The next Rhode Island Furbowl will be held on Saturday, December 11 at 7 p.m. at East Providence Lanes at 80 Newport Avenue, East Providence, RI. (MAP IS HERE)
This furbowl will feature our yearly collection of donations for Toys for Tots. If you can, please bring any new stuffed animals or unwrapped and unopened toys and games appropriate for ages up to 12. If you can't afford to buy gifts at major retailers, check your local dollar store or Five Below.
MASKS: If you would feel more comfortable having a mask on while around people, then bring one. If you are still partly vaccinated, it hasn't been two weeks since getting your final shot, or if you are not vaccinated, then you should be wearing a mask anyway. At this time, the alley allows fully vaccinated people to optionally wear masks.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE: Go inside and head to the left towards Lane 1. You may put your bags and boxes away in the party room first, but please immediately come back to see Cirrus. You will sign in and be asked for your real name, your fursona name (if any), any contact information (phone number, Telegram name, E-mail address, etc.) and if you are bowling and how you are paying. Please do not forget to sign in when you arrive. The form is used to keep track of who shows up and helps with liability if something should happen at the event. Please take the sign-in process seriously. People have entered fake names, skipped information or not entered information at all. Cirrus is the only person who will hold onto this information.
COST: $2 TO ATTEND. Everyone who attends will be asked to pay $2 to cover the cost of the party room. The cost for bowling is an additional $13 per person for 90 minutes. Your money will be collected and then used to pay the staff at the end of the night. If you are using a debit card, you will pay at the front desk at the end of the night. Please do not forget to pay before you leave. If you want to use PayPal, please let Cirrus know.
BOWLING: $13 TO BOWL (on top of the $2 admission). Bowling will begin at about 7:30. Rental shoes are picked up at the front desk and included in the $13 price. If you have a fursuit, you can walk on the lanes with footpaws. The lockers on site are NOT for our use. If you have valuables, then either lock them in your car or keep them with you at all times.
PARTY ROOM: It is an open space with tables and chairs, however, it is not secure and you should keep an eye on your valuables (personal electronics, fursuit parts, etc.). We have been given permission to bring fans to the alley. You may bring any fans, power strips and extension cords for either cooling the room or helping with your fursuit parts.
FOOD:
* DO NOT BRING IN OUTSIDE FOOD unless it is approved. There are signs by the front door stating that no outside food is allowed, however, birthday cakes and certain pastries are accepted as part of a formal party. If you plan to bring something to share, please let Cirrus know before the event. There is a concession stand on the opposite end of the alley and you are free to purchase things there. There is also a bar and all standard Rhode Island alcohol consumption laws are in effect. Underage drinking is not allowed and do not buy drinks for those who are underage. If you do drink, please do so in moderation.
* We usually have post-bowl dinners at local restaurants in either East Providence, Seekonk or Attleboro. Please make arrangements with others while the furbowl is going on to decide on where you are going. Please try to limit your group to less than ten people so that you don't have a significant delay while at the restaurant that late at night. It is also recommended to call ahead and see if the place takes reservations.
FURSUITS: Ears, tails, collars and fursuits are welcome. The party room can be used as changing space and a break area for fursuiters. There are also bathrooms where you can change up instead. As mentioned before, the party room is not secured, so you should keep an eye on your valuables. Please be aware that this event is taking place at the same time as Cosmic Bowling when the lights are dimmed and music is being played.
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: If you are taking pictures or video, please ask for consent from your subjects. Some people may not be comfortable being filmed. A group photo is usually taken later in the night. It is always announced early to give people plenty of time to be prepared. Please be ready for the group photo on time, especially if you are going to be in fursuit. There is a Twitter account specifically for the Furbowl: @RIFurbowl. Use that username and/or @RIFurs in your tweets with pictures and videos of the event.
We generally leave at about 9:30. Please clean up after yourselves as you leave. Be courteous to the bowling alley and place the bowling balls back onto the racks when you are done.
Code of Conduct: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3321444/ (TO BE UPDATED) Please be on your best behavior and use common sense. There will be families and children present. Please be courteous to the other guests of the alley and the staff. You are representing the Furry Fandom while you are there.
