NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - A Northern Kentucky staple, Pompilios restaurant wants to welcome the public to the 2011 Jerry Ramundo Memorial Bocce Tournament, located at 6th and Washington Streets in Newport. The games start Monday, October 3 through Thursday, October 6 with four teams playing at 7 p.m. and four teams playing at 9 p.m., rain or shine.

Sixteen bocce teams will battle it out for the final two positions in Thursday’s Tournament of Champions where the semi-final game is at 7 p.m. and the final game is at 9 p.m. At 8 p.m. Thursday night, a buffet will be available for all participating players. Drink specials are being offered, as well as all regular menu items.

Pompilios Bocce Leagues began in 1991. Each year, 128 players (64 two-person teams) sign up to compete in the bocce league.

WILDER, KY (FOX19) - You are invited to join in on Town & Country’s Pump Off Group Training Competition. 

The “Pump Off” is open to the public and will begin October 10, 2011 and run through December 2, 2011.  This 8-week program focuses on building individual strength and cardiovascular endurance.  Each week participants will meet with their personal trainer and group for their training session and then the final week will conclude with a strength competition. 

All winners will be recognized on a plaque at Town & Country and will be awarded prizes.  The cost is $108/person.  (Non-members can also purchase a 2 month health club membership for $92 so they can enjoy full use of the club during the program.)  For more information or to register, please visit www.towncountrysports.com or contact Town & Country at (859) 442-5800 with questions. 

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CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Kroger, the Cincinnati Reds and the American Diabetes Association have partnered to support the Stop Diabetes® movement by joining forces for the very first Kroger Stop Diabetes® Night at the Ball Park, happening on Tuesday, September 20 at Great American Ball Park as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Houston Astros at 7:10pm.

Cincinnati area Kroger locations are currently selling discount Mezzanine Level ticket vouchers for $15.  Tickets can be purchased at all Kroger store checkout counters.  Additionally, tickets can be purchased by visiting www.reds.com/stopdiabetes or by calling the American Diabetes Association at 513.759.9330.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the tickets will go to the American Diabetes Association.

The American Diabetes Association will also host their signature fundraising event, Step Out: Walk to Stop