Dragons Team Up With Cohen Recycling to Recycle Used Electronics

Dayton-DragonsThe Dayton Dragons and Cohen Recycling will be teaming up to help Miami Valley residents recycle unwanted electronics for free. Cohen Recycling will be collecting unwanted electronics on August 2 on the Fifth Third Field Plaza.

Recycle your old computers, cell phones and other unwanted electronics! Bring them to the plaza at Fifth Third Field on August 2 from 2pm – 6pm and Cohen will do the rest. You can meet the Dragons mascots, Heater and Gem, and the Green Team! Kids can play some inflatable games, get balloon animals and glitter tattoos. Each car will get a FREE Dragons t-shirt and an entry to win a “VIP Experience”, which includes a behind-the-scenes tour, an opportunity to throw out a first pitch at a game, or a trip for two for an amazing vacation. For a list of items that you can recycle, visit daytondragons.com.

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

High School Baseball Returns to Fifth Third Field on Monday Night

Arcanum and Franklin-Monroe to Play at Fifth Third Field on Monday Night

All Games Sponsored by MAC Athletics;

Double-headers scheduled for Friday and Saturday

(NICK FALZERANO )
(NICK FALZERANO )

Dayton, Ohio- Fifth Third Field and the Dayton Dragons will host high school baseball for the ninth straight season in 2014 with the action starting on Tuesday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. Overall this spring, 30 high schools will play regular season games at the home of the Dragons.

High school baseball at Fifth Third Field also serves as a fundraiser for the participating schools. This year’s series of games will raise approximately $30,000 for the schools to help with the cost of uniforms, equipment, and bus transportation.

All games are sponsored by MAC Athletics, experts in athletic facility planning, design, construction, and equipment acquisition. Go to macathletix.com for more information on their services.

Monday evening’s game features the Franklin-Monroe Jets and the Arcanum Trojans. In the most recent Miami Valley Baseball Coaches Association poll, the Trojans were ranked as the third best team among Division IV schools. Arcanum claimed a 2013 Division IV Southwest District Championship. Arcanum and Franklin-Monroe both compete in the Cross County Conference. The game will be broadcast live on 97.5 WTGR and online on the Gem City Sports Network.

The Dayton Dragons have been hosting the Miami Valley’s best baseball teams since 2006 and are proud to continue the tradition for a ninth year. A complete list of high school baseball games scheduled to be played at Fifth Third Field can be found at daytondragons.com.

All games are free to attend and the media are invited to cover them. Gates will open one hour prior to the first game played that day. High schools may provide their own PA announcers, cheer squads, and national anthem singers. Some even bring their own radio broadcasters to the ballpark. Participating high schools sell Dragons tickets to help raise money for their programs.

–See remaining schedule below–

Day Date Time Home Team Away Team
Monday 4/21

7:00 PM

 Arcanum Franklin-Monroe
Thursday 4/24

4:30 PM

 Lebanon Piqua
Thursday 4/24

7:00 PM

 Sidney Wayne
Friday 4/25

4:30 PM

 Dayton Christian Troy Christian
Friday 4/25

7:00 PM

 Vandalia-Butler West Carrolton
Saturday 4/26

11:00 AM

 Valley View Greenville
Saturday 4/26

4:00 PM

 Beavercreek Miamisburg
Sunday 5/4

4:00 PM

 Fort Loramie New Knoxville

 

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

Dragons Players and Mascot Visit Local Schools

DRAGONS PLAYERS AND MASCOT TO VISIT CLARK COUNTY SCHOOLS THIS WEEK

Heater will join players as part of Dragons MVP Program

Dayton, Ohio – Dayton Dragons players and one of the team’s mascots, Heater, will visit two Clark County school classrooms this Tuesday. The visits are part of the Dragons MVP program and members of the local media are invited to cover them.

Two Dragons players will join Heater on visits six local schools this week, beginning on Tuesday, April 15th. The players will introduce themselves to the students, answer questions, sign autographs and take pictures. Each student will also receive a Dragons cap and pen.

