MENDOCINO Co. 4/11/2017 — Comedy basketball for a cause is coming to Ukiah this Friday. Here’s the press release, with details:
Hoops and hijinks are coming to Ukiah on Friday, April 14th when four teams of Rotary Fun-Raisers take on the Harlem Ambassadors in a comedy basketball show the whole family will enjoy. The show starts at 6:00PM at Mendocino College Gym, 1000 Hensley Creek Road.
Event proceeds benefit the South Ukiah Rotary Foundation to raise money for local nonprofit organizations and projects.
“We have an exciting line up of local players to take on the powerful Ambassadors,” said South Ukiah Rotary President, Salvador Rico. “What our teams may lacks in skill, they make up for in heart. Buy your tickets today and you’ll be able to witness how our enthusiastic local talent stacks up against the Ambassadors. It’s going to be match-up we won’t soon forget.”
The Harlem Ambassadors’ show features high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks, hilarious comedy, music, dancing, games with kids in the audience, and free autographs after the show.
The Harlem Ambassadors have performed more than 2,800 comedy basketball shows as fundraising and community entertainment events for non-profit organizations, the U.S. military and community service groups since 1998. These events have helped raise over $10 million for communities in 50 states and 20 countries. The Ambassadors have appeared at Pearl Harbor, Bosnia, Kosovo, Sarejevo, Korea, Japan, the Marshall Islands, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Georgia, Mexico, Germany, England and Canada. Learn more about the Ambassadors’ team, history and tour schedule at www.harlemambassadors.com.
“We’re proud to give communities quality family entertainment that parents, grandparents and kids can enjoy together and make memories that last a lifetime,” Harlem Ambassadors president Dale Moss said. “Even people who aren’t basketball fans love our show because it’s two hours of fun and laughter for a great cause. Plus, where else can you see your neighbor, your co-worker, your granddaughter’s coach, or your son’s teacher play against professional athletes? This is an event you do not want to miss.”
Tickets are on sale at Mendocino Book Company, the South Ukiah Rotary Facebook page, and at the door. This event is sponsored by Mendocino College Foundation, Alliance Auto Services, KWINE, KMAX, Redwood Community Services, Inc., The Coast KOZT-FM, Slam Dunk Pizza and Fun Center, LPL Financial, and McCarty’s Autobody.