‘Donations Weekend’ Kicks Off at Dell Diamond

Make a donation July 26-29 at Railyard Team Store for 2 free tickets

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The Round Rock Express and Goodwill Industries of Central Texas have teamed up to present “Donations Weekend” at Dell Diamond starting Friday, July 26 and running through Monday, July 29, courtesy of Austin Goodwill.

Fans are encouraged to bring a clothing donation to the Railyard Team Store Friday-Monday to receive a “Be Our Guest” card, good for two Reserved tickets, and a coupon for 15% off your entire purchase from the Team Store!

Also, make a donation to the Goodwill store in Round Rock (150 W. Palm Valley Blvd) Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to noon, to meet an Express player and Spike. Fans who make a donation will also receive a “Be Our Guest” card for their donation.

For more information about Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, please visit www.austingoodwill.org. Let’s get out and help our Central Texas neighbors by donating!

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Round Rock Express. Click here to view the original story.

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.

Jamestown Jammers to Hold Can Food Drive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jamestown Jammers Baseball…”The BUCS Start Here!”

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

Legends host Breast Cancer Awareness dinner

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tampa & Gulf Coast League Yankees Recognize HOPE Week

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

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

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

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

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

Senators Host Community Day on Monday

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

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

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

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

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

PawSox Help Raise Awareness of “Invisible Wounds of War”

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June is National PTSD Awareness Month. 1 in 3 service members returns from Iraq and Afghanistan with an “invisible wound of war” – Post-Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The Pawtucket Red Sox baseball team is promoting PTSD awareness by hosting more than 150 Rhode Island and Massachusetts military service members, veterans and their families from the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program for a baseball game and BBQ on Thursday, June 27.

This portion of the PawSox Military Appreciation Night is designed to raise awareness of the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program which provides clinical care and support services to service members, veterans and families affected by combat stress or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The PawSox game is part of the Home Base “Adventure Series” and is designed to give military families an opportunity to come together for a fun activity and learn about the Home Base Program. Tickets are generously donated by the PawSox and by the Highland Street Foundation.

Previous Home Base Adventure Series events have included alpine skiing and ice fishing in Vermont and New Hampshire, sailing on the Charles River and skating on the Frog Pond in Boston, and a visit to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. This is the third year that Home Base will partner with the PawSox to host this Adventure Series event designed specifically for Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts military families.

To learn about Home Base’s new public service campaign to raise awareness for PTS and TBI, visit www.helpathomebase.org. For more info on the Red Sox Foundation and Mass General Hospital Home Base Program, go to www.homebaseprogram.org.

Event details: Thursday, July 27, 2013. BBQ at 5 PM. Pre-game at 6:15 PM; Game start 7:05 PM. Contact Catherine Moore, 802-793-4914 or cmoore28@partners.org.

Where: McCoy Stadium; 1 Columbus Avenue; Pawtucket, RI

Upon arrival, members of the press should check in at the Home Base table located at Gate B, near the right field entrance to the stadium.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Pawtucket Red Sox. Click here to view the original story.

LumberKings to Host Food Drive Night

Two perishable food items get fans free admission

Clinton, IA – The Clinton LumberKings are teaming with the community and area youth baseball/softball teams to help local food pantries. On Tuesday, June 25th, fans who bring in two perishable food items will receive a free general admission ticket to that night’s game against Wisconsin at 7:00.

Teams that choose to participate will turn in their donations at Ashford University Field on Tuesday, prior to the game. Each participating team member will get in free to that night’s game for their efforts. Participating teams will also be recognized on the field starting at 6:30 with the game starting at 7:00.

For more information contact the LumberKings business office at (563)242-0727 or via email at lumberkings@lumberkings.com.

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

ValleyCats, First Niagara partner on Community Spotlight

38 nonprofits will be highlighted at “The Joe” in 2013

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TROY, NY- The Tri-City ValleyCats have partnered with First Niagara on a season-long community initiative known as the “Community Spotlight.” During each of the ValleyCats 38 home games, a different nonprofit organization will be highlighted with in-stadium exposure throughout the night.

“First Niagara is thrilled to sponsor the Tri-City ValleyCats Community Spotlight initiative,” said First Niagara Eastern New York Market Leader Nina Tyzik. “This program provides the community with an opportunity to learn about all the great things the Capital Region’s nonprofit organizations are doing, and gives these organizations tremendous exposure.”

