Balls o'Fire Celebrity Bowling Tournament 2010 Program Book

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BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse continues its support of Foothill AIDS Project’s endeavors in serving those affected by HIV/AIDS


April 18, 2010 Event Chair Michael Lewis

Event Committee Richard Burrola

Kristen May Carr

Ken Katz

Rachel Ours

Event Producer David Mirisch

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Special Thanks Mari, George & Olivia Abril Boomers! Upland BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Brunswick Deer Creek Lanes

Charles Joseph Associates Doubletree Claremont Hpnotiq Macy’s Victoria Gardens Pama

PRP Wine International Rolcord Studio Premiere Printing Bill Van Abel

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EVENTS SPONSORS

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Mike Maher TEAM SPONSORS Arcadia Police Department Athens Services Big Gun Exhausts Carr Pools Charles Joseph & Associates

Duffy ‘n Friends/ Boys Republic John Henderson Ken Katz The Lark Menagerie Barbette Mobeck & Farmers Insurance

Mom’s Pharmacy Palma & Hpnotiq Premiere Printing San Bernardino Patients Association Addie Stephens The Boulevard

The Hook-Up Maritza Tona Total Remedy Pharmacy Bill Van Abel & GCN Services Walgreens Walmart Rosemead


Mission Foothill AIDS Project’s (FAP) mission is to improve the lives of those affected by or at risk for HIV/AIDS through comprehensive support services, and to help prevent HIV infection through education and outreach.

Who We Serve FAP, founded in 1987, is a 501(c)(3) minority-based organization that provides comprehensive and specialized services to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. In addition, FAP reaches those at risk for HIV infection, those who are homeless, with histories of incarceration, and with histories of substance abuse. In the past year, FAP has provided services to more than 2,000 men, women and children. More than 75% of FAP’s clientele are from communities of color. Most are low-income, earning less than $800 per month.

FAP’s SERVICE AREA 233 W. Harrison Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 482-2066 fax (909) 482-2070

Homeless Outreach 2040 N. Garey Avenue Pomona, CA 91767 (909) 593-4796

364 Orange Show Lane San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 884-2722

FAP services an area that extends from the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles, through San Bernardino County into Central Riverside County. Throughout much of this expansive region, FAP is one of the only service options for people in need. FAP has offices in the cities of Claremont, San Bernardino, Riverside and Pomona.

FAP SERVICES Medical Case Management and Family Support

Food and Transportation Assistance

Housing Assistance & Homeless Street Outreach

Early Intervention and Treatment Adherence

Integrated Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment

Housing Services for the General Homeless Population

6833 Indiana Avenue, #106 Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 742-7660

HIV Health Education, Prevention and Outreach

www.fapinfo.org

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David Mirisch

Black California. She has numerous television and singing credits and has been a hostess for many shows on BET.

Producer

David Mirisch is the producer of the 8th annual Balls o’ Fire Celebrity Bowling Tournament. He is president and founder of Mirisch Enterprises, an international promotional firm based in San Diego. The company has a roster of over 5,000 Hollywood personalities and sports figures producing over 900 celebrity events worldwide that have raised more than eight million dollars for various charities. David is a member of the famous Mirisch motion pictures family that has produced 52 feature films and won 24 Academy Awards, including three for Best Picture. These include MOBY DICK, WEST SIDE STORY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, THE PINK PANTHER, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. Merv Griffin, Johnny Mathis, Pat Boone, Lindsay Wagnor, Raquel Welch, The Supremes, Perry Como, and over 500 other personalities have all had David handle public relations for them. If not for David, the world might not have met Farrah Fawcett -- he discovered her! Contact Mirisch Enterprises at 2342 Caringa Way, Suite C, Carlsbad, CA 92009; by telephone at (760) 632-7770; or visit www.davidmirisch.com.

