World lawn bowling April 28

About 400 lawn bowlers from all over the world are expected to attend the Southwest Division Open tournament beginning at 9 a.m. daily from April 28 – May 3 at the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club on the east side of the County’s Arcadia Park, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave.

Gourmet food trucks will be on hand in the parking to serve bowlers and observers at nearby picnic tables during lunch time 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

1. Saturday, April 28: Komodo, Flying Pig, Rounds Burger Truck

2. Sunday, April 29: Slamminsliders, No Tomatoes, Rounds Burger Truck

3. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 30, May 1, May 2: Slamminsliders

Some of the top men and women bowlers in the country will be competing in this prestigious tournament at the Santa Anita Bowling Green Club, which is celebrating 75 years in Arcadia this year.

The Santa Anita Club is considered to have some of the premier greens in the country. As one of only two clubs in the country with four greens, it is a popular site for tournaments. Another unique feature of the Santa Anita lawn bowling are lights on two of the greens, allowing bowling in the evening. Beginning in May, Santa Anita will have social bowling on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well Saturday morning.

Lawn bowling is a low-impact, low-cost sport with no age or skill requirement. The American Heart Association has recommended lawn bowling as a positive aid to maintaining a healthy heart.

Learn more at Santa Anita Lawn Bowling’s Facebook page or send schedule a free lesson on the first and third Saturday mornings.by sending an e-mail to lawnbowling4U@yahoo.com.

— By Scott Hettrick