Supporting the Community

Bandits to donate part of every Ferris wheel ride ticket to Genesis Foundation

May 24, 2014

Ferris Wheel Fast Pass Lane for IHMVCU members also announced

Every ride of the opening season for the new Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park will help benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation, the Quad Cities River Bandits and Main Street Amusements announced on Friday. For each ride, 50 cents will be donated to the Genesis Health Services Foundation, benefiting Camp Genesis, Genesis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities.

The River Bandits also announced a new Fast Lane to board the Ferris wheel for IHMVCU members who purchase tickets for the ride and show their membership at the Ferris wheel queue.

Beginning Saturday, May 24, the amusement areas of Modern Woodmen Park – including the Ferris wheel and the Bounce QC Kids Zone are scheduled to be open – weather permitting – to fans at every River Bandits home game, and will also be open on weekend non-game days during the following hours:
Fridays, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.,
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon and 6 p.m.-10 p.m.,
Sundays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This weekend’s special Memorial Day hours will be noon to 6 p.m. on both Sunday, May 25, and Memorial Day Monday, May 26, to celebrate the opening of the first Ferris wheel inside of a minor league ballpark.

“We are so excited to open the Ferris wheel and amusements for the Quad Cities community and visitors for every game and every weekend all summer long,” said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. “Not only will our guests enjoy some of the best and most affordable family-friendly entertainment in the Midwest, but they will also be supporting a local charity and creating lifelong memories.”

To ride the Ferris wheel and enjoy the other amusements at Modern Woodmen Park, fans may purchase special tickets that can be redeemed at amusement areas, including the Ferris wheel and Bounce QC Kids Zone. Tickets are sold at $1 each, 5 for $5, 12 for $10, and 20 for $15. One Ferris wheel ride is 5 tickets. No tickets are required for children three years and under, but children shorter than 42 inches must be accompanied by an adult on the Ferris wheel.

The Ferris wheel has 20 gondolas, with each able to hold a maximum of six adults or up to eight people including children. The loading process requires weight balance throughout the Ferris wheel. Once loaded, a full ride is approximately three to four minutes. The wheel moves at approximately 7.5 miles per hour.

The River Bandits and Main Street Amusements are offering an all-you-can-ride-and-bounce daily pass for $20, and a season pass for unlimited rides and play in the Bounce QC Kids Zone for $49. Purchases can be made at the amusement areas of Modern Woodmen Park.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Quad Cities River Bandits. Click here to view the original story.

Urgent Care Centers to offer free sports physicals June 1

May 24, 2014

Urgent Care Centers of Kentucky will team up with the Lexington Legends to offer free sports physical examinations at the Legends game Sunday, June 1 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

A yearly sports physical is required for every child who seeks eligibility to participate in any school sport or athletic activity,

Gates will open at 5 p.m. June 1. The free examinations will begin at that time and will be available until 8 p.m. The game between the Legends and the Augusta GreenJackets will begin at 6:05 p.m.

The sports physicals will be conducted by the certified medical staff of Urgent Care Centers of Kentucky. No payment of any form, including copays, will be charged.

Parents will need to bring their identification or state driver’s license and should be prepared to fill out forms and provide medical history.

“The Legends and Urgent Care Centers of Kentucky are pleased to offer a convenient location and free sports physicals,” said Sarah Bosso, the Legends director of community relations and special events. “We know how important participating in team activities is for the betterment of our youth, and we want to make sure everyone has that opportunity.”

For more information, contact Bosso at 859-422-7855 or sbosso@lexingtonlegends.com.

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

Great Day Farms, Naturals Partner on Free Baseball Clinic

May 23, 2014

Kids invited to signup for FREE clinic prior to the game on Saturday, June 21st

Great Day Farms, along with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals players and coaches are once again teaming up for the seventh annual Youth Baseball Clinic at Arvest Ballpark, to be held from 2 until 4 P.M. on Saturday, June 21st prior to that night’s 6:05 P.M. game against the Tulsa Drillers, the Double-A Colorado Rockies.

The FREE Youth Baseball Clinic is open to children ages 6-12 and will cover instruction of key baseball fundamentals, including hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running. All participants will be given a complimentary Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Grass Berm ticket to that evening’s game against the Drillers, and the first 300 children to arrive for the clinic will also receive a FREE t-shirt courtesy of Great Day Farms.

