LAFF Bowling

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[[File:Laffbowling.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[LAFF]] furs bowling]]
Every first and third Saturday of the month, [[Lake Area Furry Friends]] held its monthly '''LAFF Bowling''' or '''LAFFBowl''' meet. Organized originally by [[User:AshMCairo|"The Reverend" Ash Maurice Cairo]], the bowling meet had been around since early 2004, the first meet only having 4 attendees. Since then, attendance has increased to an average of 85 each month, reaching over 100 on occasion. The event has changed chairmen a few times, being chaired by [[Butterscotch Vixen]], [[Shale Ari]], [[Timoran]], and [[Reimori]]. Currently a committee of staff members run LAFFBowl, based on availability.

LAFF dinners were held at [[Wikipedia:Buona Beef|Buona Beef]] until October 2012. Buona beef has closed down and dinners as of December 2012 are now held at The Patio.<ref>Illinois Furs. (2013, January 9). Retrieved from http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4012441/</ref> Once food and drinks are had, the task of shepherding [[furries|fur]]s towards their vehicles begins to head to the bowling alley. Previously, bowling was held at [http://www.foxbowl.com Fox Bowl] in [[Wikipedia:Glen Ellyn, IL|Glen Ellyn, IL]].

In 2006, due to several issues between LAFF and Fox Bowl's management, LAFF bowling shifted to [http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/center_info?centerId=3850 a local Brunswick Zone] in [[Wikipedia:Glendale Heights, IL|Glendale Heights, IL]]. Thanks to cooperation with staff, [[fursuiter]]s were welcome to suit up and bowl in [[fursuits]]. A [[headless lounge]] was provided by both alleys free of charge. In the background, [[artist]]s set up supplies on the tables and begin drawing, often offering free sketches to friends or those interested. After the first round, Fox Bowl often turns off the lights to begin Cosmic Bowling, where [[Wikipedia:black light|black lights]] illuminate balls, pins and even fursuits.

The event usually lasts 2 or 3 games before the after-parties begin. Popular venues have been [[Wikipedia:Denny's|Denny's]], [[Wikipedia:Steak and Shake|Steak and Shake]] and [[Wikipedia:White Castle|White Castle]], home of [[SliderCon]]. Since moving to the Brunswick location, bowling went into decline, due to waning interest in the event and the new location. Attendance had been falling rapidly as a result. However, the introduction of an air hockey tournament in January 2007 combined with some basic solutions to the problems at hand and bowling became no longer in danger of fading away and Brunswick became a more permanent home for the bowling.

However, not all members of LAFF were pleased with the move, preferring the environment and amenities that Fox Bowl provided. In June 2007, a second bowling event was started, in hopes to return bowling to Fox Bowl, providing local furries a choice between bowling at Brunswick and Fox Bowl. This event was organized and run by [[Rayven Wolffe]] and [[Blazger]] and runs the week after the Brunswick Zone event, allowing furries to attend both if they choose.

After Brunswick Zone replaced the party room with a pro shop, LAFFBowl moved again to Tivoli Bowl in Downers Grove, where it ran until the end of 2019

Starting April 11, 2020, this meetup has been retooled as Chicagoland Furs, moved to Western Springs, and is now a furry meetup.

==Location and time==

Western Springs, Illinois<br>
Originally scheduled April 11, 2020, but posponed due to [[COVID-19]] Future dates pending<br>
Western Springs Community Center: from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

==References==
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==External links==

*[https://www.twitter.com/DGFurBowl/ Twitter page on the meetup] - More info on the event
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/471158552931098/ Facebook Page on Chicagoland Furs] - Includes more info on the event.

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COVID-19

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[[File:COVID-19.jpg|right|thumb|COVID-19, via the CDC website]]
'''Coronavirus disease 2019''' ('''COVID-19''') is a [[W:pandemic|pandemic]] [[W:infectious disease|infectious disease]]<ref>2020 World Health Organization "[https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)]". Retrieved ?.</ref> caused by the [[W:severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2|severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]] ('''SARS-CoV-2''').

The disease has spread globally since 2019, resulting in the [[W:2019–20 coronavirus pandemic|2019–20 coronavirus pandemic]]. Common symptoms include [[W:fever|fever]], cough and shortness of breath. Muscle pain, [[W:sputum|sputum]] production and sore throat are less common symptoms. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]] and [[W:multi-organ failure|multi-organ failure]]. The [[W:case fatality rate|deaths per number of diagnosed cases]] is estimated at between 1% and 5% but varies by age and other health conditions.

