The Berkeley Township Little League began planning a couple of years ago to build an All-Weather Practice Facility at their complex on Moorage Avenue in Bayville. The 9000 square foot multi-purpose building would include batting cages, open space for training and a seminar room and would allow youngsters to work out 12 months a year regardless of weather. League officials had to overcome plenty of hurdles just to get the okay to construct the facility and then had to tackle the issue of raising some $400,000.
They sold hot dogs and raffle tickets and received donations, including a large one a few months ago which almost got them to the Promised Land. By now you’re probably aware that donation, just like ones to the United Way, OCC Planetarium and others were nothing more than “pie in the sky.” All the stiffed organizations had to go forward, including the Little League whose fund drive continues Saturday night with their second annual Giant Gift Auction at Central Regional High School. Doors open at 5pm with the prize drawings to begin at 7pm.
The event features hundreds of prizes, including a cruise of Canada and a piece of diamond jewelry worth over $2000. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased at the Moorage Baseball Complex Concession stand. You can also call the Gift Auction Hot Line at (732) 606-9060 or visit www.berkeleylittleleague.com. There may be limited tickets available at the door on Saturday.
Many organizations hold fund-raisers in which they seek support and sponsors. The Berkeley Little League is not alone in reaching out to the community but their situation is a bit unique in all the bumps in the road they have had to face. With that in mind local residents should come out and support their efforts Saturday night and give the league and youngsters
a shot in the arm.
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