3rd Annual Auggie’s Holiday BUZZar & Toys for Tots Drive

AUGUSTA, GA: The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced the Third Annual “Auggie’s Holiday BUZZar” presented by the Augusta Chronicle, Kicks 99, HD 98.3, 93.9 Bob FM and WRDW Channel 12/26. Join the GreenJackets for this FREE event open to the public at Lake Olmstead Stadium on Saturday, December 10th from 11 AM to 2 PM.

“This year we’ve added some extra BUZZ to this annual tradition with the vendor fair and we’re excited to have the CSRA come out and do their holiday shopping at the Lake,” stated Tom Denlinger, GreenJackets General Manager. “Toys for Tots is such a great organization and is in need of lots of toys this holiday season. We hope you’ll come, bring a toy and enjoy the FUN with us. ”

The GreenJackets are planning an event with FUN for the whole family, including (but not limited to):

  • Toys for Tots Drive – bring an unwrapped toy and receive a FREE Hot Dog & Coca-Cola Soda
  • HUGE Vendor Fair with over 40 uniquely different vendors (listed below)
  • FREE Pictures and meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus (11AM-1PM)
  • Appearance by the GreenJackets mascot, Auggie
  • First 100 fans receive a complimentary cupcake, courtesy of Piece of Cake Bakery
  • Inflatables for Kids (Moon Bounce, Obstacle Course, Wiffle Ball)
  • Discounts on GreenJackets Merchandise in the Hive Pro Shop – Spin the Wheel of FUN to see how much you save
  • Opportunity to purchase GreenJackets Holiday Packages – perfect gift for the fan in your life
  • Complimentary Coffee and Hot Chocolate
  • Ahmen Korner Bar & Grill open with grilled items, nachos & cheese, cold beverages available for purchase

New to the 3rd Annual Auggie’s Holiday BUZZar we have a HUGE Vendor Fair for all of your holiday shopping needs. The whole family is encouraged to come out and visit the following vendors in the BUZZar:

  • Air Plant Terrariums and Gardens from Janet, Anne’s Farm at Walden Woods, Avon, Baby Baby Couture, Blue Willow Botanical & Soap Company, Cyanotype prints, patches and more from Lindsay, Distressed Timber Designs, Doyle’s Candles, CRUNCH Fitness, Goat Milk soap and products from Cindy, Grand Canyon University, Handmade Bath Product from Leslie, Handmade Beaded Jewelry and Holiday Knick Knacks from Lindsay, Handmade crafts, blankets and more from Harry, Handmade crochet items and bags from Janet, Handmade Jewelry and Hand Painted Plaques from Dyanna, Jamberry Hand and Nail Care/Art, JB Pen Turning, LulaRoe, Macaroni Kid Augusta, Mary Kay, Moonbeam Muchness, Nothing In Particular, Ornaments, shot glasses and more from Erica, Osborne Books, Paparazzi Jewelry, Perfectly Posh, Plexus Worldwide, Pure Romance, Rodan+Fields Skincare, Scrapbooks and gift sets also more from Marie, Second Chance Woodcrafts, Southern Siding, SportClips, Wells Fargo, WOW Internet and Cable, Younique and MUCH MORE to come as well!

The GreenJackets are excited to host Touch a Truck as a part of the festivities. Families are encouraged to join us and see the following vehicles at Lake Olmstead Stadium:

  • Ambulance from SouthStar Ambulance, Fire Truck from Richmond County Fire, Humvee from Georgia Army National Guard, Kubota Mower from J&B Tractor, Police Car from Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Toro Mower from Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Tractor from White Cap and more to come.

As a part of “Auggie’s Holiday BUZZar,” the GreenJackets are offering vendors the opportunity to set up. For more information contact Shannon Mitchell at (706) 922-WINS (9467) or email smitchell@greenjacketsbaseball.com. The fee is $20, and you must provide your own table and chairs.

All GreenJackets Ticket Packages, including the all-new 6-Game Flex Holiday Package, Full, Half, and Weekend Packages are on sale now for the 2017 Season. For more information, including pricing and benefits on all plans, visit www.GreenJacketsBaseball.com or contact the GreenJackets Front Office at (706) 922-WINS (9467).

