The San Jose Giants are looking for summer housing for players on the California League Class A ballclub. The minor league team, an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, needs host families to accommodate players from April 3 through Sept. 10.

Host families will receive a San Jose Giants season pass and parking pass, and there will also be two picnics for families, players and other members of the Giants organization.

"It's a rewarding experience for the whole family," said Linda Pereira of the San Jose Giants. "And it's a very unique experience to get to know the players here then see them go on to the big leagues."

For more information on hosting a player, contact Pereira at 408.297.1435, ext. 19.

Wheelchair tourney

Elite junior wheelchair basketball teams will be on the court at the San José State University Event Center on March 11­13 to compete for the national championship. Games will run Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday with the championship game at 1 p.m.

The Bay Cruisers of Berkeley, led by Mark Booth of San Jose, will be out to defend their title in the tournament.

Lawn bowling

The San Jose Lawn Bowls Club will hold an open house on March 12, 10 a.m.­1 p.m., at its facility on Camino Ramon between Minnesota and Willow Street in San Jose. Club members will be on hand to introduce the sports to all attendees ages 12 and over.

Lawn bowls weigh three pounds, fit into the palm of the hand, and can be easily handled by all ages and genders. Daily games are always free to club members. The annual club fee is $40 and all players will need are flat-soled tennis shoes.

For more information, call Ken or Helen Brady at 408.265.6438 or email tehause@aol.com.

Writers day

The San Jose Stealth is inviting high school students to a sports writers day on March 12 when the local professional lacrosse team hosts the Arizona Sting at the HP Pavilion.

High school sports writers will go behind the scenes, watch the game from the press box, interview players and coaches, and write a game story.

For more information, call Ryan J. Stenn of the Stealth at 408.977.4775 or email rstenn@svse.net.

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