Holiday Shopping Season Begins December 3
November 17, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2016) - The three-time Atlantic League champion Long Island Ducks today announced that the Waddle In Shop, the team's official merchandise shop, will re-open for the holiday season on Saturday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. The shop will remain open through Thursday, December 22 with hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The holiday shopping kickoff on Dec. 3 will include visits from QuackerJack and Santa Claus! In addition, Ducks manager Kevin Baez is scheduled to be in attendance. Fans will be able to browse a wide range of official Ducks merchandise, including BRAND NEW winter apparel. In addition, there will be a Holiday Flash Sale Display featuring items ranging from $1 to $5 that will be available at marked down prices only during the holiday opening.
In conjunction with the store opening, the Ducks will be collecting new, unwrapped toys as part of the teams annual Holiday Toy Drive. Fans are encouraged to drop off gifts at the Waddle In Shop between Saturday, Dec. 3 and Monday, Dec. 19. The toys will then be delivered by members of the Ducks Street Team to the pediatric units at various hospitals on Long Island. Pediatric patients range from newborn to 24 years of age, and hospitals have made the following suggestions for gifts based on the age of patients:
Newborn-12 Months: Rattles, stuffed animals, board books, bibs
1-3 Years: Shape sorters, soft bath books, pop-up toys, ring stacks
4-7 Years: Board games, action figures, sticker sets, books
8-11 Years: Arts and crafts kits, board games, card games, new release videos (G & PG)
12-18 Years: Music/movie gift certificates, electronic games, journals, sports items, new release videos (PG & PG-13)
18 and Up: Restaurant/music/movie gift cards, new release videos or DVDs, comfort items, sports items
Gifts for Any Age: Pillows, blankets, gift cards, holiday items, disposable cameras
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information, call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.
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