Save lives: Mud Hens Blood Drive is Wednesday, 7/5

Did you know every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, and that one pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? To help meet demand for donations and to raise awareness about the need for new donors, the annual Mud Hens Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, July 5, from 2-7 p.m.

The blood drive will be held inside the Top of Nine banquet area (see on map) located on the fourth floor at 406 Washington St. adjacent to Fifth Third Field.

  • All donors will receive a ticket voucher for a future Toledo Mud Hens game!
  • Meet the mascots!
  • All donors will be entered into a drawing to win some cool Mud Hens items!

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: MUDHENS.

Fans attending games on June 14 and 30 will also be able to schedule an appointment at the Red Cross table on the main concourse.

The American Red Cross Western Lake Erie Region serves 11 counties and needs to collect about 300 units of blood every day to meet patient need in 23 hospitals.

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Tame your mane: Great Clips Charity Cuts 6/8

Are split ends throwing you a curve? On Thursday, June 8, the Great Clips Charity Cuts event aims to help you tame that mane while enjoying great baseball action at Fifth Third Field!

Great Clips stylists will be providing free haircuts on the Main Concourse during the game, with donations being accepted to benefit Children’s Miracle Network.

GAME TICKET ($12) – BUY TICKETS

What you get:

  • June 8 Mud Hens game ticket

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Cast a spell at Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Night

Calling all wizards and muggles! Fifth Third Field magically turns into Diagon Alley on Friday, July 14 as the Toledo Mud Hens celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series. The fun will leave you completely spellbound!

Mud Hens players and coaches will wear “Wizard Games” theme night jerseys which will be sold at a silent auction during the game. Look for the auction tables on the main concourse. Bids will be accepted through the end of the sixth inning. Proceeds benefit Family House and Helping Hens fund.

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Accio, jersey! Good news, you can now pre-order your very own ‘Wizard Games’ jersey. Jerseys will ship late-July/early-August once they arrive in our warehouse. This is the only way to guarantee getting a jersey for yourself or any fan in your life. Quantities are extremely limited to head on over to the online Swamp Shop to pre-order yours today!

Join us for the pregame Wizard Party prior to the Friday, July 14 game! No muggles are allowed in this muggle-themed party that will include a magical buffet, Quidditch activities in Hensville Park, a costume contest, Harry Potter trivia, and a magic show! Tickets are $40 for adults and $35 for kids, which includes your Mud Hens game ticket and all of the activities. Wands will also be available for purchase at the party.

BUFFET MENU:

  • Dragon Fire Roasted Chicken Breast
  • Basilisk Burgers
  • Gillyweed Salad
  • Ron’s Red Head Potatoes
  • Golden Snitchos
  • Chocolate Frog Chip Cookies
  • Polyjuice Potion Punch
  • Luna’s Lemonade & Gillywater

Look for our very own Platform 9 ¾ on the main concourse for a unique photo opportunity for Mud Hens fans: don’t forget your wand, cape and broomstick!

GAME TICKET ($15) – BUY TICKETS

What you get:

  • July 14 Mud Hens game ticket
  • Postgame fireworks

Planning on entering our wizarding world? Let us know by clicking here!

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Strike out hunger with a Food Drive, May 5-7

Did you know an estimated 42 million people in America (one in eight) struggle with hunger? To help raise awareness and inspire action, Fifth Third Bank and the Toledo Mud Hens are teaming up to collect food during the May 5-7 homestand at Fifth Third Field in support of the SeaGate Food Bank of Northwest Ohio.

Fans attending the Mud Hens home games between Friday, May 5 and Sunday, May 7 are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the ballpark to help Fifth Third reach their goal of donating 1 million meals to the communities it serves in the month of May. Boxes will be readily available at all entrances.

Fifth Third chose the food drive as this year’s bank-wide service project in honor of Fifth Third Day which occurs annually on May 3.

The mission of SeaGate Food Bank is to enhance quality of life in NW Ohio by relentlessly working to eliminate hunger and improve nutrition. Every month, the food bank distributes food to more than 400 food pantries, soup kitchens and programs feeding the hungry in the Toledo region.

