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Gwinnett Braves Homestand Highlights August 10 - 17

August 6, 2009 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Online Friends Ticket Special - All Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter friends of the Gwinnett Braves may receive one half-price Adult Field Box ticket during the homestand.

Back to School Special - Each game will feature an Enter-to-Win "Back to School" prize for one student in attendance.

Teacher Appreciation Weekend - To show appreciation to our teachers, special discounts are available for teachers who purchase tickets for games on August 14 - 16. Teachers may buy tickets online at gwinnettbraves.com or show their school ID at the Gwinnett Braves Box office to receive $2 off an Adult Field Box ticket. Offer is subject to availability.

Monday, August 10 - Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- 680 The Fan Monday - The 680 The Fan promotions team will be set up on the stadium plaza passing out prizes.

- Salute to the Peach - To pay tribute to the state fruit, the Gwinnett Braves will feature the peach with peach concession specials, a pre-game Pageant Parade featuring pageant contestants and winners throughout Georgia, a first pitch by Ms. Georgia Peach, McKenzie Beach, bobbing for Peaches and 500 Peaches will be distributed as fans exit the stadium.

Tuesday, August 11 - Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- 2-for-1 Tuesdays - The G-Braves and Kraft Singles have teamed up to offer fans two-for-one pricing on Tuesdays at Gwinnett Stadium. Bring in a Kraft Singles Wrapper and receive a buy-one-get-one-free offer on all Adult Baseline Box and Adult Berm seating. Offer is subject to availability.

- 12Stone Tuesday Charity Nights - The Gwinnett Braves welcome the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work.

- LifeSouth Blood Drive - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host a blood drive at Gwinnett Stadium from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information, call (888) 795-2707 or visit lifesouth.org.

- Metro Jazz Band - The Metro Jazz Band will perform pre-game on the concourse.

Wednesday, August 12 - Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:00 p.m.

- Wednesday Concert Series - Kurt Scobie will perform pre-game on the concourse.

- Wendy's Wednesdays - Wendy's is the proud sponsor for all Wednesday home games.

Thursday, August 13 - Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- 37 Main - 37 Main, a rock café located on Main Street in historic downtown Buford, is the proud sponsor of Thursday home games and will provide fans with a pre and post-game concert by a KISS cover band. Close the Gap - Close the Gap (CTG) is an educational initiative aimed at addressing disparities in cardiovascular care for women, black Americans and Hispanic/Latino Americans. The initiative, sponsored by Boston Scientific, is led by a team of diverse physicians and healthcare professionals from across the United States. The group has enlisted the help of the G-Braves and other MLB and MiLB teams in an effort to positively impact cardiovascular health outcomes for fans, players and employees. That evening CTG volunteers will be on hand to distribute life-saving information and all staff members will wear heart pins.

Friday, August 14 - Pawtucket Red Sox (Boston Red Sox) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:00 p.m.

- Early Bird Fall Festival - In an early fall festival celebration, the evening will feature a chili cook-off, an activity zone with football drills, bobbing for apples and additional games provided by the Duluth Fall Festival. Also, Georgia State University Athletics will preview their fall sports and fans may enter to win tickets to upcoming fall sporting events.

- Jersey Bag Giveaway Presented by AT&T Real Yellow Pages - The first 2,500 fans will receive a Gwinnett Braves Jersey Bag courtesy of AT&T Real Yellow Pages.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from Happy Tails will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to Happy Tails and the Braves Foundation.

Saturday, August 15 - Pawtucket Red Sox vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Gwinnett Braves Youth Baseball Clinic - G-Braves coaches and players will lead 100 children ages 8-12 through an instructional camp that focuses on baseball fundamentals. The camp will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Gwinnett Stadium.

- Keychain Giveaway Presented by Charter Communications and Charter Business - The first 5,000 fans will receive a Gwinnett Braves Keychain courtesy of Charter Communications and Charter Business.

- SpongeBob SquarePants Presented by Charter Communications and Charter Business - SpongeBob SquarePants will leave his pineapple under the sea to meet and greet fans at Gwinnett Stadium.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends, Inc. will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends, Inc. and the Braves Foundation

- Autographs - Select players will sign autographs outside the team store from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 16 - Pawtucket Red Sox vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:00 p.m.

- All About Kids Day Presented by WDUN 550 AM and the Gwinnett Daily Post - Fans 12 and under may visit gwinnettbraves.com to submit a two paragraph essay on "Why They Should Be An Honorary Brave" in the role of PA Announcer, Grounds Crew Member, Radio Announcer, or Field Emcee.

- Salute to the Arts - Gwinnett Stadium will be alive with the sound of music...and dance, fine arts and live artistic performances. The tribute to the arts features musical instruments on display, information on dance, visual arts, and local Fine Arts programs and a special in-game performance by America's Got Talent Clogging Connection.

- RaceTrac Race Around the Bases - Fans 12 and under are invited to run the bases following the game. Chopper's Clubhouse members have a VIP line for the run.

- Chick-fil-A Family Toss - Families are invited to play catch in the outfield following the game.

- Chopper's Clubhouse - All Chopper's Clubhouse members receive half-price tickets to all Sunday games. Visit gwinnettbraves.com to join the official kids club of the Gwinnett Braves.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from Beta Sigma Phi will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to Beta Sigma Phi and the Braves Foundation

Monday, August 17 - Pawtucket Red Sox vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:05 p.m.

- Calculator Giveaway Presented by Entaire - The first 2,500 fans will receive a Gwinnett Braves Calculator courtesy of Entaire.

- 680 The Fan Monday - The 680 The Fan promotions team will be set up on the stadium plaza passing out prizes.

- Brad Cox Band - The Brad Cox Band will perform pre-game on the concourse.

Gwinnett Braves 2009 individual tickets, starting as low as $5, are available at gwinnettbraves.com, the Gwinnett Stadium Box Office, all TicketMaster outlets, and by calling 1-800-745-3000.

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