HOUSTON, TX – Throughout the season, the Astros continue the team’s off-field mission of making a positive difference in the community through numerous charitable programs and partnerships. Highlights for the upcoming homestand include a softball clinic at the Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy, Helping A Hero and Home Sweet Home military visits and the Sunshine Kids party with Craig and Patty Biggio.
TODAY: ASTROS MLB URBAN YOUTH ACADEMY CLINIC
Today, the Houston Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy (UYA) will conduct a free softball clinic for girls in fifth through eighth grades. Texas Southern University softball staff and players will assist in conducting the clinic along with UYA staff and area coaches. Houston Mayor Annise Parker is scheduled to visit the academy from 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. to encourage the young girls as they work to become better players and better teammates.
Held at the UYA at Sylvester Turner Park located at 2700 West Little York Rd., the clinic will be on fields three and four and is open to the public. Onsite registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 4: Community Clubhouse
The Astros Community Clubhouse is located on the main concourse behind section 107. This booth is a central location for many in-park community activities, including Astros In Action Foundation memorabilia auctions and Astros Buddies Kids Club membership registration. On select game days, the Community Clubhouse also serves as an awareness booth for charities interested in making information available to fans about their cause.
· August 29 – Community Awareness Group, Hearing Loss Association of Houston
· August 30 – Community Awareness Group, ALS Association, Greater Houston Chapter
· September 2 and 3 – Astros In Action Foundation memorabilia auction
· September 2, 3 and 4 – Astros Buddies Kids Club registration and item pick-up
AUGUST 29 – 2011 SEASON: OPERATION VETERAN APPRECIATION
Operation Veteran Appreciation, sponsored by Gallery Furniture, is the Astros newest program honoring the military and is a specific tribute to veterans for their past service. Each Astros home game, one veteran and their guest will attend a game courtesy of the team, watching from two unique and patriotic seats. These specially designed red, white and blue seats are field level behind home plate in section 119, row 31, seats 11 and 12. The tickets are pre-loaded with $15 that can be spent at the ballpark.
Fans can help honor the great community of veterans for their valor, excellence and timeless service by nominating a veteran they know for Operation Veteran Appreciation at www.astros.com/operationvet.
AUGUST 29: HELPING A HERO
The Astros are working with Helping A Hero to provide a special experience for military members that have been injured while serving their country. Approximately 30 wounded soldiers will meet a few Astros players prior to the August 29 game. The contingent will then enjoy the game together courtesy of the Astros and Helping A Hero. Helping a Hero is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization providing support for military personnel, severely injured in the war on terror. They provide specially adapted homes for qualifying service members as well as engaging the community to provide services and resources for wounded heroes and their families.
SEPTEMBER 2: CLINT’S CREW
Astros shortstop Clint Barmes is sponsoring Clint’s Crew in 2011. One Friday a month, Barmes is hosting a group of kids and their chaperones to a unique Astros experience. The 20 attendees receive a ticket to the game, $10 to spend while at the ballpark, a Clint’s Crew goodie bag and they will meet Clint while watching batting practice from the field. This Friday is the last Clint’s Crew of the season and a group from Jr. RBI will participate.
SEPTEMBER 4: HOME SWEET HOME
Each Sunday home game, the Astros and the USO are working together on the team’s Home Sweet Home program sponsored by Budweiser. Home Sweet Home welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience that includes a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of “God Bless America.”
SEPTEMBER 6: SUNSHINE KIDS PARTY
Again this season Craig and Patty Biggio are hosting the Sunshine Kids to a memorable baseball experience. On September 6, the Biggios along with Sunshine Kids families will play on the field from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by lunch in the FiveSeven Grille. The kids will each receive autographs from Craig and an Astros goodie bag.
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