EL1 Reading Fightin Phils

Help the R-Phils "Fill the Bus" for the Reading School District

Published on August 28, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


(Reading, PA) -- On Wednesday, September, 1, the R-Phils and Rock Cats will do battle in game three of their four-game series, with first-pitch set for 7:05 p.m. Wednesday is the R-Phils "Back to School" Day and the first 2,000 kids will receive a Back to School Carlos Ruiz Jersey Backpack, thanks to Pepsi. As part of the "Back to School" Day, the R-Phils will ask all fans to help "Fill the Bus with School Supplies for the Reading School District", courtesy of the Reading Phillies, Reading School District, and BCIU.

Food court gates open at 5:00 p.m. and Kris Kehr and JK will take the Classic Café stage for an exciting 90-minute pre-game concert (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.). Fans 21 and older can enjoy Happy Hour with $1.00 off select beers (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.). The music will continue after the game, as Kris Kehr and JK will take the stage for a post-game concert.

All fans interested in helping the R-Phils "Fill the Bus", may donate their items in advance or bring their donated items on Wednesday. Any fan that donates school items during this last homestand (before or on September 1st) will receive a free general admission ticket to Wednesday's game. If a family of four donates four school items, then that family will receive 4 general admission tickets. The school bus will be parked in front of the stadium on Wednesday in hopes to pack the bus with school items for students of the Reading School District.

"We are really happy to be a part of this great event," said R-Phils Director of Community Relations Matt Hoffmaster. "We continue to get great items everyday, but we would love to add more for the Reading School District. Items like folders, book bags, or whatever you can provide, will be very helpful and very appreciated."

Also on Wednesday evening, fans can bring their pooch to the park, as the R-Phils will hold their final Bark at the Park of the season. For just $16.00, fans can enjoy a 2 1/2 hour All-You-Can-Eat buffet featuring Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Mac and Cheese, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Lemonade, Iced Tea and Pepsi Products, at the Reading Eagle Pool Picnic Area. Wednesday's game is also a 4 for $48 Family Night, and fans can get four yellow box seat tickets, four sodas, four hot dogs, and the opportunity to play catch on the field before the 7:05 p.m. contest, thanks to Capital BlueCross.

Wednesday also features the End of the Year Player Awards Ceremony at 6:30 pm. Several awards, including the FirstEnergy Reading Phillies MVP Award will be presented.

Single-game tickets for the final homestand of the 2010 season, presented by Pepsi, are on-sale and can be purchased in-person at FirstEnergy Stadium, by calling (610) 375-8469 or by visiting www.readingphillies.com . Fans can also add the all-you-can-eat Deck Buffet to any ticket for only $11. "Bring the Fam to America's Classic Ballpark.

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