S-M to rededicate baseball field Tuesday.

St. Mary baseball fans may want to report to their favorite field a little early for the Eagles-Traverse City Christian matchup Tuesday.

Otherwise, they’ll miss a re-dedication of Leland Township Drow Park to commemorate
improvements to the ball field made last fall.

“It’s a chance to thank the people who made it possible,” said St. Mary baseball coach Steve Plamondon.

The dedication will be held prior to the 4:30 p.m. start of the Eagles-Sabres game.

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Some legendary Detroit sports figures will be coming to the area this summer in an event being sponsored by the Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos, the economic development arm of the
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

Details of the “Sport Celebrity Weekend,” which will be held June 27-28, were announced this week. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Rainbow Connection of Michigan.

Among the 25 celebrities expected to attend activities at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme include Denny McLain, Jim Northrup and Mickey Stanley of the Detroit Tigers; Eddie Murray and Eric Hipple of the Detroit Lions; John Ogrodnick and Ed Mio of the Detroit Red Wings; and Vinnie Johnson of the Detroit Pistons.

Events will include a golf scramble, a buffet lunch, a reception, a celebrity poker tournament, and celebrity autograph sessions. For more information, visit www.casino2win.com.

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The 2007 Priority Health Tour de Leelanau bicycle race, which will be held later this month, is looking for people in the county who would like to provide accommodations for riders.

Anyone interested in hosting riders can contact Jackie Morrison at 271-4404. The race will be held in Leelanau County on May 25.

Teams from Michigan, Ohio, California, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Quebec and Ontario have already committed to the Memorial Day weekend race.

Volunteers are also still needed for the race. To sign up, visit www.tourdeleelanau.com.

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Glen Lake varsity softball starting pitcher Cori Kahler has organized a softball clinic for girls in grades 5-8 as her senior project. The clinic will be held at the Glen Lake Schools’ softball diamonds Sunday from 3-5:30 p.m.

The cost is $5 per girl. Proceeds from the event will go toward the purchase of new Laker varsity softball uniforms. Kahler will be assisted at the clinic by other players and Glen Lake coaches, including head coach Gary Galla.

Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required, and can be done by sending an e-mail to glsball08@yahoo.com.

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Glen Lake parents with children interested in participating in a cooperative high school hockey
team next year are asked to attend a meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 7 at Centre Ice in Traverse City.

Meeting input will determine a course of action for each school that may participate. For more information, call athletic director Paul Christiansen at 334-3061.