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On April 15th, the Angels joined the New York Yankees, MLB, its clubs, players and fans to recognize Jackie Robinson Day and celebrate his monumental impact on baseball and civil rights for all. All Angels' players wore the now retired #42 jersey in honor of Jackie Robinson. Before the game, LeTroy Hawkins spent time talking with kids at the Jackie Robinson Clinic at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx, located across the street for Yankees Stadium
April 21, 2012 - Angels RBI Baseball Clinic at Angel StadiumThe Angels hosted a morning Baseball Clinic at Angel Stadium for the members of the Angels RBI League. Members of the league, ages 12 to 18, had the opportunity to hone their fielding, batting, sliding, and pitching skills in the outfield with Boys & Girls Club staff, local coaches, and Angels Catcher Chris Iannetta and Bullpen Coach Steve Soliz. The Angels RBI League, as a partnership of Major League Baseball, Angels Baseball and local Boys & Girls Clubs, provides kids who would otherwise not have the chance, the opportunity to play baseball and softball in an organized league.
April 22, 2012 - Angels 5K & Fun RunThe Second Annual Angels 5K & Fun Run took place on Sunday, April 22nd. Participants ran and walked the course which went throughout Angel Stadium, including behind home plate and ended at this years Angels FanFest. All participants received a commemorative t-shirt and two tickets for an upcoming Angels game. Nearly 5.000 Angels fans turned out for this event and all proceeds benefited the Angels Baseball Foundation.
Thank you to our Angels 5k & Fun Run sponsors: Spectrum Sports, Kaiser Permanente, Sports Chalet, Aramark, Aquafina, FSWest, angels.com, and AM 830.
April 28, 2012 - RBI Softball Clinic at Angel StadiumThe Angels hosted a morning Softball Clinic at Angel Stadium for the members of the Angels RBI League. Members of the league, ages 12 to 18, had the opportunity to hone their fielding, batting, sliding, and pitching skills in the outfield with Boys & Girls Club staff and local coaches. The Angels RBI League, as a partnership of Major League Baseball, Angels Baseball and local Boys & Girls Clubs, provides kids who would otherwise not have the chance, the opportunity to play baseball and softball in an organized league.
Prior to tonight's game, the Angels will host the coaches of the Angels RBI League for their annual Coaches Clinic. In addition to skill and coaching tips, the clinic will include a question and answer session with Angel Manager Mike Scioscia in the Angels dugout. After the clinic, the coaches will stay for a night of Angels Baseball.
May 1, 2012 - CIF Awards NightThe Angels are proud to annually honor the winners of the annual CIF Southern Section Academic Awards program during an on field pre-game ceremony. These awards were given to local high school athletic teams who achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average during the first semester of the 2011-2012 school year. Each of the CIF-SS schools also selected a male and female individual Student-Athlete of the Year. After being recognized on the field, the group was invited to enjoy a great night of Angels Baseball with friends and family.
May 2, 2012 - Special Olympics Torch RunThe Angels are proud to welcome representatives from Special Olympics Orange County and local Law Enforcement agencies as they run the Special Olympics torch around the warning track prior to the game. Each year, Special Olympics athletes, in conjunction with Law Enforcement agencies, participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run to kick off the Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games at Cal State University Long Beach. In the coming days, over 4,000 officers will carry the torch through more than 250 communities in an effort to raise money for local Special Olympics programs throughout Southern California while increasing community awareness of both Special Olympics and its 2012 Summer Games.
May 4, 2012 - Adopt-A-School Visit: Thomas Edison School with Jose Mota and Bobby WilsonAs part of the fifth year of the Adopt-A-School program, the Angels will visit Thomas Edison School in Anaheim. During the Assembly, the group will encourage students to work hard, read and stay in school. The Angels Baseball Foundation presented a $1,000 grant to the school. They will also hand out an Angels school supplies pack to every student. Representatives from the Adopted Schools were honored on the field in September of 2011.
May 5, 2012 - Angels Youth Baseball Camp, Benefiting the Angels RBI LeagueOn May 5, 2012, the Angels hosted a special Youth Baseball Day Camp at Angel Stadium. The camp featured instruction and insight from Angel players Jordan Walden, Bobby Wilson, Mark Trumbo and third base coach Dino Ebel. Each camper received an Angels cap and 4 tickets to a future Angels home game. All proceeds benefited the Angels RBI League.
