The West Union Chamber — A Main Street Community Promotions Committee is excited to bring you its annual Fourth of July celebration Wednesday and Thursday, July 3-4, at he West Union Recreation Complex. Festivities include a 16-inch softball tournament, kids’ activities, fireworks, and the crowning of Miss West Union. New this year is a feee outdoor movie on ball diamond No. 1 at the recreation complex. The promotions committee members (l-r) Dan Doebel, Jenny McIntyre, Brianna Keune, Jessica Sadler, Amie Johansen, Deanne Tyler, and Chris DeBack provide a small hint as to what the movie will be on Wednesday night, July 3, after the softball tournament wraps up play for the evening. (Zak Kriener photo)
'Play Ball!' WU celebrates Fourth of July
By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com
Don’t miss a booming good time at The West Union Chamber — A Main Street Community’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration Wednesday and Thursday, July 3-4, at the West Union Recreation Complex.
The fun activities start with a Chicago-Style, 16-inch Softball Tournament at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. Come on out and watch area players compete to see who’s the most dominant softball team in West Union.
The tournament is still accepting teams and those wishing to participate can contact Dan Doebel at (563) 210-5347. The entry fee is $50 per team and a team must have four women playing the field at all times. The tournament will be double elimination and continue from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 4, if necessary. The championship game will take place at 4 p.m. that same day.
Following the softball tournament at dusk on July 3 will be a free outdoor movie on diamond no. 1 at the recreation complex. While the name can’t be printed due to copyright laws, let’s just say that this funny, kid-friendly baseball movie will have families in stitches over all the hijinks that ensue from a summer full of playing baseball. Light concessions including hot dogs, brats, popcorn, and drinks will be available for purchase.
