community support keeps YMCA improvements moving forward - VFW, Davis Funeral Chapel make donations supporting YMCA programs Mar 15, 2008
Hendrix said the rowdy side will be set up with various games including ping pong, pool, foosball and air hockey many of which have already been donated to the Y. In addition to the computer lab, the quiet side will be set up for tutoring and homework help. We plan to also have a couch and chair for quiet reading, she said. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Six months of helping local kids Mar 15, 2008
Each afternoon, local youths of all ages meet at the center for recreation time after school - playing pool, video games, ping-pong, air hockey and other activities. The center also hosts four youth programs each week. (Washington Journal, IA)
Fowler throwing strikes again Mar 4, 2008
"When Kenzie was in the hospital and later at home, Mattie helped with text messaging and other things. You could see they were a lot closer than they had been. "When Kenzie was in the hospital, they played air hockey ... I saw them looking at an ad in a magazine, and they had the air hockey picture circled. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pool tables cue up game-room fun Mar 1, 2008
The latest in other game trends fills the rest of the store's space - bars, tall cocktail tables and stools, poker tables, dartboards, air hockey tables and other accouterments. Surrounded by pool tables in his three stores, Parvizi takes advantage of his inventory by shooting pool daily. (AZCentral -- Home)
Palm Bay center targets everyone Feb 23, 2008
The city used proceeds from its kid's night out to pay for about $9,000 in new equipment, including big-screen televisions for Wii and Playstation gaming systems, Dance Revolution, foosball tables, ping pong tables and air hockey. The space was used for classes and for summer camps, but those uses will shift to other areas of the community center. (Florida Today)
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Rhyne said the game room will see a couple of additions-an air hockey and foosball table in a couple of weeks. The new club, he noted, will occupy less space than its predecessor for economy's sake. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Opening up doors Feb 18, 2008
But Rhyne noted air hockey and bumper pool tables should arrive in a week. Seeing the pieces fall into place pleases Rhyne. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Strike had little impact on late-night TV ratings Feb 14, 2008
For Stewart, Colbert and OBrien, the immediate difference viewers with the return of writers is less filler; Mike Huckabee may have paid his last visit to play air hockey with Colbert. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
Number of Boys & Girls Club users on the rise Jan 31, 2008
We get to play all the games like air hockey and Ping-Pong and foosball, said Parker Boultenhouse, 5. We get to do artwork and draw pictures and make snowflakes. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Student finds right school Jan 23, 2008
Each Friday, students with enough points are allotted time in the Alameda Center's recreation center, which has foosball tables, pingpong, air hockey and other games. It says, 'We're not going to ask you to do these things out of your own inherent understanding about what's right. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Community Center gets a facelift Jan 17, 2008
There is also a gaming room on the top floor next to the exercise facility with television, Playstation, board games, air hockey machine and educational material complete with two long desks. Longtime Roslindale youth activist Cathy Slade was in attendance. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
A 'wonder-full' break from reality Jan 14, 2008
There were several opportunities for virtual games basketball, volleyball, air hockey. And in the space zone we could practice landing a space shuttle. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Florida Magazine Jan 14, 2008
At the Winter Park Y, for example, out went the pool table and air hockey table; in came DDR and a Sportwall. Both games quickly became kid magnets, says Jeannine Starr, the center's executive director. (Orlando Sentinel)
Boston U gets Classic welcome Jan 12, 2008
They were playing Guitar Band, pool and air hockey here at the house. It s better than just sitting in a hotel room all day. (Scranton Times, PA)
Sports bar opens in Central City Jan 10, 2008
But even if golf isn t one s sport, the bar also has dart boards, Ping-Pong, air hockey, foosball, bubble hockey, bowling games and four pool tables. I was surprised how popular the air hockey and Ping-Pong are, she said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Fun will be everywhere on New Years Eve Dec 31, 2007