Instruction during the clinic will be given by select Naturals players and coaches. Following the instruction portion of the clinic, an autograph session will occur along the 1^st base side of the concourse for approximately 20 minutes.

There is a sign-up form located on the Naturals website, nwanaturals.com, under the community menu that interested parents can print, fill out, and then fax or mail in to register their children for the clinic. The FREE Youth Baseball Clinic is also open to local youth coaches as they may also fill out the form and fax in their roster to register their entire teams. The deadline to register for the event is Wednesday, June 18th, but participants are encouraged to sign up quickly, as previous events have filled to capacity prior to the deadline. Sign-up begins at Arvest Ballpark at 1:30pm so we ask that you arrive early as participation is limited to the first 500 children. In addition to the kid’s clinic, fans are invited to bring canned food items to the ballpark at their own request that will be donated to the Samaritan House; however, a food donation is not mandatory for participation.

The ballpark will be cleared following the FREE Youth Baseball Clinic and then gates will reopen at 5:00 P.M. for the Naturals game against the Tulsa Drillers scheduled to begin at 6:05 P.M. that evening. If you have any questions regarding the clinic or game, please call (479) 927-4900 or visit our website for more information.

Tickets are still available for the Naturals game on Saturday, June 21st. Fans may purchase tickets online at nwanaturals.com, via our toll-free ticket hotline at (877) 444-2637, or by visiting the Arvest Ballpark Box Office.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. 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.

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

Take a Playcation on June 4th

May 21, 2014

Receive 4 Drive tickets and 4 passes to area attractions for just $40

On June 4^th, fans can take their annual Playcation with the Greenville Drive and Upstate attractions, as 2014 brings another exciting package! For just $40, fans will receive four tickets to that evening’s Drive game, plus four passes to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, the Greenville Zoo, and the Greenville County Rec Waterparks/Pavilion, a savings of $100!

The passes for the Upstate attractions are good through September 1^st. Fans who already have tickets for the game on June 4^th cannot add on the Playcation to their existing tickets, they must purchase the package as a whole.

Act now, because the Playcation package will sell quickly! It can be purchased by visiting Fluor Field’s Main Street Box Office or by calling (864) 240-4528. At the time of purchase, fans will receive four Drive tickets plus a card that can be redeemed at all of the Upstate attraction locations.

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

AquaSox to Host Pink at the Park Game 6/27

May 20, 2014

Pink at the Park benefits the Providence Comprehensive Breast Center

The Everett AquaSox announced today that they are partnering with the Providence Comprehensive Breast Center for Pink at the Park at the Everett AquaSox-Spokane Indians game on Friday, June 27. The event will celebrate women’s health, raise awareness and proceeds will benefit the Breast Center.

AquaSox players and coaches will be wearing pink jerseys on the 27th, which will be autographed and auctioned off during the game. There will be face painting and hair painting available in the concourse, an information fair on women’s health as well as a raffle for several gift baskets. Proceeds from all of these elements will go to the Providence General Foundation’s Comprehensive Breast Center Fund to help raise awareness for local breast cancer detection and treatment.

“Partnering with the AquaSox to help meet the health needs of women in our community with breast cancer is truly a gift. The funds will be used to support our local Breast Center and the patients we serve. We’re grateful for this generous support, said Gayle Jago, Manager of Providence Comprehensive Breast Center.

Tickets for this event are on sale now at aquasox.com/groups, with the group password: pink2014. Four dollars from every ticket purchased through this link will go to the Providence Comprehensive Breast Center Fund.

“We are so honored to partner with Providence for this important night to celebrate women and women’s health,” said AquaSox assistant general manager Katie Crawford Woods, “One in eight women will develop breast cancer, so it is a disease that affects us all.”

To learn more about the Providence Comprehensive Breast Center, please visit phcbc.com. If you’d like to purchase tickets to Pink at the Park on June 27th, visit aquasox.com/groups and use code: pink2014.

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

Chicken of the Sea Donates $10,000 to Kiwanis Miracle League

May 16, 2014

Christie Fleming (far right) from Chicken of the Sea presents the check for $10,000 to representatives from the Kiwanis Miracle League.