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This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Yoga in the Outfield on Saturday

Fluor Field will host a special “Yoga in the Outfield” event on Saturday, September 10th. Gates open at 9:00 AM, and a special yoga class will begin at 10:00 AM.

Tickets for the yoga class are available now for just $15 by CLICKING HERE, and they will be $20 at the field on September 10th. Portions of the ticket proceeds will go to Meals on Wheels and the Set Free Alliance.

Kids are also invited to take part in a complimentary mini-yoga session on the berm by the Main Street Gate.

Even if you don’t take part in the yoga classes, anyone can enter with complimentary admission to the Mindful Market located on the concourse with healthy snacks, drinks and cocktails from some of Greenville’s most mindful vendors.

For more information, go to yogaintheoutfield.com or CLICK HERE.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Sky Sox, CenturyLink Renew Small Business Spotlight

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are proud to announce the return of a sponsorship program with CenturyLink, the Official Communication Services Company of the Sky Sox, which showcases local businesses. The Small Business Spotlight, which began in 2014, is designed to help businesses in the Colorado Springs area market themselves free of charge at Security Service Field during the 2016 Sky Sox season. In addition, the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which CenturyLink also sponsors, will help supply consulting and training to existing and new businesses.

Any business wishing to be considered for the Small Business must fill out the form here, (http://www.milb.com/documents/2/3/2/164835232/CenturyLink_Small_Business_Spotlight_Form_oycb6bae.pdf) and email the completed form to Spencer Molnar at smolnar@skysox.com. For additional assistance, please contact Spencer Molnar at (719) 597-1449.

Through their partnership with the Sky Sox during the 2016 baseball season, CenturyLink will provide businesses in Colorado Springs with the opportunity to market themselves through the “Small Business Spotlight” at one of 30 Sky Sox home games. The selected businesses for the game will receive a tremendous marketing package provided free of charge by CenturyLink that includes:

  1. A table in the main concourse to showcase their organization
  2. Four tickets to the game and one parking pass
  3. Public address announcement and live in-game scoreboard recognition
  4. A ceremonial first pitch
  5. On-air recognition during the Sky Sox broadcast on AM 1300 “The Animal”

“CenturyLink is a proud supporter of small businesses within the Colorado Springs area and we’re thrilled to partner with the Sky Sox on this venture,” said Penny Larson, vice president of operations for CenturyLink Colorado. “CenturyLink helps provide the communications services and technologies that businesses need, while the SBDC provides resources to existing and new businesses to help them grow. We look forward to providing area small businesses with major league-caliber exposure and an opportunity to showcase their products and services again in 2016.”

“The Sky Sox are honored to continue this partnership with CenturyLink to provide this excellent program”, said Sky Sox President and General Manager Tony Ensor. “These businesses are the backbone of the Colorado Springs community and we are proud to lend a helping hand in this effort.”

About CenturyLink

CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms. The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers. The company also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink® Prism™ TV and DIRECTV brands. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest corporations. For more information, visit www.centurylink.com.

About Colorado Springs SBDC

The Small Business Development Center is hosted by El Paso County and sponsored by the Small Business Administration, City of Colorado Springs, UCCS College of Business, and CenturyLink. It offers business consulting and training to assist existing and new small businesses in El Paso, Park and Teller counties. The Colorado Springs SBDC is the recipient of the 2014 Region 8 SBA Award for Innovation and Excellence. For more information about the SBDC and services it offers, visit www.cssbdc.org or call 719.667.3803.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Drive Business Downtown Returns Tuesday

“Drive for 5” to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank

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On Tuesday, May 12th, the Greenville Drive will celebrate the 5th annual Drive Business Downtown Day presented by Elliott Davis Decosimo at Fluor Field. First pitch for the Drive’s game against the Hagerstown Suns is scheduled for 2:05 PM.

Drive Business Downtown is a celebration in and about the heart of Greenville. Attendees will be able to enjoy the game with co-workers, network with downtown business associates, entertain clients and prospects and watch company execs in on-field games.

