Donate new or used children’s books: Sunday, 7/20

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Toledo-Mud-HensWant to help inspire a child to read? On Sunday, July 20, the Mud Hens and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library will host a book drive at Fifth Third Field. Fans coming to the game that day are encouraged to bring new or lightly used children’s books, with donations to benefit the Books 4 Buddies program.

Books-4-BuddiesFounded in 2012 by Toledo native L. Toure McCord, the mission of the Books 4 Buddies program is to enhance literacy for boys and young men and building leaders one book at a time. Donated books will be given to disadvantaged youth, but particularly to encourage and inspire young boys to read.

Toledo-Lucas-County-Public-LibraryBefore and during the game the Toledo Lucas County Public Library will be promoting and encouraging participation in their summer reading program and other children’s reading initiatives.

The Mud Hens take on Louisville at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. Gates opening at 4:30 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.

Donate non-perishables on Kroger Food Drive Fridays

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Toledo-Mud-HensDid you know roughly one fourth of our local population relies on some form of food assistance? To help address the needs of our community, the Toledo Mud Hens and Kroger have teamed up on the Kroger Food Drive Friday program. Donate generously!

Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the ballpark that night. Collection bins will be located at all Fifth Third Field entrances, and anyone bringing a minimum of three items will receive a reusable shopping bag, courtesy of Kroger. Food Drive Friday events will be held on June 13, July 11 and August 15.

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

Salute our troops on Veterans Appreciation Night

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Toledo-Mud-HensFreedom isn’t free, and the Toledo Mud Hens are teaming up with Owens Community College to remember the sacrifices made by current and former military and public safety personnel during Veterans Appreciation Night at Fifth Third Field, on Saturday, June 14. That evening a special pregame ceremony will be held to honor our veterans, as well as many tributes to our troops throughout the game.

The Mud Hens will take on the Buffalo Bisons on June 14 at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. For tickets, call 419-725-4367 or order online.

All the info on the Veterans Appreciation Night festivities can be found at www.mudhens.com/veterans.

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

Donate generously to the Fifth Third Bank Food Drive

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Toledo-Mud-HensDid you know an estimated 50 million Americans go hungry every day, including one child out of every five in this country? To help raise awareness and inspire action, Fifth Third Bank and the Mud Hens are teaming up to collect food during the May 26-June 2 homestand in support of the Food for Thought program in Northwest Ohio.

Fans attending the Mud Hens home games between Monday, May 26 and Monday, June 2 are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the ballpark. Boxes will be readily available at all entrances.

Food-for-Thought-ToledoFifth 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. Fifth Third Bank will celebrate Fifth Third Day at the Ballpark on Saturday, May 31 during the Food Drive. During the past two years, Fifth Third employees provided more than 890,000 meals to those in need. For 2014, each of the Bank’s affiliates has created its own plan to fight hunger, with the goal of providing at least 530,000 meals.

Food for Thought is a social justice non-profit dedicated to feeding the hungry and offering dignity, welcome and relationship to anyone in need. The group operates a stationary food pantry in Oregon and a mobile pantry which visits 17 fixed locations around the Toledo area every month.

Call 419-725-4367 for tickets to the May 26 through June 2 games or order online.

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

Sign your little slugger up for 2014 Youth Camps!

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

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

Click the links below to order online:

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Donate non-perishables at Kroger Food Drive Friday!

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The Mud Hens and Kroger have teamed up to present Kroger Food Drive Fridays at Fifth Third Field! The final Kroger Food Drive Friday is coming up on Friday, August 16. Each person that donates a minimum of three items to the food drive will receive a reusable shopping bag, courtesy of Kroger!

There will be collection bins at all Fifth Third Field entrances.

Need tickets to this Friday’s game? Call 419-725-4367 or order online.

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

Wear purple in support of Alzheimer’s awareness!

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

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toledo Mud Hens. 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.

Salute our troops at Veterans Appreciation Night!

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

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

Help ‘bag up hunger’! Donate at Fifth Third Field!

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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.

Kroger presents Macaroni Day: Friday, July 26

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.

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

Be prepared for the Mud Hens Scout Experience!

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The Mud Hens Scout Experience, presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods, is a custom learning program created especially for Scouts, wrapped around a great Mud Hens game. The first Scout Experience dates of 2013 are Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Visit www.mudhens.com/scouts for details and registration.

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

Donate to the Fifth Third Bank Food Drive!

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Make plans to bring cans of food and other non-perishables during the Fifth Third Bank Food Drive, taking place Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5. Collection boxes will be readily available at all ballpark entrances. The donated food will be distributed locally to the Cherry Street Mission.