Friday, May 5 Toledo vs. Louisville at 7:05 p.m.

GAME TICKET ($12) – BUY TICKETS

What you get:

  •        May 5 Mud Hens game ticket

Saturday, May 6 Toledo vs. Louisville at 7:05 p.m.

GAME TICKET ($12) – BUY TICKETS

What you get:

  •        May 6 Mud Hens game ticket

Sunday, May 7 Toledo vs. Louisville at 2:05 p.m.

GAME TICKET ($12) – BUY TICKETS

What you get:

  •        May 7 Mud Hens game ticket

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Have a ball at Future Mud Hen Baseball Camps

Play ball where the Mud Hens play! Have fun in the sun and improve on your skills at our Future Mud Hen Baseball Camps. All camps and clinics will be held at Fifth Third Field and camp instructors will be current Mud Hens players and coaches.

For all camp registrations, contact CJ O’Leary at 419-720-6543 or email coleary@mudhens.com.

FIELD OF DREAMS CLINIC: SATURDAY, MAY 27 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

The Future Mud Hen Special Needs Field of Dreams Clinic is open to any child between the ages of 5 and 18 with special needs. This two-hour camp will take place on the field prior to the Mud Hens game at Fifth Third Field. The camp will feature three simultaneous games on the field with Mud Hens players, including an opportunity for each child to get at least one at bat at home plate at Fifth Third Field, complete with an introduction on the public address system and a live shot on the video board!

One adult chaperone is required to be in attendance with each child attending the clinic.

Field of Dreams Clinic registration is $25.

What you get:

  • Future Mud Hen Camp T-shirt
  • Souvenir baseball
  • May 27 Mud Hens game ticket (Additional tickets are $12 each)

THREE-DAY SKILLS CAMP: TUESDAY, JUNE 13 – THURSDAY, JUNE 15 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. EACH DAY

The Future Mud Hen Three Day Skills Camp is for kids ages 7 to 14 and will feature in-depth instruction on all aspects of the game of baseball. The first two days of the camp feature stations around the field where Mud Hens players teach the campers baseball fundamentals. Stations will include instruction on fielding (infield & outfield), hitting, base running, pitching, strength & conditioning and more. The final day of the camp will feature several competitions (Speed Pitch, Gold Glove and Speed Running) and an on field game!

Each Future Mud Hen Three-Day Skills Camp concludes with an awards ceremony at Fifth Third Field with a special appearance by MUDDY! The awards ceremony is open to anyone wishing to attend. Certificates will be awarded to the competition winners and prizes will be drawn randomly! Mud Hens players will be available for a post-camp autograph session at this time.

Three-Day Skills Camp registration is $140.

What you get:

  • Future Mud Hen Skills Camp T-Shirt
  • Souvenir baseball
  • Lunch on all three days (Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Pizza with chips and pop)
  • Mud Hens game ticket for either June 13, June 14, or June 15. (Additional tickets are $12 each)

ADULT/CHILD CAMP: SATURDAY, JULY 15 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

The Future Mud Hen Adult & Child Baseball Camp is a chance for children and adults to learn baseball and teaching skills from Mud Hens coaches and players. In turn, we hope the adults will continue to practice those same skills with the children when they go home. Adults should bring their baseball mitt so they can join in on the drills and lessons! The Adult & Child Baseball Camp is open to children ages 5 through 14 along with a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, or any other adult (18 or older) who would like to accompany them.

The Adult & Child Baseball Camp registration is $80 for one adult and one child and $40 for each additional camper.

What you get:

  • Future Mud Hen T-Shirt for adult and child
  • Souvenir baseball for child
  • July 15 Mud Hens game ticket for adult and child (Additional tickets are $12 each)

THREE-DAY CAMP: WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 – FRIDAY, JULY 28 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. EACH DAY

The Future Mud Hen Three Day Skills Camp is for kids ages 7 to 14 and will feature in-depth instruction on all aspects of the game of baseball. The first two days of the camp feature stations around the field where Mud Hens players teach the campers baseball fundamentals. Stations will include instruction on fielding (infield & outfield), hitting, base running, pitching, strength & conditioning and more. The final day of the camp will feature several competitions (Speed Pitch, Gold Glove and Speed Running) and an on field game!