The 12th annual First Night family celebration at the Kinsmen Sportsplex runs from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Activities include swimming, ice skating, billiards, foosball, air hockey, ping-pong, basketball and a Sony Playstation video gaming tournament. The cost is $20 for a family of four before Sunday and $25 after. (Moose Jaw Times-Herald)
Seven series galore at Surf Lanes Dec 19, 2007
Walking the honors list around the air hockey table was Loretta Loveall showing the youngsters her nifty 196/518 series. The Final Frame. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Bar Hoppers: Wild Hare Dec 14, 2007
We were amazed at everything the Wild Hare had to offer: Air hockey, pool tables, NTN sports trivia on 14 screens, horseshoe tournament. They even had Nintendo Wii bowling. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Latest recalls Dec 13, 2007
FLORIDA TODAY - Photo Gallery. About 1,100 Cordless Air-Powered Hockey Tables with Rechargeable Battery, sold by Hammacher Schlemmer and Sky Mall catalogs and Web sites and manufactured in China, are being recalled because the hockey tables wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. (Florida Today)
Best Deals at Sam's Club Dec 12, 2007
Even air hockey tables and life-size doll houses are known to surface in this area. Delivery service It s non-existent. (Suite101.com)
Gift cards will save you from being the bad gift giver Dec 11, 2007
And finally, the worst gift I ever got was an air hockey table ... Playing air hockey by yourself is not fun. (24 Hours Vancouver)
Unreal Tournament 3 Review Nov 22, 2007
It's another layer of depth that makes warfare a better mode than onslaught, allowing for an even more unpredictable experience as situations shift as rapidly as an air hockey puck. In addition, you'll find more types of nodes. (IGN PC Games)
Sports Authority Gears up for Active Black Friday Nov 22, 2007
99; a savings of $200); and Gamepower 7' Slapshot Pro Air Hockey Table ($149. 99; a savings of $250). (PR Newswire)
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Every inch of the 6,000 square feet is needed, especially the game room, which is equipped with ping-pong, foosball, air hockey and video games. Ellingham, 41, loves to play games and encourages the boys to stay busy. (Longview Daily News, WA)
HOSA Family Fun night spotlights autism Nov 14, 2007
Also available will be basketball, dodge ball, foozball, pool, ping pong, and air hockey. Autism Speaks is dedicated to facilitating global research into the causes, treatments and an eventual cure for autism. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Sunday on Tri-T Tour: A new home along Old 34 Nov 14, 2007
There is an LCD projector making for an in-home theater and giant video-gaming console, and two game tables: air hockey and ping-pong. "A large percentage [of projector runtime] is used for video games," Judy said, later adding, "The basement gets heavily used by teenagers." She made it clear to her two that this coming weekend would be kid-free for the Tour of Homes. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Generation Center equals free fun for all Nov 14, 2007
For families and people of all ages, the GC includes free pool, ping-pong, foosball, darts, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, other games and computers with internet ... For families and people of all ages, the GC includes free pool, ping-pong, foosball, darts, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, other games and computers with internet. (Forest Republican, WI)
Top 10 arcades Nov 13, 2007
From interactive videos and holographic images to air hockey and a shooting gallery, even mom and dad will find games they can't resist ... There are all-new games in the arcade, including air hockey and skeet ball. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Generation Center equals free fun for all Nov 13, 2007
For families and people of all ages, the GC includes free pool, ping-pong, foosball, darts, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, other games and computers with internet ... For families and people of all ages, the GC includes free pool, ping-pong, foosball, darts, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, other games and computers with internet. (Forest Republican, WI)
Hot dish: Avast! Pirate's Den opens Nov 7, 2007
The game room includes five pool tables, air hockey, foosball, pin ball, a jukebox and several other arcade-style games. After 10 p.m., patrons must be over age 21. (The Daily Reflector)
Bursting at the seams Oct 31, 2007
The store rents table time for ping pong, pool, air hockey and foosball. Game accessories also are available. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Fifth Quarter event attracts area youth Oct 27, 2007
The staff and volunteers of Velocity provide food and supervision, while students can choose from several games including billiards, air hockey and foosball. There's also X-Box for gamers and an indoor basketball court. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
