Falmouth LL evaluations upcoming
Player evaluations for the 2009 Falmouth Little League will be held March 10, 11 and 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Middle School Gym. All players ages 9, 10, 11 and 12 (except returning Majors players) are required to attend. Baseball players ages 11 and 12 will be evaluated March 10, baseball players ages 9 and 10 go March 11 and softball players ages 9, 10, 11 and 12 will be evaluated March 12. Players will need a glove and sneakers and need to pre-register at www.falmouthlittleleague.net.
FMI, 253-1566 or rileyjack2351@msn.com.
MCU Comedy night fundraiser upcoming
Maine Coast United and TOPSpurs TOPSoccer Programs, a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, are hosting a Comedy Night fundraiser Friday at The Gold Room (next to Portland Sports Complex). Doors open at 7:45 p.m. and the show begins 8:30 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
FMI or if you have a possible auction item, Todd Whitcomb, 671-5139, or toddwhitcomb2002@yahoo.com
Beach to Beacon on-line registration opens March 15
On-line registration for the 12th annual TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K race will open at noon on March 15. Race organizers have expanded the field size to 6,000 participants this year- in increase of 500 runners – but expect spots to fill up even faster than last year’s record of 26 hours. On-line registration is the only way to sign up for the race, which is scheduled for Aug. 1. The 2009 entry fee is $35. Registration for the Kids Fun Run will also open March 15, though this year it will be run the day before the 10K, on July 31.
FMI, www.beach2beacon.org.
Bruins alumni to face local hockey players
Former Boston Bruins will face local high school players Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m., at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Portland Firefighters Union is encouraging local residents to show support by making a contribution.
FMI, local740@portlandmaine.gov.
Greater Portland men’s Over-50 softball league open for registrations
The Greater Portland Men’s Over-50 softball league located in Portland and South Portland and now in its 11th season, is seeking players for the 2009 season. Players who turn 50 prior to Dec. 31 are eligible.
FMI, spareman7@yahoo.com.
Falmouth sports fundraiser dance upcoming
The third annual Falmouth Sports Fundraiser Dance, featuring the music of ColorBlind, will be held April 3 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. Tickets are $15 per person and should be purchased in advance.
FMI, Anne Mazerolle, 838-8130, Anna Geary, 415-7707, or Janine Galli, 871-0147.