In a special ceremony prior to tonight’s Iowa Cubs game at Principal Park, representatives from Chicken of the Sea made a $10,000 donation to the Downtown Kiwanis Miracle League. The donation will allow 50 kids to play the entire season with the Miracle League this summer in downtown Des Moines.

The donation was part of the Chicken of the Sea’s “Great American Gratitude Tour.” In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Chicken of the Sea is touring the country to give back to local organizations and individuals who are doing great work in their communities. Chicken of the Sea will donate $1,000,000 by the end of their tour. Chicken of the Sea Vice President of Marketing Christie Fleming addressed the crowd and made the official presentation to several of the board members, parents, and players from the Miracle League on hand at Principal Park tonight. Fleming is a native of Oskaloosa, Iowa and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. She was joined on the field by Catalina, the mermaid mascot for Chicken of the Sea.

To find out more about the “Great American Gratitude Tour” and the organizations that have benefitted from these donations, visit chickenofthesea.com/100. For fans that received a gold coin at the game tonight, that’s also the place to enter your code to see if your coin is worth $10,000 or another prize from Chicken of the Sea.

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

Home Runs, Strikeouts Benefit Local Charities

May 15, 2014

BlueClaws partners OceanFirst Bank, Stop & Shop donate to local organizations through two initiatives

The BlueClaws have partnered with OceanFirst Foundation and Stop & Shop to raise money for local organizations when a BlueClaws batter hits a home run or when a BlueClaws pitcher strikes out an opposing hitter at FirstEnergy Park this summer.

OceanFirst Foundation’s Home Runs for Heroes
The BlueClaws and OceanFirst Foundation have again partnered on Home Runs for Heroes, a program that raises money for local military-based non-profit organizations. Each inning of the game is tied in with a local military-based organization. Each time the BlueClaws hit a home run in Lakewood, OceanFirst Foundation makes a donation of $1,000 to that organization. For a rundown of charities, please click here.

The program is now in its sixth season and has raised over $120,000 so far. For more on OceanFirst Foundation, click here.

Stop & Shop’s Strike Out Hunger
The BlueClaws and Stop & Shop have again partnered on the Strike Out Hunger campaign, through which Stop & Shop makes a donation to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties for every BlueClaws strikeout by a pitcher in Lakewood this year. Last year, the program raised over $10,000 for the Food Bank, which supports over 260 pantries and soup kitchens at the Jersey Shore.

Further, this year, as part of their 100th anniversary celebration, Stop & Shop will give out a $100 gift card to one lucky fan each time the BlueClaws reach a 100-strikeout milestone this year (100th, 200th, etc strikeout of the year).

For a program rundown, click here.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 13 years of existence. For tickets to any BlueClaws home game, call 732-901-7000 option 2 or click here.

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

Drive Business Downtown on Tuesday

May 12, 2014

4th annual event presented by Elliott Davis

On 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 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.

Dragons to Participate in Great American Cleanup

May 6, 2014

May 10th Event is Part of the Keep Montgomery County Beautiful program

As part of the Great American Cleanup initiative, the Dayton Dragons and the Montgomery County Environmental Services will host a cleanup event on May 10th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 624 Xenia Avenue in Dayton (East End Community Services). Dragons players, staff members, Heater, and the Dragons Green Team will pitch in to clean the surrounding neighborhood along with volunteers who can register at daytondragons.com/cleanup or by calling Nisha Jaga at (937) 228-2287 ext. 115.

The Dragons event is one component of the Great American Cleanup initiative and the Keep Montgomery County Beautiful program. It is a volunteer program for individuals or groups and a great way to give back to the community.

“We take a tremendous pride in the upkeep of Fifth Third Field,” Dragons President Robert Murphy said. “The Great American Cleanup is a great way for us to get out in the community and help with the upkeep of the city that surrounds us.”

All participating volunteers in the Dragons cleanup event will receive a Dragons hat and will be entered into a drawing for other great Dragons prizes.

