Archives for July 2013

Shake your macaroni and help fight hunger: Fri. 7/26!

ToledoMudHens_2013-07-18

 

The first 2,500 fans at the Friday, July 26 game will receive a box of macaroni and are encouraged to use it as a noisemaker to cheer on the team. After the game fans can take the macaroni home for a tasty meal or donate it back to the Kroger Food Drive Friday event! Kroger will be matching the amount of boxes given away on Macaroni Day with an additional donation of 2,500 boxes! All Kroger Food Drive Friday events benefit the Northwest Ohio Food Bank.

Kroger Food Drive Fridays

The Mud Hens and Kroger have teamed up to present Kroger Food Drive Fridays at Fifth Third Field! Bring non-perishable food donations on Friday, July 26, and Friday, August 16. Each person that donates a minimum of three items to the food drive will receive a reusable shopping bag, courtesy of Kroger!

There will be collection bins at all Fifth Third Field entrances.

Need tickets to the Food Drive Friday games? Call 419-725-4367 or order online.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toledo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

LoanMart and Quakes to Award College Scholarships!

RanchoCucamongaQuakes_2013-07-18

 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA – The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and their Stadium Naming Rights Partner, LoanMart, will come together here in 2013 to name three (3) $1000 scholarship winners, as part of the LoanMart Scholarship Program.

Any student in the graduating class of a local high school, who is a citizen of the United States of America, and resident within the specific area of San Bernardino County, may file an application to be considered to receive one of the three scholarships to be awarded in August of 2013.

“LoanMart is committed to helping local students within the Rancho Cucamonga Community, by awarding these scholarships to encourage the pursuit of education and hard work,” said LoanMart Director of Marketing Colby Estes. “We want to show the people of San Bernardino Country that we are committed to the community on and off the field.”

“The Quakes are proud to team up with LoanMart to reward three students with thousand dollar scholarships and help out future leaders of our community,” said Quakes Vice President / General Manager Grant Riddle.

Scholarship, leadership, community involvement, and character are criteria by which applicants will be judged. Only students of outstanding merit, who show an appreciation of the value of an education and community involvement, have a chance to win this award.

All applications are due by Friday, August 16th, with winners to be announced and recognized in a special pre-game ceremony at LoanMart Field before the end of the 2013 season.

To view and download the Scholarship Application, please click here.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Click here to view the original story.

Premera Care-A-Van Provides Smiles

SpokaneIndians_2013-07-18
Spokane Indians players and OTTO visited Sacred Heart on July 17. (Otto Klein)

Spokane, WA – For over 10 years the Spokane Indians and Premera Blue Cross have teamed up for the Premera Care-A-Van, a program where children in local hospitals receive a visit from OTTO the Mascot and current Indians players. The first of three Care-A-Van visits was July 17th at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.

“We love supporting these types of events and are thankful for our partnership with Premera Blue Cross,” said Senior Vice President Otto Klein. “These brave kids are going through more than we know and it’s rewarding for everyone to see them smile.”

In addition to the visit from players Travis Dean, Cody Ege and John Straka, OTTO The Mascot also made an appearance. The children received a Care-A-Van Backpack full of Spokane Indians items courtesy of Premera Blue Cross. The Indians also provide tickets for former patients who have now recovered and are living in the Spokane area.

The Indians and Premera Blue Cross have two more Care-A-Vans planned for this year, including August 20th at at Shriners Hospital for Children. All media are invited to attend.

For more information about the Premera Care-A-Van program, please call (509) 535-2922, or send an email to dtoms@spokaneindians.com.

The Indians will return home next Tuesday, July 23rd, for a quick three-game homestand against the Vancouver Canadians to start the second half of the Northwest League season. That night will be Triple Play Sweepstakes presented by Triple Play Family Fun Park, 103.9 BOB FM, 790 KJRB and Kids Newspaper. If the Indians complete a triple play during the first nine innings of the game, one lucky fan in attendance will win $33,333! Sign up at the game for your chance to win!

