Strike Out Hunger & Help Tukwila Food Pantry Saturday

The Tukwila Rotary Club is holding “Strike Out Hunger,” a special bowling party fundraiser for the Tukwila Food Pantry this Saturday, March 28th, from 9am to Noon at Acme Bowl in Tukwila.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Join us at ACME Bowl in Tukwila for a great event that supports the Tukwila Food Pantry!

WHEN: Saturday, March 28th from 9:00 am — 12 noon; Bowler check-in at 8:45am

WHERE: ACME Bowl in Tukwila, located at 100 Andover Park West in Tukwila (map below); 206.340.ACME

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According to Mick Purdy, co-owner of Mick Kelly’s, $12,000 was raised for the Highline Area Food Bank…

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