About the Great American Cleanup

The Great American Cleanup is the largest organized volunteer litter cleanup and community improvement program in the country. This long standing Keep America Beautiful event, which runs annually from March 1 until May 31, is sponsored locally by the Keep Montgomery County Beautiful (KMCB) program. Keep Montgomery County Beautiful provides volunteers with cleanup supplies and can assist with litter disposal. KMCB can also help coordinate cleanup events and provide other resources for large scale community projects. For more information on KMCB programs, please visit www.kmcbohio.org or call (937) 225-4999.

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

Pitch For The Cure Returns to Avista

May 5, 2014

Indians partner with Susan G. Komen to help fight breast cancer

Participants from around Eastern Washington can help raise Breast Cancer Awareness,

The Spokane Indians annual Pitch for the Cure Breast Cancer Walk presented by Mike’s Hard Lemonade returns this August!

Click here to register online now!

Sunday, August 3rd, at Avista Stadium, will mark the eighth year that the Indians and the Susan G. Komen Foundation have collaborated on the event, with proceeds benefiting the Eastern Washington Chapter of the Komen Foundation.

“The Spokane Indians have not only helped us raise much needed funds to screen, educate and get services to women in Eastern Washington, they have help raise awareness and share hope that we will find a cure,” said Claudia Bell, executive director of the Eastern Washington’s Komen Chapter. “The Eastern Washington affiliate looks forward to this fun-filled evening every year!”

The short one-mile flat walk begins at 3:00 PM and circles around Avista Stadium before finishing on the field where the participants will be recognized in a special pre-game ceremony. The game against the Hillsboro Hops begins at 3:30 PM as Spokane players will wear limited edition pink jerseys that will be auctioned off to support the cause.

Last year, the Indians helped raise $5,529 for the Komen Foundation.

The cost for the walk is $25 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under. Participants will receive a technical T-shirt, a donation in their name to the Eastern Washington affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and a ticket to the Spokane Indians baseball game that night against Hillsboro

Deadline for early registration is Friday, July 18th, with a late registration fee of $5 after this date. Participants have until the day of event to sign-up. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, August 1st from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Spokane Indians Team Store located at Avista Stadium (602 N. Havana) and the day of the walk starting at 2:30 PM at Avista Stadium.

Click here to download a printable registration form. For more information on the Pitch for the Cure, please contact Walk Director Elise Rooney at (509) 343-6811, or email at erooney@spokaneindians.com.

This year, the Indians would also like to invite health care professionals to join breast cancer survivors and their supporters in the Walk. Brave women and men who face a diagnosis of breast cancer do not embark on the journey alone – dedicated doctors, nurses and staff members make it their mission to provide the best possible treatment and care to their patients.

In addition to Mike’s Hard Lemonade, supporting sponsors for this year’s Pitch for the Cure include Itron, Odom, Pepsi, Window World, Team Pilates, Coordinated Care, Rockwood Health Systems, Ross Printing, Rock 94 ½ and KXLY NewsRadio.

The Spokane Indians open the 2014 season on Friday, June 13th, against the Eugene Emeralds, and will be televised on SWX-TV.

The Spokane Indians would like to thank all of our fans for their support during the record-setting 2013 season. The Indians are the Short Season Class “A” affiliate for the Texas Rangers. Ticket packages are on sale now for the 2014 season, and start as low as $63. Click here for the 2014 schedule. Reserve your seats today by calling the Avista Stadium Ticket Office at (509) 343-OTTO (6886). Parking at all 38 Indians home games are FREE!

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

Crawdads to Host Taste of Hickory

May 4, 2014

‘Dads partner with Hickory Elks for May 18th event

Are you a self-professed foodie? Do you enjoy tasting new and local beers and wines? What if you could come to one event and taste all the food, wine and beer from area restaurants, breweries and wineries, and support community outreach programs and children’s charities at the same time?

Welcome to the Taste of Hickory! Taste. Well Crafted. The Hickory Elks Lodge is excited to announce their new partnership with the Hickory Crawdads offering the much needed space to accommodate the growth of this year’s Taste of Hickory while presenting the beautifully renovated L.P. Frans Stadium. The Hickory area is alive with talented chefs, bakers, brew masters, wine makers, and more, and the Hickory Elks in partnership with the Hickory Crawdads are thrilled to host the 3^rd Annual Taste of Hickory on Sunday, May 18^th.