Harvest Hope Food Bank will once again serve as this year’s Drive Business Downtown charity, and in honor of this being the 5th Drive Business Downtown game, the Drive are encouraging all fans to “Drive for 5” by bringing 5 canned goods or $5 to donate to Harvest Hope.

Following the Drive game, there’s more baseball to come at Fluor Field, as the BB&T College Baseball Series concludes with the Clemson Tigers squaring off against the Furman Paladins at 7:00 PM. Separate tickets will be required for the Clemson-Furman game.

For more information about the Drive Business Downtown game, call (864) 240-4500. Go Drive!

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

Downtown Crawdads Bash Announced

Free downtown event “Under the Sails” on Tuesday, May 12th

Hickory, NC – The Hickory Crawdads, the Hickory Downtown Development Association, and the Hickory Convention & Visitors Bureau are teaming up to host the free Downtown Crawdads Bash event on Tuesday, May 12th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm “Under the Sails” in downtown Hickory.

The event will feature live music, fun games and activities, and the chance for Crawdads fans to meet and mingle with their favorite ‘Dads players and coaches while collecting autographs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening as well.

“We’re really excited about the Downtown Crawdads Bash and we think it’s going to be a lot of fun for the fans and players,” said Crawdads Dir. of Community Relations & Events Megan Meade. “We had such a positive response to our downtown event during the All-Star Game last year and thought it would be something fans would enjoy experiencing again!”

The Crawdads are scheduled to play the Savannah Sand Gnats the morning of the event, with first pitch at L.P. Frans Stadium scheduled for 11:00 am.

For more information regarding the Downtown Crawdads Bash, call the ‘Dads front office at (828) 322-3000.

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

Sky Sox, CenturyLink Announce Return Of Small Buisiness Spotlight

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Local Small Businesses will have the opportunity to market themselves at Security Service Field in 2015

Colorado-Springs-Sky-Sox-2014The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are proud to announce the return of a sponsorship program with CenturyLink, the Official Communication Services Company of the Sky Sox, which showcases local businesses. The Small Business Spotlight, which began in 2014, is designed to help businesses in the Colorado Springs area market themselves free of charge at Security Service Field during the 2015 Sky Sox season. In addition, the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which CenturyLink also sponsors, will help supply consulting and training to existing and new businesses.

Colorado-Springs-Small-Business-Development-CenterAny business wishing to be considered for the Small Business Spotlight can apply online at https://businessspotlight.requestitem.com/. Members of the community can nominate their own business or someone else’s.

Through their partnership with the Sky Sox during the 2015 baseball season, CenturyLink will provide businesses in Colorado Springs with the opportunity to market themselves through the “Small Business Spotlight” at one of 30 Sky Sox home games. The selected businesses for the game will receive a tremendous marketing package provided free of charge by CenturyLink that includes:

  1. A table in the main concourse to showcase their organization
  2. Four tickets to the game and one parking pass
  3. Public address announcement and live in-game scoreboard recognition
  4. A ceremonial first pitch
  5. On-air recognition during the Sky Sox broadcast on AM 1300 “The Animal”

“CenturyLink is proud to work with the Sky Sox in supporting the small businesses within the Colorado Springs area,” said Penny Larson, vice president of operations for CenturyLink Colorado. “CenturyLink helps provide the technologies and communications services that businesses need, while the SBDC provides resources to existing and new businesses to help them grow. We look forward to providing small businesses big league exposure and an opportunity to showcase their products and services.”

“The Sky Sox are honored to continue this partnership with CenturyLink to provide this excellent program”, said Sky Sox President and General Manager Tony Ensor. “These businesses are the backbone of the Colorado Springs community and we are proud to lend a helping hand in this effort.”

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox . Click here to view the original story.

MMIC’s ‘Heading For The Big Leagues’ Returns To Dow Diamond

Trade show will bring together regional innovators, business and community leaders

Great-Lakes-LoonsThe sixth annual “Heading For The Big Leagues” entrepreneur expo returns to Dow Diamond on Thursday, May 29. Sponsored by the Mid-Michigan Innovation Center, the event brings together a wide variety of groups – from regional innovators and startups, to community and business leaders.

