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Bowling alleys are a great way to spend quality time with the people you care about. The food, the festive atmosphere—nothing brings together a family or friends more than a couple of rounds of bowling.

Birthday Bowling Bash!
Young and old can appreciate the fun of a good, old-fashion game of bowling. Most bowling alleys welcome birthday parties whether the celebration is for a five year old, a fifteen year old, or a fifty year old! Nobody is too old to enjoy bowling alleys. Most bowling alleys even have party packages. Many of the birthdays bowling packages include two rounds of bowling; food, such as pizza or hotdogs; free use of the house bowling balls, rental shoes,
and a private room for your guest to eat. Some bowling alleys even include balloons and a party attendant. Visit your local bowling alleys to find out what kind of specials they offer. And, if the bowling alley has an arcade, remember to supply plenty of quarters to keep everyone busy and laughing.

So, if you are planning a bowling party or simply joining one, visit Just Boling Gifts.com at
www.justbowlinggifts.com. This web site is devoted to all things bowling, and bowling only. So, buy your party favors, stickers, and birthday bowling gifts all in one place.

Rock n’ Bowl
Are you sick of the old Saturday-night routine? Well, try something new. Many bowling alleys around the country offer programs every Friday or Saturday-night called “Rock n’ Bowl.” Although it may be called something different at your local bowling alley, the “Rock n’ Bowl” idea is essentially the same: The bowling alley stays open until late, usually until 2:00 am. Groups of friends visit the bowling alley to partake in drink specials and bowling, while listening to loud rock music. Typically, the music is played by a DJ or the bowling alley’s sound system, but some bowling alleys actually hire live bands.

If you love playing slots, you’ll probably be thrilled to know that bowling alley has a one of a kind gambling section featuring dozens of slot machines and video games.

The Local Watering Hole
Even if you are not a huge bowling fan, bowling alleys still provide a great place for you to hang out with your friends. Many bowling alleys contain pubs or bars. So if you want to sit a round or two out, you can visit the bar with a friend and have a drink. For example, Hawthorn Lanes in Vernon Hills, Illinois, has a full-sized pub that offers bottled beers and mixed drinks. They even have pool tables and televisions. This way, after everyone
bowls they can play pool, or just relax and watch TV together.

So, if you are having a hard time figuring out what to do this Saturday night, why not make it a bowling night? Visit one of the local bowling alleys in your neighborhood for a great night of bowling, fun, friends, and food!

The interesting thing about bowling, is that unlike any other sport, bowling can refer to two very different games.

The first kind of bowling is not common here, in the United States, but is well loved in other countries around the world. This kind of bowling does not use a bowling alley, or lane. Instead, it is played outside, typically on a lawn. Instead of rolling the ball, players either throw or hit a ball to have it land near or on a selected spot. This group of bowling includes:
Bocce Ball, which is played all around England, especially in Italy

Lawn bowls, which is popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada (it turns out Canadians have hobbies other than Playing at Canadian online casinos).
Pétanque, which is played in France.

The second type of bowling is known and loved by millions of people in the United States. This game is played inside a bowling alley, on a lane made from either a real wooded surface or made from some synthetic material made to look like wood. This sport involves a person stepping close to the bowling lane and rolling a heavy ball toward pin targets. Usually the lane will have arrows to guide the bowler. Each player attempts to score the most points by knocking down all of the pins in a given round. There are different variations of this type of bowling played all over America.

Ten-Pin Bowling
This is the game most Americans are familiar with. Played in a bowling alley, the game is essentially simple. Here is the gist: Players roll a weighted ball down the bowling lane and try to knock down as many pins as they can. But, here is the trick: the blowing lane, or wooden pathway, has gutters on each side. And, if your ball swerves into the gutter, then you do not score any points because no pins were hit.

The players get two rounds per frame to knock down all of the pins. In between tries, a machine picks up the pins. If a player knocks down all of the pins on their first try, that is called a “strike,” and they sit down to let another bowler play. If the player knocks down all of the pins on the second try, that is called a “spare.” If a player scores 300 points at the end of the game, he or she has bowled the “perfect game.”

Candlepin Bowling
Have you heard of candlepin bowling? If you are not from one of the New England states, such as Massachusetts, Maine, or New Hampshire, chances are you have not. That is because this type of bowling is unusually played in the northeast section of the United States.

Similar to ten-pin bowling, the players go to a bowling alley to roll a ball down a bowling lane in an attempt to knock over all of the pins. But, here are the differences: In candlepin bowling, each player rolls a small ball three times per frame. (There are three rounds instead of two) The balls are smaller and they do not have holes. When the pins are hit and have fallen, they are not cleared away. These pins are harder to knock down than
ten-pin bowling pins because they are thinner. Also, instead of a possible 300 points, the highest sanctioned score is 245 points.

