Local sports scrapbook – September 29

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Jennings volleyball holding Mattress Fundraiser Sale

The Jennings County volleyball team is hosting a Mattress Fundraiser Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in the school’s main gym. About 20 mattresses will be set up in the gym for people who are in need of mattress to try out a bed.

Custom Fundraising Solutions of Indianapolis is bringing this fundraiser to Jennings County, and it carries Simmons Beauty rest, The Number Bed — like Sleep Number, but half the price — along with Therapedic, Wellsville and Tranquility beds. Mattresses start at $199 for Twin, $249 for Full, $299 for Queen and $399 for King.

They also have adjustable beds, box springs, luxury pillows, sheets, frames and mattress protectors available. Delivery is available and people can pay with cash, check or credit card. Financing also is available.

First Christian Church holding youth basketball league

Registration is under way for the First Christian Basketball & Beyond Coed League for Grades 1 through 6.

For more information, visit fccoc.org/basketball

Hoosier Pro Wrestling to hold ‘Boogiemania’

Hoosier Pro Wrestling will host "Boogiemania" Saturday at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds.

The event will feature Handsome Jimmy Valiant The Boogie Woogie Man. Doors open at 7 p.m., and bell time is 7:45 p.m.

Ice Arena to host skating lessons, hockey leagues

Registration for Fall 2 Group Skating Lessons at Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena is under way. Classes will run Oct. 15 through Dec. 14, with no class the week of Nov. 18.

Cost is $75 for Snowplow Sam, $78 for Basic 1- Adult/Teen, $48 for Speed Skating,and $75 for Beginning and Advanced Hockey Basics. Those registered by the Friday before the start of class and receive $8 off.

Online registration is available for some classes at columbusparksandrec.com. Registration is available in person or by phone at 812-376-2686.

Registration for the Fall House League Hockey also is under way.

Cost is $220 for a full season and $120 for a half-season. Full Season House League runs from Oct. 22 through Feb.  29. Fall Half Season runs Oct. 22 through Dec. 21. Players can practice from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays or 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and games will be between 8 and 11:45 a.m. Saturdays.

Registration is available online at columbusparksandrec.com, in person, or by phone at 812-376-2686.

East Elementary Wrestling to hold parent meeting

The Columbus East Wrestling Club will hold a Columbus East Elementary Wrestling Parent Informational Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in Room 104 of East High School.

Practices will begin the week of Oct. 21 for pre-kindergarten through sixth-graders. Beginner Group practices will be 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and Advanced Group practices will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the East High School wrestling room.

For more information, e-mail columbuseastwrestling@yahoo.com or contact Rashaad Trapp at rashaad_t@hotmail.com or 812-343-8103.