The Black United Fund of Illinois’ MASH Unit
Presents
The South Shore Summer Jam
What: The South Shore Summer Jam…A Guaranteed Good Time!
When: Saturday, July 24, 2010: 11am – 6pm
Where: Rainbow Beach (The Lakefront between 75th and 79th Streets)
Why: To introduce South Shore residents to community resources in a FUN, SAFE and
FRIENDLY environment.
Who: The Black United Fund of Illinois and its community partners
Positive Influence Social Marketing Group
Description: The South Shore Summer Jam is an outdoor community gathering with multiple activities designed to engage a primarily youth, young adult and middle-aged audience. Live music, dj’s and free food (while supplies last) will provide the backdrop for a host of fun activities aimed at bringing the community together in a fun and safe environment. Community service organizations and their staff will be on hand to distribute information, recruit community members, and interact with South Shore residents in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Activities will include:
- Potato Sack and Three Legged Races
- Water Balloon Toss
- Frisbee Toss
- Face Painting
- The Bozo Show’s Grand Prize Game
- FREE Health Screenings
- Beach Volley Ball
- The South Shore Idol (Talent Show)
- Community Softball Games
- 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament
- Tennis Lessons
- A Sexy AND Sophisticated Fashion Contest (For both Men and Women)
South Shore Summer Jam
Activity Descriptions
Potato Sack and Three Legged Races
Just like back in the day, children and adults alike will either get in the potato sack or lock legs with a partner in a family fun race from start to finish. The winners will receive a prize.
Water Balloon Toss
Community youth will choose a partner to throw water balloons back and forth to one another. The distance will increase with each toss. The winner’s will receive a prize.
Frisbee Toss
Frisbees will be on hand for community members to toss back and forth to one another throughout the day.
Face Painting
BUFI volunteers will be on hand to paint family friendly images and slogans on the faces of community youth.
The Grand Prize Game
Conducted with the nostalgia of the show we all grew up with, community youth will participate in the grand prize game – throwing a ping pong ball into buckets for prizes.
FREE Health Screenings
A health organization will provide free health screenings and information to interested community members.
The South Shore Idol (Talent Show)
South Shore residents will be invited to share their musical/performance talent with the surrounding community. All performance selections will be radio friendly and will be critiqued by a panel of community members and music professionals.
Community Softball Games
Organizational staff, community stakeholders, and community members will participate in three softball games aimed set for fun and community interactivity. A 12 and under game will be followed by 13 to 18 game, followed by an all ages game featuring elected officials, organizational staff, local celebrities, business owners and more.
Beach Volley Ball
A volleyball net will be set up on the beach for ongoing play by interested parties.
5 on 5 Basketball Tournament
A 4 to 8 team basketball tournament will take place on the Rainbow Beach basketball courts. Refereed by BUFI volunteers, teams will pay $5/man in order to enter the tournament that will give a $200 prize to the winning team.
Tennis Lessons
A tennis pro will be on hand for one hour during the day to take interested parties through drills designed to help them become a better tennis player.
A Sexy AND Sophisticated Fashion Contest (For both Men and Women)
This community friendly event will encourage community members to show off their version of sexy and sophisticated summer attire. A panel of community judges will rate each participant based on the style and respectability of the attire. The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate how to be stylish without being raunchy.
Contact: BUFI Rep (Interested Community Service Agencies)
773.324.0494
MASH Rep (Softball/Basketball Tournaments, Fashion/Talent
Show Participants)
TJ Crawford/Positive Influence (Event Coordinator) 312.388.4967/tj@positiveinfluenceonline.com