Duckpin Bowling
Duckpin bowling is played in bowling alleys mostly on the east coat of the United States and Canada. This game is similar to ten-pin bowling because the rules are the same. However, there are major differences, as well. First of all, the pins are shorter and thicker. Also, the balls are smaller and lighter, and do not have any holes. A player holds the entire ball with his or her hand and rolls it down the lane. Third, the bowlers try three times to knock down the pins, instead of two times per frame. The scoring is also rather different, as well.

Let’s hear it for bowling! Whether you love ten-pin bowling or candlepin bowling—it does not matter! What matters is that you have a good time at the bowling alley playing the sport you love!

The restrooms are fixed after nearly two days of plumbing issues in most of the academic buildings on campus. Some buildings on Western’s campus experienced plumbing problems because of a loss of water pressure from the city water supply. The problem occurred when Bowling Green Municipal Utilities were replacing an old pump station, said Miles McDaniel, BMGU’s manager of business developing and

Bowling Green: Skate park construction underway
Skateboarders will soon have a designated place to freely control the concrete after Western and other organizations have banned them from using their blacktop. Bowling Green is building a skate park in Rolland Blande Park, at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Kentucky Street.

New Zealand fast bowler Bond looking forward to Champions Trophy
Mumbai, Aug 31: Injury-prone New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond says he’s fully fit after breaking down with an injury on his country’s tour of South Africa in April and was looking forward to spearheading his team’s bowling in the October-November ICC Champions Trophy in India.

Janesville Gazette – He grew up in Thorp, where his father owned the bowling alley. He knows alcohol is entrenched Wisconsin culture. He said if drinkers are afraid to visit God’s house, he’ll bring God to them wherever that may be, even if it’s at a bar. “We want to reach
Source: www.gazetteextra.com

‘Superman’ Routh Engaged
COX.net for San Diego – The actor was working as a bartender at hip bowling alley Lucky Strike in Hollywood when Ford’s brother had his wedding rehearsal dinner party there. Three years later, Routh proposed to Ford. The couple plans to wed next fall and co-star in the short
Source: sandiego.cox.net

National Bowling Week recognized by local bowling alleys
Kansas State Collegian – The K-State Student Union Recreation Center’s bowling alley will charge its regular prices this week, which include $1 games, shoes, pool, soda and beer Monday night from 8-11, and Thursday night from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. On Friday nights the union’s
Source: www.kstatecollegian.com

Orlando Sentinel – Beverly David also is coaching the girls bowling team and David Dixon will be heading up the boys bowling team. Kristen Zingales led the Hurricanes’ girls soccer team to one of its more successful seasons in the 2005-06 season, finishing as runner-up
Source: www.orlandosentinel.com

Bowling
Detroit Free Press – Woodland: Mark Robertson, Aug. 8; Derik Paquin, Aug. 8; Brian Peczynski, Aug. 8; Derik Paquin, Aug. 8; Mark Robertson, Aug. 8. First round (best-of-five; losers earn $1,000): Bob Flaws def. Chuck Pierce, 3-1 (198-181, 228-193, 156-172, 168-163); Ron
Source: www.freep.com

Baxter isn’t first with gun trouble
Baltimore Sun – This year, Ravens linebacker Roderick Green was stabbed in the stomach outside a Randallstown bowling center. In 2000, Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce was stabbed in the face, neck and back at a nightclub. Other NBA stars, such as Antoine Walker, have

Canton Repository – One is the renovation of a former bowling alley and lounge in the 3000 block of Mahoning Road NE into administrative offices. I am now a consultant to the board, Henderson said. That is the natural position to put me. I have no problem with

State Fair opens today
Vallejo Times-Herald – That’s the giant store that used to be the Rock ‘n Bowl bowling alley. Info: (415) 831-1200. Rhonda Benin & Soulful Strut play “some of the best R&B, with a touch of jazz and a solid helping of blues” for the Downtown Berkeley Summer Noon

Vote put off on condemning 2 Asbury sites
Asbury Park Press – and use it for a badly needed parking deck. The beachfront developer also made an offer for Asbury Lanes, a third property on the block owned by Ralph Ayles’ family for 44 years. Ayles has declined to say what that offer was for his bowling alley and

Honolulu Star-Bulletin – Ryan Ariola of Aiea has a lot to celebrate on his 13th birthday Tuesday, and he hopes to do it at a bowling alley. The youth said he began bowling during a family vacation in June at Big Bear, Calif., “and I couldn’t leave it.” He was bowling with

CBC schedules a ‘great season for dancers’
SignOn San Diego – Since then, honky-tonk bars, tattoo parlors, a bowling alley and oddball small storefronts have disappeared as new high-rise condos, office towers, hotels and small eateries have sprung up from Little Italy southward. It’s not gritty any more

From The Archives
Bridgeton News – Two Paterson men were indicted this morning, accused of extorting money from a Parsippany man by saying an organized crime figure would hurt him if he didn’t pay, according to court records. William Caywood Jr., 37, and Lucien Vanoverberghe, 24, were

The fun atmosphere, the great (not to mention inexpensive!) party food, the silly shoes, and the game itself all make a bowling alley the perfect place to have your child’s birthday party!