Tickets for all Spokane Indians home games are available for purchase at the Indians Ticket Office, spokaneindians.com or ticketswest.com. Reserve your seats today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886).

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Spokane Indians. Click here to view the original story.

AT&T Donates to Restore the Shore Efforts

Presentation made before BlueClaws game on July 12th

LakewoodBlueClaws_2013-07-17

 

LAKEWOOD, NJ – AT&T presented BlueClaws Charities with a check for $10,000 before their game on Friday, July 12th for their Restore The Shore relief efforts.

The BlueClaws and AT&T partnered this year on a Score for the Shore program through which AT&T made a $30 donation to BlueClaws Charities Sandy relief efforts every time the BlueClaws scored a run in the first half of the season.

While the BlueClaws scored 267 runs in the first half for a total of $8,010, AT&T Sales Director Bob Woodier presented BlueClaws General Manager Brandon Marano and Community Relations Director Jim DeAngelis with a check for $10,000.

“AT&T is proud to support BlueClaws Charities relief for victims of Sandy in New Jersey,” said Tom DeVito, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T New Jersey/New York. “So many of our employees, family, and friends are still struggling from the after-effects of the super storm and we urge the public to pitch in and do what they can as those communities re-build their homes and businesses.”

The BlueClaws thank AT&T for their support of BlueClaws Charities Restore The Shore relief efforts.

This ceremony was originally scheduled for the South Atlantic League All-Star Game but was re-scheduled after a 2 hour and 46 minute rain delay.

– BlueClaws –

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Lakewood BlueClaws. Click here to view the original story.

Medication Drop-Off at July 30th BlueClaws Game

Ocean County Health Department and DART Coalition encourage residents to drop-off un-needed medications

LakewoodBlueClaws_2013-07-16

 

LAKEWOOD, NJ – FirstEnergy Park will serve as a drop-off point for un-needed medications at the BlueClaws game on Tuesday, July 30th.

The Ocean County Health Department and the DART Coalition of the Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention, encourage residents to safely discard their unused, unwanted or expired medications by bringing them to the July 30th BlueClaws game.

There will be drop-off locations both outside and inside the ballpark with police officers to assist people dropping off unused and expired drugs from 5 pm until 8:30 pm.

First pitch that night is at 7:05 and Seniors Eat Free thanks to TD Bank.

For tickets to the game, please call 732-901-7000 option 2 or click here to order online.

– BlueClaws –

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Lakewood BlueClaws. Click here to view the original story.

Saved by the Bell’s Mr. Belding to host Teacher Appreciation Night

TV Actor Dennis Haskins appears at Arvest Ballpark August 29th

Springdale, AR – Dennis Haskins, the actor who portrayed Mr. Belding on the iconic TV Series “Saved by the Bell”, will be in attendance to host the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ Teacher Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 29th at 7pm at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The event will also feature a Naturals Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular!

 

“I am excited to visit Northwest Arkansas,” said Haskins, who grew up in Chattanooga, TN and attended UTC before pursuing a career in Television, Stage, and Film. “I have heard so many great things about the area. And I can’t wait to meet the team and see them play as well. But especially look forward to saying hi, shaking hands, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. And all of this is such a beautiful ballpark.”

 

The Naturals’ Teacher Appreciation Night comes on the final Thirsty Thursday and Buck Night of the Naturals Regular Season Schedule. Specially Discounted $5 Reserved Seats will be available to all faculty members and their families, when purchasing tickets in advance. Thirsty Thursday consists of $2 20 Oz. Miller High Life Drafts and $1 Small Coca-Cola Fountain Drinks, as a part of Buck Night, which also includes $1 Peanuts and Farm Rich® Mozzarella Sticks. Interested Faculty Members should write to groups@nwanaturals.com or call 479-927-4900 for more information about Teacher Appreciation Night.

