SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

RiverDogs Begin Eight-Game Homestand Friday

Published on May 11, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


"There's no place like home," Dorothy always said, and the RiverDogs will get to play eight games in a row at the friendly confines of Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park beginning Friday.

The RiverDogs open a four-game series with the Savannah Sand Gnats that begins Friday night and runs through Monday. After Savannah leaves town, the Columbus Catfish head into Charleston to open up another four-game series with the RiverDogs that begins Tuesday and runs through next Friday, May 20.

The RiverDogs will lighten the mood on Friday the 13th as pyrotechnics light up the sky with another Sprint Friday Night Fireworks display. It's also "Al Appreciation Night" as Al Lincoln from Mt. Pleasant will be famous for a night. Friday night's game is also presented by Q104.5 FM.

On Saturday, the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Statue of Liberty Dashboard Ornament courtesy of Advance Auto Parts, WTAT-TV and 96 WAVE.

Every Sunday at "The Joe" is Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Family Sunday. This Sunday will also be the second Dog Day of the season featuring the SPCA, as fans are permitted to bring their dogs to the park. Sunday's game is also sponsored by Cat Country 107.5 FM

On Monday the RiverDogs team up with non-profit organizations Save a Shoe Foundation and My Sister's House to raise money and awareness for their cause.

"As an organization that provides 24-hour a day services to domestic violence victims and their children, it is important to have community support," said Elmire Raven, the Executive Director of My Sister's House, Inc. "This event is an excellent opportunity for the community to show its support."

Monday is also "Gimme my Choos ...Fashionista Night," as all fans who donate a new or gently used pair of shoes to the Save a Shoe Foundation or five dollars to My Sister's House will receive an entry to win a pair of Jimmy Choo Shoes courtesy of Bob Ellis Shoes and Jimmy Choo Incorporated. Two pairs of Jimmy Choo Shoes will be given away during the contest.

"We are thrilled to be a part of a great event and we know the shoes are going to make someone very happy," said Barry Kalinsky, the owner of Bob Ellis Shoes.

Another Two for Tuesday kicks off the four-game series with Columbus, sponsored by 96 WAVE, Harris Teeter, and Northwoods and Citadel Malls. Tuesday is also "Puck Two ...Dogs Play Hockey Night" at "The Joe" as the RiverDogs will wear South Carolina Stingrays-themed jerseys. There will also be a penalty box for unruly spectators and a special "lockout section" for all of the NHL fans.

The RiverDogs salute the US Military and examine the many different uses of SPAM on SPAM on Spuds/Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, presented by WTMA-1250 AM.

Thirsty Thursdays return to "The Joe," presented by Wild Wing Café and 95 SX. The newly crowned "Clown Prince of Baseball," Myron Noodleman, will also make his only 2005 appearance at Riley Park on Thursday. It's also Pigeon Forge Night, as fans can sign up for their chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Dollywood.

The homestand ends on Friday, May 20, with another Sprint Friday Night Fireworks show. It's also Star Wars Night, so Use the Force and wear your favorite Star Wars costume as the RiverDogs salute the final Star Wars installment: "Revenge of the Sith". Friday night is also the first of two Dukes Mayonnaise/Food Lion Family Nights of 2005. The contest is also sponsored by Oldies Y 102.5 FM.

Tickets for the entire eight-game homestand can be purchased online at www.riverdogs.com or by calling the RiverDogs box office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647).

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