Short Hops | Dec. 1

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Cincinnati, San Diego State to Meet In 2015 Hawaii Bowl

Cincinnati, San Diego State to Meet In 2015 Hawaii Bowl

The University of Cincinnati and San Diego State University will meet in the 2015 Hawaii Bowl, Daryl Garvin, Hawaii Bowl Executive Director announced on Sunday. The game will pit the Bearcats (7-5) of the American Athletic Conference against the Mountain West champion Aztecs (10-3).

The 2015 Hawaii Bowl is scheduled for Christmas Eve (Thursday, Dec. 24) at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium. Kick-off is 8 p.m. and will air on ESPN and ESPN Radio.

Fans can purchase tickets online at eTicketHawaii.com or visit the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office or Aloha Stadium Box Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or call 808-548-BOWL (2695) during the same hours.

11th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run

Hawaii Sport Events presents the 11th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run on Dec. 20. The Christmas themed event will feature a 5K, 1-Mile and Santa’s Keiki Dash Runs starting at 7:30 a.m. in front of Coconut Grove Marketplace. Awards to be given out to top three in each category: Overall, 10-year age groups, and best Christmas costumes with lots of raffle prizes to follow. Entry fee for the 5K is $35 until Dec.18. Fee for the 1-Mile is $15 until Dec. 19. Late registration and packet pickup will occur on Dec. 19 at Coconut Grove Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no registration for 5K and 1-Mile on race day.

This year’s charity recipient goes to Family Support Hawaii’s “Christmas For The Children” program. Race applications available at Big Island Running Company with on-line registration happening on the event website: Kona5K.com. For more information or to volunteer email info@hawaiisportevents.com.

Emily T. Gail Show

Kona resident, Karlyn Pipes, shares her journey on the way to writing her autobiography “The Do-Over”, an inspiring story about recovery, hope, and second chances. Destined for Olympic medals and Wheaties boxes with her swimming potential she was unable to keep up with the expectations. She turned her back on the sport and replaced the liquid of the pool with that of the bottle.

Pipes talks about those who helped her turn her life around resulting in over 200 Masters swimming records. She is candid about the stories she will share regarding her personal comeback when she gives a free inspirational talk and book signing this Dec. 18 from 5-6:30 p.m. in front of Big Island Running Company at Coconut Grove.

Emily T Gail Shows are available 24/7 at espnhawaii.com under the lineup tab, as a free iTunes podcast and at Emily T Gail Talk Story on Facebook. For information contact Gail at emillytgail@emilys.org or 896-6780.