The Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club has a bunch of summer activities planned, starting tonight with the first of the summer “Friday Night BBQ and Bowls” events, and tomorrow with the annual Open House during the Beacon Hill Festival. On August 25-28, the Club will host the US National Lawn Bowling Championships.

Here is a list of the summer’s planned events. Events are free and open to to all, but flat-soled shoes are required on the greens. If you’ve never tried lawn bowling, this is your chance!

• Friday Night BBQ & Bowls: June 3-August 19, 6 p.m. to dusk. Instruction and bowls available for beginners. See the website for more info.
• Annual Open House: Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Fourth of July Ice Cream Social and Bowls: Monday, July 4, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Member-Guest League: Pair up with a club member for this fun and casual league on Tuesdays, August 2 to September 27, at 7 p.m.
• Be a spectator at the US National Lawn Bowling Championships, August 25-28, 2011. More info at the website.

The Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club is located at 4103 Beacon Ave. S., just west of the Jefferson Park golf driving range.