IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves Homestand Features Fireworks, Bark In The Park And Dave Brundage Piggy Bank Giveaway

May 27, 2010 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Monday, May 31 - Indianapolis Indians (Pittsburgh Pirates) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

-Fireworks Extravaganza - A choreographed fireworks show will follow the game.

Tuesday, June 1 - Indianapolis Indians vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

-12Stone Tuesday Charity Nights - The Gwinnett Braves and 12Stone welcome the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry. The Lawrenceville Co-Op helps between 800 - 1,000 different families each month who live in Lawrenceville or Dacula. They help with food, utility bills, prescription medication, and emergency housing for homeless families with children. Co-Op volunteer Cindy Spence will be the 10th Man of the Game.

-KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets - The G-Braves and KRAFT Singles have teamed up to offer fans a steal of a deal on Tuesdays! Bring your package wrapper to Coolray Field, Buy 1 Ticket and Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles! Offer applies to Adult Baseline Box and Adult General Admission-Lawn seating. Visit kraftsingles.com for more info! Offer is subject to availability

Wednesday, June 2 - Indianapolis Indians vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

-Webkinz Giveaway - The first 1,000 kids 12 and under in attendance will receive a Webkinz dog. The loveable plush pets come alive online in Webkinz World with a unique Secret Code.

-Bark in the Park - Bring your canine friend out to the ballpark. Dogs are free while owners must purchase a General Admission Lawn ticket (dogs are only permitted to sit in the Lawn). Arrive early to join the on-field puppy parade and to enter a litter of contests.

-10th Man of the Game - Cori Koleszar, Gwinnett Humane Society volunteer, and Lindsay M. Haigh, Right to Hike volunteer, will both be honored as the 10th Man of the Game.

Thursday, June 3 - Indianapolis Indians vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

-Dacula City Spotlight Night - The Gwinnett Braves will host City Spotlight Nights on each remaining Thursday home game. Residents, businesses and organizations in Dacula will receive special opportunities and ticket offers for this evening.

Friday, June 4 - Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees (New York Yankees) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

-Dave and Busters - Friday's game is presented by Dave and Busters of Lawrenceville and Duluth.

-Coolray Field Campout - Rescheduled from May 21st, the Gwinnett Braves will host the first ever campout at Coolray Field. At the conclusion of the game, 150 fans may enjoy a true family experience as the Gwinnett Braves open the field gates to allow campers to watch a movie on the video board and spend a night under the stars on the Coolray Field playing surface. Fans interested in attending should call (678) 277-0340. Space is limited.

- Fritos Family Friday - Make Friday nights family night with FRITOS corn chips and America's pastime. Come be a part of FRITOS Family Fridays by attending the first Friday home games in June, July and August. Fans will be randomly selected to take part in special ballpark experiences like throwing out the first pitch. Plus, a bag of FRITOS corn chips will get you 10% off select Gwinnett Braves merchandise in the team store (valid only on FRITOS Family Friday games, restrictions apply).

-Las Vegas Night - Calling all high rollers, grinders and shooters to Coolray Field for some no-limit fun.

-Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Saturday, June 5 - Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

-Dave Brundage Piggy Bank Giveaway Presented by Delta Community Credit Union - The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a Dave Brundage Piggy Bank courtesy of Delta Community Credit Union.

-Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Sunday, June 6 - Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:05 p.m.

-Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame - The Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame will honor the inaugural inductees during inning breaks at Sunday's game. Ezzard Charles, Cindy Brogdon, Ida Neal, Matt Stinchcomb and Terry Harvey will be inducted.

-10th Man of the Game - Joe Ahrens will be honored as the 10th Man of the Game. Ahrens is principal of Arcado Elementary School and won the "Outstanding Principal Award" for District 12.

-Boy Scout Day - Join the Gwinnett Braves and the Boy Scouts of America as we celebrate 100 years of Scouting adventure. Scouts in attendance will take part in a pregame, on-field parade and the troop selling the most tickets will be the day's Color Guard.

-Race Around the Bases - Fans 12 and under are invited to run the bases following the game.

-Chick-fil-A Family Toss - Families are invited to play catch in the outfield following the game.

-Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. Volunteers from the Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends will sell the tennis balls for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends and the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Monday, June 7 - Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

-Item of the Homestand - The Gwinnett Braves Bouncy Ball is the item of the homestand in the team store at Coolray Field. The ball will be sold for $5, normally priced at $10.

The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. All Gwinnett Braves 2010 tickets packages and individual tickets are available at gwinnettbraves.com, the Coolray Field Box Office and by calling (678) 277-0340. Follow the G-Braves at gwinnettbraves.com, facebook.com/GwinnettBraves1, and twitter.com/GwinnettBraves1.

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