May 14, 2012 - Mother's Day and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness DayThe Angels are proud to again partner with Major League Baseball and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation in their fight against breast cancer. During today's game, the Angels join teams across MLB in supporting the cause by wearing pink wristbands and pink ribbons on their uniforms. Players have the opportunity to use pink bats for day. The bats will later be auctioned off to raise money for this important cause.
Prior to today's game, the Angels and representatives from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation will honor breast cancer survivors during a pre-game ceremony. The Angels will also recognize Judy Watts of Laguna Hills as the Angels Honorary Bat Girl Winner, chosen by fans through a League-wide contest.
May 16, 2012 - Water Awareness NightThe Anaheim City Council has proclaimed May as Water Awareness Month. For the past 20 years, Anaheim Public Utilities has sponsored a Water Conservation Poster Contest for all Anaheim students in first through sixth grade as part of its Water Awareness Month campaign. The Angels will honor the first-, second- and third place winners of the Water Conservation Poster Contest during a pre-game ceremony. Participating in this contest helps raise the awareness of the importance of water conservation in Anaheim children and their artwork spreads the message throughout the community. After the ceremony the winners are able to enjoy a night of baseball with their families and friends.
May 30, 2012 - Adopt-A-School Visit: Violette ElementaryAs part of the fifth year of the Adopt-A-School program, the Angels will visit Violette Elementary in Garden Grove. During the Assembly, the group will encourage students to work hard, read and stay in school. The Angels Baseball Foundation presented a $1,000 grant to the school. They will also hand out an Angels school supplies pack to every student. Representatives from the Adopted Schools were honored on the field in September of 2011.
As part of the fifth year of the Adopt-A-School program, the Angels will visit West Orange Elementary School in Orange. During the Assembly, the group will encourage students to work hard, read and stay in school. The Angels Baseball Foundation presented a $1,000 grant to the school. They will also hand out an Angels school supplies pack to every student. Representatives from the Adopted Schools were honored on the field in September of 2011.
June 2, 2012 - Gold Ball Mystery Grab Bag, benefitting Special OlympicsHey fans! On Saturday, June 2nd, the Angels and Special Olympics, Southern California will host the second "Gold Ball Mystery Grab Bag" event at the Big "A." Join the Angels' Wives and Special Olympics athletes from 5 p.m. through the second inning at the Home Plate Gate hats. Fans can purchase $40 mystery bags with an autographed baseball as well as raffle tickets to win other autographed items*.
Fans will also have the chance to win one of the 12 baseballs wrapped in gold paper hidden in the bags. The winners of these gold balls will win four tickets to an upcoming game and the chance to meet the Angel who signed the ball during batting practice.
Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics, Southern California and the Angels Baseball Foundation.
*Please note that due to the limited number of "Mystery Bags," there will be a three bag limit per person, while supplies last.
June 5, 2012 - Angels to Honor Seventh Class of AngelsScholarsPrior to tonight's game, the Angels will honor the 2012 Angels Scholars class during a pregame on-field ceremony. In each of the past seven years, the Angels Baseball Foundation and the Orange County Department of Education has awarded scholarships to outstanding eighth graders. The 2012 Angels Scholars Class will have 12 Scholars, more than any other season so far. These Angels Scholars were chosen based on their academic achievement, financial need and enrollment in the college preparatory program, AVID. The Angels Baseball Foundation will award each Angels Scholar $4,000 plus accrued interest upon their acceptance into a four-year college.
The third class of Angels Scholars will graduate from High School this year and will receive their scholarships once accepted into college. They will also be honored during tonight's pregame ceremony.
June 9, 2012 - Angels Baseball Foundation/United Way WALK UNITEDBring the whole family out for a day of fun on Saturday, June 9, 2012 and take part in something big! The Angels Baseball Foundation and Orange County United Way invite everyone to WALK UNITED to improve lives and strengthen our communities. This family-friendly event and resource fair will raise funds to benefit individuals and families living in Orange County by helping them meet their most basic needs and become self sufficient. Together we are better - team up and WALK UNITED!
June 11, 2012 - Hank Conger Player AppearanceAngels Catcher Hank Conger will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans at 300 Anaheim located on the bottom level of the Anaheim Garden Walk from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Stop by 321 W. Katella Ave. across from the 24 Hour Fitness and get a chance to meet this up and coming star. For questions please call 300 Anaheim, (714) 783-2810.