 

Dennis Haskins was a featured cast member on NBC’s Saved by the Bell as the Principal, Mr. Belding, at the fictitious Bayside High School for the show’s entire run from 1989 through 1993. He appeared on two spin-offs of the program and two feature-length films also based on the series. Since then, Haskins has appeared in numerous hit TV series like AMC’s Mad Men, How I Met Your Mother on CBS, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia on FX. In 2009, he also released a music album.

 

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and proud host of the 77th Annual Texas League All Star Game, presented by Castrol. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, AR. For more information including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.

 

-Naturals-

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Click here to view the original story.

Rainiers, Union Bank Homer For Area Youth

Cheney Stadium to host Field Day for Boys & Girls Clubs

TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Rainiers have proudly teamed up with Union Bank in an effort to provide deserving members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound the opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind day at the ballpark this season.

For every home run hit by a Rainiers player during a home game this season, Union Bank has pledged to donate scholarships to the Lakewood Boys & Girls Club and the Henry T. Schatz Boys & Girls Club of Tacoma to attend the Field Day at Cheney Stadium held on Wednesday, July 24.

The Field Day event marks the second consecutive season the Rainiers and Union Bank have joined forces to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the South Puget Sound, and it serves as the latest example of the organizations’ desire to support area youth. In 2012, Union Bank sponsored a night at the ballpark that allowed Boys & Girls Club members and their families to an exclusive night out at a Rainiers game.

“We are proud to partner with the Rainiers to offer this once-in-a-lifetime experience to the great kids of our local Boys & Girls Clubs,” said Maryetta Williams, SVP and Region Manager for Union Bank. “Union Bank is committed to giving back to our communities, and there is no better way to do that than providing a positive experience that brings a smile to a child.”

Each Field Day participant is offered the opportunity to interact with and receive instruction from Rainiers players while taking part in baseball-themed stations set up throughout the ballpark. An exclusive autograph session will be held following the event, and each of the boys and girls in attendance will receive a catered lunch at the stadium.

The following night, Thursday, July 25, each Field Day participant and their parents will be treated to a night at the ballpark courtesy of Union Bank when the Rainiers host a 7 p.m. contest against the Tucson Padres.

For any additional information regarding this year’s camp or to donate a scholarship for a camper, please contact Jinnie Hanson, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Boy and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, at (253) 502-4618 or by emailing hansonj@bgcsps.org.

To purchase season tickets, group packages or party decks for the 2013 season, call (253) 752-7707 or email tickets@tacomarainiers.com. Up-to-date news and notes throughout the season can be found at www.tacomarainiers.com and by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tacoma Rainiers. Click here to view the original story.

Muckdogs to host youth camp!

2013 Muckdogs Baseball Camp (Mike Janes / Four Seam Images)
2013 Muckdogs Baseball Camp (Mike Janes / Four Seam Images)

Due to a tremendous response from the community, the Muckdogs 2013 Youth Baseball Camp held on August 6th and 7th is completely filled up and registration is now closed. We will accept any mailed registration forms post-marked on July 30th. For those who did not sign up in time, please keep an eye out for the Muckdogs 2nd Annual Youth Baseball Camp in 2014.

Join us at Dwyer Stadium August 6th, 7th and 8th for our youth baseball camp!

Kids aged 6-14 will receive two days of on field instruction from the Muckdogs players and coaches on August 6th & 7th from 9am – 12pm, then on August 8th campers will be able to come back to Dwyer for a private autograph signing with the team 30 minutes before the gates open (5:30pm) and then be recognized on the field prior to the Muckdogs game vs. the Hudson Valley Renegades (Tampa Rays affiliate).

Campers will also recieve a special t-shirt not available in the team store, a camp photo, two tickets to the August 8th game as well as daily lunch, all for ONLY $70!

Click here to download our camp flier

Click here to download registration form.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Batavia Muckdogs. Click here to view the original story.

Jamestown Jammers to Hold Can Food Drive

Team up with Area Credit Unions & Harley-Davidson of Jamestown

JamestownJammers_2013-07-12

 

Jamestown, NY- For the fourth straight year, the Jamestown Jammers will team up with the Jamestown Chapter of the Credit Union Association of New York for a canned food drive. New this year, Harley-Davidson of Jamestown has joined the event to bring extra support to the Community. This drive will benefit the St. Susan Center in Jamestown and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Youth Organization in Dunkirk.

