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Some Catching Up

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Heather

Good heavens, how the time slips by.  It has been quite a while since my last update, long enough that I never even got a chance to write about the two between-season events, and here we are about to have … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Second Annual Fear and Trembling Tournament

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Heather

The Fear and Trembling Pingolf Tournament will be returning to The Avenue on October 25 beginning at 6 p.m.  As with last year, the theme will be “hard choices,” but this year there will be a new format and IFPA … Continue reading →

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League Update for 3/22/17 (plus: March Hare Madness!)

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Heather

League night #6 of 8 Games played: Iron Man, Metallica, Lord of the Rings, Medieval Madness, Monster Bash Your intrepid blogger is, as always, reliable in her lateness.  It has been a good while since our last update, since we … Continue reading →

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March Hare Madness 2017

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Heather

The second annual March Hare Madness is coming! It will be a memorial tournament for my beloved rabbit Stephen, who died in December, and this time all entry fees (not including coin drop) will go directly to the Rabbit and … Continue reading →

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Pinball Holidays

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Heather

It’s been a long while since my last update (just about two months, in fact).  Does that mean everyone in the Lansing area took a break from pinball?  Ha ha ha ha ha… yeah, right. First of all, we had … Continue reading →

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Silver Balls in the City 2016

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Heather

Announcing the 2nd annual Silver Balls in the City charity pinball tournament, supporting the Capital Area Humane Society!  The tournament will be held at the Avenue Cafe in Lansing at 6:30 on Tuesday, December 27.  It will be a four, … Continue reading →

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Fear and Trembling: The Post-Election Hangover Tournament

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Heather

I’m proud to announce the debut of a new pinball tournament: Fear and Trembling, to be held November 9 at 6 pm (though late starts will be permitted) at The Avenue Café in Lansing (2021 E. Michigan Avenue).  Why “Fear … Continue reading →

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League Night Recap (Sort of) for 7/12 and Preview for 7/26

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Heather

Unfortunately, I was not at the league night of July 12 (the Season 7 opener) due to a family vacation. From what I hear from Mike S., it was as hot as the devil’s armpit. Matt tried to mitigate this … Continue reading →

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March Hare Madness Tournament Rules and Information

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Heather

In addition to the general tournament rules for Avenue tournaments, the following specific rules will be in effect for March Hare Madness. March Hare Madness is an “Amazing Race” style tournament.  This means that players will race around a course … Continue reading →

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First ‘Silver Balls in the City’ Tournament Raises $260 for CAHS

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Heather

You may have heard rumors about a tournament held Dec. 29 at the Avenue — no, who am I kidding?  You were there.  Everyone was there. Well, maybe not everyone.  But including the tournament director, yours truly, there were 26 … Continue reading →

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