Bocce Game of Hope planned for Oct. 25

By Denise Dick

Staff report

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The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents the second annual Bocce Game of Hope in conjunction with 2010 Youngstown State University Homecoming festivities.

The event is part of the Game of Hope series that the foundation features throughout the year. The event will be Oct. 25 at Cassese’s MVR, 410 N. Walnut St., in the historical district of Smoky Hollow on the southeast corner of the YSU campus.

The event begins at 5:15 p.m. Part of the proceeds from food and drink go to the cause, with additional drink specials all night long.

Cynthia Anderson, YSU president, will serve as celebrity bartender with other local leaders during the event, with all tips going to the cause. Teams are now being formed, and everyone from pros to first-timers is welcome.

The registration fee is $20 per person or $7 per person for YSU students with a valid ID.

The maximum number of people per team is eight. Mixes are allowed. Prices include all nonalcoholic beverages.

The mission of the Mahoning Valley’s Hope Foundation is the furtherance of charitable and financial support and volunteer services, both to and for chronically and/or terminally ill children on a local and regional level so that they may have the experiences generally afforded healthy children.

The winning team will receive four tickets to the Jan. 2 Steelers-Browns game in Cleveland.

Prizes will be given out at the event.

For more information or registration forms, visit the Hope Foundation website at: www.hopemv.org or call Cassese’s MVR at 330-746-7067.