June 15, 2012 - Angels Wives and Anaheim Fire Fighters to "Fill the Boot"Join the Angels Wives and members of the Anaheim Firefighter's Association as they host their second "Fill the Boot" fundraiser outside the gates of Angel Stadium. All funds from this event will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Orange County. The Angels Wives and Anaheim Fire Department will present the funds raised to MDA during a pregame ceremony on July 23rd - the Angels 4ALS night.
June 16, 2012 - MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Finals at Angel StadiumThe Angels will honor the local winners of the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run competition during tonight's pre-game ceremonies. The group will compete earlier in the day at Angel Stadium of Anaheim for a morning skills contest. Entering its twelfth year of competition, MLB Pitch, Hit and Run, is the official youth skills competition of Major League Baseball. Boys and girls, ages seven to 14, are given the opportunity to showcase their abilities in three fundamental skills: pitching, hitting and running. Participants advance through four levels of competition: Local, Sectional, Team and National with the National Finals to be held at the 2012 All-Star Game in Kansas City.
Intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the fun of baseball, MLB Pitch, Hit and Run gives kids nationwide the opportunity to compete free of charge. For more information, please visit mlb.com/phr
The Angels are proud to host the members of the Angels RBI League at an end of season banquet prior to tonight's game. Over 600 members of the league will be treated to dinner and special guest speakers in Angel Stadium's Music Garden. After the banquet, the group will be recognized during an on-field pre-game ceremony and will then be attending the night's game
The Angels RBI League, as a partnership of Major League Baseball, Angels Baseball and Boys & Girls Clubs Orange County Alliance, uses the games of baseball and softball to make a positive impact on the youth of Orange County. The Angels RBI League provides kids ages 12-18, who would otherwise not have the chance, the opportunity to play baseball and softball. The league has served over 2,500 boys and girls in its ten seasons of play, with almost 500 playing in just the last season. A structured league format is provided for every participant, including a 10-game regular season; an on-field instructional clinic at Angel Stadium of Anaheim with professional coaches, players and trainers; an end-of-season play-off tournament and all-star team opportunity.
July 16, 2012 - Tim Salmon Golf Classic - Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club
July 20-22, 2012 - Canned Food Drive at Angel StadiumJoin the Angels and Wells Fargo as they kick off the annual canned food drive at Angel Stadium! From Friday July 20th through Sunday the 22nd , volunteers from the Second Harvest Food Bank will have collection bins in front of the Home Plate Gate and inside Gate 1 and Gate 4 each day 2 hours prior to game time through the third inning.
All fans that donate receive a special Angels team photo. Fans that donate 10 canned food items or more or $10 or more will receive two tickets to an upcoming Angels game (while supplies lasts). Donors will also be entered to win autographed Angels items.
All proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
July 23, 2012 - 4ALS - Angels Join Muscular Dystrophy Association to Raise Awareness for ALSThe Angels and MLB proudly support 4ALS, an initiative that raises awareness and support for the fight against ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), otherwise known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease."
Tonight, in continuing with baseball's longstanding commitment to ALS awareness, the Angels will recognize the courage and strength of all those battling the disease. In support of the fight against ALS, the Angels have donated tickets to tonight's game to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for ALS patients and their families.
Prior to the game, the Angels Wives and the Anaheim Fire Department will present a check to representatives from the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Orange County from their Fill the Boot fundraiser on June 5th at Angel Stadium.
July 26, 2012 - Albert Pujols Celebrity Golf Classic, Trump National Golf CourseThe 10th Annual Albert Pujols Celebrity Golf Classic will take place at Trump National Golf Course in Palos Verdes. The event will feature athletes, sports personalities and entertainers along with an awards ceremony, dinner and auction. The tournament provides an entertaining event to raise funds and awareness for the Pujols Family Foundation. For more information, please contact Kimberly at (310) 525-3755.
July 26, 2012 - CJ Wilson's Children's Charities Throw Strikes Bowling TournamentJoin Angels starting pitcher CJ Wilson for the fourth annual CJ Wilson's Children's Charities "Throw Strikes" bowling tournament on Thursday, July 26th at 300 Anaheim from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. The event will benefit the patients of the Hematology and Oncology Clinic at Children's Hospital of Orange County and The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. For more information or to sign up, please call 817 461-9919.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Cooking Challenge Presented By: AM830, ESPN Zone Anaheim & The Angels Baseball Foundation. More information to come soon!