Visits for Tuesday, April 15

10am to 10:45am

Rockway Elementary

3500 W. National Road

Springfield, OH, 45504

Phone: 937-328-5385

11:15 to 12pm

Northwestern Elementary

5610 Troy Road

Springfield, OH

Phone: 937-964-3240

 

Visits for Wednesday, April 16

10am to 10:45am

Kenwood Elementary

1421 Nagley St.

Springfield, OH, 45505

Phone: 937-505-4220

11:15 to 12pm

Warder Park-Wayne Elementary

2820 Hillside Ave.

Springfield, OH, 45503

 

Visits for Thursday, April 17

10am to 10:45am

Orchard Park Elementary

600 E. Dorothy Ln.

Kettering, OH, 45419

Phone: 937-499-1910

11:15-12pm

East Dayton Christian School

999 Spinning Rd.

Dayton, OH, 45431

Phone: 937-252-5400

Members of the media may contact schools individually at the numbers listed if they intend to cover the visits.

The Dragons MVP Program, a tool for teachers, uses the marketing power of Dayton Dragons Baseball as an educational tool for fourth and fifth grade teachers, helping them motivate and reward students for success in and out of the classroom. The Dayton Dragons MVP Program is sponsored by Bob Evans and is also made possible courtesy of Sinclair Community College, WDTN-TV and Dayton’s CW Television. For more information on the Dragons MVP Program contact the Dayton Dragons or visit www.daytondragons.com.

More Information:  The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at dragons@daytondragons.com, or on the web at daytondragons.com.

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

Eight Local High Schools to Play at Fifth Third Field this Weekend

Double-headers scheduled for Friday and Saturday

(NICK FALZERANO )
(NICK FALZERANO )

Dayton, Ohio- Fifth Third Field and the Dayton Dragons will host high school baseball for the ninth straight season in 2014 with the action starting on Tuesday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. Overall this spring, 30 high schools will play regular season games at the home of the Dragons.

High school baseball at Fifth Third Field also serves as a fundraiser for the participating schools. This year’s series of games will raise approximately $30,000 for the schools to help with the cost of uniforms, equipment, and bus transportation.

All games are sponsored by MAC Athletics, experts in athletic facility planning, design, construction, and equipment acquisition. Go to macathletix.com for more information on their services.

Friday’s twin bill features St. Henry and Coldwater at 5:00 p.m., followed by Coldwater and Marion Local at 7:30 p.m.

The St. Henry Redskins are off to a 3-1 start on the year and are only one-half game out of first place in the Midwest Athletic Conference standings. They will square off with a very young Covington Buccs squad, which will turn to OF Justin Williams, 3B Dain Peters and 1B Jake Albright for leadership this season. The Buccs are 2-3 so far this year.

The Coldwater Cavaliers and Marion Local Flyers will play under the Friday night lights in a Midwest Athletic Conference showdown. Coldwater went 22-5 last year and returns seven starters to the field, including senior pitcher Grant Muhlenkamt and junior RF Brady Hoyne. Marion local is 4-1 on the season, good for first place in the league standings. They are led by sophomore Aaron Niepfeld, who hit .426 last season, and lone senior Austin Albers. The Flyers are led by first year head coach Dustin Woods.

Saturday afternoon features two more outstanding matchups. Lehman Catholic will battle Fairborn at 1:00 p.m. and Greenon hosts Northeastern at 4:00 p.m.

Lehman Catholic, members of the Northwest Central Conference, had a solid season last year and returns a number of key players in 2014. Drew Westerheide is the squad’s lone senior, while juniors Greg Spearman and AJ Hemmelgarn anchor the left side of the infield. Head coach Dave King recently picked up his 500th career coaching victory. Fairborn is led by Ryan Profitt and Ty Boedicker, who each have a hit in five of their first 11 at bats this spring. Brent Grody (1-0) has nine strikeouts through five innings pitched.

