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X-Men Launch Party Recap
Hello Belles! First, we (Tiffany and Jacque) want to express how deeply grateful we are for each of you and for the Belles & Chimes community, which has become such a meaningful part of our lives. Now, more than ever, spaces like ours are vital. Our community is here with open arms, offering a safe…
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The Kickback Bar – Save the Date for a Sunday Tee Time!
The Kickback Bar – Save the Date for a Sunday Tee Time! Hey Belles, We had an awesome time at The Kickback for the first time, with 17 players, including 2 new faces! A big shout out to The Kickback for being such fantastic hosts and to Hidden Cave for providing us with some great…
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Flipping Out at Double Tap – What a Night!
Hey Belles!, Just a quick follow-up on our epic night at Double Tap Madison! We had 9 players in total, including 3 awesome newbies who jumped right into the action. Huge shoutout to Dori and Tiffany for getting everyone setup with tap cards and covering the games. If you haven’t been to Double Tap Madison…
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Olympic Trophies, Pinball Victories, and Milestone Celebrations!
Hey Belles!, We had a flippin’ fantastic time at NerdHaven Arcade and with 18 of you awesome people showing up (including one fresh face), it was a night to remember! We were all about celebrating milestones this time–congrats to our newest PhD (you know who you are), the Belle who just tied the knot (Donelle),…
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Having a blast at Aftershock Classic Arcade
Belles, you all are sparkles! What a blast of a night we had at Aftershock Classic Arcade for our monthly IFPA tournament during their Shark Week! This was our first time hosting an IFPA tournament at Aftershock, and it was a memorable experience. We had 17 enthusiastic players, including one returning Belles and a brand-new…
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Wind, Ciders, and Pinball Magic at Hidden Cave!
Hey Belles! What a wild and windy adventure we had at Hidden Cave Cidery in Middleton! Despite the stormy skies (it was almost tornado weather!) 14 of us braved the elements for a night of pinball, cider, and great vibes. Our first-time meetup at this location was a hit! We had the space all to…
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A New Chapter for Our Pinball Community
For over three years, our group has thrived on providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and gender non-conforming individuals to enjoy pinball on the second Wednesday of each month. Our goal has always been to create an inclusive space where everyone feels comfortable and safe. Unfortunately, recent developments with one of our long-time…
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NerdHaven Recap
Last night was a truly merry holiday fest of pinball, community, food and fun!! Seventeen wonderful Belles showed up to ring out 2023. There was a ton of cheer, and we weren’t even in a bar! Thanks to everyone who contributed to the smorgasbord of delights. Yum! The big winners of the night were: Mary…
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I/O Arcade Bar Recap
Belles!! Thank you for yet another fantastic night of pinball and community! We love seeing everyone together, from regulars to newbies. Fifteen players (including one lovely new player!) showed up for the fun. ‘Tis a delight to spend time together and play all the pinball. The top tier had some marathon competition at the end…
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NerdHaven Recap
Hello, Belles!! Thank you to all who came out for another super meetup at Nerdhaven last night, including the 2 fantastic new players! It’s always a blast to see you all and be able to play together. Yay, pinball!! Yesterday we saw Amanda N, Katie B and Lauren R as the top 3 winners of…