Curve Back for the Final Homestand of the 2009 Season
September 1, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA, Pa - The Altoona Curve return to Blair County Ballpark Tuesday for the final three home games of the 2009 season. The Curve welcome in the division leading Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) for three games from Tuesday, September 1st to Thursday, September 3rd.
Fans have their last chance to see Everyone's Hometown Team and the final edition of the Curve's Family Values Promotions. The series begins with the final Two-For-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband. In the middle game of the series the Curve will have a Gift Card Grab following the 6:35 p.m. contest where roughly a hundred fans will have the opportunity to snatch up hundreds in savings from dozens of local businesses. The series concludes with Field of Dreams Night at BCB as well as a post-game fireworks display.
Here's a complete listing of all the happenings at Blair County Ballpark over the next three days!
Tuesday September 1, 2009 - Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Two-For-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband: Fans can enjoy two-for-one deals on tickets, hot dogs and popcorn.
Wednesday September 2, 2009 - Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Win-It-Wednesday presented by WALY 103.9 and WTAJ: The first 2,000 fans into BCB will receive a guaranteed winning scratch off ticket
- Gift Card Grab: Dozens of local businesses have donated gift cards for fans to grab up in the outfield following Wednesday's contest.
- The businesses include: Lakemont Park & The Island Waterpark, Pepsi, The Summit Tennis & Athletic Club, Meineke Car Care Center, Outback Steakhouse, Johnstown Chiefs, Snap Fitness, Creekside Inn Restaurant, Gardners Candy, Cresson Springs Family Restaurant, Taco The Town, Oakhurst Tea Room, Greenwood Pools and Spas, Jethro's, Jed's Country Cooking, Steel City Samiches, Galliker's, FYE/Saturday Matinee, Comfort Inn - Ebensburg/Johnstown, Kitty Hawk Restaurant, The Bull Pen, Dominos, Stromboli Express, Athenian Café, McDonald's, Coldstone Creamery, Dunny's Pizza, Sheetz, Holiday Inn Express - Altoona, Starr Hill Winery, Glow Salon and Spa, Cracker Barrel, Big Mouth Subs, Chuck E. Cheese's, Ramada - Altoona, Sam's Club, Finelli's Italian Villa, Tom & Joe's Diner,
Thursday September 3, 2009 - Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - Final home game of the 2009 season where the U.S. Army National Guard 56th Stryker Brigade will be honored during the game!
- Field of Dreams Night
- Post-Game Fireworks
- Thirsty Thursday presented by Rocky 104.9: Fans receive half off on small fountain sodas and 16 oz Bud Light draft beer.
- Curve Food Drive at Blair County Ballpark beginning at 9:00 a.m. that will run through the end of the game that will benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Canned goods, other non-perishable food items and monetary donations are needed to help our local food pantry. Please give generously!
Great seats are still available and can be obtained by calling 877-99-CURVE, online at AltoonaCurve.com or in person at the Blair County Ballpark box office.
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