The food drive will take place at a Jammers game on July 18th against the Connecticut Tigers at 7:05 p.m. Items will start being collected at the gates when they open at 6:00pm. A Harley-Davidson trailer will be on site at Diethrick Park to collect non-perishable food items. All fans who donate will have a chance to win a wide array of prizes; the more items fans donate the more chances they will have to WIN! The prizes include amongst other items, $250 worth of Harley-Davidson items, autographed balls, and team signed bats.

Last year, the Jammers and the local credit unions combined to collect 500 pounds of food to benefit the St. Susan Center, which provides hot, nutritious meals to those in need and the CYO which also helps feed the hungry through its food closet program. In the past three years, over 1,250 pounds of food have been donated.

This year, the participating Credit Unions from the Jamestown Chapter are; Affinity One FCU, Cattaraugus County EFCU, Greater Chautauqua FCU, Inner Lakes FCU, Jamestown Area Community FCU, Jamestown Post Office ECU, Southern Chautauqua FCU, and SUNY Fredonia FCU to collect food for both food banks.

Tickets are available for next Thursday’s game at all of the Credit Union locations listed above, plus at Harley-Davidson of Jamestown’s store front. Fans need to bring their tickets to the park along with at least one non-perishable food item for admission to the game and a chance at the prizes being given out.

The Jamestown Jammers are a short-season Class A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team is owned by Rich Products Corporation, which also owns two other minor league teams. For more information about the Jammers or a complete schedule of games and promotions, visit www.jamestownjammers.com.

Jamestown Jammers Baseball…”The BUCS Start Here!”

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Jamestown Jammers. Click here to view the original story.

Legends host Breast Cancer Awareness dinner

LexingtonLegends_2013-07-11

 

(WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK, Lexington, Ky.) The Lexington Legends will hold their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Dinner Friday, July 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Kentucky Ale Taproom at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The event is sponsored by LBX and is open to the public.

For ticket information, contact Jordan Gillum at 859 422-7851.

The program will include introduction of makeover winners by Janie Olmstead of Images Model and Talent Agency and a panel from the Markey Cancer Center.

“Our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night promises to be special, as it is every year,” said Legends General Manager Seth Poteat. “Having lost my own mother to breast cancer, this event carries extra meaning for me, but I know I am far from alone. It’s a great opportunity to spend some time with so many brave survivors, take in a Legends game, and raise a lot of money all at the same time.”

The dinner is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Night at the ballpark. The Legends will play the Delmarva Shorebirds at 7:05 p.m. Friday, and Legends players will wear special pink jerseys that will be auctioned after the game, with proceeds going to the Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky Pink Connection and Susan G. Komen.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Lexington Legends. Click here to view the original story.

Spikes, B94.5 team up to help local fire victims

Tuesday’s drive to benefit victims of Waupelani fire

Help those in need after the Waupelani Drive fire at the Spikes/B94.5 Donation Drive on Tuesday!
Help those in need after the Waupelani Drive fire at the Spikes/B94.5 Donation Drive on Tuesday!

The State College Spikes are partnering with B94.5 to give fans the chance to help those displaced in the Waupelani Drive fire with a donation drive at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The drive will take place on Tuesday during the Spikes’ 7:05 p.m. game against the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Cleveland Indians).

Fans can bring their donations inside the ballpark, with collection areas located at the ballpark gates. Items of particular need to the families affected by the fire include gift cards to area businesses, brand new clothing and diapers for infants and mothers, as well as books and toys for children ages 0-11. Any fan wishing to make a monetary donation towards the drive should contact the State College American Red Cross.

In addition, 95.3 FM 3WZ will be collecting gift cards at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park gates prior to Monday’s 7:05 p.m. game against Mahoning Valley. 3WZ will also collect gift cards at their 865 Benner Pike studios from 9-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at their live broadcasts from both the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and the People’s Choice Festival.

