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Bark In The Park, Paint The Park Pink Highlight Spikes' Six-Game Homestand

August 9, 2011 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


(STATE COLLEGE, PA) - The State College Spikes return to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park for a season-long, six-game homestand starting Tuesday, August 9 and running through Sunday, August 14. The homsetand will feature the return of two special nights, as fans can bring their dogs out for Bark in the Park Night on Thursday, August 11 then Paint the Park Pink to help the fight against breast cancer on Saturday, August 13.

Two FIREWORKS nights, including the first-ever 3-D FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA, are also on the slate as the Spikes take on the Aberdeen IronBirds (Baltimore Orioles) and Connecticut Tigers (Detroit Tigers) in a pair of three-game series.

The fun begins on Tuesday evening, when the Spikes start a set of three games against Aberdeen at 7:05 p.m. with the first of three straight Columbia Gas 811 Nights. Diamond Club seats will be available for just $8.11 for the length of the series against the IronBirds. Plus, on Wednesday, the first 1,000 fans receive a Spikes Garden Gnome presented by Sanitary Maintenanceon Guys Night Out. The Spikes then cap off the series against the IronBirds with the second Bark in the Park night of the season, presented by Metzger Animal Hospital and NEWSRADIO 103, as fans can bring their favorite four-legged friends to experience the ballpark fun. Bark in the Park Night will also feature a special appearance by "Team Ghost Riders" and their team of monkeys and dogs performing throughout the evening.

The Spikes then kick off the weekend with the spectacular 3-D FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA, presented by Heimer Eye Care, on Friday as Connecticut comes to town for a 7:05 p.m. matchup. Fans can then participate in the annual Paint the Park Night, presented by Mount Nittany Health System and the Centre Daily Times. The Spikes will wear special pink jerseys, which fans can bid on throughout the game in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction to benefit the Breast Care Center at Mount Nittany Medical Center. The homestand concludes on Sunday at 6:05 p.m. with post-game FIREWORKS presented by CNB Bank and WCPA AM 900.

A complete list of upcoming promotions is below.

Tuesday, August 9 - 7:05 vs. Aberdeen

-Social Networking Night

-Columbia Gas 811 Night (Diamond Club seats cost just $8.11)

-Buck Bleacher Tuesday presented by the Centre Daily Times

-KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets

Wednesday, August 10 - 7:05 vs. Aberdeen

-Half-Price Wednesday presented by BIG Froggy 101

-Spikes Garden Gnome Giveaway (First 1,000 Fans, All Ages) presented by Sanitary Maintenance

-Guys Night Out

-Columbia Gas 811 Night (Diamond Club seats cost just $8.11)

-Centre County United Way Partner Agency Series

Thursday, August 11 - 7:05 vs. Aberdeen

-Bark in the Park presented by Metzger Animal Hospital and NEWSRADIO 103

-Cowboy Monkey Rodeo performance

-Columbia Gas 811 Night (Diamond Club seats cost just $8.11)

-Kids Eat Free Thursday presented by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Friday, August 12 - 7:05 vs. Connecticut

-3-D FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA presented by Heimer Eye Care

-3-D Glasses Giveaway (First 3,000 Fans, All Ages)

-4 for $44 Friday presented by MAJIC 99 (4 Diamond Club seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 small sodas for $44)

-Scout Night Sleepover Night

-Penns Valley Community Night

-Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

Saturday, August 13 - 7:05 vs. Connecticut

-Paint the Park Pink Night presented by Mount Nittany Health System and the Centre Daily Times

-Pink Jersey-Off-the-Back Auction to benefit the Breast Care Center at Mount Nittany Medical Center

-Scratch 'n' Win Saturday presented by Auntie Anne's

-Appearance by America's Next Top Model winner Brittani Kline

-Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

Sunday, August 14 - 6:05 vs. Connecticut

-FIREWORKS presented by CNB Bank and WCPA AM 900

-Youth Soccer Clinic (11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for kids 14 and under, registration starts at 10:30 a.m and is free with a ticket to Sunday's game)

-Clearfield County Night

-Pre-Game Catch on the Field (5-5:30 p.m.)

-Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

Groups can also take advantage of the Spikes' new "20 for $200 Special," while Half-Season Tickets are now also available for as low as $110 per seat. For more information on these special offers, contact a Spikes ticket specialist at (814) 272-1711.

Tickets for any of the six games in the homestand, as well as every Spikes regular season home game, are currently on sale through the Spikes Box Office by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting in person. Fans can also buy and print single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

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