Blood Assurance to Host Blood Drives outside First Horizon Park

 

*Press Release courtesy Blood Assurance*

Blood Assurance is seeking dozens of all-stars to save lives this July 4 weekend during its Proud to be an American Blood Drives.

The non-profit blood center is teaming up with Cumulus Media and the Nashville Sounds to host four blood drives outside First Horizon Park, home of the Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers affiliate, who are playing evening games all weekend long.

“We are very excited to partner with Blood Assurance and host these drives that will save lives in our community,” said Doug Scopel, Nashville Sounds Vice President of Operations. “We are happy to help give back to the Nashville community and we can’t wait to see all of our blood donors at the game.”

The July 1-4 blood drives are taking place at the Blood Assurance blood mobile from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. parked near First Horizon Park on Junior Gilliam Way. Blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online here, however, walk-ins will be accepted.

Blood donors will receive a free patriotic-themed t-shirt and two tickets to the July 29 Sounds game against the Columbus Clippers. Tickets are in section 103. Participants will also be automatically entered to win a brand new Traeger grill!

Blood usage tends to increase during the 4th of July weekend due to travel and water activities. Blood Assurance needs to be prepared with an adequate supply of blood on the shelf to help local hospitals meet the need of area patients. Blood cannot be manufactured and Blood Assurance counts on volunteer donors daily to save lives.

Representatives from 104.5 the Zone will be on site to meet and greet listeners.

To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids — avoiding caffeine — and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating.

About Blood Assurance

Blood Assurance is a nonprofit, full-service regional blood center serving more than 70 health care facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and North Carolina. Founded in 1972 as a joint effort of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society, the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council and the Chattanooga Jaycees, the mission of Blood Assurance is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components to every area patient in need.

Green & Gold Charity Softball Challenge is set for 2021

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Aaron Jones and Za’Darius Smith are set for something very different for this year’s Green and Gold Charity Softball Event. The duo will host the Green & Gold Charity Softball Challenge on Monday, August 16 at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The one-of-a-kind event will start at 7:05pm.

This event will feature a home run derby and a seven-inning competition with the offense versus the defense to raise money for charity. The parking lot opens at 4:30 with the gates to the stadium opening at 5:30pm.

Jones, who has re-signed with Green Bay, rushed for 1,104 yards, made 47 receptions for another 355 yards, and scored eleven touchdowns for the NFC North Champions on the way to an appearance in the NFC Championship Game last season.

“I’m so excited, I remember going as a rookie and seeing all the fans in the stands and I was in shock at the turn out,” said Jones. “We always have fun playing in the softball game and I am honored to be a team captain and co-host this year! Thank you for supporting us and local charities Packers fans!”

Jones will lead the offense against Smith and the defense in this special event.

Smith has been teammates with Jones since 2019. He was a Pro Bowl selection at linebacker in 2019 and 2020 and has 44.5 sacks in his pro career.

“Every year I’m in shock at the number of fans there to watch us play,” said Smith. “It’s nice to let them see us out of our football element and the competition gets heated. D-TRAINNNN!”

Individual tickets for the Green & Gold Charity Softball Challenge go on sale Wednesday, June 30 at noon.

Tickets for the softball game are $69 for a premium box seat (first two rows of box seats), $48 for a box seat, $29 for a reserved bleacher seat, and $14 for grass seating.

There are also a limited number of patio tables and All-You-Can Eat seats remaining for the event. Patio tables seat four people and include waitstaff service and an autographed item from the hosts for $255.

All-You-Can-Eat Seats are available for $87 for the event. These seats are located on the first base side of the stadium and include a ticket to the Green & Gold Charity Softball Challenge and an all-you-can-eat picnic.

Tickets may be purchased through the Timber Rattlers Box Office in person at Neuroscience Group Field, over the phone at (920) 733-4152, or online at the Timber Rattlers home page. The Timber Rattlers box office is open from 9am until 5pm Monday through Friday.

Fans who purchased tickets for the 2020 game and had their tickets rolled over to 2021 will receive their new tickets for this year’s event via e-mail in the next few days.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or group outings for the Green & Gold Charity Softball Challenge, please contact Lammi Sports Management at (414) 727-3600.

The Green & Gold Charity Softball Challenge will benefit multiple charities in Northeastern Wisconsin.