As part of the ‘Community Spotlight,” during each ValleyCats home game a certain non-profit organization will be recognized on the video board, receive a premier tabling opportunity on the concourse and 10 tickets for their staff and supporters to enjoy the game.

“First Niagara’s commitment to the community makes them the perfect partner for the Community Spotlight Program,” said ValleyCats Vice President/General Manager Rick Murphy. “Through this partnership, the 38 nonprofits will be able to receive great exposure in front of a captive audience throughout the 2013 season.”

The 38 nonprofit organizations include Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, all of which are being recognized during the ValleyCats opening homestand, June 17-19. Once confirmed, a full list of Community Spotlight dates will be posted online at tcvalleycats.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tri-City ValleyCats. Click here to view the original story.

Green Country Chevy Dealers to Provide Free Youth Baseball Clinic

Clinic to be held at ONEOK Field

The Green Country Chevy Dealers will provide a free youth baseball clinic with the Drillers players on June 21 and 22 at ONEOK Field.
The Green Country Chevy Dealers will provide a free youth baseball clinic with the Drillers players on June 21 and 22 at ONEOK Field.

On June 21-22, the Green Country Chevy Dealers will host a free instructional clinic at ONEOK Field for youth baseball players in the Tulsa area. Coached by the Tulsa Drillers, participants will learn the essentials of throwing, fielding and hitting.

The clinic is one of over 200 that Chevrolet is hosting nationwide this year as part of the Chevrolet Youth Baseball Program. Chevrolet has sponsored free, public baseball clinics for children across the country since 2006.

Here is the event schedule for the Tulsa Clinic:

Friday, June 21, 2013:  10:00AM – 1:00PM

Check In: 9:00AM – 9:45 AM

OR

Saturday, June 22, 2013:  10:00AM – 1:00PM

Check In: 9:00AM – 9:45 AM

Location:         ONEOK Field at 201 N. Elgin Avenue in downtown Tulsa

Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration will close two days before each clinic date. Online registration is easy:

  1. Go to http://rsvp.youthsportswired.com/baseball
  2. Click on “Tulsa” in the “Please select your market” drop down menu.
  3. Click on the clinic date you wish to attend
  4. Enter the password “playball” (all lowercase, no spaces) and click continue
  5. Complete the registration information and don’t forget to download the waiver. Each child must have a completed waiver to participate
  6. Click “submit form” at the end of the page to complete the registration

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

CONTACT(S)

Ryan Christy

678-672-1736

rchristy@gmdealerprograms.com

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

Raising A Prayer and A Wish

Hooks Salute to the Military Night June 27

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CORPUS CHRISTI – For 10 years, the Peace Tree Project of South Texas has been providing Community Embraces and planting live trees in honor of South Texas’ fallen service members.

On Thursday, June 27, the organization will be honored by the Corpus Christi Hooks as Salute to the Military Night unfolds at Whataburger Field. On that evening in pregame ceremonies, the Peace Tree Project retires its shovels and fans raise a prayer and a wish for the safe return of all service members in 2014.

“The men and women in our Armed Forces and their families demonstrate sacrificial love for our nation each and every day,” Hooks VP/general manager Michael Wood said. “It’s important for us to show our appreciation to them and the Peace Tree Project. ‘Raising A Prayer and A Wish’ enables all of us to come together as a community and recognize true patriots.”

“If your loved one answered the highest calling of service to our country by giving his or her life in Iraq or Afghanistan, we want to hear from you,” Peace Tree Project founder Norma Jean Sierra said. Sierra added that submitted names and photographs will be displayed on the Whataburger Field video board.

Contact Sierra at peacetreeprojectstx@yahoo.com or call 361-906-5704.

The Hooks are offering special reserved-seat ticket pricing on the 27th for active duty military and all who’ve honorably served, plus their immediate family members. Corpus Christi entertains the Springfield Cardinals that night at 7:05 and gates open at 5:30.

To purchase $6 half-priced tickets, contact the ticket office at 361-561-HOOK (4655). For groups of 20+, call Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677 or asteavens@cchooks.com

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Corpus Christi Hooks. Click here to view the original story.

Bark in the Ballpark A Success!

