There are opportunities around Northfield for small informal tournament play most months until the fishing picks up. These events will be put in the Patch's events area, but I thought I'd summarize December's tournaments in one place. I am aware of the following area tournaments:

• Dec. 1, Scotch doubles 8-ball tournament (blind draw for partner) at Marleas in Dennison, Starts at 2:00 p.m., other details unknown to me

• Dec. 15, Scotch doubles 8-ball tournament (blind draw for partner) at the Northfield VFW, sign in at 11:30, noon start, $10 entry includes drink token

• Dec.29, 8-ball tournament at The Break in Northfield, sign in/warm-up at 1:30, start at 2:00, $10 Entry, $5 green fee, 2 practice tables available as part of green fee

In addition, Farmington Billiards is having a ladies only event that benefits their local food shelf. Anyone bringing food for the Farmington Area Food Shelf will get a $5 discount on their entry. Quoting from the flier:

Ladies Only 8-ball tournament at Farmington Billiards

Dec. 8, 11am sign in, noon start

$100 Added @ 16, $200 @32

$40 entry includes $10 green fees

Double Elimination, Open Race to 3, AA to 4, Masters to 5

Call Dan Rider at 612-226-7665 for additional details

We will also try free pool and coffee at The Break from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 7th.