Chris Wellington of the city's Economic Development Department may sport a shirt and tie in his 9-to-5 life, but he'll be hitting the streets in a long-haired wig and a robe later this month. Oh, and he'll be drinking White Russians. All for a good cause, of course.

Wellington and pals Matt Gagnon, Kelly Macbain, Christine Elston and Maura Leahy, will form the Little Lebowski Urban Achievers team during the Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, at the Spare Time bowling alley on Maple Street.

Teams, which are encouraged to dress in wacky costumes to match their team names, will compete in a costume contest. The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers team is taking its costume ideas from the movie “The Big Lebowski.” Last year's winning team, The Alley Cats, came in cat costumes and full kitty make-up.

Teams consist of five bowlers; each member is encouraged to collect a minimum of $100 in pledges or donations. For more information about Bowl for Kids' Sake, contact Stephanie at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester at 669-5365, ext.201

We hear former Mayor Emile Beaulieu, a founding member of the nonprofit in the 1970s, is a familiar face at the event, and Mayor Ted Gatsas is scheduled to be there this year. No word on what costumes they might wear. But we're hoping there are plenty of pictures.

‘Eat Bread to Raise Dough' tonight

Monday is such a crazy day, we think we'll let Panera do the cooking tonight. You, too, can “Eat Bread to Raise Dough” for the New Hampshire Food Bank. A percentage of tonight's food sales between 5 p.m. and close will be donated to the food bank. And that's not just the Manchester Panera. The Bedford, Concord, Dover, Keene, Nashua, Portsmouth and West Lebanon locations are participating too. But, in order for your dining to do any good, you must bring in a special flier. The food bank's development diva Colleen Cowette tells us it's ready for you to print at www.nhfoodbank.org.

Swapping shoes?

We've just learned of a different kind of networking opportunity for women in Manchester. The Bauble N' Heels Accessory and Shoe swap party hosted by personal trainer Mary Wiseman of Fitwise in Manchester invites women to gather their unwanted jewelry, shoes and handbags and bring them to be swapped for other people's used treasures this Wednesday night.

We're totally on board with trading gently-used handbags and jewelry. But, we would never dump our own beaten-up footwear on someone else. We're sure other women are kinder to their shoes, and hopefully those are the type who will be networking at this event.

For every item you bring to the swap, you can select one. And those with nothing to swap can purchase swap tokens for $3 each.

Swap items are accepted from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. and swapping begins at 7 p.m. Fashion Coach Susan Kanoff of Great New Look, the event's co-host, will be on hand to tell you whether that bag really goes with those shoes. Light refreshments will be served and attendees are encouraged to bring their business cards.

Fitwise is located on the second floor of the Wambec Mill at 250 Commercial St., suite 2005. Admission is $10 and proceeds go to Marguerite's Place, a transitional housing program for homeless women with children. Register on Facebook by searching Bauble n' Heels or email Kanoff at susan@agreatnewlook.com

NH365.org event of the week

We're so happy the Majestic Theatre will be holding its first performance at its new home — the Manchester Community Music School. “When in Rome,” will be performed by children and teens of the Majestic Theater's Academy of Dramatic Arts Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Manchester Community Music School is located at 2291 Elm St.

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