"Education Day" at the CornBelters Game Thursday
May 7, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
Normal, IL - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are playing an exhibition game at the Corn Crib on Thursday, May 10, at 10 a.m. The CornBelters will play their first regular season game at the Corn Crib on Friday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. (CEFCU Opening Night).
The Normal CornBelters are set to play the River City Rascals Thursday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. Many local schools and students will flood the stadium for Education Day. On this "Education Day," students and fans are encouraged to check out Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience Exhibit. At the exhibit, students will learn about challenges and triumphs of the Negro Baseball League. Jason Estes, the CornBelters "Player for a Day" (benefiting the Humane Society of Central Illinois) will make an appearance on the field and in the batting line up at some point during the game. Kids will also enjoy a meet-and-greet with the players and Corny, be able to play at the McDonald's/Little Jewels Family Fun Zone, complete Belters Brainball education worksheets, have their faces painted by the Zoo Lady, and all kids are invited to run the bases and toilet paper the whole park after the game!
The CornBelters exhibition game will be a preview of this season's entertainment and the 2012 team. Due to the overwhelming popularity of this game with area schools, Box Seats are sold out and a limited number of Reserved Bleacher Seats are still available. All remaining seats are available for only $5.00 for this exhibition game! Get your tickets NOW before they're all gone!Tickets may be purchased by phone at 309-454-2255, online at www.normalbaseball.com, or at the Corn Crib Box Office at 1000 West Raab Road in Normal. The Box Office is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
THE NIBLET: Summer is quickly approaching and so is CornBelters baseball! If you haven't purchased your Mini Plan packages yet, make sure you check them out online at www.normalbaseball.com!
Affordable ticket packages, and marketing opportunities, are available for the 2012 season and beyond. To make an investment, or for more information, simply contact the CornBelters at (309) 454-2255 (BALL), visit their website (http://www.normalbaseball.com) or stop by the Corn Crib administrative office during normal business hours. Get social with the CornBelters at www.facebook.com/CornBelters and www.twitter.com/Normal_Baseball.
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