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It's National Volunteer Week!
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It's going to be a beautiful weekend to catch some baseball! Check out what's going on at Chase Field this weekend!
SAT., APRIL 22 | 5:10 P.M. | LOS ANGELES DODGERS
D-BACKS FIESTA, presented by Fry’s Food Stores: Starting at 3:00 p.m. the D-backs will have a Street Festival set up at 4th Street and Jackson with food trucks, D-backs inflatables, live music, activities and more. For more information, visit dbacks.com/fiesta.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTATION: The D-backs will present Zack Greinke with his 2016 NL Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award during a special pregame ceremony.
EARTH DAY: The D-backs will celebrate Earth Day by incorporating messaging for fans throughout the game on how they can help live a more sustainable lifestyle at the ballpark and at home. Many of the in-game activities will be centered around Earth Day, including the D-backs Match game, which will feature cards on how fans can be more environmentally responsible and an Inning of Winning in which a fan will try to recycle as many plastic bottles as possible. The D-backs Legends Race will include the Legends cleaning up recyclables as they run. The D-backs will also showcase some of their sustainability efforts throughout the game, including the new high-efficiency hand dryers in bathrooms, which will reduce more than 1,000 miles worth of paper towel waste throughout the season, educating fans about the 200 new recycling receptacles around the ballpark which displays how fans can better recycle at Chase Field, and informing fans of the more than six tons of food waste that was donated to Church on the Street last season to feed people in need. Fans are encouraged to check out the APS Solar Pavilion, which provides extra shade over the ballpark's heaviest used entrances and generates 100,000 kWh of solar energy; enough electricity to power the lights at Chase Field for 11 home games.
BIG O TIRES BIG SHOT AT THE BALLPARK: The D-backs will recognize winners from the Big O Tires Big Shot at the Ballpark program during a special pregame parade along the warning track. During the school year, each Big O Tires location in Arizona teamed up with a local elementary school to reward 10 students for excelling inside and outside of the classroom. In addition, the winners received a T-shirt and four tickets to the game courtesy of Big O Tires.
D-BACKS EXPRESS: The D-backs offer a hassle-free way to see a D-backs game for fans in Tucson. A luxury bus will pick up fans at the Foothills Mall in Tucson and drops off fans in front of Chase Field. Round-trip fares are $25 per person and leaves three hours before game time. For more information, visit dbacks.com/express.
National Anthem: Jennifer Smestad
Ceremonial First Pitch: Jesse Williams, Safelite AutoGlass
SUN., APRIL 23 | 1:10 P.M. | LOS ANGELES DODGERS
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: Fans can enjoy the game with their canine friend from the PetSmart Patio. Fans can use the new PetSmart Dog Park and treat their dog to doggy concession favorites such as doggy ice cream. PetSmart will also have adoptable dogs on site for fans to find a forever home for the pups. For more information, visit dbacks.com/dogdays.
CHASE YOUR DREAMS: The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Chase will recognize the Apollo High School baseball and softball teams during a special pregame recognition. Apollo received an equipment donation through the Chase Your Dreams program prior to the start of their current seasons.
APS VOLUNTEERS: The D-backs will recognize the top employee volunteers from APS during a special pregame ceremony. Employees from APS volunteer more than 130,000 hours each year.
WINGS FOR WARRIORS: The D-backs will recognize veterans who have benefitted from Wings for Warriors, a non-profit organization helping more than 2,500 wounded warriors with healthcare and financial benefits counseling and over 300 military families with travel assistance, during a special pregame ceremony.
SUBWAY KIDS TAKE THE FIELD: Kids ages 7-15 can enter for the chance to “Take the Field” with D-backs players at every Sunday home game prior to the National Anthem.
COLD STONE KIDS SUNDAYS: Each Sunday home game, one winner is selected to deliver the lineup card to the umpires with a D-backs coach before the game and deliver Cold Stone Ice Cream to the D-backs’ broadcast booths.
SANDERSON FORD CRONISTA INFANTIL: The D-backs and Sanderson Ford will host the next Cronista Infantil as a guest on the D-backs’ Spanish radio broadcast alongside Oscar Soria and Rodrigo Lopez during the game. Kids ages 10-14 are encouraged to sign up and audition to become the next Sanderson Ford Cronista Infantil by visiting losdbacks.com/cronista.