Blanca Blanco She was recently seen in CRUZANDO BARRERAS. Other film credits include REMOTE CONTROL, EXPERIMENT RED and ALL SALES FINAL. Blanca has worked in projects for NBC, Sony, Telemundo and Univision. She does a lot of volunteer work for The American Red Cross and nursing homes.

Kathleen Bradley

This actress, singer and supermodel made history as the first African-American to be on Bob Barker’s THE PRICE IS RIGHT. She was on the show daily for 10 years. Soon, Kathleen will release her autobiography entitled “Back Stage at The Price Is Right - Memoirs of a Barker’s Beauty,” She is a former Miss

Christine Carlo

She has been on GENERAL HOSPITAL and MALCOLM & EDDIE. Recently, she was seen in NORA’S HAIR SALON II, THE HELIX…LOADED and STAUNTON HILL.

Mike Carlucci

Mike worked for FOX Sports radio and TV as sportscaster. He announced for the LA DODGERS for 10 years and is currently announcing for the ANAHEIM DUCKS. Mike covered baseball and hockey for the 2002, 2004 Olympics and covered the 2008 summer games in Behjing China. Feature films he has appeared in include Two For The Money, Firewall, Zodiac and The Open Road.

Rad Daly

He is best known as the “Apple” of the iconic FRUIT OF THE LOOM GUYS. He has appeared in over 200 national commercials. A veteran actor of more than 30 years, he has enjoyed great success in television, film, theatre, improv and sketch comedy. Look for him in the new A-TEAM film due out in June, 2010.

Patrika Darbo

She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award and Won a Soap Opera Digest Award for “Outstanding Female Newcomer” during her five seasons as “Nancy Wesley” on the hit NBC daytime drama DAYS OF OUR LIVES. She also played Roseanne Barr in the NBC biopic ROSEANNE AND TOM: BEHIND THE SCENES. She was voted by TV Guide as one of “Daytime Television’s 16 Sexiest Women”.

Diego Diego

Known as the “Mayan God of Pop Music”, chart-topping singer Diego was recently named one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed Latino artists. His latest album was released in March 2009. He is now hosting his own web show and recently released a clothing collection.

Kelly Edge

She is a nationally recognized designer featured weekly on HGTV’s DECORATING CENTS. She has left her creative touch in homes all over the country. She has been featured on XM Satellite radio and her business Edge Décor is based in Orange County.

Kiko Ellsworth

He appeared as “Bertrand” on DEXTER, as “Stan Johnson” on the daytime drama GENERAL HOSPITAL, “Jamal Woods” on the TV series PORT CHARLES and co-starred in the movie BAD BOYS 2. Kiko’s film credits include I AM, STAUNTON HILL and TEKKEN.

Iva Franks

Iva has appeared in 23 independent feature films and has recurring roles in the FOX Sci-fi series SPACE ABOVE AND BEYOND as “Sabrine” and in NBC’s LAS VEGAS as “Big Tina”. In 2009, Iva guest starred on TIM AND ERIC’S AWESOME SHOW, GREAT JOB!, playing the role of “Lynn”. She also starred in the feature film ELF ACADEMY.


Felix Giles

Felix is the first Black professional off road race car driver. He was recently appointed the national chairman for Race Against Drugs, an anti-drug organization based in Washington DC and has attended drug prevention briefings at the White House. Nicknamed “Night Hawk” because of his nighttime piloting abilities, he has been approached by television and motion picture companies about filming his life story and he will soon be immortalized in a toy action figure.

Jenn Gotzon

She recently got rave reviews playing the role of President Nixon’s daughter “Tricia” in Ron Howard’s five-time Oscar nominated film FROST/NIXON. She has starred in over 20 independent feature films. She worked opposite Jennifer Connelly and Sam Elliott in THE HULK. She was named “2008 Rising Star” at The Wildwood Sea Film Festival. Her next feature is entitled THE RIFT.

