participating in the "Buffalo Grove Bulldogs Charity Invitational" include the Bulldogs, Algonquin Hawks, Vernon Hills Cougars and Lake County Lightning Black.

Food and drink, children's activities provided by Stevenson's Students Helping Soldiers Club, a home run hitting contest for adults, a sports memorabilia silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and boutiques selling jewelry, handbags, books, novelty sports items and personalized items are part of the day.

Tickets are $3, with families who show an active military ID getting in free. E-mail amyswheatens@msn.com to purchase tickets in advance. More information is at eteamz.com/BuffaloGroveBulldogs

Sponsors include: Top Golf, Dorfler's Meat Market, Wapaghetti's Pizza, Joy of the Game, Prairie House Tavern, Suburban Accents, EJ Graphics and Hester Decorating.

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