Each Future Mud Hen Three-Day Skills Camp concludes with an awards ceremony at Fifth Third Field with a special appearance by MUDDY! The awards ceremony is open to anyone wishing to attend. Certificates will be awarded to the competition winners and prizes will be drawn randomly! Mud Hens players will be available for a post-camp autograph session at this time.

Three-Day Skills Camp registration is $140.

What you get:

  • Future Mud Hen Skills Camp T-Shirt
  • Souvenir baseball
  • Lunch on all three days (Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Pizza with chips and pop)
  • Mud Hens game ticket for either July 26, July 27, or July 28. (Additional tickets are $12 each)

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Discover great times with Mud Hens Scout Experience

Calling all scout troops: you’re invited to join us for the Mud Hens Scout Experience, a custom learning program created just for you, presented by Camping World. It’s a great way to meet other scouts while having fun at Fifth Third Field.

  • Hands-on pregame activities
  • Meet the mascots
  • Fireworks
  • Run the bases
  • Family-friendly movie
  • Sleepover at the ballpark

2017 MUD HENS SCOUT EXPERIENCE DATES

Boy Scout Sleepover Schedule

  • Friday, June 16
  • Saturday, June 17
  • Saturday, July 15
  • Friday, July 28
  • Friday. August 11

Girl Scout Sleepover Schedule

  • Friday, July 14
  • Saturday, August 12

For more information, click here, or call the Mud Hens Scout line at 419-725-9292 or email scouts@mudhens.com.

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Have fun raising money for your group with the Mud Hens

The Toledo Mud Hens are once again offering a fun and exciting opportunity for organizations to raise money during games at Fifth Third Field. We are putting out a call for groups with friendly, hard-working volunteers to work the concessions stands and portable food and beverage carts during the 2017 season.

In 2016, local non-profit organizations raised more than $167,000, and since 2002, groups have earned more than $2.4 million!

The Mud Hens want to share in our success and help local groups earn additional funds for their cause. Groups will be given the tools needed to be successful, such as training, supervision and a percentage of the sales.

To get start started, click here, or call Liz Lauffer at 419-725-4396 or email fundraising@mudhens.com.

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Help us recognize area Rising Star Student on 9/4

Join us at Fifth Third Field on Sunday, September 4 as the Hens, Esurance and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio recognize Kendall Smith, one of the 14 Esurance Rising Star Students Program winners, during a pregame ceremony.

About the Rising Star Students Program

The Rising Star Students Program aims to recognize individuals who were ‘Rising Stars’ in his or her community. To be eligible, the nominees had to be classified as “Bigs” or “Littles” in the Big Brothers Big Sister Program. Nominations for the Rising Star Students program were made in July and August by BBBS agencies.

About Kendall

Kendall is a notable area student who enrolled as a “Little” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio to help with the challenges of adolescence. During her time at The Toledo School for the Arts, she learned to play 11 instruments and performed well academically.

She is currently studying music at Capital University and aspires to play in international orchestra and teach music as a professor. Smith will be presented with a $5,000 check from Esurance for college expenses.

Help us celebrate all of her accomplishments!

Tickets

GAME TICKET ($12) – BUY TICKETS

What you get:

  • September 4 Mud Hens game ticket

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Salute our veterans on Saturday, May 23

On Saturday, May 23, the Toledo Mud Hens will be paying tribute to those who have served our nation, during Veterans Appreciation Night at Fifth Third Field, presented by Owens Community College. It’s a night to honor all current and former military and service personnel.

There will be special pregame ceremonies, recognition of all veterans in attendance throughout the game, and discounted ticket opportunities are available for all military personnel, family and friends. (Tickets must be pre-ordered to take advantage of the special rate).