The event kicks off at 3 p.m. with a MiQuest Coaching Session and a Buyer’s Circle Panel Discussion. There will be two sessions available for both events – from 3-4 p.m. and from 4-5 p.m. Also from 3 to 5 p.m. is an Advanced Materials Tech Forum, which is by invite only.

Mid-Michigan-Innovation-CenterThe VIP Reception and MMIC Award Presentation will be from 5 to 6 p.m., and hors d’ouevres and beverages will be available.

The Exhibitor Showcase takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Dow Diamond Concourse. There will be food and beverages available, along with the opportunity to browse new technology companies started in Michigan.

Standard tickets are priced at $25 each and include exhibit access and a food and drink item. VIP tickets ($100 each) include exhibit access, all educational sessions, food and beverages, and the VIP reception and networking area.

To purchase tickets online, visit the MMIC website at http://mmic.us. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event.

Dow Diamond is owned by the Michigan Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity and non-profit corporation.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Great Lakes Loons. Click here to view the original story.

Drive Business Downtown on Tuesday

4th annual event presented by Elliott Davis

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Greenville-DriveOn Tuesday, May 13th, the Greenville Drive will host the 4th annual Drive Business Downtown game presented by Elliott Davis. First pitch for the Drive game against the West Virginia Power is at 2:05.

Drive Business Downtown is a celebration in and about the heart of Greenville. Attendees will be able to enjoy the game with co-workers, network with downtown business associates, entertain clients and prospects, and watch company execs compete in on-field games.

Harvest-Hope-Food-BankHarvest Hope Food Bank will serve as this year’s Drive Business Downtown Charity, and each booster company attending the game is spearheading a fundraising effort to help raise money for Harvest Hope. Following the game, a VIP reception for designated Young Professionals of the booster companies will be held at The Lazy Goat on River Place in Downtown Greenville.

If you’re itching to see more baseball after the Drive game is complete, you’re in luck, as Fluor Field will host Furman and Clemson at 7:00 in a matchup of two outstanding baseball teams from the Upstate! The game marks the final game of the 2014 College Baseball Series at Fluor Field presented by BB&T. Separate tickets will be required for this game.

Tuesday is an exciting time for downtown businesses to interact, network and enjoy an terrific doubleheader of baseball at Fluor Field! To purchase tickets, stop by the Main Street Box Office, call (864) 240-4528 or log on to GreenvilleDrive.com.

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

Sky Sox around the Community in February

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Spring Training is right around the corner and as baseball season approaches, you can find the Colorado Springs Sky Sox at several events throughout the community. At each event you will be able to pick up your 2014 pocket schedule and speak to a representative in person about the variety of events going on throughout the preseason and into the season. 2014 ticket packages also will be available to purchase.

Here’s a quick list of where you can find your hometown team:

Friday, Feb. 7 – Downtown Olympic Celebration – As the Winter Olympics in Sochi kick off, Sox the Fox will join some of the Sky Sox staff to celebrate with the rest of Colorado Springs at the Downtown Celebration. We will be located just north of Orchard Oven’s Bakery near the Bijou intersection.

Friday, Feb. 7 – American Heart Association Fashion Show at Chapel Hills Mall – The Sky Sox will also be at the Chapel Hills Mall on Friday supporting the AHA as they raise awareness for heart health during Heart Month.

Saturday, Feb. 8 – Bourbon Brothers Grand Opening with Goose Gossage – Along with baseball Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, you can find the Sky Sox at the Grand Opening of Bourbon Brothers located at 13021 Bass Pro Drive.

Friday, Feb. 14 – Sunday, Feb. 16 – Sports and RV show at Penrose Event Center – Sox the Fox will be out of his den once again as he visits the Sports and RV Show on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15 – Colorado College Hockey Game – The Sky Sox are fans of all local sports teams, join us for a great night of hockey and have a chance to win prizes by spinning our prize wheel. The Tigers will take on Western Michigan at 7:07 p.m. at World Arena.

