Saturday night, the sounds of 1970s and ‘80s rock permeated Gardena Bowl as the Culver City High School Booster Club held its First Annual Charity Bowling Event.
Sixteen teams of four joined 16 Culver City special guests in this first of its kind Culver City bowling event City Councilman Mehaul O’Leary bested his fellow Council members, averaging 157 in this “No Tap” event, followed by Alan Corlin (141), Andy Weissman (126), Scott Malsin (116), Gary Silbiger (105), Chris Armenta (82) and Steve Rose. Culver City Police Chief Don Pedersen (129) outbowled Culver City Fire Chief Jeff Eastman (122), with Culver City Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Bill LaPointe (125) falling between the two. On the school side, Culver High football coach Greg Goodyear (166) led, followed by Athletic Director Jerry Chabola (151), and soccer coach Scott Mair (144).
The voice of the Centaurs, Mike (Mr. Culver City) Cohen, checked in with a 139 average. Asst. District Supt. David El Fattal and his new ball (107), an ill Steven Gourley of the School Board (105) and Culver High Principal Pam Magee (102) battled it out on the administrative side for the School District.
The event was won by the entry from L.A. Slots, with company founder Larry Zeidman (210 average) and daughter Rachel (81) leading the way. School Board member Scott Zeidman bowled, but not on the L.A. Slots’ team. Elliot Heffler of Eagle Sports & Awards (http://www.eaglesports.org/) contributed the first- and second-place prizes.
The Los Angeles Clippers donated third place prizes.
Janet Chabola made brownies, and she brought the chips/pretzels.
Sorrento's Italian Market, Santa Maria Barbecue (http://www.santamariabbq.com/), Campos Tacos, Pizza Napoli, and I Luv Sushi (http://www.iluvsushi.com/) donated food. Gardena Bowl (http://gardenabowl.com/) cut the price for bowling dramatically, and Gardena Bowl Pro Shop donated a bowling ball for the raffle. The Booster Club helps to support student clubs, organizations, athletic teams and other extracurricular activities at Culver City High School through financial support and volunteerism. The event raised more than $1,700.