The Taste of Hickory is sponsored this year by James Oxygen & Supply Company, Ashley’s Heating & Air, Holbrook Landscaping, Republic Services, Colin Brady, Community One Bank, Prime Benefits Insurance, United Beverage, Hickory Convention & Visitors Bureau, and City of Hickory’s “Life. Well Crafted.” brand. The event will showcase locally owned restaurants, Carolina breweries and wineries, and other local vendors. Stroll through the stadium tasting and sipping while enjoying familiar tunes by Hickory’s own “America’s Got Talent” star Ulysses Long.

There will be competition for the “Best of Hickory” in several categories with raffles and door prizes during the event. Proceeds from the event will go to the many community outreach programs that the Elks sponsor including Veterans Programs, Youth Activities and Scholarships, Catawba Valley Backpack Program, the Helping Hands Program, and the many Children’s Charities supported by the Lady Elks.

The event will be held at the Hickory Crawdads Stadium, Clement Blvd, on Sunday May 18, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be indoors and outdoors. Tickets are limited to 500 and will be available for sale on Friday April 4th. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. No one under 21 will be admitted and proper ID must be presented. For more information, to sponsor the event, to become a vendor, and to purchase tickets visit the Taste of Hickory Facebook page and call The Hickory Elks Lodge at (828) 322-2527.

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

Fifth Third Field to Host Flame of Hope 5K

May 1, 2014

Fifth Third Field will host the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Heater, the Dragons mascot, will be in attendance.

A portion of proceeds will be used to send several children with epilepsy to Camp Flame Catcher. Camp Flame Catcher is designed to give kids with epilepsy a typical camping experience that their friends enjoy with the added benefit of trained epilepsy specialists.

To register, go to www.2014flameofhope5k.kintera.org or Click here.

The event will include a traditional timed 5K for all runners and walkers as well as a one mile stroll. The event will begin on the Plaza at Fifth Third Field and continue along the scenic Great Miami River.

Packet Pick-up and registration will take place at the following:

7:30 AM – 6:00PM Friday, May 2nd at the EFWO Office, 11 W. Monument Ave., Ste. 101.

8:00 AM – 9:00AM Saturday, May 3rd at the plaza at Fifth Third Field.

Individual medals will be given to the first and second place finisher in each age division.

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

Bees to Support Health and Education During Eight-Game Homestand May 2-9

April 30, 2014

The Salt Lake Bees will host their eighth annual “Pack the Park Pink Night” at Smith’s Ballpark on Saturday, May 3 in collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF) and Swing for Life. On Tuesday, May 6, the eight-game homestand will continue with the team honoring local educators during “Teacher Appreciation Night.”

When the Bees take on the Reno Aces on May 3, players will wear commemorative caps and jerseys featuring pink ribbons in support of breast cancer awareness and fans will encouraged to help “Pack the Park Pink” by wearing the color of the night. A highlight of the evening will be a blind auction of the player-worn jerseys and caps with all proceeds benefiting HCF. Following the game, jersey buyers will have the opportunity to meet Bees players on the field for photograph opportunities while collecting their player-autographed jerseys. In partnership with the Bees, Swing for Life will also have pink t-shirts available for purchase with all proceeds benefiting HCF. Gates open at 5:35 p.m. and fans will be treated to a fireworks show following the conclusion of the game.

As part of an ongoing effort to honor and thank local educators, the Bees will host “Teacher Appreciation Night” on Tuesday, May 6 when the team takes on the Las Vegas 51s at 6:35 p.m. Admission to the game is free for all teachers when they show their school I.D. at the box office. Teachers may also purchase discounted tickets for family members for just $8.

“Pack the Park Pink Night” and “Teacher Appreciation Night” are part of the Bees organization’s year-round community outreach initiatives to support health and wellness, education and youth development.

Bees tickets are available at the Smith’s Ballpark box office from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., as well as at all Smith’sTix outlets and Smith’s Food & Drug Stores. Tickets may also be purchased online with no additional fees at www.slbees.com or by phone at (801) 325-BEES (2337).