Saturday, Feb. 22 – Galaxy Fest – Colorado Springs’ Premier Multimedia Multi Genre Convention will run from Jan. 21-Jan. 23 at Antlers Hilton, 4 S. Cascade Ave., but you can also visit with Sky Sox baseball about all your needs on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Saturday, March 1 – Mascot Race 5k for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Here’s your chance to cheer on your favorite mascot to help out a great cause for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Saturday, March 1 – Air Force Basketball – Join us when the Air Force Academy takes on UNLV at 2 p.m. at Clune Arena.

Friday, March 7 – Colorado College Hockey Game – We will be back at Colorado College to support the Tigers when they take on St. Cloud State University at 7:07 p.m. at World Arena.

Saturday, March 8 – National Anthem Tryouts at Chapel Hills Mall – If you would like a chance to show off your talent in front of thousands of Sky Sox fans, join us on March 8 for 2014 National Anthem tryouts.

Saturday, March 8 – Air Force Basketball – We’ll be back supporting Air Force basketball in the season finale against Boise State at noon at Clune Arena.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Click here to view the original story.

Chasers in the Community: November 14th – November 30th

Storm Chasers staff to participate in Salvation Army Bell Ringing and Open Door Mission’s Drumsticks on Wheels

Spotlight: Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Hy-Vee Shadow Lake – Nov. 14

­The Storm Chasers staff will serve as bell ringers for donations to the Salvation Army in front of Hy-Vee Shadow Lake on Thursday, November 14th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the third consecutive year the Storm Chasers staff has served as bell ringers. Mascot Stormy will be participating from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 Thursday, November 14

  • SilverRidge Assisted Living Visit (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – Before their “Birthday Party” on November 15th in the Storm Front Team Store, all three Chasers mascots will be visiting the residents of SilverRidge Assisted Living (sponsor of the Silver Chasers Club) to celebrate their “Birthday” in a private event.

Friday, November 15

  • Hands of the Heartland Ribbon Cutting (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – Mascot Casey will attend this Bellevue Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration, to welcome this new business to the community.
  • Stormy & Vortex’s Birthday Party (4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) – Stormy and Vortex celebrate the third anniversary of their introduction as mascots at the Storm Front Team Store. Guests are encouraged to bring new unwrapped toys to benefit Toys for Tots and in exchange will receive a 40% coupon to the store (up to three toys max per person). Free refreshments will be provided and party games will be played.

Saturday, November 16

  • Westroads Mall Santa’s Arrival Event (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) – Stormy will join friends of Westroads Mall to await Santa’s arrival. Once Santa arrives, Stormy will be part of Santa’s parade through the mall.

Monday, November 18

  • Majestix Salon Ribbon Cutting (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – Mascot Casey will attend this Bellevue Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration, to welcome this new business to the community.

Saturday, November 23

  • Open Door Mission Drumsticks On Wheels – Members of the Storm Chasers Front Office Staff will volunteer their time to deliver the fixings of a proper Thanksgiving dinner to those in need in the Omaha Metro throughout the day. This is the third consecutive year the Chasers have participated in this cause.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Omaha Storm Chasers. Click here to view the original story.

RiverDogs Donations Amounts to Peanuts

Charleston-RiverDogsLeave it to the Charleston RiverDogs to come to the aid of one of their own.

“Tony the Peanut Man,” the moniker for Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park’s long-time peanut vendor Anthony Wright, suffered a tremendous loss this week with a home fire as chronicled by local media.

Wright reportedly suffered approximately $10,000 in damages to his peanut-boiling equipment that included steel pots and other gear. They were located in the back yard of his West Ashley home.

The RiverDogs, where Tony consistently toils in front of large crowds with his specially-made t-shirt and renowned sweetgrass hat with no top, will donate to him a portion of the club’s peanut sales for this entire four-game homestand (April 19-22). The club will also have a donation station for Wright at Guest Services throughout the homestand. Piggly Wiggly has also pledged to replace all of the peanuts that he lost in the fire.

“We feel for Tony,” said RiverDogs General Manager Dave Echols. “He’s been a Riley Park staple for so long that we felt that we had to do something for him. We’re certain that many of his customers will come to his need during this delicate time.”

