WILLOWBROOK -- To raise funds, these organizers are promoting fun.
The Black Heritage Family Day planning committee is hosting a money-maker this Saturday at the College of Staten Island (CSI) Sports and Recreation Center gymnasium to prepare for its annual cultural event scheduled for this September.
This weekend's gathering is entitled "Families Against Bullying — FABulous Night of Family Entertainment" and features the Harlem Rockets comedy basketball team.
Beth L. Coleman-Oliver, fund-raising chairperson, said the event will offer folks an opportunity to come together for a cause — in preparation of the parade in September.
The event also aims to reinforce the negatives of bullying.
"It's a community event. It's all black people on Staten Island coming together and trying to put a positive spin on anti-bullying," she said.
The evening event, set from 6 to 10 p.m., will include four basketball games for the pee-wee, junior-high school and high-school levels, as well as the grand event that features the Harlem Rockets.
"They're similar to the Harlem Globetrotters. There's a lot of humor to it, but they're all serious. They told us they haven't lost a game," explained the chairperson, who added that the committee is piecing together a team to play the Rockets. Some of the players may be high-school students.
A shooting contest among black ministers may also be on the scorecard, said Ms. Coleman-Oliver.
"It's a chance to bring your family out and have a good day," said Ms. Coleman-Oliver.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the CSI gymnasium. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children ages 7 and younger will be charged $7 at the door only. For groups, one ticket is free for every 15 purchased.
For sales and additional information, contact Ms. Coleman-Oliver at 718-300-1370.
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