D-BACKS KIDS CLUB, presented by Danzeisen Dairy: The Kids Club is a free program for kids 15 & younger that rewards members with prizes for each game they attend, including a complimentary ticket to Sunday home games. Fans can register at Chase Field in the Phoenix Children's Hospital Sandlot, or online at dbacks.com/kidsclub.
D-BACKS EXPRESS: The D-backs offer a hassle-free way to see a D-backs game for fans in Tucson. A luxury bus will pick up fans at the Foothills Mall in Tucson and drops off fans in front of Chase Field. Round-trip fares are $25 per person and leaves three hours before game time. For more information, visit dbacks.com/express.
National Anthem: Great Hearts
Ceremonial First Pitch: Legoland Discovery Center Arizona mascot Bertie
Marvel Studios' THOR: RAGNAROK - New Teaser Trailer!!
In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk! “Thor: Ragnarok” thunders into U.S. theaters on November 3, 2017.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tickets were provided to help facilitate the feature.
We are a huge baseball loving family! I have always believed that baseball was and is still today, America's favorite family pastime. While we do have our favorite team, it's the game itself that we have mad love for! It's one of the best ways to spend with your family, away from all the electronics and distractions. And there's no age limits! Baseball appeals to the young and old and even the non-baseball fans enjoy themselves! Living in Vegas, we do not currently have a major league baseball team. While we hope that in the future that will change, the Arizona Diamonds is one of the closest major league team for us. From Vegas, it was about a four and a half hour drive, about the same as it would be driving out to Southern California. Coming from Las Vegas, or traveling in from a distant? Here's some tips and reasons you should make a family trip out to Chase Stadium to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks (who are off to a pretty good start this season!).
Reasons (and tips) to Visit the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field with the Family:
Quality Time - There are so many distractions in everyday life, let alone the technology that seems to pull everyone away into opposite directions that a day out as a family may just be what everyone needs to "refresh" and connect with each other, all while creating memories that will last a lifetime! The time spent with your kids will be what your kids remember you by, so have fun and enjoy every moment with them!
Promotional Days - When buying tickets, look for special promotions and giveaways days! A couple that caught my eye that is upcoming is April 23rd the first 5,000 kids will receive a Arizona Diamondbacks water bottle and Sunday, May 14th (Mother's Day) the first 10,000 Moms will receive a cute clutch with the D-backs logo.
Sandlot (Children's Play Center) - Bring the little ones early and let them enjoy The Phoenix Children's Hospital Sandlot, a family-focused area that helps to promote a healthy and active lifestyle with a variety of fun and exciting activities for fans of all ages. It's located on the Upper Concourse in left field, past section 332 (near the Kids Club). There is a special toddler playground, kids playground as well as a batting cage for those taller than 48 inches and if your kids are into music, stroll over and say hi to Bobby Freeman. He is the musical mascot that entertains fans from his new location overlooking Chase Field. Value Items - On a budget? D-backs want to make sure everyone can afford to visit. They have both value tickets and value menu items throughout the park. The D-backs Value Ticket offer is priced at $25 or $30 for the Bleacher seats. This pack includes not only your ticket, but also your choice of a hot dog or Subway Sandwich along with a regular Pepsi. Tickets are also available in the Infield Reserve section. All you can eat seats start at $37. These seats are near the Sandlot and are extra wide seats with added leg room! If you choose to purchase tickets on your own and get hungry during the game, make sure to look for the D-backs Value Menu Logo throughout the park. ($2 hot dogs, $2 popcorn, $6 baseballs, $2 Pepsi, etc.)
Parking - $10 cash only
Fireworks - Chase field opens up on select nights for a spectacular fireworks show! The next one will be Friday, May 12th, followed by Saturday, June 24th, Saturday July 1st and 21st. Get the full schedule here.
Bring Your Pets - Dog Days of Summer! Most of use look at our pets as family. So why not bring them along with you and let them have some fun too! Tickets start at $160 and include a semi-private space for four people and one dog. Each table comes with all you can eat hot dogs, popcorn, soda, water, peanuts and chips. There is also a small play area for your pups to run around an play. Family Restrooms - These are located throughout the park.