The club will also have a between-inning salute for Wright to help raise awareness when the entire Riley Park audience will be invited to participate in singing his famed composition (“Haaaay, haaaay; what I saaaay”) that he includes while dancing his jig after a sale of one of his bags of roasted or boiled peanuts. The ceremony will also acknowledge the contribution the RiverDogs will be making to Tony and hopefully encourage fans to lend a hand and make their own donation.

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Senior and Caregiver Expo at McKechnie Field March 27

Expo Coincides With Pirates Spring Training Game Versus Minnesota

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Bradenton, Fla. – The Pittsburgh Pirates will host a Senior and Caregiver Expo at McKechnie Field on Wednesday, March 27. The expo will run from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., coinciding with the Pirates Spring Training game against the Minnesota Twins. The game begins at 1:05 p.m.

The expo is open to all fans attending the game at no additional cost. The event is presented by Manatee Memorial Hospital and Humana. Local businesses and non-profits that provide services to senior citizens will have exhibitor tables at the event. The first 2,500 fans will receive a free Pirates eco-friendly bag courtesy of the event sponsors.

CARES Outreach Services of Sarasota will conduct free screenings for blood pressure, glucose/diabetes, and HIV in the roundabout outside the main gate. A TOTAL cholesterol screening will also be offered for $5. These screenings are available to the general public. Participants that opt for all four screenings can get their results in 15 minutes or less. In order to get the most accurate results, participants should fast for at least eight hours before the TOTAL cholesterol and two hours for the glucose/diabetes screenings.

Free Distance Vision and Glaucoma screenings will be available from the Eye Associates Sight Mobile outside of the main gate.

The Pirates are accepting exhibitor booth registration for the expo until Friday, March 22. To register a booth at the expo, call 941-747-3031 ext. 4161. All Pirates Spring Training tabling guidelines apply to expo exhibitors.

Pirates Spring Training season ticket holders can exchange any unused tickets for tickets to the Pirates game on Sunday, March 24 and March 27. Exchanges are subject to availability restrictions and must be made in person at the McKechnie Field ticket office. Unused tickets to the Black and Gold Game and the exhibition against Team Spain are not eligible to be exchanged.

For more information about the Senior and Caregiver Expo, call 941-747-3031 or visit www.BradentonMarauders.com. To purchase tickets to the game call 877-893-2827 or visit the McKechnie Field Ticket Office on weekdays between 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or Sunday from 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Bradenton Marauders. Click here to view the original story.

RiverDogs Promote “Going Local”

They are seen working in the community. Charlie T. RiverDog is seen all over the Lowcountry. Stories are told about how much fans love coming to The Joe and how much the local organization means to the area.

In that local spirit, the organization has announced a formal relationship with Lowcountry Local First for the 2011 season.

The mission of Lowcountry Local First is to advocate the benefits of a local living economy by strengthening community support for independent and locally-owned businesses and farmers.

“We want to stress the fact that supporting local businesses helps to strengthen our local economy,” said RiverDogs general manager Dave Echols.  “We are an active player in this region – whether we are in season or not – and we want to do all we can to help our local businesses.  As a result, we hope that our fans will recognize the importance of supporting local businesses and artisans while at the same time allowing Lowcountry Local First members an opportunity to reach our fans, all while enjoying a night of relaxation and entertainment by attending a RiverDogs game.”

Part of the RiverDogs’ involvement with Lowcountry Local First will consists of locally owned businesses having the opportunity to provide information and promote awareness through various table displays near the entrance of Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park on Saturdays.

Fans who come to the ballpark for Saturday home games will not only have the chance to interact with those local businesses, but if they show proof of residency in the Greater Charleston area, they’ll receive $1 off their ticket purchase upon entering The Joe.

Lowcountry Local First is an alliance that educates the public on the importance of supporting the local economy, and encourages businesses and consumers to be environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. They are the 44th network of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), North America’s fastest growing network of socially responsible businesses that are comprised of more than 80 community networks representing 22,000 independent business members across 30 states and Canadian provinces.

These networks create local living economies through the building blocks of independent retail, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, green building, local zero-waste manufacturing, community capital, independent media and local arts and culture.