The donation drive will be part of the fun at the ballpark on Tuesday as the first 500 fans will receive cool Spikes t-shirts, presented by P.J. Harrigan’s, on T-Shirt Tuesday. Plus, 16 oz. Yuengling and Yuengling Light draft beers will be available for just $2.50 apiece during the Yuengling Happy Hour from 6-7 p.m.

Tickets for Tuesday’s game, as well as every game on the Spikes’ 2013 home slate, can be purchased online at StateCollegeSpikes.com, by calling (814) 272-1711, or by visiting the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Box Office. Information on all Spikes single-game, season and group ticket packages is available at StateCollegeSpikes.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the State College Spikes. Click here to view the original story.

Tampa & Gulf Coast League Yankees Recognize HOPE Week

TampaYankees_2013-07-03

 

TAMPA, FL. – The Tampa Yankees & Gulf Coast League Yankees will be participating in HOPE Week (Helping Others Preserve & Excel) during the week of July 8-15, 2013. HOPE Week is a New York Yankees initiative designed to reach out to remarkable people who are worthy of recognition for their inspiring actions and support of their communities.

The Tampa based minor league Yankees players will be visiting the Police Athletic League: a registered non-profit 501c3 organization that is dedicated to providing affordable after school, summer and athletic opportunities to more than 500 Tampa Bay youth. The Children’s Home: a child-and family-centered organization that is positioned to care for struggling families and children seeking the comfort of a loving family. Warriors for Autism: a non-profit organization dedicated to enlightening, empowering and enriching the lives of families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Players will also pay a visit to patients and their families at local area hospitals including Shriners Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Tampa General Hospital.

The Tampa Yankees are the Single-A Advanced affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information on the Tampa Yankees visit www.tybaseball.com or call (813) 673-3055.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tampa Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

Senators Host Community Day on Monday

The Harrisburg Senators want to say a big Thank You to all of you that make our Community so special! So many events have taken place over the past year highlighting special people doing heroic acts and the Senators want to show our gratitude to those special people.

This Monday the Senators will host their first ever Community Day. All Firefighters, Police Officers, EMTs, Teachers, Nurses, Doctors, Hospital Workers and Members of the Armed Forces and their families are being offered free game tickets. Simply show your badge or work ID at the Metro Bank Park Box Office beginning today, Tuesday, July 2 through game time on Monday to receive FREE tickets for you and your family- limit of 6 per family.

This offer doesn’t apply to any of the all-you-can-eat seats and quantities are limited, so act now. This is only valid in person at the Metro Bank Park Box Office. Game time on Monday is at Noon with the gates opening at 11:00 a.m. as the Senators and Bowie Baysox wrap up a seven-game in five-day series.

Tickets are available on game days 10:00 a.m. until the end of the game, and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the end of the game. Box office hours on non-game days are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available via telephone during the same hours as the box office hours. Tickets are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, online at www.senatorsbaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Harrisburg Senators. Click here to view the original story.

Dash to host Red Cross blood drive July 12

Donors will receive two tickets to an upcoming Dash game

Winston-SalemDash_2013-07-01

 

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (JULY 1, 2013) – On Friday, July 12, the Winston-Salem Dash will host the American Red Cross for a blood drive at BB&T Ballpark from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All blood donors will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming Dash game during the 2013 season.

What: Red Cross Blood Drive

Where: BB&T Ballpark’s VIP Parking Lot

When: Friday, July 12 from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

How: Contact Nikki Caldwell at nikki.caldwell@wsdash.com or (336) 714-6869 to schedule a time. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

For potential donors who have any questions about the blood donating process, go to www.redcross.org.

The Dash’s next homestand begins on the Fourth of July when they welcome the Myrtle Beach Pelicans to BB&T Ballpark to kick off an eight-game homestand. The homestand will open up with a special extended fireworks show, presented by WilcoHess. For tickets, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Winston-Salem Dash. Click here to view the original story.