Category — charity

Wes Anderson defeated Julie Boehm in the November 15th “Helping Paws Animal Rescue Fund-raising Tournament.” The tournament was great fun for the participants, who enjoyed the buffet and the awesome raffles. Thanks to everyone who played or who just came to hang out! Special thanks to Frank Majewski, who ran the tournament in typical Frank-style! For more info about the Helping Paws Animal Resuce, contact Karen at 883-8402.

Diamond Eight is not affiliated with, nor a sponsor of, Helping Paws Animal Rescue.

Save the date for our seventh annual Toys for Tots 8-Ball Tournament! This charity event is set for Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 1pm, with free practice at Noon. Everyone is invited! Even if you do not play pool, stop by, make a donation and enjoy our great holiday buffet!

No matter what your pool playing abilities are - this is a great event for a great cause! All skill levels are welcome! We will also have some great prize raffles and a delicious buffet! This year’s event is sponsored by Diamond Eight and the APA of Greater Albany! Click the “Read More” link for more details!

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Our 8th Annual Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament was another great success! Pictures from the event are now posted!

Sixty-four golfers had great fun at the Fairways of Halfmoon, teeing off at 8am and playing 18 holes at a very quick pace. The sky threatened to rain all morning, and the few sprinkles that did fall did not last long enough to effect the great day on the links. After a number of top 3 finishes over the last few years, Dave Tailon and his group took home this year’s 1st place trophies, shooting 8-under par. APA member Tim Goman led his team to a second place finish at 7-under while John Calereso’s men finished third at 5-under.

In last place, for the third (or fourth?) year in a row, was Greg Stroyen’s golf buddies. They shot 14-over but had a blast while tearing up the golf course.

Of course, after golf, golfers and non-golfers alike meet up at Diamond Eight for a delicious buffet, the great raffles, great company and karaoke, too! An impromptu version of “Hambone!” played with aluminum pans was just one of many highlights throughout the evening.

We are so lucky to have the support of so many great people and sponsors so that we are able to continue this tradition year after year! We will again donate over $4000. to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, who have been very appreciative of our efforts! Thanks again for your help and support!

Thanks again to this year’s Tee and Team Sponsors for their strong support of our 8th Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. We really appreciate their support!

• Adirondack Area Network
• American Poolplayers Association of Greater Albany
• Carbonic Sales and Service
• Clough Harbour and Associates
• Fitzgerald Funeral Home
• Gilbane Building Company
• Lavelle and Finn, Attorneys at Law
• Robert J. McNamara, Financial Consultants
• Ruch Distributors (Budweiser)
• Slosek’s Music and Amusement Company
• Linda Wish and Mike Szozda

Don’t miss your chance to register to golf with us for a good cause! Sunday, July 20th is the date for our 8th Annual Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament. Read more about the tournament and download the registration form.

Even if you don’t golf, you can still be a big part of this great day! Join us for the “19th hole” (after-golf reception) starting at 2pm at Diamond Eight. We will have a great hot-and-cold buffet, cool raffle prizes, free table time and lots of fun! Mark the Shark may even make an appearance later for a special edition of karaoke! Don’t miss the fun! The tournament benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, so mark your calendar now!

We are still accepting last minute donations for our tournament; any little bit will help us reach our goal! Thanks again!

The 2008 edition of the Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament is slated for Sunday, July 2oth! As always, the tournament benefits Big Brother Big Sisters of the Capital Region and all the great work they do!

The day features a 4-person best-ball scramble at the Fairways of Halfmoon (shotgun start at 8am), lunch at the turn, and after golf, a delicious buffet and a great prize raffle at Diamond Eight Billiards (the 19th hole). Read more info and download the golfer registration form and/or the sponsor form. Thanks in advance for your support!

Norm and Joe used skill and a little luck to defeat Frank and Les to take the first place prize in the 2008 edition of the Alzheimer’s Association Benefit Tournament. Sixteen players formed 8 teams to complete in the race-to-3 scotch doubles format. Players enjoyed the fun competition and a delicious buffet. Proceeds from the entry fees and raffles went towards the Alzheimer’s Association. Thanks again to everyone who participated for their support! Photos from the day are now available in the Photos section.

The Alzheimer’s Association will hold their annual 8-Ball Tournament on Saturday, January 26th at Diamond Eight. $20. entry fee includes lunch and donation. There will also be some great raffle prizes. The tournament starts at 1pm; free practice at Noon. The tournament is scotch doubles (players alternate shots, not turns) random draw (partners are drawn at random) and each team is guaranteed to play twice (modified single elimination). Contact Katie Weklar at 438-2217 ext.305 for more info.

Twenty-four players participated in the 2007 edition of our Annual Toys for Tots 8-Ball Tournament, held on Saturday, November 17th.

Ed Skawinski and Ralph Hubert met Tom Acciavatti and Julie Boehm in the final match, with Ed and Ralph edging out the victory to claim the 1st place trophies!

It was another fun day for a great cause! Congrats to Anne, who won the 50-50 and to all the raffle prize winners who took home some beautiful gifts! Special thanks to Corporal Kong, from the Marine Corps Reserves, who thanked the players for their continued support and then cheered them along as play began. Photos from the 2007 Toys for Tots 8-Ball Tournament are now online!

The 2007 Edward M. Skawinski Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region was another huge success!

With a full roster of golfers and a great reception afterwards, we again raised $4000. to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region!

Congratulations to Tom Acciavatti, Mike Hilland (who chipped in for eagle!), Pat Hopkins and Bill Bluto for their awesome 12 under score to win the tournament. Ted Ruzinski, Sean Kiernan, Bill Kiernan, and Dean Halpin were second with 10 under. Great shooting!

Photos from the golf tournament and reception are now online!