The Greenon Knights will battle the Northeastern Jets in the final game of the weekend. Greenon returns seven players from last year’s squad and has started the season with excellent pitching, thanks to Dustin McReynolds and James Schroeder.

The Dayton Dragons have been hosting the Miami Valley’s best baseball teams since 2006 and are proud to continue the tradition for a ninth year. A complete list of high school baseball games scheduled to be played at Fifth Third Field can be found at daytondragons.com.

All games are free to attend and the media are invited to cover them. Gates will open one hour prior to the first game played that day. High schools may provide their own PA announcers, cheer squads, and national anthem singers. Some even bring their own radio broadcasters to the ballpark. Participating high schools sell Dragons tickets to help raise money for their programs.

–See remaining schedule below–

Day Date Time Home Team Away Team
Friday 4/11

5:00 PM

 St. Henry Covington
Friday 4/11

7:30 PM

 Coldwater Marion Local
Saturday 4/12

1:00 PM

 Lehman Catholic Fairborn
Saturday 4/12

4:00 PM

 Northeastern Greenon
Monday 4/21

7:00 PM

 Arcanum Franklin-Monroe
Thursday 4/24

4:30 PM

 Lebanon Piqua
Thursday 4/24

7:00 PM

 Sidney Wayne
Friday 4/25

4:30 PM

 Dayton Christian Troy Christian
Friday 4/25

7:00 PM

 Vandalia-Butler West Carrolton
Saturday 4/26

11:00 AM

 Valley View Greenville
Saturday 4/26

4:00 PM

 Beavercreek Miamisburg
Sunday 5/4

4:00 PM

 Fort Loramie New Knoxville

More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling (937) 228-2287, by email at dragons@daytondragons.com, or on the web at daytondragons.com

 

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

Scrappers Announce Return of Scout Night and Introduce Patch Design Contest

NILES OH – The Scrappers are excited to announce the return of Scout Night to Eastwood Field during the 2014 season. Both Boy and Girl Scouts are invited to register for the August 8th Scrappers Game. The Scrappers are offering a $15 Overnight Ticket Package and a $5 Game Ticket Only Package for the event.

In addition to the pregame parade, meeting the team, and the opportunity to join the team on the field for the National Anthem, the Scrappers are introducing a Patch Design Contest. Scouts of all ages who have registered for Scout Night are invited to create a patch. All patches must be 3.25 inches in diameter or smaller, and contain nine or fewer colors. Patches will be judged based on creativity, integration of baseball and the Scrappers logos, and overall esthetic appeal. Designs must be submitted by Friday, June 13, 2014.

The winning patch will be selected by the Scrappers front office and distributed to all scouts attending the 2014 Scout Night. The creator of the patch will also have the opportunity to throw out a first pitch at a 2014 Scrappers home game.

Interested Scouts can download the form on www.mvscrappers.com and create their patch in one of the two shapes provided. All forms should be completed and faxed to (330) 505-9696 or mailed to:

Mahoning Valley Scrappers

111 Eastwood Mall Blvd.

Niles, OH 44446

Attn: Scout Patch Contest

For more information about the August 8th Scout Night please visit www.mvscrappers.com or contact Group Sales Manager Chris Sumner at (330) 505-0000.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Click here to view the original story.

Scrappers Host High School Valley All-Star Classic

Saturday, June 14

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NILES, OH – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are excited to announce they will be hosting the second annual High School Valley All-Star Classic, presented by Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods and media partners 21 WFMJ and WBCB, on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Eastwood Field. The High School Valley All-Star Classic will feature elite high school players from the Mahoning Valley. 

Tickets for the High School Valley All-Star Classic will go on sale on March 1st and will be $5 for General Admission Seats. They will be available at the Eastwood Field Box Office, by calling 330-505-0000 or online at www.mvscrappers.com.

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are the Short Season Single A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians and play all home games at Eastwood Field. Notable alumni include C.C. Sabathia, Vinnie Pestano, Jason Kipnis, and Victor Martinez. For more information about individual game tickets, ticket packages or group outings visit www.mvscrappers.com or call the front office at (330) 505 – 0000.  

