The 13th Annual Garden Bowl
Saturday January 30th, 2010

Uncle Sam Lanes, Troy, NY - 2:00pm-5:00pm

When it's January in upstate New York that means it's time to:
1. Hibernate
2. Shovel snow
3. Change the TV channel
4. Go bowling

Go bowling is the correct answer! 

As a matter of fact, go bowling at The Garden Bowl.  Each winter supporters of CDCG gather at Uncle Sam Lanes in Troy to raise funds for CDCG's urban greening and gardening programs. Join us this year!

At our last Bowl-a-thon, well over 100 bowlers came out for a great time and to support CDCG. They raised an unprecedented $8,000 which helped support our greening and growing programs around the Capital District. 

Prizes are given to all bowlers who raise $30 (minimum of $25 to participate)– and the more you raise the better the prize choice! We offer great incentive prizes for both teams and individuals who participate. Special prizes are given for the top fundraiser and fundraising team, as well as for the highest bowling scores. The Top Fundraising team (which in the past has raised $1,000) receives tickets to a local sporting event.

Teams from past years include: Architecture +, Troy Schools, Aetna Health Care, Charter One Bank, Community Resource Federal Credit Union, Department of Environmental Conservation, IKON, Jardine Group, Hudson Valley Community College, Matthew Bender Publishing, Pioneer Savings Bank, and St. Peters Hospital.

Tons of prizes are all donated by local businesses including: Proctor's, Honest Weight Food Coop, Bookhouse of Stuyvesant Plaza, Avenue A, BJ’s, Madison Theater, Hewitt’s Garden Centers, The Cheesecake Factory, River Rats, Spectrum Theatre, and numerous area ski centers.

How it Works:

1) Form a team of 4-5 people

2) Decide on a creative name for your team and register with CDCG by January 20th by emailing or calling the office with names and contact information for each member (518-274-8685)

3) Download a pledge form and set a fundraising goal for yourself

4) Ask your neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family to support you by making a pledge.  The earlier you start the easier it will be to make your goal! You must raise $25 to participate Participants who raise more than $30 will qualify for a price - the more you raise the better the prizes!!

5) For every pledge, carefully fill out your pledge sheet in full (first & last name, address of donor, contact number and amount) Pledge sheets must be fully completed, totaled, and all donations collected before registration

6)  All participants only pay an additional $6 for 3 games and shoe rentals at registration

7) Bring your pledge forms, donations and $6 on January 30th and...