More than 1,600 bowlers are gathering for the annual Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser, the largest for the Junior Achievement Program. The event is being held at four locations on March 12.

• AMF Airport Lanes - 3754 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, NY
• AMF Thruway Lanes - 1550 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga, NY
• Tonawanda Bowling Center – 574 Young St. Tonawanda, NY (noon only)
• Transit Lanes - 7850 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY

The event draws participation from over 60 businesses in Western New York and raises approximately $150,000 for Junior Achievement. The teams will participate in two bowling matches at 12:00PM and 3:00PM and will also be involved in contests hosted by the event.

Prizes available for participants include a 32" LCD TV, $250 Dunn-Tire Certificate, an Apple iPod Touch, $100 Tops Gift Cards, one year supply of Perry's Ice cream, and plenty more.

Coming off a very successful open house in February, Annunciation School in Elma announced that it will host a second open house event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the school, located at 7580 Clinton St. The event will be held in conjunction with a Winter Carnival sponsored by the Home School Association.

Bounce houses, games, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn and pizza will ensure a fun evening, and tours will be offered for families interested in seeing the school and meeting the teachers. Registration forms for the 2011-12 school year will be available during the event.