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Click here to view the original story.

Sign your little slugger up for 2014 Youth Camps!

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The Mud Hens Youth Baseball Camps are back for the 2014 season! There will be two separate three-day camps, a one-day camp for kids, an adult/child one-day camp, and a special needs baseball clinic. Details on each camp can be found at www.mudhens.com/camps. These camps will sell out, so make your reservation early to guarantee a spot!

Call 419-725-4367 with any questions or to make your registration by phone.

Click the links below to order online:

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Scrappers Launch Healthy Kids Challenge

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NILES, OH – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have launched Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge, presented by the Eastwood Mall Complex with partners Humility of Mary Health Partners, M.V.P.B.A. Scrappers Backers and ComDoc, to encourage physically active and healthy lifestyles.

Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge follows the 5-2-1-0 message: 5 — or more servings of fruits and vegetables, 2 — hours or less recreational screen time, 1 — hour or more of physical activity, 0 — sugary drinks, more water and lowfat milk (adopted from Let’s Go! www.letsgo.org).

The Scrappers are working with local schools to participate in the program. For 21 Days, students log their choices into a journal. All of the students that complete Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge will receive a ticket to go to a Scrappers game during the 2013 season. At the game they will receive a special 5-2-1-0 Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge Completed T-Shirt and special recognition at the game.

If you would like your school to participate in Scrappy’s Healthy Challenge or are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the program, contact the Scrappers Front Office at 330-505-0000.

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are the Short Season Single A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians and play all home games at Eastwood Field. Notable alumni include C.C. Sabathia, Vinnie Pestano, Jason Kipnis, and Victor Martinez. For more information about individual game tickets, ticket packages or group outings visit www.mvscrappers.com or call the front office at (330) 505 – 0000.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Click here to view the original story.

Fifth Third Field to Host MVDSA Buddy Walk

11th Annual Event Takes Place on Saturday, September 7th

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Dayton, Ohio – Fifth Third Field will host the 11th Annual Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 7th from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. The Buddy Walk, which raises awareness and promotes inclusion for individuals with Down Syndrome, will take place at Fifth Third Field for the second-consecutive year. Registration is open to the public and costs $10 for anyone aged nine or older, with every dollar benefitting the MVDSA.

Fifth Third Field will open its gates for day-of registration starting at 8:30 a.m. on September 7th, but pre-registration is available at http://mvdsa.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=500. Donations will also be accepted online or at the registration table.

Activities around the ballpark begin at 9 a.m. The Entertainment Fun Zone will be open with face painters and games. Dragons mascots Heater and Gem will roam the concourse and take pictures with those in attendance. The one-mile walk around Fifth Third Field begins at 10 a.m., with the post-walk fun continuing until noon when raffle prize winners will be announced.

ABOUT THE MVDSA

The Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association is a network of parents, health care providers, volunteers, family members, and community supporters providing help and support to people throughout the Miami Valley with Down Syndrome. Through the generous support of the community, the MVDSA is able to develop programs and services that will help to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down Syndrome. For more information, visit their website at http://www.mvdsa.org/

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

Donate non-perishables at Kroger Food Drive Friday!

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The Mud Hens and Kroger have teamed up to present Kroger Food Drive Fridays at Fifth Third Field! The final Kroger Food Drive Friday is coming up on 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 this Friday’s game? 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.

Wear purple in support of Alzheimer’s awareness!

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Representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association will be at the Sunday, August 18 Mud Hens game to raise awareness for the disease and promote the October 20 ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ at the Lucas County Rec Center. We encourage all fans to WEAR PURPLE to the August 18 game in support of those afflicted with Alzheimer’s.

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

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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.

Dragons and Vectren Present 2013 “Community All-Stars”

Charlie Moore to be honored at Fifth Third Field on June 24

Dayton, Ohio – Vectren Corporation and the Dayton Dragons will host Charlie Moore during the unique “Community All-Stars” program on Monday, June 24th, at 7 p.m. when the Dayton Dragons take on the Lansing Lugnuts at Fifth Third Field.

