Leadership BG class announces pickleball tournament fundraiser

From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026 has announced a community service project, “Pickleballin’ for a Good Cause,” that will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Bowling Green Community Center, 1245 W. Newton Road.

This high-energy, family-friendly event brings together sport, food, and fun – all in support of a meaningful mission: combating food insecurity in the Bowling Green community.

Proceeds from the event will benefit BG Parks and Recreation and the Bowling Green Community Foundation.

Attendees can look forward to a full day of entertainment and engagement, including:

  • Pickleball tournament
    • Team up and hit the court to compete for prizes, bragging rights, and a great cause
  • Food and refreshments
    • Enjoy a variety of foods for purchase from onsite food trucks
  • Pickleball drop
    • Purchase a pickleball for $20 (limited to 100 balls) for a chance to win $500 during the drop at 8:45 a.m.
  • Raffle baskets
    • Win one of several raffle baskets filled with goodies donated by local businesses
  • Kids’ area
    • A dedicated space packed with activities to keep younger attendees entertained

Teams may register at https://www.bgchamber.net/rsvp/.

For questions or more information, contact PickleBallinForGood@gmail.com.