LSSU Sports Hall of Fame induction luncheon highlights Oct 26, 2007
When we were exercising, it was "How many situps could we do?" Air hockey games became very fierce. We had to throw away our backgammon game. (Lssulakers.com)
Family wants center named for soldier Oct 26, 2007
It had an air hockey table and hand-held electronic games. There were smack-talking basketball runs and old-fashioned talent shows. (News & Observer)
Bar Hoppers: Doc & Eddy's Oct 26, 2007
It offers pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, a mini race track, an Internet-based juke box, and more TVs than I felt like counting ... When we finally did get around to playing the racing game (after a quick few games at the air hockey table), it was very disappointing. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hopes Run High For New Youth Center Oct 26, 2007
Friday October 26, 2007. (handout) Mary Ann Montalvo and her son, Christopher Montalvo, 12, play pingpong in the Howard Beach Community Youth Center on Monday night. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Brunswick Declares Common Stock Dividend Oct 25, 2007
Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Albemarle, Arvor, Baja, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Hatteras, Kayot, Laguna, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carl Weathers begs off of a bowling match Oct 24, 2007
All I got out of the former football player turned actor was a game of air hockey (which I won, by the way. and this interview, conducted at USA Bowl in Dallas. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Sprint Customers Get New Mobile Gaming Features with 'Sprint Arcade' and More Launching at E for All Oct 19, 2007
The current list of games includes Sudoku, Mini Golf, Mahjong, Hearts, Air Hockey and Blue Blocks, with more to be added ... For more information about EA Mobiles Sudoku, Mini Golf, Mahjong, Hearts, Air Hockey and Blue Blocks, please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wii-hab Helps Those Suffering From Serious Injury Oct 13, 2007
There are also plans to start using a rehab game in which patients simulate being part of an air hockey game. . (CBS2.com, CA)
Notes: Teixeira enjoying being a Brave Oct 6, 2007
Those attending will have the opportunity to enjoy casino games and challenge Braves player to billiards, air hockey and NASCAR and golf simulators. There will be both a live and silent auction. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
RHA hears speakers on diversity, Darfur at weekly meeting Oct 3, 2007
The University of South Carolina Since 1908. Commitee schedules vote on new dorm visitation policy. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Post First Comment Oct 3, 2007
RHA hears speakers on diversity, Darfur at weekly meeting - News. The University of South Carolina Since 1908. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Twain Harte youth survey results are in Oct 2, 2007
Games (air hockey, bocce ball, tennis), self-defense classes, learning to build a small race car and racing it. 4. (The Union Democrat)
NHL 2K8 Review Sep 26, 2007
Rest in peace, air hockey and shuffleboard mini-games. 1. (IGN PS2)
Center opens for area youth Sep 25, 2007
While two foosball tables, an air hockey table and a pool table stood nearby, the young people attending the opening were more interested in the new electronic game with sensor batons, instead of the standard joystick, which require the player to move in the same way as the character on the screen. Other kids in the room watched the big screen TV the game was plugged into, patiently waiting their turn. (Washington Journal, IA)
New men on campus Sep 23, 2007
The male students have arrived to several new male-friendly amenities, including a new weight room, basketball court, and game room with pinball, air hockey, and a Nintendo Wii video-game system. In a feminist nod, the game room also includes Ms. Pac-Man. (Boston Globe)
Religion Briefs Sep 22, 2007
Mike Unger, youth pastor at Yosemite Lakes Community Church, had the idea for the center as a safe place for students to hang out, do homework after school, play games such as pingpong, air hockey and video games and hold Bible studies. A plan is to have the center open six days a week. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
CLASSIFIED FOR 9/20 Sep 21, 2007
Garage Sale 1708 Meadowlark Dr. Sept. 21 00am - 2:00pm Air Hockey table, console TV., bookshelves, Jade collection, Oriental serving pieces, odds and ends, household items. GARAGE SALE 1720 N Aurora Fri. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Classifieds for 9/19 Sep 21, 2007
Air Hockey table, console TV., bookshelves, Jade collection, Oriental serving pieces, odds and ends, household items. GARAGE SALE: 808 S. Walnut, Fri. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Westbrook eyes youth center Sep 20, 2007
