LEWISTON — Sparetime Recreation is inviting the public to bowl their first game for free in an attempt to break the current record of 923,948 bowling games played in a single day.

The 2011 National Bowling Week kicks off July 30 with the record-breaking attempt to occur on National Bowling Day, August 6. On August 6, anyone who downloads a free game coupon at www.gobowling.com may bowl one game for free and take part in the World Record breaking event. For their efforts, they will also receive a certificate to verify their participation.

“In Maine and across the United States, bowling has seen an incredible resurgence in popularity. We are proud to celebrate a great year for bowling and to thank all of the people who have supported our center,” said Andy Couture, owner of Sparetime Recreation bowling centers in Augusta, Lewiston, and Waterville. “We are excited to join thousands of centers, from coast-to-coast across the United States, in attempting to set a new world record. We invite bowlers of all levels and talents to stop by and bowl for free as we try to help make history.”

The World Record Event and National Bowling Week are sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA), Strike Ten Entertainment (STE), the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA), the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).

For more information about National Bowling Week and bowling in general, visit www.gobowling.com or www.sparetimerec.com.

Autism run Saturday

LEWISTON — The Margaret Murphy Center for Children will hold its first 5K Trot for Autism on Saturday, July 30. MMCC, a nonprofit special  purpose school and day treatment facility, serves students throughout Southern and Central Maine on a year -round basis.

As with all young people, recreation is a vital part of physical and social development for children with autism. Proceeds from this year’s fun run will go to the purchase of recreational equipment for the school grounds.

With hundreds expected in attendance, the run will begin and end at Geiger Elementary School. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a start time of 9 a.m. Each $20 paid registrant will receive a t-shirt. Come out to support the kids and the community. Registration forms may be found at www.margaretmurphycenter.com, area businesses, and on race day at Geiger School.

LHS field hockey alumni game announced

LEWISTON — Lewiston High School field hockey will play an alumni game Thursday, August 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Franklin Pasture.

Field Hockey alums from any year are welcome. For more information, contact Cindy Poulin, vice president of LHS field hockey boosters, at 212-8683.