- Main Concourse - near 109 & 135
- Suite Level - across from suite 160
- Upper Concourse - 306 & 331
Bring Your Own Food - This is the first place we have been to that actually allows you to bring in your own food. This is extremely helpful for families, like us who are always looking for ways to save, but don't want to miss out on the fun either. Soft coolers that are smaller than 11x11x15 inches are allowed in. Food is permitted as long as it is in a clear plastic bag. Sealed water bottles are also allowed.
Entertainment Between Innings - Between innings there are interactive games that get the entire stadium involved as well as the famous seventh inning stretch.
I feel like there is just so much going on at Chase Field I can go on and on. I hope you find these helpful, if you have any questions, please do ask!
We challenge you - visit one game and share your experience with us! Even if you are not a baseball fan, try it! I'm telling you, it's an experience all on it's own! We'll be bringing you more from the Arizona Diamondbacks throughout the season, so be sure to follow us!
Special offer for our readers! Use Promo Code PHXKIDS for up to 40% off the May 14th Mother's Day game against the Pirates!
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Our son plays ball & dreams of making it big one day, I love this picture of him, looking down and reflecting on the possibilities of the future.
Pinot’s Palette
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There is a new fad in town and I cannot wait to try it! Pinot's Palette will be opening their third location today in Town Square! To celebrate their opening, Pinot's Palette is hosting a Grand Opening through today. The upscale wine and painting experience is partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for a weekend of giving back to the community while patrons fulfill the Pinot's Palette motto of "Paint, Drink. Have Fun." You can sign up for their two hour 7 p.m. class for today for $39, with 100 percent of the painting proceeds to be donated to St. Jude. When I first learned about these "paint & drink" events, I thought, wait....I don't drink so it's not something I would do. So wrong! They do offer water and soda for those that prefer not to drink. They also have family days! I'm taking my daughter in a couple weeks, it's going to be a Mom/daugther date and we are looking forward to something fun and different! And don't forget to sign up for their perks program!! You'll earn "corks" (points) when registering for classes and referring others.
Those interested in signing up for today's classes can register online by clicking on the below links:
Remember 100% of the classes above will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!
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The Miracle League Las Vegas
It's officially baseball season! Our favorite time of year! With yesterday being opening day for the MLB, we wanted to share with you an organization that is one of our favorites and something the kids absolutely love to get involved with. The Miracle League of Las Vegas, who provides an opportunity for children and adults with cognitive and/or physical challenges to play baseball. Their season is also underway and our kids volunteered for the first time this past weekend and cannot wait to go back this weekend. Both of our kids play ball and enjoy staying active, so this made the perfect opportunity to have fun and give others the same joy. That's our son on the left with one of his teammates on the right and their "buddy" they were paired with for the game. I haven't seen my son so happy to take a picture in a long time! He really enjoyed it!
Below is our daughter with her "buddy" all smiles!
They are always in need of volunteers and it's super simple to join in on the fun! All you do is visit their website at miracleleaguelasvegas.com and sign up to be a volunteer. You get to pick the dates and times. Once you sign up there is no commitment, you can always jump in there and fill a slot when ever you want. They also have two big fundraisers coming up - The Home Run Derby on April 29th and their 2nd Annual Top Golf Fundraiser May 17th. The Miracle League Las Vegas really does offer happiness, fun and socialization for all!
The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover
We will never get too old to watch a good kids movie! Swan Princess: Royally Undercover was a hit with our family. Fridays are usually our free nights so we try to cook up some good food and join around the TV to watch a movie or two. The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover was an exciting, fun movie to watch, even for the boys! This installment was more of a spy adventure with lots of fun gadgets and spy toys! The kids love these kind of movies, because you can try to solve the puzzle along the way. Going undercover along with the characters and putting yourself in the movie.
This newest feature follows the enchanting tale of young Princess Alise and her friends as they embark on a new adventure where they solve a royal mystery using their detective skills and spy gadgets. This comes out just in time for those Easter baskets and would make a great addition! DVD Extras include In the Recording Studio with Macy Kate! The movie has a running time of approximately 79 minutes and is rated G. Pick up your copy today!
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