Portage, Wisconsin – A charity bowling tournament supporting Columbia County’s Shop With a Cop program is scheduled Sunday in Portage despite a winter storm system moving through the region.
According to a post from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the 2nd Annual Shop with a Cop Bowling Tournament will take place Sunday, March 15, at J & J Fireball Lanes. Organizers said conditions are expected to improve by the afternoon as the storm moves north of the area.
The event will feature two bowling shifts for participants. The first shift begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a second shift at 3:30 p.m.. A spotlight games and raffles session is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Officials said they will continue monitoring weather conditions and may adjust plans if necessary.
“We’ll keep an eye on the weather and adjust if needed, because your safety always comes first,” the sheriff’s office said in its announcement.
Participants who are already registered but decide not to attend due to weather concerns can notify organizers through their team captain, who can contact Detective Fleischhacker with the sheriff’s office.
The bowling tournament raises funds for the Shop With a Cop program, which pairs local law enforcement officers with children in need during the holiday season to help them purchase gifts and essentials.
Events like this help fund those efforts while bringing community members and deputies together outside of emergency situations.
The tournament will be held at J & J Fireball Lanes in Portage, with organizers encouraging teams and supporters to attend if travel conditions allow.
For students and young workers in the area, community charity events like this also provide volunteer opportunities and a chance to connect with local law enforcement.
Officials say they hope the event will still bring together bowlers and supporters for a day of fundraising and community engagement.
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