The center could include a gym for working out; a game room with pool tables, air hockey and ping pong; computers for e-mailing or games; and much more. While plans for a new center are still in their infancy, Annino is confident the center would be a success with youth in town. (Middletown Press, CT)
QUARTER ARCADE Sep 20, 2007
The updated equipment in the game room includes a basketball shooting game, a new DDR machine, pinball machines, a new air hockey table and a new pool table. "This year our numbers of people using the game room are actually up," O'Brien said. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Dorothy Rosby: We're losing a lot of sleep at the Sleep Cheap Motel Sep 18, 2007
There s an arcade complete with an air hockey game that doesn t work, a fact we discover after we ve put our coins in. At least the Ms. Pac Man machine has an out-of-order sign on it. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Barbee e-mail saga continues, slowly Sep 16, 2007
Instead of being filled with water, Ellis Street is dug up and replaced with block-long air hockey tables strong enough to keep a Frisbee aloft. A goal is placed at the ends of each block for the players to defend, and the surrounding buildings become the walls of the rink. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'We'll go from Genesis to Revelation in nine holes' Sep 13, 2007
Not only that, the church has a small dodgeball field, plus a pool table, air hockey and two Foosball tables inside. The idea, he said, is to get young people away from a life of video games and into more participatory activities, especially outdoors. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Two thumbs up, two thumbs down Sep 7, 2007
"That's part of what made me move off campus," said senior Kyle Gray from the other end of the air hockey table. Their opinions varied on the lack of studying. (The St. Augustine Record)
News : Boys & Girls Club offers alternative Sep 6, 2007
Offering not only air hockey, foosball and pool tables, darts and dance classes, the facility will also feature homework help, arts and crafts, cooking opportunities and NetSmartz, an opportunity for students to learn more about the Internet. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
MARKAZI: Playing Beirut, hanging out with Greg Oden Aug 28, 2007
" Oden never stops having fun. When he finishes doing his dances he heads over to the air hockey table in the corner of the studio and challenges Isaiah Renfro, a 10-year-old boy who is wearing Oden's jersey. Up until now, Renfro has been sitting and watching Oden with his mom, awe-struck at the sight of his favorite player. Now it's hard to tell which one is the child as they pick up their mallets. "You're really making me feel good about myself, little man," says Oden as he starts dancing... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
3-D shooter BioShock may just be the Aug 27, 2007
99), a collection of multiplayer-ready minigames for the Nintendo Wii that includes table tennis, air hockey, billiards, fishing and a shooting range game not unlike the classic Duck Hunt. It also comes with an additional Wii Remote. (Toronto Star)
Couple hopes restaurant feeds bodies and spirits Aug 26, 2007
In the meantime, he plays a little air hockey and foosball with Goldstein in the atrium. Goldstein is one of about 330 people registered in the MUSC volunteer program, Messick said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Any way you burn it, coal power a political hot potato Aug 19, 2007
A circulating fluidized bed combustor suspends its solid fuel on jets of air, like sand on an air hockey table. The tumbling, roiling action of the suspended fuel gives the combustor its name. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
LLWS offers lessons Aug 18, 2007
They do it through playing air hockey in the arcade, eating together, and playing baseball. They won't run into each other on the field unless Chandler National reaches the championship game. (AZCentral -- Sports)
God, family focus of project in Raleigh Aug 16, 2007
The Hope Center, which opened in January, has pool tables, a foosball table and an air hockey table, he said. There will be stations for video games in this indoor recreation area. (Williston Pioneer, FL)
Club’s teen center gets renewed Aug 13, 2007
In an attempt to attract more teens, Higgins has spearheaded the remodeling of the club s teen center adding cushy couches, an air hockey table, computers, arcade games and a big screen television. Still, only about 30 to 40 teens a day come to the Boys Club during the school year, and that number falls to only 10 to 15 per day in the summer. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Recreation hotspot reopening Aug 1, 2007
In addition to the full complement of activities regular customers will remember, including air hockey, a snack bar and more than 30 video arcade games, Moore said Tons of Fun will feature a climbing wall and bungee/trampoline activity. can be reached at 447-4080 or. (Helena Independent Record)