The Dayton community is a great place to live, work and play. But what makes Dayton truly great are the people that call Dayton home. We have great people and great organizations in our community that do incredible things each and every day. Throughout the season, the Dragons and Vectren will honor 35 “All-Stars”-anyone from firefighters to first responders, non-profit organizations to Good Samaritans-and their families with a VIP treatment at a Dragons game in recognition of their service.

Charlie’s STORY

He calls it an instance of being in the right place at the right time. Others would say he is a hero. Either way on December 3, 2012, Charlie Moore’s selfless act saved a life.

While talking on the phone, Charlie heard an explosion outside of his house. When he walked outside, he saw a semi-truck on fire down the road. Charlie quickly hung up his phone and took off for the scene, dialing 9-1-1 at the same time. By the time he arrived, the truck was fully engulfed in flames. The driver was lying face down in the water of the creek bank that the truck was partially submerged in.

The driver came to as Charlie slid down the creek bank. At this point, the two men were covered in diesel fuel that had leaked into the creek. Charlie knew he had to get both of them a safe distance away from the burning vehicle.

“It never dawned on me to be nervous. It was more about getting him to safety than worrying about my own safety. I would do it in a heartbeat for anybody,” Charlie said.

He helped the driver get to his feet and they made their way down the road from the accident. Help arrived and the driver was taken by helicopter to receive medical attention. Paramedics let Charlie know the driver would be okay.

“It doesn’t feel like being a hero to do something you wish and hope and pray that every man and woman on this earth would do for another person,” Charlie explained. “He was somebody’s best friend and I can imagine what his family and friends would have felt like to have lost him. It makes me realize how special it was that I was to be there that night to pull him to safety and help him get home to his family.”

For his heroic act, Charlie has been selected as a Dragons Community All-Star. The Dragons Community All-Stars Program honors individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the Miami Valley.

The Dragons Community All-Stars Program is made possible by the generous support of Vectren. For more information on the program or to read about the All-Stars we have honored in 2013, visit daytondragons.com.

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Captains Will Now Donate 100% of All Ticket Proceeds From June 30 Game to the Cleveland Courage Fund

(Eastlake, OH) – The Lake County Captains, the class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, will donate 100% of ticket proceeds to The Cleveland Courage Fund of the Cleveland Foundation for tickets purchased using the on-line promo code COURAGE for the Sunday, June 30 game. The Captains had originally planned to donate the proceeds of their May 28 game and then their June 10 game but both games were postponed due to inclement weather.

Sunday is also a Family Fun Sunday, presented by the Lake County YMCA, featuring a pre-game player autograph session, concourse entertainment and activities, the Kids’ Zone area and the opportunity for kids to run the bases after the game. All kids in attendance will receive a Captains activities book and crayons, presented by the YMCA and Lake County Job and Family Services.

The Cleveland Courage Fund of the Cleveland Foundation was established by Cleveland council members Brian Cummins, Matt Zone, and Dona Brady after the discovery of three local women who were held captive in a Cleveland home for a decade. The Fund, so named because of the courage shown by these remarkable women, will directly benefit Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight, and Amanda Berry and her daughter. 100% of the monies raised by the Fund will benefit the survivors.

Ticket may be purchased on-line at www.CaptainsBaseball.com, at the Classic Park box office or by phone at 440-954 WINS (9467).

Fans may also contribute cash donations, which will be donated to the Fund, on the night of the game at the Classic Park PNC Fans First Center.

Individual game tickets for all Captains games, may be purchased at the Captains official website www.CaptainsBaseball.com

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Lake County Captains. Click here to view the original story.

Salute our troops at Veterans Appreciation Night!

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Show support for current and former military and service personnel on Saturday, June 22 at Veterans Appreciation Night, presented by Owens Community College. Get to the ballpark early for a special pregame ceremony and enjoy “veterans-themed” music and in-game activities. Details on Veterans Night and info on discounted tickets at www.mudhens.com/veterans.

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