December 8 -- Bout time in Boston, plus a winter food drive!

Nutcrackers vs. Cosmonaughties

Saturday, December 8, 2007 Doors at 5 pm, Bout at 6 pm Shriners Auditorium Wilmington, MA

Tickets $14 in advance, $16 at the door

It's dancer grace versus outer space when the Nutcrackers meet the Cosmonaughties at the second home team bout of Boston Derby Dames' Season Two. The Nutcrackers, BDD's badass ballerinas, are sharpening their elbows and perfecting their sneaky pirouette punch. Meanwhile the Cosmonaughties have spent all summer in their Vulvatron lab, constructing bionic parts and cyborg teammates from Sputnik-grade steel.

Boston punk favorites Darkbuster play during halftime, and DJ Boo Boo Danger spins through the bout and into the night at the on-site after party.

SEASON TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE! Pro-rated as the season progresses, but always the best roller derby deal this side of the Charles.

First Annual Winter Food Drive: Bring a non-perishable food item to the merch table at the December 8 bout to receive a free Boston Derby Dames sticker.

We are holding our first annual Winter Food (and other items) Drive at our December 8th bout. Everyone is encouraged to bring items to donate. In exchange for one's donation, participants will receive a BDD sticker.

All items are being donated to Rosie's Place (www.rosies.org). The mission of Rosie's Place is to help women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. Please see their website for more detailed information.

Rosie's Place is always in need of the following items:

• Clean, in-season women's clothing, particularly nightgowns, slippers, new underwear, bras and socks

• Toiletries – shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes; regular and travel sizes are appreciated

• Non-perishable food items, particularly canned vegetables and fruits, cereal, peanut butter, pasta, non-refrigerated juices and rice

• Children's books

• Buttons and jewelry

• Playing cards