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Billiards Pro Hosts Local Boot Camp by STEPHANIE CRIDER With a history that spans hundreds of years and a following that numbers in the hundreds of thousands at least, pool is a game for everyone. In fact the American Pool players Association (APA) boasts a membership of more than 265,000 and more than 250 fran- chises. Fayetteville’s APA league has more than 1,600 members according to League Operator Tom Dosier. As the league operator, Dosier considers it his responsibility to keep the local billiards subculture fun and interesting. One of the ways he does that is by bringing in national talent a few times a year. On Friday, July 23 Dominic “The Drill Instructor” Esposito will be run- ning boot camp at Corner Pockets at 3116 Bragg Blvd., from noon to 6 p.m. Esposito’s love of the game and impressive skills have resulted in him being Tina Johnson with APA President Renee’ Lyle. ranked in the the top 20 world class instructors by Pool &Billiard magazine. He is the head instructor of Pro Skills Drills Boot Camp, a staff writer for Pool & Billiard Magazine, Author of Pro Skill Drills, inventor of The Jest “Aiming “ jump cue and two time BCA 10 Ball Champion, Orlando, Fla. “Well, what he does is he shows you different ways to improve your game no matter what skill level you are at,” said Dosier. He teaches different tech- niques and drills that you can practice to improve where you are in your game — and it is a six-hour block of instruction. It will be a fun time for everybody whether they just come out to watch or come out and participate.” It costs $50 to reserve your slot (there is limited enrollment so don’t wait) and another $25 at the door. So for $75 attendees can look forward to hands- on instruction, one on one evaluations, and improvement in your game regard- less of skill level, free lunch and hourly prize drawings. If you can’t make the boot camp or it just isn’t your style there will be some entertainment later in the weekend that you won’t want to miss. “On Saturday night he will be putting on a show,” said Dosier. “It is a three-hour show that starts at 8 p.m. at Corner Pockets. It is just entertain- ing for the people in the league. We are doing this just to pro- mote the game.” For more information or to STEPHANIE CRIDER, Staff Writer register give Tom Dosier a call at 868-8514. COMMENTS? 484-6200 ext. 222 or Stephanie@upandcomingweekly.com JULY 24 • LEGENDS REVERSE RAFFLE First bike out at 7 p.m. Night run. Breakfast at midnight. $1000 in cash and prizes. For info, call 867-2364. JULY 24 • FREEDOM BIKER CHURCH FUN RUN Chaps Bar & Grill. Registration at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the church’s building fund. JULY 31 • MARIAN’S BENEFIT POKER RUN sponsored by Poindexters Saloon. Proceeds benefit Marian (owner of Mugshots) in her battle against cancer. First bike out at noon from Mugshots and back by 5 p.m. Free food and more. AUGUST 7 • “CAN I GO” BENEFIT RUN. Proceeds send children with diabetes of Military/Veteran’s famlies to Camp Adam Fisher. Depart at noon. Food, door prizes, music and more. 495-0545. AUGUST 21 • STEELE ANGELS BACK TO SCHOOL RUN. Registration 2-4 p.m. at Cape Fear Harley Davidson. Escorted ride to Dog House for free food, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and live music. 818-0458 for more info. SEPTEMBER 11• 5TH ANNUAL HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS POKER RUn. Kickstands up at noon. CAll 382- 5425 for more info. THE MAJORS 2010 PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www.patriotguard.org for more info. *Sturgis Black Hills Rally • Aug. 9-15* * Want to go? Call 910-391-3859. Have a motorcycle ride or event coming up? Let us know! Call Joy at 910-484-6200, e-mail to editor@upandcomingweekly.com Fax to 910-484-9218. TUESDAYS BIKE NIGHT at Chili’s Grill and Bar in Southern Pines. Happy hour, drink and food specials. All bikes welcome. 4 p.m. to close. July 24 REVERSE RAFFLE $1000 CASH PRIZE For more information call LEGENDS at 4624 BRAGG BLVD. 484-6200 www.upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JULY 21-27, 2010 UCW 23