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APRIL
Indians in the Community - April 11
Front Office volunteers visit St. Malachi Center.
High School Hardball Classic presented by Cuyahoga Community College - April 19 and 20
For the 5th consecutive year, Progressive Field will be the site of the Fifth Annual High School Hardball Classic. The tournament, offering high school athletes a "big league experience," includes six regular season games (12 teams) covering a two-day period.
MAY
High Achievers Kids Club Day with Eric Wedge - May 4
Special members of the Indians High Achievers Kids Club will enjoy a special meet-and-greet and pregame ceremony with spokesmen Eric Wedge and Ryan Garko prior to the Indians game.
JUNE
Blood Drive - June 11
Each summer, the Indians step forward and assist the American Red Cross by hosting a blood drive at Progressive Field. Walk ups and appointments are accepted. This year's Blood Drive will take place on the Gateway Plaza at Progressive Field.
RBI First Pitch (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) and Glove Drive - June 12
Prior to the Indians game, Cleveland Indians Charities will host an educational and baseball clinic at Progressive Field for members of the RBI Program. RBI kids will also play an exhibition game representing its "First Pitch" into the baseball/softball season. Fans are encouraged to bring new or slightly used baseball or softball gloves during the RBI First Pitch and Tribe game. Supported by the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, the donated gloves will benefit the hundreds of Northeast Ohio youth that play baseball and softball free of charge in the RBI Leagues, operated by the Cleveland Baseball Federation and funded by CIC.
Shop With a Pro presented by Dick's Sporting Goods - June 13
On June 13, the Cleveland Indians and Dick’s Sporting Goods have partnered to provide 32 Boys and Girls Club Members with the opportunity to “Shop with a Pro”. The Boys and Girls Club Members were given a $100 gift card to shop with the assistance of Indians players such RHP Paul Byrd, SS Jhonny Peralta, 3B Casey Blake and 1B Ryan Garko.
Play Catch! on Progressive Field - June 15
Here's your chance to play catch on the outfield grass at Progressive Field! Ticketed fans will have the unique opportunity to purchase tickets to play catch with family and friends on the outfield grass following the Tribe game. All participants will receive a commemorative gift of their unique experience.
Mystery Ball presented by Dick's Sporting Goods - June 27
The Indians Wives Association hosts its annual Mystery Ball Fundraiser at Progressive Field selling balls autographed by today's biggest MLB stars! Proceeds benefit Providence House and the Domestic Violence Center.
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High Achievers Kids Club Deadline for 3rd and 4th Quarter - June 30
Members of the High Achievers Kids Club don't forget to send in your 3rd and 4th Quarter report cards, attendance records and reading forms! Prize voucher emails with total points will be sent 1- 2 weeks after the deadline.
AUGUST
CIC Hall of Fame Celebration presented by Continental Airlines - August 17
This evening celebration honors the newly inducted members of the Indians Hall of Fame. Mingle with Indians and MLB alumni, as well as the entire 2008 Indians roster and coaches. Enjoy dinner and drinks as you walk through Indians history in Heritage Park at Progressive Field. Event features an autograph session with entire 2008 Cleveland Indians roster, dinner, drinks, Cracker Jack Raffle and more!
CIC Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Medical Mutual - August 18
This year's event will be held at Quail Hollow Resort & Country Club. Spend the day golfing with Indians players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters. The day includes great gifts, prizes, breakfast, lunch, cocktail dinner party, live & silent auction and more. Individual registration, teams of five golfers, and sponsorships are available.
Shirt off their Backs Auction at Progressive Field - August 30
The Indians Wives Association will play host to an in-game auction on August 30th. Each Tribe player's wife will auction a game-worn jersey of their husbands. Proceeds benefit Providence House and the Domestic Violence Center.
NOVEMBER
Food Drive
Each holiday season, the Cleveland Indians host a Food Drive on Gateway Plaza to assist the Cleveland Foodbank. Last year's Food Drive produced over 10,000 holiday meals for the Foodbank. Morning commuters and fans, stay tuned for more information on 2008's Food Drive.
DECEMBER
Pronkta Claus Toy Drive
Travis Hafner, aka "Pronk", and wife Amy host their annual "Pronkta Claus" Toy Drive each holiday season. Hafner exchanges autographs for donations of new or unwrapped toys. All toys are donated to Beech Brook, a local foster care adoption agency that is committed to helping families and children for over 150 years. Check back for 2008 information!
JANUARY, 2008
Monday, January 21 thru Thursday, January 24, 2008 - Cleveland Indians Press Tour
The annual Press Tour will be expanded to three buses in 2008 to visit 15 cities over four dates Monday, January 21 thru Thursday, January 24. This new format also features three local stops in the Cleveland area to the East, West and Southwest suburbs.
MARCH, 2008
Indians in the Community - March 14
Front Office volunteers visit Waverly Elementary.
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