Mud Hens players and coaches will be wearing Camouflage theme night jerseys, which will be auctioned off during a silent auction. Look for our table on the main concourse in Section 114. Bids will be accepted through the sixth inning of the game. Proceeds will benefit the Toledo VA Clinic and Helping Hens Charities.

You can show your appreciation by donating tickets for veterans. Call Chad Huffman at 419-725-9266 or email at chuffman@mudhens.com.

On May 23 the Mud Hens will play Buffalo at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 419-725-4367 or order online.

On Saturday, May 23, the Toledo Mud Hens will be paying tribute to those who have served our nation, during Veterans Appreciation Night at Fifth Third Field, presented by Owens Community College. It’s a night to honor all current and former military and service personnel.

There will be special pregame ceremonies, recognition of all veterans in attendance throughout the game, and discounted ticket opportunities are available for all military personnel, family and friends. (Tickets must be pre-ordered to take advantage of the special rate).

On May 23 the Mud Hens will play Buffalo at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 419-725-4367 or order online.

 

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Jersey auction

Mud Hens players and coaches will be wearing Camouflage theme night jerseys, which will be auctioned off during a silent auction. Look for our table on the main concourse in Section 114. Bids will be accepted through the sixth inning of the game. Proceeds will benefit the Toledo VA Clinic and Helping Hens Charities.

Donate tickets

You can show your appreciation by donating tickets for veterans. Call Chad Huffman at 419-725-9266 or email at chuffman@mudhens.com.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toldeo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

Learn from the pros at Fifth Third Field this summer

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It’s your chance to hit, catch, throw and run the bases at Fifth Third Field, under the guidance and instruction of current Mud Hens players and coaches. The 2015 Future Mud Hen Baseball Camps and Clinics are back and better than ever! Hone your skills to become a future Mud Hen!

The schedule is set:

  • May 23: Future Mud Hen Skills Camp
  • June 20: Future Mud Hen Special Needs Field of Dreams Clinic
  • July 8-10: Future Mud Hen Three-Day Skills Camp
  • July 18: Future Mud Hen Adult and Child Skills Clinic
  • Aug 4-6: Future Mud Hen Three-Day Skills Camp

For more information about the camps and clinics, click HERE. Contact Tyler Clark by phone at 419-725-HENS or email at tclark@mudhens.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toldeo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

Get “peanut free” tickets on April 21 and April 23

Toledo-Mud-HensDid you know peanuts are one of the most common allergy-causing foods, especially in children? Peanut allergy symptoms can range from a minor irritation to a life-threatening reaction. If you have a peanut allergy, but really want to attend a Toledo Mud Hens game at Fifth Third Field, this is your opportunity!

The Hens will host two “peanut free events” this season. On Tuesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 23 fans with peanut allergies can purchase an all-inclusive ticket in a Mud Hens party suite, where all items served will be peanut-free products. The all-inclusive ticket will include an all-you-can-eat buffet meal! Fans with “peanut-free event” tickets will be provided early entry into the ballpark.

Buy tickets

Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for children. Fans will have also the option to purchase a Mud Hens hat for just $8.

The Mud Hens take on the Louisville Bats at 6:30 p.m. on April 21. The Mud Hens play the Indianapolis Indians at 6:30 p.m. on April 23. Call 419-725-4367 for tickets or click the links to order online.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toldeo Mud Hens . Click here to view the original story.

Scout for fun at Fifth Third Field this summer

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Toledo-Mud-HensCalling all Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops! Back by popular demand, the Toledo Mud Hens are hosting Scout Experience Nights during the 2015 season. This is a great opportunity for scouts to watch the world famous Mud Hens in action, meet boys and girls from other troops, and have a sleepover at the ballpark!

Scout Experience Nights for Boy Scouts will be held on: May 23, June 6, June 19, July 17, July 18 and August 15. Scout Experience Nights for Girl Scouts will be held on: June 20 and August 8.

