SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

Four More Days to "Be Your Own Fan" at The Joe

Published on May 8, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - The weather is heating up and so is the action at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The RiverDogs return to the Holy City after an eight-game road trip to take on the Augusta GreenJackets, the Single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, from Wednesday through Saturday, May 12-15. The city's favorite professional sports team is giving the Charleston faithful four more unique and diverse opportunities to "Be Your Own Fan" this homestand with another Wild Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Piggly Wiggly Fireworks Friday and Chia Head Giveaway on Saturday.

True baseball fans can enjoy two games a day on May 14-15 as The Joe hosts two doubleheaders with The Citadel as the Bulldogs challenge Southern Conference rival UNC Greensboro both days before the RiverDogs' game. From Girl Scouts and Marines to amateur artists and $1 beer enthusiasts, the future Bronx Bombers are inviting all their "Be Your Own Fans" out to the ballpark this homestand.

Day/Date

Opponent

Time

Promotions

Wed., May 12

Augusta GreenJackets

7:05 PM

Every Wednesday is an All-You-Can-Eat Wild Wednesday. For $20 one can enjoy all-you-can eat and drink menu items all game long in the Ashley View Pub. It's also BYOB ... Bring Your Own Brush. You can "Be Your Own Fan" and paint with local artist Sarah Hickey. Wild Wednesday and BYOB are presented by 96.9 The Wolf.

Thursday, May 13

Augusta GreenJackets

7:05 PM

Thirsty Thursday is presented by Budweiser and 95 SX and features dollar drinks and food specials at the Ashley View Pub. Also, join us in honoring the men and women that serve our country at our Force Protection Industries Inc. Military Appreciation night, with service men and women receiving free admission when they show their military IDs.

Friday, May 14

Augusta GreenJackets

7:05 PM

It is another Force Protection Red Shirt Friday, with Piggly Wiggly Post-Game Fireworks, Girl Scout Night and local author Joseph Wallace will sell autographed copies of his new book, "Diamond Ruby." We're also looking to set a new world record for largest game of telephone, thanks to Little Black Book. Friday's activities are presented by Force Protection Industries Inc., Piggly Wiggly and WEZL 103.5 FM.

Saturday, May 15

Augusta GreenJackets

7:05 PM

It is another Kia Country of Charleston Saturday Night, with a Silly Bandz giveaway to the first 1,000 fans. We're also honoring our award-winning groundskeeper, Mike Williams, by giving away Chia Heads in his likeness. It's all presented by Kia Country of Charleston, WTAT Fox 24 and Wonder Works.

Wild Wednesday and Bring-Your-Own-Brush

Every Wednesday is an All-You-Can-Eat Wild Wednesday. For $20 fans can enjoy all-you-can eat and drink menu items all game long in the Ashley View Pub. BYOB and BYOF ... Bring Your Own Brush and "Be Your Own Fan" at the same time as one can paint with local artist Sarah Hickey. Sarah will be in the ballpark with her paintings on display and invites you to join her by showing your true colors and painting with her. Also, add making a mark on the MLB All-Star Game to your "Be Your Own Fan" experience as voting for the Midsummer Classic begins! Wild Wednesday and BYOB are presented by 96.9 The Wolf.

Thirsty Thursday and Military Appreciation Night

It's another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday with $1 beers and great deals on food in the Ashley View Pub. As much as we at the RiverDogs love our "Be Your Own Fans," nobody deserves more fans than the brave men and women of our armed forces. So help us honor these men and women that serve our country at our Force Protection Industries Inc. Military Appreciation night. All service men and women receive free admission when they present their military ID at the Box Office. Thirsty Thursday/Military Appreciate Night is presented by Budweiser, 95 SX and Force Protection Industries Inc.

Force Protection Red Shirt Friday/Piggly Wiggly Post-Game Fireworks/Girl Scout Night/Joseph Wallace Book Signing/Little Black Book Largest Telephone Game

Whether you're a Girl Scout, a baseball nut or just a fan of fireworks and fun, it's shaping up to be a great Friday to "Be Your Own Fan." Every Friday is a Force Protection Red Shirt Friday; fans that wear a red shirt get a dollar off on the walk-up ticket price and then have the option to donate that dollar to a military family with parents fighting overseas. The RiverDogs' faithful will also be treated to a spectacular Piggly Wiggly fireworks exhibition following the game.

The team also welcomes local Girl Scout Troops to The Joe for Girl Scout Night as the girls can earn badges as they enjoy the game.Additionally, local author Joseph Wallace will be here selling autographed copies of his new book, "Diamond Ruby," that is based on the true story of Ruby Lee Thomas, a female pitcher from New York who struck out baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Also, Little Black Book is lending a hand as we try to set the Guinness World Record for Largest Game of Telephone. Force Protection Red Shirt Friday/Piggly Wiggly Post-Game Fireworks/Girl Scout Night/Joseph Wallace Book Signing/Little Black Book Largest Telephone Game are all presented by Force Protection Industries, Inc., Piggly Wiggly, WEZL 103.5 FM and Little Black Book.

Chia Head & Silly Bandz Giveaway Night/Field of the Year/SAL Groundskeeper of the Year Celebration

It's another Kia Country of Charleston Saturday at the Ballpark as festivities get started early with the gates opening at 6 pm. Don't forget that after the game, kids 12-and under can run the bases. For our "Be Your Own Fans" of FREE stuff, we've got TWO giveaways for you to stand up and cheer for: first, if the beautiful field at The Joe is part of your "Be Your Own Fan" experience, help us thank our award-winning groundskeeper, Mike Williams. We're honoring the SAL Groundskeeper of the Year by giving away 1,000 Chia Heads in his likeness, presented by My TV Charleston; and second, we'll be handing out free Silly Bandz to the first 1,000 fans at the park, courtesy of Wonder Works. Saturday at the Ballpark /Chia Head giveaway/Silly Bandz giveaway are presented by Kia Country of Charleston, My TV Charleston and Wonder Works.

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