Military Appreciation Night with Troop Supply Drive on June 18th
Published on June 8, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
LAKEWOOD, NJ - The BlueClaws will host their annual Military Appreciation Night at FirstEnergy Park on Thursday, June 18th, and at the game, they will hold their annual Troop Supply and Care Package Drive.
The night is presented by OceanFirst Bank and will include a BlueClaws 15th Season Commemorative Card Set Giveaway for the first 1,500 fans.
Tickets - For tickets, call 732-901-7000 option 2 or click here.
Fans are encouraged to send in pictures of their loved ones that have served in the military. These pictures will be scrolled on the video board during the game. Pictures can be emailed to Lucy at lleonard@blueclaws.com. Please indicate the serviceperson's name in the amil.
Boxes will be set up for the Troop Supply and Care Package Drive in the front of the ballpark and fans are encouraged to donate razors, snacks, baby wipes, shampoo, soap, non-chocolate candies and sweets, sun block with SPF 40+, lip balm, writing utensils, silly string, deodorant, tissues, q-tips, white socks, batteries, insect repellent, and flashlights.
The BlueClaws will also be collecting, as always, gently used cell phones at the NJNG Information Booth to benefit Cell Phones for Soldiers.
This supply and care package drive is in conjunction with the Monmouth-Ocean Central Labor Council Military Committee, Monmouth-Ocean Building Trade Council, National Guard, Toms River Armory, A.R.M.S, and IBEW Local 400 Military Committee.
"Military Appreciation Night here in Lakewood has been a great event these last 10 years," said Pat O'Keefe of the IBEW Local 400 Military Committee. "It's great to see the local community come out and support the event and our Troops overseas."
The Troop Supply and Care Package Drive takes place on Military Appreciation Night, where military groups will take in the game and there will be various pre-game ceremonies honoring military members.
For more information on Military Appreciation Night, call Jim McNamara at 732-901-7000 ext 176.
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