== Cause and diagnosis ==

The infection is spread from one person to others via [[W:respiratory droplets|respiratory droplets]], often produced during coughing and sneezing. Time from exposure to onset of symptoms is generally between two and fourteen days, with an average of five days. The standard method of diagnosis is by [[W:reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction|reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction]] ('''rRT-PCR''') from a [[W:nasopharyngeal swab|nasopharyngeal swab]] or throat swab. The infection can also be diagnosed from a combination of symptoms, risk factors and a chest [[W:CT scan|CT scan]] showing features of [[W:pneumonia|pneumonia]].

== Prevention and management ==

Recommended measures to prevent the disease include frequent [[W:hand washing|hand washing]], [[W:Social distancing|maintaining distance from other people]] and not touching one's face. The use of masks is recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their caregivers but not the general public. As of early 2020, there is no [[W:vaccine|vaccine]] or specific [[W:antiviral treatment|antiviral treatment]] for COVID-19; management involves treatment of symptoms, [[W:supportive care|supportive care]] and experimental measures.

== COVID-19 and furry ==
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Multiple [[Meet|furry events]] have been cancelled, postponed or restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include:

=== Conventions ===

* [[Biggest Little Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed to Halloween weekend<ref>2020 Biggest Little Fur Con "[https://goblfc.org/ BLFC 2020 Update Regarding COVID-19]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Blue Ridge Furfare|Blue Ridge Furfare 2020]] - Restricted on Sunday March 15, 2020 to comply with [[W:North Carolina|North Carolina]]'s executive order banning gatherings of more than 100 people<ref>[https://t.me/furfare/68 ''ATTENTION BLUE RIDGE FURFARE GUESTS''] post on [[Telegram]]. Retrieved March 14, 2020.</ref>
* [[Fauntastic|Fauntastic 2020]] - Postponed <ref>2020 Fauntastic "[https://fauntastic.eu/news Official statement about the situation with Covid-19 and the convention]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[FurDU 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2518614671732117&id=1712351495691776&sfnsn=mo ''Unfortunatley due to the new laws banning gatherings over 500 people, and our concern for attendees health, FurDU will be postponed untill 2021''] post on [[Facebook]]. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furnal Equinox 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>2020 Furnal Equinox "[https://www.furnalequinox.com/2020/03/13/furnal-equinox-2020-cancellation/ Furnal Equinox 2020: Official Cancellation Of Event]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Furnexion|Furnexion 2020]] - Postponed <ref>[https://twitter.com/furnexion/status/1239427452079869958 ''OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT''] post on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Furry Weekend Atlanta|Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/furryweekend/65 ''We have an announcement to share for Furry Weekend Atlanta 2020.''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 16, 2020.</ref>
* [[Gateway FurMeet|Gateway FurMeet 2020]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IlUXhn8bkEcKh-CIpQ-OK8VhdBpGVt_n/view ''CORONAVIRUS UPDATE GFM 2020 Cancelled''] post on the [[Gateway FurMeet]] website. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Golden State Fur Con|Golden State Fur Con 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Golden State Fur Con "[https://gsfurcon.com/ GSFC 2020 Postponed]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Motor City Furry Con 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Motor City Fur Con "[https://motorcityfurrycon.org/news/mcfc-2020-postponed/ MCFC 2020 Postponed]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Little Island Furcon|Little Island Furcon 2020]] - Restricted to 249 people plus medical screenings at registration/check in<ref>[https://twitter.com/LittleIslandFC/status/1239129216559411200 ''Heya!''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Thaitails|Thaitails 2020]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Taitails2020 "[https://twitter.com/ThaiTails/status/1235520430796156930 Statement from the Thaitails staff: Postponed the convention due to an ongoing epidemic COVID-19]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[Woods Flock|Woods Flock 2020]] - Restricted to a maximum of 50 people per con indoor floor area<ref>[https://twitter.com/WoodsFlock/status/1238453307800260610 ''Sorry I didn't get this up here on twitter earlier.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/mass-gatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html ''Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready''] article on the [[W:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] website. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://t.me/woodsflock/2326 ''Update re: coronavirus''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>