Rattlers and TDS Announce Reward Program for Kids

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and TDS are partnering with area law enforcement officers to hand out hand out tickets this summer. Don’t worry. These are the good kind of tickets though as this is the return of the You’ve Been Ticketed program.

The goal of the program is to encourage safe and responsible behavior in the young people of the Fox Cities. Kids who are “caught” in a responsible act – such as wearing a bike helmet, observing pedestrian rules, or helping with a neighborhood cleanup – will receive one free ticket to a Timber Rattlers baseball game. A total of 225 tickets will be distributed during the summer.

“Making a positive impact in communities is a key part of our company mission,” says Missy Kellor, associate manager-communications at TDS. “We couldn’t be more delighted to sponsor the Timber Rattlers Community Tickets program and reward area youth for their good works.

Ticket vouchers will be good for any 2021 Timber Rattlers regular season home game. Police departments participating in the program include Appleton, Grand Chute, Kaukauna, Fox Valley Metro, Neenah, and Menasha.

“The Timber Rattlers are proud to bring back and once again be part of You’ve Been Ticketed,” said Dayna Baitinger, Director of Community Relations for the Timber Rattlers. “We look forward to working with TDS and area police departments on this fun program that starts today.”

Timber Rattlers Team up with Bayland Buildings for Community Spotlight Program

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are proud to announce the Bayland Buildings Community Spotlight Program. This program will recognize an area charitable organization at every remaining home game during the 2021 season.

“The Timber Rattlers are excited to partner with Bayland Buildings to offer the Community Spotlight Program this season. This opportunity will allow local nonprofits a chance to educate our fans about their cause,” said Dayna Baitinger, Timber Rattlers Director of Community Relations.

Each participating organization will be given a space prior to the game to display and distribute promotional literature about their organization, be recognized on the video board, and receive a 15-second public address announcement.

Groups will also receive up to twenty general admission grass seats to the game for volunteers and any other guests in their organization who would like to attend.

To apply as a participating organization in the program, please print and complete this form on the Timber Rattlers website and return it to:

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
ATTN: Community Spotlight
PO Box 7464
Appleton, WI 54913

Interested organizations may also email their completed application to [email protected].

The Timber Rattlers do ask that participants in the program adhere to the following rules:

Solicitation of funds will not be permitted.

Your organization will be given one 6-foot table to display/hand out information.

Your volunteers must stay within your designated area (6-foot table) to hand out information.

Your organization may enter the ballpark starting 2 hours before the game to set up.

Anyone entering the ballpark with your organization must have a ticket upon arrival (including volunteers working the table.)

We will provide the volunteers tickets that will be placed at will call for pick up when they arrive.

You will be allowed to hand out information for the 1.5 hours leading up to First Pitch.

We ask that you please take down all materials and dispose of all garbage before you leave to enjoy the game.

We take pride in the cleanliness of our ballpark and ask that you please do not leave anything behind.

Ticket packages and single-game tickets for every remaining game this season are available now from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ticket office by calling (920) 733-4152, stopping at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, or online through the team’s website. The ticket office is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Nashville Sounds Announce “Hometown Hero” Program Presented by MTSU Daniels Center

 

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club proudly announced today the return of its “Hometown Hero” program presented by Middle Tennessee State University – Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center.

During the 2021 season on select home games at First Horizon Park, the Sounds and MTSU Daniels Center will honor veterans, active members of the armed forces, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers and firefighters.

Nominations for heroes are now being accepted here. All nominees must be, or have been, a member of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, or a paramedic, emergency medical technician, police officer or firefighter.

Selected heroes will receive complimentary tickets to a Sounds game and be recognized on the iconic guitar scoreboard during a special in-between inning feature.

The Daniels Center’s mission is to provide transition services for Veterans and their families as they return to civilian life after military service. The Daniels Center is the largest and most comprehensive veterans center on any Tennessee higher education campus. It enables the over 1000 military-connected student population on campus to have a one-stop shop to meet a variety of academic needs.

The Sounds offer military family ticket discounts for every game at First Horizon Park. A $2 discount on single-game ticket prices is available for any Reserved Section seat – based on availability. The offer is valid for up to four tickets per government-issued military I.D. presented at the Sounds Ticket Office.