August (date TBD) - Angels for AnimalsJoin the Angels' Wives under the Big Red Hats as they host their fifth annual Angels for Animals event at the ballpark! From 4 p.m. through the 2nd inning, the Angels Wives will sell $40 "mystery bags" containing baseballs autographed by current Angels players and coaches*. Additionally, $5 raffle tickets will be sold for an opportunity to win other autographed and game used Angels items.
This year, 10 lucky fans who purchase a Mystery Bag will also win a VIP Pass to meet Howard Kendrick and select Angels players before batting practice on a game TBD and then watch the team take BP from behind the Angels dugout. They will also receive tickets to the night's game.
During the event, fans will also have the opportunity to meet many pets who are available for adoption from the OC Animal Care Center. All proceeds from the event will benefit local animal care centers and the Angels Baseball Foundation.
*Please note that due to the limited number of "Mystery Bags," there will be a three bag limit per person, while supplies last.
Prior to tonight's game, the Angels will honor their recipient of the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award. He is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national 2012 Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines outstanding skills on the baseball field with devoted work in the community. The winner of the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award will be announced during the 2012 World Series.
September 29, 2012 - Light the Night Walk at Angel StadiumJoin Angels Chairman Dennis Kuhl as the Angels host The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Light the Night Walk here at the ballpark. The walk is an annual celebration and commemoration of lives touched by cancer. Walkers carry illuminated balloons to raise awareness and funds for blood cancers.
The Angels and Bank of America are proud to host over 30 Challenger Division Little League® teams from Orange County on the morning of November 3rd for the Bank of America Challenger Classic. The teams will each play two-inning, one-hour games in the Angel Stadium outfield. After the games, all teams will participate in a medal ceremony at Home Plate.
November 4-5, 2012 - Angels Baseball Foundation 65 Roses Golf Classic - Los Coyotes Country Club
November 12, 2012 - 9th Annual Mike Scioscia Charity Golf Tournament, Benefiting Amateur Baseball Development Group - Moorpark Country Club
November 14, 2012 - Angels Baseball Foundation Golf ClassicGolf with current and former Angels greats! Join the Angels Baseball Foundation for their annual Angels Baseball Foundation Golf Classic at Pelican Hill Golf Club on Wednesday, November 10th. Since 2004, this tournament has given Angel fans the opportunity to golf with current and former Angels greats. Past participants include Jim Abbott, Rod Carew, Chuck Finley, Bobby Grich, Dave Winfield, Manager Mike Scioscia, and many others. The tournament will feature a 10:00am shotgun start and will be followed by a reception at Pelican Hill. All proceeds benefit the Angels Baseball Foundation.
November 16-18 - Angels Groundskeepers Thanksgiving Holiday Canned Food DriveThe Angels' Groundskeepers will host their 11th annual Thanksgiving Holiday Canned Food Drive from Friday, November 16th thru Sunday, November 18th at Angel Stadium of Anaheim (weather permitting). All proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County in the fight against hunger during the holiday season.
Donations of three cans of non-perishable food or $2 will be good for one swing against a pitching machine with a maximum of 20 pitches per participant. A donation of two canned food items or $1 per pitch will allow fans to test their pitching skills in the bullpen. Fans will also have the opportunity to shag fly balls in the outfield for a donation of $25 for 15 minutes. The Angels will provide bats, balls and helmets. The Angels Clubhouse Attendants will also provide a tour of the Clubhouse for a donation of $10.Hours for the food drive will be 8 AM - 4 PM. Participants can enter Angel Stadium through Gate #1. All proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County in the fight against hunger during the holiday season.
Those who are unable to attend, but would still like to make a monetary donation, may send checks to: Second Harvest Food Bank, 8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618 or visit their website at www.feedoc.org
Each year the Angels Baseball Foundation aims to make the season brighter for 200 underprivileged kids by hosting a Children's Holiday Party for organizations in the Southern California area. For the first time in 2010, the Angels partnered with AM 830 to host the event. ESPN Zone in Anaheim was the new venue, and generously donated the use of their facility, food, and free video arcade games to all the children in attendance. Also new in 2010 was a partnership with Magical Builders' Jamma Jingles program, which provided a new pair of pajamas to every child in attendance. Players, coaches and broadcasters attend each year to kick off the event and provide the children with an afternoon of fun. Angels representatives welcome the children, pass out Angels hats and special holiday t-shirts. The children eat dinner, have a special visit from Santa, and then take time playing games. As the children leave the party, they each receive a toy from Santa and warm holiday wishes from the Angels.