June 13 Dine Out Fundraiser

Last Day of School Fundraiser at Straw Hat Pizza

Our third dine out fundraiser for Uptempo Hoops was held at Straw Hat Pizza in Hayward on Industrial Blvd.  This Straw Hat is one of our sponsors giving money to UH helping purchase team bags and for assistance for scholarship players.  The fundraiser was all day.  It was the last day for New Haven School District and Fremont Unified School District.  It was the perfect day to celebrate the last day of school.  Warm, ready to eat food like pizza was the perfect eats. 

The restaurant can be found in a strip mall on Industrial Blvd.   There is ample parking and the service is wonderful.  The salad bar is clean and offers a variety of options.  There are two dining rooms, one of which can be reserved for private parties.  There is also an arcade which offers a variety of fun games for all ages.  For the grown ups, there are at least 3 tv's showing current sporting events.  The environment is open and welcoming right from entering the double glass doors. 

Ayson family enjoying family dinner

Uptempo Hoops families came in waves enjoying the fresh hot food.  Straw Hat Pizza offers a variety of the usual suspects:  pizza, salad, drinks.  Other items which are popular are their baked sandwiches, sub sandwiches and appetizers such as cheese sticks and bacon garlic bread sticks.  The famished families ordered a variety of foods while kids enjoyed playing in the open arcade and trading in tickets for prizes.  There was socializing, eating and good times.  As families stayed and enjoyed the atmosphere, the phone was on a constant ring for take out orders.  The Manager informed me the calls were from Uptempo families. 

Haynes family waiting for a delicious pizza

With the assistance of M. Irwin, this third UH dine out fundraiser was a success.  These are more than fundraisers to bring money into the organization, which is much needed and important.  These events are a time for the members to socialize and get to know each other outside of a basketball atmosphere.  The summer, full of tournaments comes and goes quickly.  It's nice to make the time to attend these events. 




UH fills up the Straw Hat dining room

Everyone is already looking forward to next month's dine out fundraiser.  The Board is already swarming with ideas for the warm month of July.  We look forward to every one's support and as always invite all UH members, our families, friends and fans.  Go Uptempo...and have some dine out fun!!