Additionally, the Sounds began the partnership with the MTSU Daniels Center by wearing their special camouflage military jerseys yesterday on Armed Forces Day and wear them on select days during the 2021 season. The Nashville Sounds Foundation will auction the game-worn camouflage military jerseys at the end of the season with proceeds to benefit the Daniels Center.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all remaining 2021 home games. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail [email protected].

Nashville Sounds and Folds of Honor Announce Rock-N-Jock Celebrity Softball Game on June 3

 

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club and Folds of Honor announced today the Rock-N-Jock Celebrity Softball Game presented by Budweiser and Bradshaw Bourbon at First Horizon Park on Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.

The inaugural event is headlined by several Tennessee Titans players, including A.J. Brown and Taylor Lewan, along with Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw. Joining Bradshaw on the field will be a slew of high-profile athletes, country music stars and celebrities.

“We’re excited to welcome Folds of Honor to First Horizon Park along with many of Nashville’s biggest stars,” said Sounds co-owner Frank Ward. “The Rock-N-Jock Celebrity Softball Game is a fun and unique way to showcase our great ballpark.”

Riley Green and Luke Pell lead a group of country music stars that includes Russell Dickerson, Walker Hayes, Chris Lane and Lacy Cavalier.

Additional participants include former Titans linebacker Will Compton, Cy Young Award Winner and former Sound Barry Zito and comedian Jeff Dye. Other celebrities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. Select Section (104-107, 119-121) tickets are $25 and Premium Section (108-118) tickets are $35. 100% of the net profits will benefit Folds of Honor.

For more information, visit www.FirstHorizonPark.com and/or www.tennessee.foldsofhonor.org/events.

ABOUT FOLDS OF HONOR

Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission. To provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members.

Our educational scholarships support private educational tuition and tutoring for children in grades K-12, as well as higher education tuition assistance for spouses and dependents.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all remaining 2021 home games. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail [email protected].

Timber Rattlers to Hold Job Fair on March 30 and March 31

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers need your help! If you are interested in working at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in 2021, make sure to attend the Timber Rattlers Job Fair. This year is a two-day job fair with open applications and interviews for prospective game day employees to be held in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club on Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31. The job fair will be held between noon and 6:00pm each day.

The Timber Rattlers will be accepting applications and conducting on-site interviews for part-time, seasonal, game day positions during the job fair. Here is a complete listing of jobs available this season:

Concessions Game Day/Evening Positions:

Kitchen managers, Cooks & Kitchen Staff – Primary responsibilities include planning, preparation and cooking of meals for baseball games, banquet events and special events. A basic understanding of the food service industry is preferred but not necessary. These individuals will need to be available for both day and night baseball games during the week and weekends so a flexible schedule is important. Availability starting in May.

Servers – Looking for those who are interested working PM’s and weekends but availability during the daytime is a plus. Must be 18, with some server experience. Completion of liquor license course a plus but not required. Availability starting in May.

Bartenders – Flexible with hours, but primarily looking for those who are interested working PM’s and weekends. Availability during the daytime is a plus. Must be 18, experience preferred but not required. Must complete liquor license course in order to sell beer. Availability starting in May.

Picnic Staff – Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. with help of others on staff. Looking for workers 18 years of age and older, but exceptions may be made. Availability starting in May.

Picnic Lead – Individual must be able to successfully run picnics throughout the stadium. Food & beverage experience required along with understanding of buffets. Must be available majority of games throughout the season. Availability starting in May.

Concession Stand Server – Responsible for the distribution of food and beverage out of concession or kiosks. Must be able to work day games, must be 18 or older.

Concession Stand Register Operator – Primary responsibilities include taking food and beverage orders, cash handling, and customer interaction. Must be able to work day games, doesn’t necessarily need to be over 18, and should be comfortable on computers.

Concession Stand Runner – Individuals are required to keep food and beverage product replenished during baseball games. Required to lift half barrels (161lbs) on occasion. The job also includes frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time.

All concession positions are primarily nights/weekends but have 1st shift hours available occasionally.

