GreenJackets to Host Clash of the Cans Food Drive
Published on August 21, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
AUGUSTA, GA: The Augusta GreenJackets single "A" affiliate of the 2014 World Champion San Francisco Giants have announced a Clash of the Cans Food Drive as a part of the festivities on Thursday, August 27th that will benefit the Golden Harvest Food Bank. The GreenJackets will host the West Virginia Power (Pittsburgh Pirates) as the playoff chase heats up.
"The GreenJackets are all about the community and being able to come together with the local colleges and universities in a fun way to support the Golden Harvest Food Bank is a wonderful opportunity," stated GreenJackets General Manager Tom Denlinger. "Anytime we can help our community it is a home run in my book."
The GreenJackets are asking local university alumni and students such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Regents University Augusta, Georgia Southern University, Paine College, University of South Carolina, and Clemson University to compete in the Clash of the Cans food drive. Current students and alumni are encouraged to participate in the Clash of the Cans as a friendly competition for bragging rights of your school. Guests who donate canned goods to the food drive will receive a free raffle ticket to be placed in several drawings for GreenJacket prizes and gift cards.
August 27th also features College Spirit Night! Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite school's apparel to receive two dollars off their ticket price for the night. Only two Thirsty Thursday's remain in 2015, you won't want to miss this. During Thirsty Thursday at Lake Olmstead Stadium guests can enjoy one-dollar small draft beers and fountain sodas all night long presented by the Country Club Dance Hall and Saloon and Twin Peaks Restaurant. The Clash of the Cans food drive begins at 6:00pm when the gates of Lake Olmstead Open and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm.
The GreenJackets are "All In" as they make a second half playoff push and they need YOU. We invite you to Catch the Buzz and come out to Lake Olmstead to enjoy the fun. For more information, including pricing and benefits on all plans, visit www.GreenJacketsBaseball.com or contact the GreenJackets Front Office at (706) 922-WINS (9467). To stay up to date during the off-season sign up for the 'Jackets Buzz e-newsletter by visiting www.GreenJacketsBaseball.com/thebuzz.
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