The 16th annual Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame induction banquet is just around the corner from hitting Portage la Prairie.

It's scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, at the Canad Inns with the banquet starting at 6 p.m.

"The doors open at 4 p.m. and we're really hoping to get a good turn out," says Larry Dewis, a board member for the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame and Museum. "Tickets are only $75.00 and that includes the dinner, and part of the ticket is tax deductible."

Dewis says the induction definitely has a Portage Flavour and encourages fans to come out.

"I think there are eight inductees and two teams and all but one or two has either played for a Portage team or has grown up here."

Contact Larry Dewis at 856-2413 or 857-4567. The final call for tickets is Friday, April 28th.