This Weekend: Hoops on First

Ted Waldbillig |

Gus Macker's 3-on-3 basketball tournament invites youths from the area to compete on one of the numerous courts set up on First Avenue along Owen Park this weekend. The annual, touring event has grown over the last 22 years to include over 75 cities. You don't need to play on any official 'team' in order to participate here; anyone with a group of three and a desire to play may register. Teams may register online (extra fees apply - $6) or off (printable reg. form available here, waiver form here). The cost is $117 per team and the tourney starts at noon each day. For more information, call (616) 754-0373.

Also on Saturday: Water Street Mile Walk/Run, Ride for Uganda 2009, The Classic Car Meet, Halloween, Alaska, Meridene and more, Wide Plans of Palindrome CD release show, Shoeless Revolution, and a free Anna Johnson concert.

And on Sunday: UUC Summer Forum (on Reproductive Freedom), Allan Julson + Larry Past at a funky venue, flutist Tim Lane and friends, The Hobbit, and holy smokes, The Thundermen up in Cadott.