Jeffrey Anderson Gunter

Jeffery appeared as “Jamar” on the soap opera THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. He was also on MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, MARTIAL LAW, NYPD BLUE and BABYLON 5: THIRDSPACE, to name a few of the shows he has been on.

Jacee Jule

She currently has a recurring role as “Ellen” on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. She has also appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL and she has also made appearances on various television shows, including 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN. She has appeared in films, such as THE AGENT, OPERATION SPLITSVILLE, STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL and her latest which is entitled MISMATCHED.

Roland

Kickinger

This summer he co-starred in TERMINATOR SALVATION and for three seasons he played the role of lifeguard “Chip Rommel” in the popular television series SON OF THE BEACH. He played the role of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the A&E Movie of The Week SEE ARNOLD RUN and is a previous “Mr. Austria” in the European National Bodybuilding Championships.

Kim

Kouwabunpat

She has been a professional LPGA golfer since June, 2004 and has two professional wins. She was on The Golf Channel’s TV series BIG BREAK. She is a member of the Duramed Futures Tour, the Ladies Asian Golf Tour, and the CN Canadian Women’s Tour. She has a career low score of five-under 67. She was a 4-year varsity member of the Stanford Women’s Golf Team and the 20032004 Stanford Ladies Most Valuable Player.

Peter Kwong

He has appeared in over 100 film, television and theatrical productions. His film credits include BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, THE GOLDEN CHILD and PRESIDIO. On television he has appeared on such shows as Boston Legal, General Hospital, The District, JAG and Sisters. He is an award-winning choreographer whose style is a fusion of hip hop, martial arts, jazz and the Bejing Opera.

Ron Lester

He starred as “Billy Bob” in the feature film VARSITY BLUES. He starred as “Sugar Daddy” in the television series POPULAR and “Reggie Ray” in the film NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE.

Kate Linder

For the past 27 years, she has played the role of housekeeper “Esther Valentine” on the daytime drama THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. In April 2008, she received her STAR on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. She had featured roles on television’s BAY CITY BLUES and ARCHIE’S PLACE and has appeared in productions of ROMEO AND JULIET, JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR and THREE PENNY OPERA.

Chip

MccAllister

He and his wife Kim were the fifth winners of $1,000,000 on the 2004 CBS reality show THE AMAZING RACE which won The Emmy as “Best Reality Show” for the past eight years.

Jamie McCall

A former United States Naval Officer, this bright “up and comer” relocated herself from her final duty station and home, the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, to Hollywood four years ago to pursue her career in the entertainment industry full-out. Her television and film credits include The Reapers, Poe, Medium, God Complex, Pushing Daisies, Private Practice, Grey’s Anatomy, Splitting Hairs, Ascension Day and Back In the Day, among others.

Marc McClure

He is most famous for his role as “Jimmy Olsen” on all of the SUPERMAN movies. His numerous television and film credits include FROST/NIXON, SMALLVILLE, DRIFTWOOD, COLD CASE, FREAKY FRIDAY, ER, THE SHIELD, NASH BRIDGES, BEVERLY HILLS 90210, GALE FORCE, VENOMOUS, EPOCH, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and EIGHT IS ENOUGH, among others.


Heather S. Michaels

Heather is recognized as a TV personality and host in the industry. She has hosted numerous programs for MTV, Nickelodeon, King World, Telemundo, American Journal, Inside Edition and CBS, to name a few. Heather is sought after by many national TV Morning Shows and has been a spokesperson for various national charities and fundraisers.

Anthony

Montgomery

He played “Travis Mayweather” on STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE. He can also be seen in the films WHY AM I DOING THIS?, THE PORTER, LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD and more.

Ron Morgan

His credits include THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO and AMERICA’S MOST WANTED. He was the stunt double in KING RALPH and ONE NIGHT AT MCCOOL’S and for John Candy in ROOKIE OF THE YEAR while providing background vocals on FAMILY GUY. He has a long history in theatre, with roles in WEST SIDE STORY, MAN OF LA MANCHA, and SOUND OF MUSIC.