The Knights presented a check to the Human Society of York County on Sunday. (Audrey Stanek/Charlotte Knights)
The Knights presented a check to the Human Society of York County on Sunday. (Audrey Stanek/Charlotte Knights

(Fort Mill, SC) – It was a beautiful day for baseball on Sunday, June 2 as the Charlotte Knights welcomed all fans and dogs out to Knights Stadium for a 2:15 p.m. matinee game between the Knights and Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins).

The team’s annual Bark in the Ballpark celebration was filled with dog-themed tables on the concourse, a pre-game on-field dog parade, pooch-friendly music, and more. The great people from the Human Society of York County were on-hand for the event and the goal of the day was to raise money and find a good home for some of their puppies.

All of the dogs in attendance strutted their stuff during the parade and later in the day. Dogs of all ages and sizes were in attendance on Sunday.

Fans had a chance to see some dog clips on the in-stadium videoboard. One of the mound visits featured a clip from the Jetsons’ Astro. Other video dogs were Scooby Doo, Snoopy, and Brian from Family Guy.

Later in the day, the Knights had a special check presentation on the field to announce that the team raised $2,526 for the Human Society of York County. The money raised will go to insuring that all of the dogs at the shelter are well taken care of before they are adopted.

In all, three of the five dogs were adopted on Sunday at Knights Stadium and will now go to a great new home.

The entire Bark in the Ballpark celebration was sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories and Spay Neuter Clinic of the Carolinas.

Sunday’s game gave true meaning to “Dog Days of Summer”. It was a barking good time!

Tickets for all games this season are on sale now and can be purchased in person at Knights Stadium, by phone at 704-357-8071 ext. 2106, or online at http://www.charlotteknights.com.

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

Drillers Donate Over $20,000 to Tornado Relief

Donation to be made to the American Red Cross Tulsa Office

Fans mull over memorabilia Friday, May 25 during one of two in-game silent auctions held by the Drillers at ONEOK Field to raise money for Oklahoma Tornado Relief. The Drillers raised over $10,000 and donated another $10,000 to the American Red Cross.
Fans mull over memorabilia Friday, May 25 during one of two in-game silent auctions held by the Drillers at ONEOK Field to raise money for Oklahoma Tornado Relief. The Drillers raised over $10,000 and donated another $10,000 to the American Red Cross.

The Tulsa Drillers have announced a donation of $20,375.94 to the American Red Cross to directly benefit Oklahomans who were impacted by the recent tornadoes that struck the communities of Moore and Shawnee.

The Drillers organization donated $10,000 and the remaining dollars were raised through in-stadium auctions and T-shirt sales. Items sold included autographs, game-used equipment and various sports memorabilia with several Drillers players, Texas League and Major League Baseball teams providing items.

“The Drillers are happy to play a small part in the relief efforts,” said Drillers General Manager Mike Melega. “Our entire organization is so appreciative of our incredibly generous fans, our peers from around the Texas League and our parent club, the Colorado Rockies for all of their support to help raise much-needed dollars to aid in the recovery process.”

Melega said, “Our thoughts are with all those whose lives were affected by the storms.”

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

Ports To Host Challenger Little League Game May 29

STOCKTON, Calif.-Before the Ports face the Inland Empire 66ers in the final game of the three-game homestand, they will participate in the third annual Challenger Little League game starting at 5:30 p.m. Participating in the game will be Challenger little leaguers from the California District 8 Little League who play on Western Little League’s field in Stockton. The game will give all Challenger participants the chance to take some swings on the field at Banner Island, as well as interact with Ports players.

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Today more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.

Contact the Stockton Ports (209)644-1900 with any further questions.

Fans can purchase tickets at the Ports ticket office, online at www.stocktonports.com or by phone at (209) 644-1900. The Ports ticket office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the season.

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

Tampa Yankees Raise Money For Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer survivors took the field with the T-Yanks for the National Anthem. (Mark LoMoglio/Yankees)
Breast Cancer survivors took the field with the T-Yanks for the National Anthem. (Mark LoMoglio/Yankees)

Tampa, FL – The Tampa Yankees and The Container Store teamed up for this year’s Annual Pink Out Night held on Saturday, May 4th. This event raised over $2,200 this year for the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Research Center and Institute and has raised over $20,000 since 2007.

Over 3,600 fans, the majority clad in pink attire, entered the stadium to enjoy the Tampa Yankees game and post game fireworks. Players wore pink and blue jerseys, which were auctioned off during the game. Auction winners were invited to go onto the field after the game to meet the player who wore the jersey and get it autographed.

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

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