Volcanoes Open Six Game Homestand this Monday
June 22, 2012 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes News Release
Monday, June 25th - The Volcanoes open a three-game homestand against our rival in-state opponent - The Eugene Emeralds, affiliate of the San Diego Padres. It is our second of five Kids Night at Volcanoes Stadium where kids 12 and under may e-mail Volcanoes owner, Jerry Walker, at jwalker@volcanoesbaseball.com, and request a FREE ticket. The fabulous and funny Inflatamaniacs, who performed on NBC'S America 's Got Talent, will appear to entertain you sponsored by McDonalds of Salem-Keizer. They are Hilarious! We will also acknowledge the tremendous young men and women who just graduated from West Salem High School. Game time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:30.
Tuesday, June 26th - The Volcanoes continue action against the Eugene Emeralds, and it is our second of 6 "Bring A Friend" Night, NEW this year, where you Buy 1 Ticket at regular price, and Get 1 Ticket in the same section for just $5.00. It is also Pentacle Theatre Night when we'll introduce the cast of The Signal Season of Dummy Hoy on the field prior to the game! Game time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:30.
Wednesday, June 27th - The Volcanoes conclude the three-game series against the Eugene Emeralds and it is our first of 5 Wednesday $1 Family Feast Night, sponsored by Franz Bakery, where you can get a Hotdog for just $1, a Soda for just $1, a Popcorn for just $1 or a Ice Cream for just $1. Feed the entire family with this tremendous Wednesday promotion. We will also acknowledge the tremendous young men and women who just graduated from Silverton High School . Game Time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:30.
Thursday, June 28th - The Volcanoes open a three-game homestand against the Everett AquaSox, affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. It is our second of 6 $1 Thursday Nights where selected adult beverages are just $1.00 during the game in the Stadium's Lava Lodge Sports Pub. We will also acknowledge the tremendous young men and women who just graduated from McKay High School. Game time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:30.
Friday, June 29th - The Volcanoes continue action against the Everett AquaSox, and it is Marion County "Reading For All" Night where those who have reached summer reading goals will be honored, brought to you by Marion County Children and Families Commission. AAA of Oregon will be here to answer all your questions with regards to AAA. It is also our second of 10 Fantastic Fireworks Shows which will follow the game courtesy of McDonalds of Salem-Keizer. Game Time is 7:05; Gates Open at 6:00.
Saturday, June 30th - The Volcanoes will conclude their three-game series against the Everett AquaSox, and it is College Rivals Night. We invite everyone to wear their College Colors, and join us with some Friendly, Good-Natured Rivalry during the game. Many college and professional athletes, coaches and Athletic Directors will be in attendance. Capitol Auto Group will display some new, exciting Toyota's in front of the stadium, and be available on the concourse to answer any of your questions with regards to their Toyota line. It's Saturday Prize Wheel Night brought to you by the good folks at Buffalo Wild Wings ....selected fans will be able to spin the prize wheel and win great prizes! Game time is 7:05; Gates Open at 6:35.
REMEMBER: If you purchase in advance of game day, you SAVE $1.00 per ticket.
Stadium Ticket Office is Open 7 days a week including Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday noon - 5pm ~ Call 503-390-2225
Looking Ahead - 3 Straight Nights of Fireworks Highlights Patriotic Tribute:
Wednesday, July 4th - The Volcanoes third homestand kicks off as the Volcanoes play the Vancouver Canadians, affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The game features the beginning of the Volcanoes' three-day Patriotic Tribute at Volcanoes Stadium. Yes, we will be Thanking, Honoring and Saluting 86 outstanding, brave men and women of our Armed Forces from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Europe and the Middle-East. Major General Raymond Rees, the Oregon National Guard Adjutant General will be here along with Pearl Harbor survivor, Virgil Taylor, General Eisenhower's body guard from 1944, PFC Jim Rumelhart, Pol Pot's Kymer Rouge Genocide survivor, Kilong Ung, and many, many more dignitaries. We will also have a very special ceremony for "Fallen Soldier" Oregon Army National Guard Specialist Taylor Marks with his family present. Also an F-15 Flyover from the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland is scheduled. Wednesday's game is sponsored by PT Northwest . A spectacular FIREWORKS SHOW will follow the game sponsored by PT Northwest. The Volcanoes will be wearing their Patriotic Uniforms sponsored by USAA. Game time is 7:05; Gates Open at 5:15. Order your tickets early as this surely will be a standing room only event.
Thursday, July 5th -- The Volcanoes continue their three-game series with the Vancouver Canadians, and it is the second night of our 5th Annual Patriotic Tribute at Volcanoes Stadium. Thursday will feature our brave, wonderful Native American Veterans - past and present - who have helped defend our Freedoms since George Washington's era. A very formal Ceremony will begin at 5:15 in front of the stadium as a Caisson with a Flag-draped casket will be in place. A Drum Group from The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde will play for five minutes, and then the Oregon State Defense Force Bagpipe Band will pipe "Amazing Grace". The Grand Ronde Honor Guard will then take the Flag-draped casket into the stadium, and place it in a Teepee encircled with American Flags. This Ceremony will represent the Thanking, Honoring and Saluting of all Native American Veterans who have served and passed into the "Arms of GOD". A pre-game Ceremony at home plate will Honor the memory of Veteran and longtime Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, Marce Norwest, who recently passed, with his family present. Also, many more Active Duty and Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Middle East will be Honored during the game. The game is sponsored by CenturyLink, the Volcanoes Patriotic Uniforms by AFSCME, and the FANTASTIC FIREWORKS Show after the game by The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. It is our third of 6 $1 Thursday Nights where selected adult beverages are just $1.00 during the game in the Stadium's Lava Lodge Sports Pub. Game Time is 7:05; Gates Open at 5:15. Order your tickets early as this surely will be a standing room only event.
Friday, July 6th - The Volcanoes conclude their three-game homestand with Vancouver, and it is also the concluding day of our 5th Annual Patriotic Tribute at Volcanoes Stadium as we will be Thanking, Honoring and Saluting many more brave and outstanding members of our Armed Forces - past and present. Several airmen from Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, and several Washington National Guard Soldiers from Tacoma and Vancouver will join us to be Thanked, Honored and Saluted for their service to our country. The game and Volcanoes Patriotic Uniforms are sponsored by Leupold Tactical Optics, and the post-game FANTASTIC FIREWORKS are sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers. Game time is 7:05; Gates Open at 5:15. Order your tickets early as this surely will be a standing room only event.
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