I hope I am not the only person in Ballard with the book "Hoosiers" on my bookshelf. My dad was an Indiana sportswriter and the real life match-up that is fictionalized in the movie "Hoosiers" (not related to the book) was one that he covered.
It has come to my attention that World Cup is going to be getting many people out of bed early on Saturday morning but it has also come to my attention that a local fundraiser to be held at Majestic Bay Theater is being overlooked.
Courts for Kids is a non-profit that teaches basketball skills to youth in other countries and builds them a basketball court. A Shoreline school is planning to participate in a Costa Rica project. In order to raise money they are showing "Hoosiers" at Majestic Bay at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 12th. The cost is $10 (formerly $20) and it's tax deductible.
In addition, (or perhaps the movie is the bonus) former Sonics player Nick Collision will be making an appearance on behalf of the fundraiser starting at 8 a.m.!!
If basketball isn't the appeal, how about starting your tribute to Dennis Hopper on Saturday morning. Perhaps better to watch "Hoosiers' with the kids than "Blue Velvet."