In addition, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers banquet facility is looking for year-round, part-time employees in the following areas:

Bartenders – Day availability (at least one with lead bartender potential)- immediate start

Runners – Frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time, able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds – immediate start

Dishwashers – Mostly summer hours

Servers – Provide excellent food and beverage service for banquet events, assist with set-up of tables, linens, chairs, etc. for full service of banquet events and maintain back of house, front of house, and side work duties for productivity of banquet events – summer hours

Stadium Operations and Customer Service Game Day/Evening Positions:

Custodial Crew – Responsible for cleaning the stadium following games, special events, banquets, etc. and as needed throughout the stadium.

Snake Pit Team Store – The Timber Rattlers merchandise store is in need of helpful workers.

Security – Responsible for fan safety. Must be over 21, with some experience.

Ushers – Responsibilities include pre-game prep, greeting and assisting fans to their seats, watch crowd for problems or injuries during game, assist fans safely out at the end of the game.

Job seekers are encouraged to fill out their application before arrival at the job fair. Applications are available at the Timber Rattlers Front Office, or a downloadable application can be found online at this link to the Timber Rattlers website. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by May 4, 2021. Interested applicants should come prepared to interview with a Timber Rattlers staff member and bring a photo ID and Social Security Card.

Applicants should be energetic, friendly, dependable, and look forward to contributing to the welcoming atmosphere of Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The Timber Rattlers offer a fun-filled atmosphere and a unique employee experience for the summer months. The Rattlers are an equal opportunity employer.

Timber Rattlers to Hold Jersey Auction for Charity Starting March 15

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers never got on the field in 2020 and never had a chance to wear the Brewers Sunday jerseys that were picked out for them. There will be new Brewers Sunday jerseys for the 2021 Timber Rattlers and that left the never-worn jerseys sitting in the team offices. These pieces of a season that never happened won’t be around our offices much longer because there will be a Charity Auction starting Monday, March 15 at 9:00am. You will be able to win one of the jerseys up for bid and help raise money for Timber Rattlers Give Back.

Additionally, the Timber Rattlers have partnered with Live Source to give fans a much easier on-line auction experience this season. Fans should download the Live Source app from The App Store on Apple phones or from Google Play on Android phones for the best results. Please visit LiveSourceApp.com for more information.

Potential bidders may also continue to participate through the web by using their browser. The Brewers Sunday Jersey auction may be accessed at this link.

There will be 42 jerseys up for bid beginning March 15 at 9:00am. All jerseys have an official Milwaukee Brewers 50th Anniversary Season patch and a starting bid of $85. There are three different closing times on the auctions on Sunday, March 21. The closing times are 6:30pm for group one, 6:45pm for group two, and 7:00pm for group three. This will allow fans to bid on a different jersey of the same size if they miss out on a winning bid in a previous group.

There will be fourteen jerseys in group one with one size 44, three size 46, seven size 48, and three size 50. Group two has fourteen jerseys with four size 46, seven size 48, and three size 50. Group three also has fourteen jerseys with four size 46, six size 48, three size 50, and one size 54.

Timber Rattlers Give Back is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2019 to provide financial support and raise awareness of charitable causes in the Fox Valley community in the areas of educations, youth sports, and basic needs.

The jerseys will be shipped to the winners the week of Monday, March 22.

Keep that Live Source app on your phone because the Timber Rattlers will have several more jersey auctions during the 2021 season. The team will announce the jerseys and the dates for the auctions closer to Opening Night.

Sounds Donate Copies of “Home Plate: Henry Kimbro and Other Negro Leaguers of Nashville, Tennessee” to Metro Nashville Public Schools 

 

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club announced today the donation of the book “Home Plate: Henry Kimbro and Other Negro Leaguers of Nashville, Tennessee” to every public middle and high school of Metro Nashville Public Schools as part of Black History Month.

The 41-page short story was written by Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton and her son, Patrick Hamilton. The book highlights the experiences and stories of Negro League players in Nashville and documents the history of the Negro Leagues specific to Nashville. Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton’s father, Henry Kimbro, played for the Nashville Elite Giants prior to the team’s move.

“I’m very pleased for the families that can now read about their loved one’s contributions to Nashville and its rich baseball history,” said Dr. Kimbro-Hamilton. “I’m also pleased for the many students who can now read about these heroes and learn about their careers in the Negro Leagues. Finally, I’m pleased with the Nashville Sounds organization for donating this book to Metro Nashville Public Schools. This is an important part of Black history of which is not currently in books for students. Knowledge is power and the Sounds have helped supply students the power of knowing the complete baseball history in our great city.”