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MORE INFO ON 2015 SCOUT NIGHTS

Tickets are $10, which includes a pregame Scout Parade on the field, a ticket to the Mud Hens game as well as an awesome postgame fireworks display! Add a picnic snack voucher for $5, redeemable at the game for a hot dog, chips and soft drink. Add the sleepover adventure for $8, which includes running the bases following the fireworks, building a tent, rolling out the sleeping bag and enjoying a family-friendly movie on the video board during an overnight stay at Fifth Third Field.

Girl_ScoutsOther options include an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for $8 and Scout Night t-shirts: $12 for youth and $15 for adults.

With limited availability and the growing popularity of these events, you’ll want to make your reservations early! Call the Scout Line directly at 419-725-9292 or send an email to scouts@mudhens.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toldeo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

Raise money for your non-profit organization in 2015

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Toledo-Mud-HensThe Toledo Mud Hens are once again offering a fun and exciting opportunity for organizations to raise money during games at Fifth Third Field. We are putting out a call for groups with friendly, hard-working volunteers to work the concessions stands and portable food and beverage carts during the 2015 season.

The Mud Hens are eager to partner with organizations wanting to share in our success and earn some additional funds for their cause. A group will be given the tools needed to be successful, such as training, supervision and a percentage of the sales. Each year, contributions to local non-profit organizations taking part in our fundraising program total more than $140,000.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and they must be at least 21 years old in order to sell or serve alcohol. Click for all the details on group fundraising opportunities.

Questions? Contact Corey Pleasant at 419-725-4396 or email at cpleasant@mudhens.com.
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This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toldeo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

Stand Up to Cancer at Fifth Third Field this Sunday

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Fifth Third Bank will host Stand Up To Cancer Night at Fifth Third Field on Sunday, August 24! Tickets for Sunday’s 6 p.m. game between the Mud Hens and Louisville Bats can be purchased at 419-725-4367 or online.

The special games are part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to raise money in support of cancer research. To date, the bank has helped to raise more than $2.3 million in donations for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). Fifth Third Bank offers special credit and debit cards, which generate donations to SU2C for every qualifying purchase made using those cards. Through its “Pay to the Order of” campaign, the bank will give $150 to the customer and donate $150 to SU2C each time a new customer opens a checking account with direct deposit and makes three online bill payments. The campaign runs through October 17.

Stand-Up-to-Cancer“It is our hope that those touched by cancer will come out and be part of this special event with us,” said Bob LaClair, CEO & president, Fifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio). “Far too many have experienced the heartbreak of this devastating disease and we are honored to have the opportunity to work with Stand Up To Cancer to raise awareness and funds that will advance the scientific breakthroughs necessary to bring the possibility of a cure even closer.”

At each ballpark, guests will enjoy special promotions and giveaways, have the opportunity to donate to the cause and even memorialize their wishes for someone they know affected by cancer by adding their name to an SU2C signing wall. For every strikeout in the game, the bank will donate an additional $53 to SU2C. Special guests, including cancer survivors, will serve as game ambassadors, with one special guest throwing out the game’s first pitch.

SU2C, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is a groundbreaking initiative that raises funds to accelerate innovative cancer research, enabling scientific collaboration in order to quickly bring new therapies to patients. Fifth Third began working with SU2C in 2013 when the bank launched the Fifth Third SU2C credit and debit cards. Fifth Third Bank is the only card issuer to offer payment cards that directly benefit SU2C.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toledo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

Get an autographed “Mystery Ball” this Saturday

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Toledo-Mud-HensScore some cool baseball memorabilia and help out a great cause at the same time, as the Mud Hens are hosting the annual “Mystery Ball Sale” this Saturday, August 16.

It’s a mystery because autographed baseballs are placed in a plain paper bag. Buy one for a $20 donation and see who you get! We’ll have balls signed by current and former Mud Hens players, as well as current and former Major League Baseball players and current minor league players from other teams. Proceeds will benefit the Miracle League of NW Ohio and Helping Hens Charities.

Miracle-League-NW-ohioThe Mud Hens take on the Columbus Clippers on August 16 at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Call 419-725-4367 for tickets or order online.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toledo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.