The former guest host of Big Talk is wearing a new hat these days. Tying together his love for comedy, sports, and Bloomington, Alex Ashkin has organized a fundraising event to benefit both Middle Way House and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington. He has reeled in Jared Thompson of the Comedy Attic, New York and LA comedian Tom Thakkar, and the people who run the new Dave & Buster’s on the east side for the event April 22nd. Participants pay an entry fee to compete in a basketball free throw shooting contest. All proceeds will be split evenly between the two long-standing local social service organizations.

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