EL1 Altoona Curve

Three Fireworks Shows, Five Giveaways This Week

Published on August 18, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


ALTOONA - The Altoona Curve are back at Blair County Ballpark after a 13-day hiatus to open a six-game hometsand from August 19-24. With only ten home Curve games remaining on the 2008 calendar, the six-game homestand will feature three-games each against the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox) and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays). The homestand is sure to be the most exciting of the year to date, and as usual will feature plenty of fun-filled, family-friendly promotions.

The fun begins on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:05 p.m. against Portland. Highlighting the first three games of the homestand will be a spectacular post-game fireworks show and giveaways on each day.

Fans will take home the fourth edition of the Curve's Tenth Anniversary Photo Ball, featuring former Curve stars Nate McLouth and Jose Bautista, presented by Bellwood Hometown Market (Tuesday), an instant-classic Parney Bobblehead, courtesy of Sheetz (Wednesday), and a Tenth Anniversary Travel Mug, thanks to Forney Financial Solutions (Thursday).

Once the Fisher Cats come to town, the weekend is sure to be packed with even more fun. Friday will feature the second fireworks show of the homestand, presented by Penn State Altoona. On Saturday, Photo Ball No. 5, featuring Rob Mackowiak and Tom Gorzelanny will be given away, and the homestand will wrap with the third fireworks show, in conjunction with a soccer ball giveaway.

That's barely scratching the surface of what's on tap at the BCB over the next six days. Below is the complete listing of promotions set to occur during the Curve's August 19-24 homestand at Blair County Ballpark:

Tuesday, August 19, 7:05 p.m. vs. Portland Sea Dogs (gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
* Fireworks Night
* Curve Tenth Anniversary Photo Ball No. 4 Giveaway (first 2,000 fans, all ages), courtesy of Bellwood Hometown Market

Wednesday, August 20, 7:05 p.m. vs. Portland Sea Dogs (gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
* Parney Bobblehead Giveaway (first 2,000 fans, all ages), presented by Sheetz
* Half Price Curve Burger Blow Out
* Giant Eagle Advantage Card Night

Thursday, August 21, 7:05 p.m. vs. Portland Sea Dogs (gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
* Tenth Anniversary Curve Travel Mug Giveaway (first 2,000 fans, all ages), presented by Forney Financial Solutions
* Thirsty Thursday

Friday, August 22, 7:05 p.m. vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
* Post-game fireworks, presented by Penn State Altoona
* Hollywood Screen Name Night
* Kid's Run the Bases, courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford

Saturday, August 23, 7:05 p.m. vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
* Tenth Anniversary Commemorative Photo Ball No. 5 giveaway (first 2,000 fans, all ages), featuring Rob Mackowiak and Tom Gorzelanny
* Salute to 2007 - featuring a return from former Curve player Jason Roach to throw out a ceremonial first pitch, meet with fans and sign free autographs
* Kids Run the Bases, courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford

Sunday, August 24, 6:05 p.m. vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (gates open at 4:30 p.m.)
* Post-game fireworks
* Soccer Clinic
* Soccer Ball Giveaway (first 1,000 fans ages 14 and under)
* Pre-Game Catch on the field
* Kids Run the Bases, courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford

Fans who wish to lock up their great seats for the homestand, or any one of the ten remaining Curve home games can call 877-99-CURVE, log on to AltoonaCurve.com or stop by in person at the Blair County Ballpark box office.

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