Bowling is a wonderful game for children. It teaches them team spirit and skills, such as aiming and even mathematics, without them knowing that they are leaning! Most bowling alleys welcome birthday parties, and even have special rates for such events. They may even have a pre-arranged price for bowl-time and food. All you have to do is supply the guess and cake. Here are some tips to make your child’s bowling alley birthday party extra-special.

Go Wild with the Theme!
Let your guest know that this is going to be the best bowling party ever by going all out with the bowling alley theme. The kids will love it!

Invitations—Order invitations with bowling bowls on them. Or, simply use words like, “strike,” “split,” and “spare” in your invitations. For example, say something like this: “Get ready to be bowled over at Jimmy’s Bowling Alley Birthday Bash!”

Partyware—Have the plates, silverware, and cups all bowling-themed. There are stores that cater to parties, making it easy to coordinate the partyware to the theme. Visit your local Party City to see if they carry bowling alley partyware. Or, hop on online at ShinDigz at www.shindigz.com for all your party needs.

Decorations—Don’t forget the decoration! Have a ball decorating the bowling alley with bowling-themed balloons, tablecloths, and matching crepe paper streamers. At Birthday Express found over the Internet at www.birthdayexpress.com, you can even order a personalized bowling birthday banner.

Don’t Just Bowl, Bowl Crazy!
Kids love variety. Chances are most of the party guest have bowled before. So, bowl them over with some new bowling game ideas. Some examples are:

Have each guest do something silly before they actually let the bowl roll. Tell them to make a silly noise or dance a zany dace before they bowl.

Tell the guests that they all must bowl backwards using the “granny bowl” technique. This is where you place the ball between your legs and roll it down the lane.

Bowl in slow motion. You will not believe how many giggles will ensue when people make those funny slow-motion faces.

Create “League” Bowling Shirts
Every good bowling team deserves a tee shirt, right? Your birthday child’s bowling tem is no different! As part of your bowling alley party favor for all of your guests, design birthday tee shirts, with your child’s name and the birth date. Do not forget to add a cool bowling-inspired picture on the front of the tee, as well. Have everyone at the party wear this tee shirt while they are bowling to make the birthday child feel even more exceptional on his special day.

You could either hire a clothing design company to handle the shirts, or make them yourself. Any local Michaels craft store (www.Michaels.com) will have all of the supplies you will need.

Don’t Forget the Cake!
No birthday party is ever complete without the birthday cake. But do not just get a generic cake. Have your cake reflect your party’s theme, just like everything else. Either create a bowling alley cake from recipes off of the Internet from sites like, Parent’s.com (www.parents.com) or create your own bowling alley cake using your imagination.

Fun, food, friends, and bowling! What more do you need to have an awesome birthday bash? When you have your birthday party at a bowling alley, a great time is sure to be had by all of the guests, and especially the birthday individual.

So, you have tried ten-pin bowling and have decided that this is the sport for you. Great! The only thing is, you do not like the fact that you have to rent bowling equipment. Well, if you choose to purchase your own equipment, you will never have to rent again. Just like with other sports, there is certain equipment needed in order to play your best and even set foot on a bowling alley.

The Bowling Ball
A bowling ball is a lot different from other balls. Bowling balls are made from rubber, plastic, or urethane, or a combination of these materials. All ten-pin bowling balls have three holes carved or drilled into them forming a loose triangle. The bottom hole is for the thumb and the two top holes are for the ring and middle finger. Most bowling alleys tend to offer free balls, but you have to share them with other bowlers. That is why many avid bowlers opt to have their own ball. That way, they can actually have the holes customized to fit their own
fingers. Some bowlers even get their names or initials emblazoned on their personal bowling balls.

Bowling balls come in a variety of colors and styles for both children and adults, male and female. If you are a young boy just starting to experience the sport of bowling, you can choose a lighter-weight ball with your favorite cartoon character on it. If you are an adult female and enjoy a feminize touch, you can choose a clear bowling ball with a pink rose inside. Our favorite is the classic eyeball bowling ball. We love to show up to the
bowling alley with this one and receive smiles from the other bowlers! To check out all of your bowling ball options, hop on the Internet at www.bowlingball.com. Bowling Ball.com is sure to have a balling ball right up your alley (Pun! Pun!).

