Anyone can bocce! You don’t have to be Italian to play.
3rd Annual Bocce Tournament June 26 2011
The Swift Eagle Charitable Foundation is hosting its fourth annual La Bella Festa Bocce Tournament on Sunday, June 26, 2011, starting at noon at the Eagle-Vail Pavilion. Teams of four will compete for cash prizes, and there will be an Italian dinner, silent auction, costume contest, and musical entertainment. Swift Eagle will provide all bocce equipment, and no experience is necessary. Swift Eagle was founded in 2004 by a group of longtime locals committed to helping people in Eagle County. The inspiration came from David Haakenson, a valley resident since 1970. He had a dream about starting a charitable foundation with the name of Swift Eagle. Coincidentally, his lifelong friend, Phil Jackson, was given this name by the Lakota Indians of South Dakota. Phil, renowned coach of the LA Lakers, and a believer in the karma of dreams, volunteered to be the honorary chairman of the organization and has visited the valley twice for the group’s “An Evening With Phil Jackson” fundraiser.
Swift Eagle is dedicated to swiftly helping Eagle County residents with living and personal expenses during times of crisis or hardship. It is unique as a grass-roots, all-volunteer organization, allowing 100% of donations to go to those in need. Sponsorship opportunities are available at varying levels. For more information on team participation and sponsorships, contact Ginny Snowdon, 970-949-5279, vhsnow@aol.com.
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