Fifth Third chose the food drive as this year’s national service project in honor of Fifth Third Day which occurs annually on May 3. For the second year in a row, Fifth Third Day celebrations will be dedicated to fighting hunger across the Fifth Third Bank footprint. Each of the 48 Fifth Third Bank locations in the Toledo Region will also be focused on “Feeding Our Communities,” by collecting non-perishable food items in the banking centers. The goal of Fifth Third is to provide at least 155,000 meals throughout all the regions served in honor of Fifth Third’s 155th anniversary.

Fans attending the Mud Hens home games on Thursday through Sunday of this week (May 2 – 5, 2013) are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the ballpark. Boxes will be readily available at all entrances and donations will remain in the local community.

Suggested non-perishable food donations include: Peanut butter, pancake mixes and syrup, canned fruits, pastas, canned vegetables, powdered milk, cereals, spaghetti sauce, instant potatoes, soups, Jell-O and pudding.

For 65 years, Cherry Street Mission Ministries has served the homeless and poor. Today, in addition to meeting people’s critical basic needs, Cherry Street empowers them to break the bonds of homelessness and poverty and build new lives for themselves.

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

Mud Hens players score smiles with local kids!

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The Hens have won six straight games on the field, but off the field the team has been winning, too. On Monday, 8/13, Audy Ciriaco read to Latino children at the TMC Migrant Seasonal Head Start in Millbury, in support of the Books 4 Buddies program. Later that day, Thad Weber, Adam Wilk and Danny Dorn made a visit to Toledo Children’s Hospital. PHOTOS

Founded by 14-year-old Touré McCord II, Books 4 Buddies encourages children and teenagers, especially boys, to read for pleasure and personal development. A native of the Dominican Republic, Ciriaco read two Spanish language books to the children & assisted with a free book distribution for the children and their families.

Later that day, pitchers Thad Weber, Adam Wilk and infielder Danny Dorn made a visit to Toledo Children’s Hospital. They played air hockey & foosball with some of the patients and handed out autographed baseballs. They were even spotted hanging out with some chipmunks!

“The Mud Hens feel it’s important to have a strong presence off the playing field as well,” says Cheri Pastula, manager of community relations. “The players really enjoy interacting with children and we are thrilled to have to have them makes visits likes this throughout the community.”

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

2014 School Celebration Days are fun and educational!

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All public and private high school, junior high and elementary students, educators, teacher’s aides, chaperones and bus drivers are invited to the 2014 Mud Hens School Celebration Days.Three dates to choose from in the 2014: Monday, May 12, Wednesday, May 14, Wednesday, May 28.

To place your order over the phone contact Brock Chambers at 419-725-9258 or make your reservations by e-mail at bchambers@mudhens.com.

More info at www.mudhens.com/school.

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

Helping Hens award $30K to local non-profits!

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The Toledo Mud Hens announced today that during the 2012 season, the Helping Hens Charitable Fund awarded $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, providing youth with sports and recreation services.

Helping Hens Charitable Fund

“Helping Hens” is the official charitable fund of the Toledo Mud Hens baseball club and is administered through the Toledo Community Foundation. Keith Burwell, President of the Toledo Community Foundation, and Cheri Pastula, Manager of Community Relations for the Mud Hens, presented checks to the grant winners prior to the Hens game on Sunday, August 26th.

Toledo-Helping-Hens-logo“These organizations do exceptional work and the Mud Hens are thrilled to support local children in their efforts to stay active and healthy,” said Cheri Pastula, Manager of Community Relations for the Mud Hens.

The 2012 “Helping Hens” Grant Winners

Ability Center of Greater Toledo – A grant was awarded to implement a bicycle education program for individuals with disabilities.

Children’s Resource Center – A grant was awarded to provide a one-year membership to the Bowling Green Community Center, where children can engage in safe indoor recreation activities including soccer, volleyball and basketball.

City of Fremont-Parks and Recreation Department – A grant was awarded to support the Flash Youth Running Program, which allows children to participate in Cross Country and Track & Field.

East Toledo Family Center – A grant was awarded to purchase equipment that 600 children use for its baseball, soccer and basketball programming that the organization offers throughout the year.

Girls on the Run of Northwest Ohio – A grant was awarded to provide scholarships for girls who cannot afford program participation fees.

Kids Unlimited, Inc. – A grant was awarded to purchase playground equipment to be used by 150 children participating in its after school and summer programming.

Salvation Army, NW Ohio Area Services – A grant was awarded to purchase sports equipment that will be used during the physical education module of the Bridging the Gap Program and in conjunction with activities that are sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo.

Toledo Ballet Association, Inc. – A grant was awarded to support the Musical Theater Camp that is conducted in partnership with the Catholic Club.

Toledo School for the Arts – A grant was awarded to provide 50 underserved youth with the opportunity to participate in the Urban Dance Program.

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