The Bowling Shoes
Most bowling alleys have the same rule: you must wear bowling shoes before you step out onto the bowling lane. For most bowlers, this means taking their normal shoes off, and putting on the rental shoes that the bowling alley provides. Many people do not like the idea of sharing shoes, so they purchase their own bowling shoes.

Years ago, all bowling shoes were usually blue and red and just plain funny looking. And those are the ones most bowling alleys carry for their patrons. However, nowadays, you can purchase bowling shoes that look like regular sneakers. Go to any Dick’s Sporting Goods and ask for the bowling section or shoe section. You will be surprised at the variety of modern men’s and women’s bowling shoes. But, for those of you who still prefer the old-school look, but with a modern flair, try the Etonic Stabilite Men’s Action Black/Blue Right Hand at Bowling.com at www.bowling.com.

The Bowling Gloves
Those who are passionate about bowling and who make an appearance at the their local bowling alley at least once a week, say that bowling gloves are a necessity if you want to bowl a perfect score. Bowling gloves are different than regular gloves because they are missing the fabric covering for the middle and ring fingers and thumbs.
Bowlers can still place their fingers inside of the balls, and also have a better grip on the ball thanks to the gloves. You can find a nice selection of bowling gloves, with or without wrist support, at www.bowlersparadise.com.

Well, that about covers the main equipment that you need to go bowling. You can always pick various accessories and cleaners for your equipment, too. Don’t forget to keep your equipment in top-notch shape by buying bags for your ball and shoes. When you keep your equipment in excellent condition, it will reflect on your game. Now, on to the bowling alley!

Look, when you are in college, money is hard to come by. At lease it was for us. So, instead of going out every weekend and spending what little money we had, sometimes we were forced to be creative. And, you would be surprised how creative you can be after a six-pack!

Bowling is a great sport. It’s fun to have a group of people together and be silly at the local bowling alley. Plus, let’s face it—bowling alleys have great food. What’s not to love about the bad-for-you hotdogs, the messy cheese nachos, the fat-filled French fries? But, unfortunately, bowling adds up in the money department. It can be rather expensive for the modest college student savings. So, why not try to make your own bowling alley in
your apartment?

How to Make Your Own Bowling Alley

1). The Bowling Ally Lane—You already have a bowling alley, and you did not even know it! Use the longest hallway in your apartment as the lane. If the floor is hardwood, that is perfect. Bowling alley lanes are made from either real wood or synthetic materials made to appear like wood. If you have a carpeted long hallway, that will have to do. Hey, we work with what we have, right?

2). The Pins—For ten-pin bowling, the ten regulation bowling pins are carefully weighted and made from solid woods, such as maple. They are set into a triangle, with four pins in the back row, three in next row, then two, then one in the front row. All of the pins are numbered from one to ten, staring with the pin in the front.

Well, needless to say, you probably do not have any maple bowling pins lying around, so, use anything that remotely resembles a bowling pin. And, the objects do not have to be identical. For example, we used inexpensive plastic cups of all sizes. Set them up in a triangle formation, just like ten-pin bowling. You will see that the cups are not that easy to knock over, just like pins.

3). The Balls—This is the hard part—finding a ball that will not ruin your floors or destroy anything in the process of hitting the “pins.” For regulation bowling, the ball must be made out of a solid material, and its weight must be evenly distributed. The ball must be smooth all around and be a perfect circle. It should also have three holes drilled in it for finger placement. We used an orange. True, it did not roll straight sometimes, but it was circular and could not damage the floor.

NOTE: Now, even if your roommate or friend has an authentic bowling ball, do not use this said bowling ball under any circumstances. Sure, it may be fun to roll a heavy ball into some plastic cups on your apartment floor, however, you will destroy everything in the process—including your apartment. Plus, you will make mortal enemies of the neighbors living beneath you.

4). Dots and Arrows—The dots and arrows are optional, but an authentic bowling alley lane contains dots (actually called dowels) and arrows. These are visual aids for proper alignment. They help bowlers hit strikes, spares, and specific leftover pins. You can create these dots and arrows too, but NOT with permanent markers. Use masking tape, instead, for obvious reasons.

Well, there you have it. You have just made your own bowling alley for the cost of an orange! Now, all you need are a couple of laid-back, light-hearted fiends and you are in business. Order a couple of pizzas from Dominoes or Papa John’s, and that takes care of the food quite inexpensively. Oh, and the beer. Since this most likely the worst bowling alley you have ever played on, lots of beer wouldn’t hurt at all.