Blake Neitzel

He was most recently seen as “Porkchop” in ABC Family’s LINCOLN HEIGHTS. He has also been seen in the films THINK TANK and BLACK AND BLUE, as well as in several guest starring television roles. He has done over 25 national commercials with his latest being Microsoft Windows. His next feature TRAINYARD will start shooting in May.

Tyler Neitzel

He just started a recurring role on the Sally Field TV series BROTHERS and SISTERS. Tyler is best known for his appearance as the young “King Leonidas” in the blockbuster hit film 300. Other film credits include, BLACK OR BLUE, RECONCILIATION and FREEWAY KILLER. He has done numerous television commercials with his most recent one being for Milky Way.

Kiki Shepard

For 16 years she was seen on television’s premiere one-hour weekly musical variety series IT’S SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO as she hosts the Apollo Minute and the Amateur Night Segments. Her film credits include The Josephine Baker Story, Cotton Club, A Rage in Harlem and The Wiz. She also appeared on Broadway in Porgy and Bess, The Wiz, Reggae and Bubblin’ Brown Sugar.

Bruce Sievers

He has been nominated by Congress to be the Poet Laureate of the United States and he has spoken to more than 6,000 groups. He has been invited to the White House to do his program for the last four Presidents. President Reagan awarded him the George Washington Medal of Honor for his presentation of “An American in Love With His Country.” He was a Green Beret in the Army during the Vietnam War and he has published five books and has been featured in more than 150 publications across the United States.

Jose Solano

He was the first Hispanic cast member of BAYWATCH playing the role of “Manny Gutierrez” He was named YM Magazine’s “Man of the Year” and was voted one of the “Fifty Most Beautiful People in the World”. Some of his feature films are RESURRECTION BOULEVARD with Cheech Marin, ON EDGE with Jason Alexander, RUBBERNECKS, Devil’s Night, Thief, South of Paradise and Stages of Fear.

Tucker

Smallwood

He has extensive theater experience, but is well known for his roles in STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE and SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND. He recently co-starred as “God” in THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM. He was the Emmy-nominated host of CBS’s news magazine and is the author of “Return to Eden”, essays about Vietnam and his return there in 2004.

Benjamin Stockham

This 9 year old sensation is starring in the new FOX-TV series SONS OF TUCSON. He was voted as “Best Younger Actor” at the Young Artist Awards for 2010.

Donn Swaby

For 3 years he played the role of “Chad Harris” on the television series PASSIONS. He was nominated for two Soap Opera Digest Awards for “Outstanding Male Newcomer” and “Outstanding Younger Lead Actor”. He played “Yeoman Davis” in the film GI JANE. His TV appearances include Crossing Jordan, Judging Amy and The Sopranos.

Alexis Wilkins

At the age of 11, Alexis is already an accomplished actress, singer, and songwriter. She starred as “Young Lane” in the VICTORVILLE MASSACRE. Alexis’ debut single is entitled “Higher Than the Mountains.” She helps plant trees in the Atlantic Forest and is the lead singer for The Paul Green School of Rock Music.


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Go v e r n m e n t Re l at i o n s a n d C o n sulting Serving the community since 1989

Clayton Miller Mark Snedden

We would like to thank the Staff, Board and Volunteers of

Foothill AIDS Project

for all that they do to provide life-sustaining services to our clients. It is because of this dedicated group of people that our agency can continue to exist. Words are not enough to express our gratitude. Thank you all so much. Sincerely,

Mike Maher and Family


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ADDITIONAL CELEB RITY BOWLERS UNA GREEN

She recently starred in a Sci-Fi Television pilot called THE 5TH DIMENSION. She also played a Nun in a TV movie produced by MGM for Spike TV called MADSO’S WAR. She was a “Surrogate” in the Bruce Willis movie SURROGATES and she played a Secretary in the movie TH COMPANY MEN starring Ben Affleck & Tommy Lee Jones, that’s due out this summer.

