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Father's Day Weekend To Remember At Lynx Stadium

June 8, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


OTTAWA - The Lynx and Bulls wrap up their four-game series with their 6:05 pm matchup tonight at Lynx Stadium before their road trip to Pawtucket to take on the Red Sox. But they will be back Thursday for one of the most exciting weekends of the season!

Saturday, June 16th

Saturday's game is highlighted by a meet and greet with SpongeBob SquarePants™*! For one day only, SpongeBob SquarePants™ is leaving his pineapple under the sea for Ottawa's baseball lagoon, Lynx Stadium. The beloved cartoon sponge makes his return to Lynx Stadium Saturday, June 16th for the Lynx game against Columbus. First pitch is at 1:05 pm.

SpongeBob SquarePants™ is the star of Nickelodeon's hit cartoon of the same name, which has won five consecutive Kids' Choice Awards for Best Cartoon (2003-2007). Visit www.nick.com for all the latest SpongeBob SquarePants happenings and www.ytv.com for the latest Canadian broadcast info.

* Costumed character. © 2007 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

It's also m5digital Player Postcard Saturday. The first 500 Lynx fans 14 years of age or younger will receive a postcard featuring a current Lynx player. Come every Saturday to collect all 11 cards!

Sunday, June 17th

Your Dad is the best dad in the world. He taught you to ride your first bike. He played catch with you on warm summer days. He even took you to your first Lynx game.

Sons and daughters, here is your chance to give your father a once-in-a-lifetime Father's Day gift. You can make him the Dad of the Day and watch him throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Lynx Father's Day game against Columbus June 17th! First pitch is at 1:05 pm.

Lynx fans of all ages can nominate their Dad for the prize. Tell us, in 50 words or less, why he's the best Dad there is. Check out the link on www.ottawalynx.com to nominate your dad for this unique Father's Day gift by Monday, June 11th!

But the Father's Day prizes don't end there. One lucky Dad will win an $1,100 Jackson grill, courtesy of Home Fireplaces and Patio.

Sunday is also the day for the Ottawa Lynx Food Drive to benefit the Overbrook-Forbes Emergency Food Program. Bring your donation of non-perishable food items to the main entrance at Lynx Stadium between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm.

The Emergency Food Program needs snacks, peanut butter, tomato sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cereal and juice, in addition to clean grocery bags and egg cartons. Your generosity is very much appreciated. On this Father's Day, we can help provide much-needed supplies to people in need right here in our own community.

Sunday is also Family Fun Day! Pick up four tickets, four hot dogs and four pops for only $40 and enjoy family entertainment on the Lynx Stadium concourse. Kids can go down to field level and run the bases (weather permitting). *Offer available only at Ottawa Lynx Box Office*

This is the first season the Lynx are the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Lynx Box Office is Open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm. Ticket information can be found at www.ottawalynx.com or by calling 613 747-LYNX (5969).



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