Jacks Launch First Ever "Holiday Tour"
Published on December 11, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Odessa Jackalopes News Release
(Odessa, TX) - On Tuesday, December 16th the Odessa Jackalopes will launch their first ever "Jackalopes Holiday Tour" to celebrate the holidays and give back to the Midland and Odessa communities.
Starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, the Jacks will visit the Odessa Day Nursery School and head to six other locations during the day, ending at the Sherwood Place Retirement Home around 7:00 PM. At each stop, either Jacks' players or Slapjack will be passing out candy canes, vouchers for free tickets, and other Jackalopes' items to spread some cheer during this holiday season.
They will also visit with fans, children, and staff members at the various locations.
It all happens on Tuesday, December 16th as the "Jackalopes Holiday Tour" kicks off.
As a precursor to the Holiday Tour, on Wednesday Jean Bourbeau, Garrett Gruenke, Phil Plante, Sebastien Thinel, and Mike Ramsay visited the Pediatric Unit of Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Jackalopes Holiday Tour:
9:00-10:00 AM - Odessa Day Nursery School, 1106 N. Tom Green
10:30-11:30 AM - Medical Center Hospital, Pediatric Unit
12:00-1:00 PM - Midland Soup Kitchen, 1401 Orchard Lane
2:00-3:00 PM - Slapjack at Wal-Mart on 42nd St. to ring the bell for the Salvation Army
3:15-4:30 PM - West Texas Food Bank, 1008 2nd St. in Odessa (Receive a free ticket if you donate a canned food item)
5:00-6:00 PM - Boys and Girls Club, 800 E. 13th St.
7:00-7:30 PM - Sherwood Place Retirement Home, 3939 E. 52nd St.
The Odessa Jackalopes are the Central Hockey League affiliate for the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The team is currently in its 12th season. Season tickets, mini-plans, and single game tickets are available by calling (432) 552-PUCK or visiting jackalopes.org.
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