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

Jacob G. Smith Wins Doubles for Technology Grant

April 25, 2014

Thomas and Hutton supports technology needs with generous donation

The 2013 South Atlantic League Champion Sand Gnats were fantastic to watch throughout last season. While their pitching was dominant from Opening Night through the League Championship, one offensive stat will pay dividends for school children in the Savannah area.

Thanks to a generous pledge from Thomas & Hutton and 116 doubles at Historic Grayson Stadium from the potent Gnats’ lineup, Jacob G. Smith Elementary will receive a $2,900 technology grant. Thomas and Hutton will present the check to the school on the field at Historic Grayson Stadium just before the Sand Gnats game on Friday, May 16.

“This is a great partnership between Thomas & Hutton and the Sand Gnats,” said Sand Gnats team president, John Katz. “Both of our organizations are passionate about education and we’re excited to be able to help Jacob G. Smith Elementary expand their access to technology.”

“Thomas & Hutton is excited about providing this grant to Jacob G. Smith Elementary for their use in expanding technology,” stated Ben Jones with Thomas & Hutton. “Our partnership with the Sand Gnats provided us with a great opportunity to place technology directly into a classroom and to help our students prepare for a successful future.”

J.G. Smith Elementary was named a “Title I Highest-Performing Reward School” in 2014 by the Georgia Department of Education and is ranked among the top five percent of Title I schools in Georgia, having the highest absolute performance over three years for the “All Students” group on the statewide assessments.

The grant will be used for the school to purchase Chromebooks, providing second grade students and their teachers the opportunity to utilize another technology resource that will enhance instructional practices in reading and math and help students prepare for testing such as the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). Additionally, students will be more prepared for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) which begin in the third grade.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Savannah Sand Gnats. Click here to view the original story.

Squirrels Announce Charity Boxing Event

April 24, 2014

Politicians, Police, Fire Fighters and Brewers Box For Youth Fields

The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are excited to announce the first ever Charity Big Gloves Boxing Throwdown on Saturday, May 17th at The Diamond. Proceeds from this evening of punishment, punches and mayhem will go directly to Operation Renovation, a community impact project to renovate 12 Richmond area youth baseball fields. Tickets are $10 and will be available at www.squirrelsbaseball.com. Several matches for the event have been announced and are listed below. Additional matches will be announced soon. The Main Event features political power with a display of regional cooperation. The official boxing ring will be placed near home plate and will include a referee and celebrity judges. The event runs from 6-8:00PM and Happy Hour drink specials will be available for the entirety of the Throwdown.

MAIN EVENT: REGIONAL COOPERATION

Hanover County Administrator “Of Punishment” Rhu Harris vs. Richmond Chief Administrator Officer Byron “Mauling” Marshall

ABV – ALL BREWER VIOLENCE

Strangeways Head Brewer “The Barbarian” Mike Hiller vs. Center of the Universe Head Brewer “The Chairman” Mike Killelea

FEELING SQUIRRELY

Squirrels VP Todd “Parney” Parnell vs. Squirrels CEM Chuck “Duking” Domino

UNDERCARD: MOUTHING OFF

VCU Rams Radio Voice Robby Robinson vs. Whoever Will Listen

MASCOT MANIA DANCE COMPETITION

VCU’s Rodney the Ram vs. U of R’s WebstUR vs. Nutzy the Flying Squirrel

ROADHOUSE

RMC Events Billy Gordan vs. RMC Events David Dillard

“This is another FUNN way we can get together for a positive force in the community, said Flying Squirrels VP and boxing undercard participant Todd “Parney” Parnell. “We are proud of all the participants who have stepped up to step in the ring for a charitable cause.”

Gates will open at 5:00 PM with the first bout set to begin around 6:00 PM. “This event promises to be one of the most fun and unique times that you and your family and friends could have for a great cause,” said Flying Squirrels CEM Chuck “Duking” Domino.

All proceeds will go directly to the Smooch-A-Pig Campaign and Operation Renovation – a dedicated community project to renovate 12 designated youth baseball fields in the Richmond area. Tickets are on sale now at squirrelsbaseball.com. Questions or suggestions for additional opening matches can be sent to Flying Squirrels Media Relations Manager Jay Burnham at jay.burnham@squirrelsbaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Click here to view the original story.