First Horizon Park is home to several markers and signage that pay homage to the role the Negro Leagues and Sulphur Dell played in the history of baseball in Nashville. Many of the Negro League players featured in the book are also featured at First Horizon Park. As part of Black History Month, the Sounds have highlighted those areas on the team’s social media channels and can be viewed on the Sound Bytes Blog here.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. For more information on 2021 Season Ticket Memberships, call 615-690-4487, or e-mail [email protected].

Shuckers & American Red Cross to Host Blood Drive at MGM Park

 

The Biloxi Shuckers and American Red Cross announced Wednesday that a blood drive will take place at MGM Park on Wednesday, February 17th from 1:00pm-7:00pm to assist in restocking the blood supply shortage faced by the pandemic.

When asked about the necessity of blood donations, American Red Cross Senior Account Manager Denise Smith said, “There is a constant need for blood, patients need blood and/or blood products every two seconds.” Due to the pandemic and winter storms, numerous blood drives were cancelled both locally and nationally, creating a higher need.

Those interested in donating are advised to schedule an appointment online by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code SHUCKERS. Appointments can also be made by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All blood donors who participate will receive a custom Mardi Gras themed t-shirt courtesy of the Biloxi Shuckers and American Red Cross while supplies last. COVID protocols will be in effect including a temperature screening prior to entry, providing masks and hand sanitizer and extended cleaning between each donor. Additionally, all donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.

“The COVID antibody testing tells the donor whether they have been exposed and their body has created the defensive antibodies,” said Smith. “If a donation tests positive for the antibodies we will test that sample again to see if the plasma can be pulled out of that donation to go to current critical COVID patients. This enables donors to not only help save up to three patients but possibly help a current COVID patient.”

Group Sales Coordinator Layton Markwood noted, “The Shuckers are thrilled to partner with the American Red Cross to help support our community in this time of need. We are constantly working to be an active member of our community and we’re honored to be able to offer up our facility for this important event. We look forward to seeing all of our generous fans at MGM Park on February 17th.”

Full Shuck Nation Memberships,Half Shell Shuck Nation Memberships, Flex Plans and Group Outings for the 2021 season are available by calling 228-233-3465, option 3. A full game schedule will be released at a later date.

ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:

The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers play at MGM Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.comand follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.

Nashville Sounds Foundation Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 Scholarship Program

 

Again in 2021, the Nashville Sounds Foundation will award four scholarships worth $2,500 each to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college in the Fall of 2021.

The program, which began in 2016, has awarded $50,000 in scholarships and is designed to assist deserving Nashville and Middle Tennessee students in paying for college tuition during their freshman year.

“Amidst a year of financial hardship and uncertainty in education, we’re extremely proud to continue this scholarship program for a sixth straight year,” said Nashville Sounds General Manager Adam Nuse. “The Nashville Sounds Foundation is thankful for the consistent support of our fans through various fundraising efforts to make this possible.”

Interested seniors must complete the entire application process here. The process includes submitting a 250-or-less word essay explaining how they overcame a life challenge or obstacle in the year 2020.

In addition to the essay, each submission must include at least two letters of recommendation from a teacher and/or coach, and an official high school transcript. The scholarship will be awarded based on the culmination of the student’s schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and involvement in the community.

Each winner will receive tickets to a select 2021 Nashville Sounds game and a special surprise from the Nashville Sounds Foundation. The deadline to be considered for the 2021 scholarships is Friday, February 26, 2021. Scholarship winners will be notified no later than April 9, 2021.

Winners from 2020 include Sydney Armstrong (Howard University), Tucker Lovell (Harding University), Osiris Pizen-Magana (Middle Tennessee State University) and Katherine Wright (Duke University).

The Nashville Sounds play at First Horizon Park. The 2021 Minor League Baseball Schedule will be announced at a later date. For more information on 2021 Season Ticket Memberships, call 615-690-4487, or e-mail [email protected].

About the Nashville Sounds Foundation:

The mission of the Nashville Sounds Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is to utilize baseball to positively impact the communities throughout Middle Tennessee by emphasizing the importance of social responsibility, education and the power of sport to transform lives.

