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SANTA BARBARA — Bowlers can bring their “A-game” and help put books into students’ hands Nov. 9 at the 9th Annual “United We Bowl,” the Young Leaders Society’s (YLS) fundraiser for United Way of Santa Barbara County’s literacy programs.
The special event will be held 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Zodo’s Bowling and Beyond — 5925 Calle Real, Goleta. More than 130 participants are expected to sign up as teams or individually to compete in the bowl-a-thon, which will feature costumes, raffle prizes and more.
United We Bowl was created to help raise funds in support of United Way literacy programs, including purchasing books to be donated to local schools in honor of Read Across America Day. On this special day in March, YLS members will visit the schools to read stories and share more about their road to success.
“Even if you throw a gutter ball each time, the fun and energy of United We Bowl makes it an absolute blast,” said Steve Ortiz, President & CEO of United Way of Santa Barbara County. “It’s a chance for anyone to give back to their community and meet new, passionate people.”
Tickets include shoe rental, unlimited bowling from 7-9 p.m. and one raffle ticket. You can purchase additional raffle tickets at the event for more chances to win fun prizes. Zodo’s will also donate a portion of all food and drink sales from the evening to United Way.
Sign up online at http://www.unitedwaysb.org/uwb. Tickets are $40 per bowler or $220 for a team of six. Or you can come and watch for free. For more information, email yls@unitedwaysb.org
About Young Leaders Society: Young Leaders Society (YLS) was formed to provide community involvement and personal development opportunities for young professionals. This unique and dynamic group offers its members multiple avenues to become involved with various United Way and community initiatives, to directly make a difference in people’s lives, and to ultimately become leaders in our community. For more information, please visit http://www.unitedwelead.org/
About United Way of Santa Barbara County: United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) has the unique and positive vision that “in our community, everyone has a hopeful future.” Since 1923, UWSBC has served Santa Barbara County community through funding, volunteer development, and by utilizing its own unique initiatives that involve dozens of local non-profit and public sector agencies. UWSBC’s local community driven Power of Partnership™ priorities help children, families & seniors with a focus on Education, Income and Health.