STONEY JACKSON

He has appeared in over 40 feature films. Some of which are: ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, TRIPPIN’, THE FAN, TRESPASS, WILD BILL, BY THE SWORD and RED SUN RISING. Television series that he starred in were THE WHITE SHADOW, ROOM 227 and THE INSIDERS for which he was nominated for a NAACP Image Award as “Best Actor in a Dramatic Series.”

PATRICIA KARA

She is mostly known for being “Model # 9” on the hit TV show DEAL OR NO DEAL. She has also had a recurring role on PASSIONS and has worked as a correspondent for many shows, such as EXTRA and TV GUIDE CHANNEL. She has guest starred on shows such as LAS VEGAS, MAD TV, and BEVERLY HILLS 90210. She is an experienced model and has graced the cover of many magazines.

RICHARD CLARKE LARSEN

You have seen him on such shows as SCRUBS, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESSm GENERAL HOSPITAL and THE JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE SHOW. Recently he appeared as “Mr. Hayden” on CRIMINAL MINDS. Most recently you saw him during The Super Bowl as the roadie pilot in the Sprint/Nextel com-

mercial, “What if Roadies Ran The World?”. This summer he’ll be filming PIE HEAD, starring as “Guy” the red neck mechanic.

NILSSON LAWRENCE

She has a recurring role on SONS OF TUCSON and has worked on LIE TO ME.

ALLEN

MALDONADO

He has appeared in films such a; THE UGLY TRUTH, THE GRIND, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD and STATES OF GRACE. He also played the role of “Jamal” on the soap THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and was on show like LAS VEGAS, JUDGING AMY and THE SHIELD.

PHAEDRA NEITZEL

This multi-talented singer and actress has appeared in feature films such as KISSING BANDITS, SOUL PLANE, JINGLE ALL THE WAY, TUMBLEWEED and MRS. HARRIS with Ben Kingsley and Annette Benning. She has also been seen on BH 90210, ER, Nickelodeon’s ALL THAT and MTV’s WHY CAN’T I BE YOU?

RYAN OCHOA

Ryan began modeling when he was 5 years old and started out as acting in national commercials. He has since starred in his first full-length feature film THE PERFECT GAME set to release August 2008. He is also in A CHRISTMAS CAROL acting opposite Jim Carrey. Credits also include 7 POUNDS with Will Smith.

MARISA PETRORO

Her film credits include Roadside Attraction’s EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE ITALIAN and Comedy Central’s RENO 911!:MIAMI. Recently she played opposite Eva Longoria on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and currently recurs on Showtime’s DEXTER. Marisa is also known as one of the original briefcase models (#18) on NBC’s hit game show DEAL OR NO DEAL. She is the proud national spokesperson for The Sarcoma Foundation Of America and is a 19-year cancer survivor of Rhabdomyosarcoma.

MIKE SMITHSON

He is a world famous Make-Up Artist who recently was nominated for the Critics Choice Award for the biggest movie in history… AVATAR. He is also nominated and is still up for a Saturn Award for TERMINATOR SALVATION and he also did Key Make Up on ALICE IN WONDERLAND for the “Red Queens Court”. He is a Winner of the Emmy for GILMORE GIRLS and was nominated for an Emmy for his work in DEEP SPACE NINE as well as being an Oscar Nominee for AUSTIN POWERS, THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME.

CHUTI TIU

She can currently be seen as “Nurse Longino” in the new CBS drama MIAMI MEDICAL. She has also starred as “Detective Lin” in the TV series DESIRE. Previously, she has guest starred in numerous television shows, such as 24 and HANNAH MONTANA and in several films, such as BEAUTIFUL directed by Sally Field, and the cult favorite, THE SPECIALS.

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