The Nashville Sounds Foundation is funded through monetary donations, private entities, memorabilia auctions and in-game custom public address announcements.

Timber Rattlers 2020 Charity Report

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers may not have been able to play any games during the 2020 season, but that did not stop Timber Rattlers Give Back, the team’s 501(c)3 organization, from raising money for local charities.

The annual Charity Golf Outing which was originally scheduled for June was held on September 10 at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in New London. Area golfers plus Timber Rattlers front office personnel collected nearly $9,000 through the golf and raffles that were held after the outing. A date for the 2021 Charity Golf Outing will be announced once a schedule for next season is completed.

The on-site garden was tended to with assistance from Freedom High School’s FFA chapter and it grew approximately 200 pounds of vegetables. The harvests were donated to St. Joe’s Food Pantry.

There is a current fund raiser for Timber Rattlers Give Back that the team has worked on with Pick N’ Save, Fox Communities Credit Union, Scheels, and Fleet Farm that fans can donate to yet this year.

Fang’s Virtual Trick or Treat Parade for Charity is taking entries and donations until October 28. Email a photo of your child or family in a Halloween costume and email the photo to Fang at his email address – Fang@timberrattlers.com – before this Wednesday. Make sure to include your child’s name, city, and costume with the photo.

There is no entry fee, but we are asking for a voluntary donation to Timber Rattlers Give Back. Donations may be made through this link on the Timber Rattlers Give Back website.

A slideshow video of the entrants will be premiered on our Facebook page at 6:30pm on Friday, October 30.

Thank you to everyone who assisted us during this challenging year. We look forward to a much better 2021.

Timber Rattlers Introduce Fang’s Virtual Trick-or-Treat Parade for Charity

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have worked with Pick N’ Save, Fox Communities Credit Union, Scheels, and Fleet Farm to put together Fang’s Virtual Trick-or-Treat Parade for Charity. However, we need your help to make this parade happen and to raise money for Timber Rattlers Give Back.

Take a photo of your child or family in a Halloween costume and email the photo to Fang at his email address – [email protected] – before October 28. Make sure to include your child’s name, city, and costume with the photo.

We will put together a slideshow video of all the participants and premier it on our Facebook page at 6:30pm on Friday, October 30.

There is no entry fee, but we are asking for a voluntary donation to Timber Rattlers Give Back, the 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial support for charitable causes in the Fox Valley. To make a donation, users must sign up for an MiLB account at this link, sign up to donate to Timber Rattlers Give Back Inc.

Enroll Your Class in Fang’s Reading Club for 2021

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have had to make a few changes before announcing the 2021 edition of Fang’s Reading Club. The changes have been made and the team is ready to take enrollments in the popular, long-running, incentive-based rewards program that encourages reading development in children from grades K through 5! This year’s program is presented by Fox Communities Credit Union, Learning Rx, Badger Sports Park, Myndology, EatStreet, and Tutor Doctor. Teachers and reading coordinators have until December 31 to get involved in this program.

Registration is very easy and may be done through the website set up at FangsReadingClub.com. You may also check out other details on the program at that link.

Personnel at participating schools have the flexibility to design the program to meet the needs of their students. Students who meet all their goals for the program are rewarded with a FREE ticket as part of their school’s Family Night at a Timber Rattlers game in 2021. Plus, the sponsors and the Timber Rattlers will have a special prize waiting for those who complete the program at the ballpark when they attend their game!

The Timber Rattlers and the sponsors of Fang’s Reading Club will provide:

  • An introductory letter to be sent to parents at the start of the program.
  • Baseball related verification aids to help parents and teachers track the progress of participants.
  • A FREE ticket to a 2021 Timber Rattlers home game with a hot dog & soda voucher for students who complete the program.
  • Home Run Prize to be redeemed by students on their School’s Family Night at the Ballpark.
  • An easy, online ticket ordering option. Information to aid schools in setting up their Family Night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium.

You may also download this year’s Reading Club brochure here.

The club had 200 schools and over 40,000 students participate in the program last year and Fang is looking to make this year’s club even bigger!

Contact Dayna Baitinger at [email protected], (800) WI-TIMBER, or (920) 733-4152 if you have any questions or would like to register your class or school for Fang’s Reading Club.