=== Furmeets ===

* [[Aurora Furs]] meets - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ColoradoFurs/status/1239267730475438083 ''ATTENTION:''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[LAFF Bowling|Chicagoland Furs Meet and Greet]] - Postponed until further notice<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/471158552931098/permalink/2808055465908050/ ''As of today all events are on hold until further notice.''] post on Facebook. Retrieved March 18, 2020</ref>
* [[Delaware Furbowl|Delaware Furbowl 74]] - Moved from March 28, 2020, to May 30, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheFurstState/status/1238193477755772928 ''Due to health concerns for our community we have decided to cancel the March 28th furbowl.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[DFW Furs]] furmeets - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/DFWFurs/status/1238513890373369862 ''IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING FURMEETS THIS MONTH!''] post on the [[DFW Furs]] Twitter channel. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Georgia Furs]] events - Postponed for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://t.me/georgiafursevents/323 ''Hi everyone:''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 12, 2020.</ref>
* [[Madison Furry Bowling]] - Cancelled for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/WIFurs/status/1239328863651532807 ''Due to the concerns of COVID-19, and some other factors''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[Megaplex]] Annual Picnic 2020 - Cancelled<ref>[https://t.me/MegaplexCon/347 ''It's hard to miss the recent announcements...''] post on Telegram. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Midwest FurBowl]] - Postponed for the month of March 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/MidwestFurBowl/status/1238498511085322240 ''Attention Midwest FurBowl Attendees''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Otterdance]] - Postponed<ref>2020 Otterdance! "[https://twitter.com/OtterdamParty/status/1238132240103718914 In agreement with @WORM_Rotterdam, @Otterdance has been postponed. We're discussing future dates and ticket refunds and will keep you informed.]". Retrieved ?.</ref>
* [[SoCalFurs]]' [[SoCal FurBQ|FurBQ]] - On hiatus until July 2020, pending COVID's progress<ref>[http://socalfurs.com/socal-distancing-and-remaining-constructive/ ''SoCal Distancing and Remaining Constructive''] post on the [[SoCalFurs]] website. Dated March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>
* [[TourDeFur]] - Cancelled<ref>[https://twitter.com/rkniner/status/1239972337958584320''It's unfortunate, but this weekend's #TourDeFur has been CANCELLED''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Warsaw Monthly Furmeet]] - Cancelled until further notice<ref>[https://twitter.com/ulbrek/status/1237690351382458368 ''Aaaaand cancelled the Warsaw Monthly Furmeet. Stay safe!''] post on Twitter. Dated March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.</ref>

== Other COVID-19/furry developments ==

[[IMVU]]'s [[Fur Affinity]] will give help for those [[furry convention]]s impacted by COVID-19 by offering free advertising.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dragoneer/status/1238972008010067975 ''If any furry cons are impacted by coronavirus''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>

=== Online conventions ===

Several people and organizations are scheduling online-only conventions<ref>[https://artconomy.com/blog/posts/2020/03/17/recent-cancellations-have-given-rise-to-online-conventions-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ ''Recent Cancellations Have Given Rise to Online Conventions. Here’s What you Need to Know:''] article on [[Artconomy]]. Dated March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref> via streaming ([[W:Picatro|Picarto]], [[W:Twitch|Twitch]]) and the use of popular [[W:Social media|social media]] apps like [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]], [[W:Discord (software)|Discord]] and [[W:Telegram (software)|Telegram]], among others. These include:

* [[Keep Calm & Carry Con: Furnal Isolation]] ('''KeepCalmCon''') - An online extension for the cancelled '''Furnal Equinox 2020''', scheduled for March 20-22, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/KeepCalmCon KeepCalmCon] official Twitter channel. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[CouchCon]] - An established furry/[[anthro]] online con alreday operating since 2019, scheduled for June 25-28, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dreamkeepers/status/1239046176823037952 ''2nd annual #Couchcon is ON.''] post on Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>
* [[Cozy Con]] - A self described "spiritual successor to [[Tigerdile]]'s [[Homecon|HomeCon]]",<ref>[https://cozycononline.com Cozy Con] official website. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>scheduled for May 2-3, 2020<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1239678603526193152 ''CozyCon 2020''] - pinned tweet on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.</ref>

==References==
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== See also ==

* [[W:Coronavirus disease 2019|Covid 19]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronavirus COVID-19] about page on the [[W:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] ('''CDC''') website
* [https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 Coronavirus COVID-19] tracker on the [[W:Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University]] ('''JHU''') website
* [https://ncov2019.live/data nCoV2019.live] - COVID-19 tracker website

=== Media ===

* [https://dogpatch.press/2020/03/18/conventions-cancelled-corona/ ''Conventions Cancelled By Corona Contagion — On March 20-22, Log On For KeepCalmCon''] article on [[Dogpatch Press]]
* [https://www.flayrah.com/7977/covid-19-pandemic-causes-furry-convention-closures-and-delays-worldwide ''COVID-19 pandemic causes furry convention closures and delays worldwide''] article on [[Flayrah]]

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