Condors Care-A-Van; Vote for us to visit your community

Condors recognized as a " Kern County Favorite"

Condors Hockey among Kern Counties Favorites:

This past weekend the highly anticipated "Bakersfield Californian's Best of Kern County Readers Choice Poll" was announced. For 13 years, residents of Kern County have been asked to vote for the Best of Kern County, which covers 100 categories. In the category of Best Family Attraction, the Bakersfield Condors received the second highest amount of votes overall earning the "Kern County Favorite Award" joining the Kern County Fair and CALM as the three best family attractions of Kern County. Thank you Kern County for voting Condors hockey as 2008 Favorite Family Attraction.

Condors Care-A-Van:

This summer the Condors and Goodwill Industries will once again team up and visit Kern County communities as part of the Condors Care-A- Van. These road trips will assist Goodwill in collecting donations which are sold to fund job training to prepare people for job success. While dropping off clothing and other goods, fans can receive pointers on how to shoot a slapshot and a wrister in the Condors Slapshot, from the Condors players. Fans will also be able to meet Condors mascots, spin the Condors prize wheel to win Condors gear and tickets. Currently, Bakersfieldcondors.com has a web poll to help us decide which Kern County communities to visit this summer. Click here to vote in the Condors poll and see us in your town this summer.

This Week in Condorstown:

Thursday, May 22: Condors mascot Baby Cal will be present at Rosedale Middle School, from 11 a.m. to noon at the school's choir assembly. During the ceremony, Community Relations Manager Brian Marsh will present a check to the Rosedale Middle School Choir for their fundraising efforts.

Friday, May 23: Condors mascot Colonel Claw'd will be a guest of honor at Our Lady of Perpetual Health's graduation, starting at 11:15 a.m. The Colonel will be on stage congratulating students after they receive their diplomas.

Mark Your Calendars:

Tuesday, May 27: Condors Alternate Captain Andrew Ianiero will visit William Penn Elementary School, starting at 1 p.m., to teach the students about the importance of safety while playing games and competing in sports. Several lucky children will get to dress up in hockey gear.

Tuesday, May 27: Condors mascot Colonel Claw'd will act out scenes from a children's book as a front office staff member reads to students at the Bakersfield College Preschool during their Celebrity Reader Program, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 29: Condors players Sean Venedam, Mike Hofstrand and others will compete in the KUZZ 107.9 and Golden West Casino Charity Texas Hold 'em Tournament along with KUZZ air personalities and other local celebrities, starting at 6:30 p.m. Buy-ins are only $20 with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Bakersfield Rescue Mission. The Texas Hold 'em Tournament is open to all skill levels, for more information call Golden West Casino at 324-6936 or KUZZ Radio at 326-1011.

Fit & Fun Condors Essay and Drawing Contest:

To encourage children to think about ways to stay active and healthy throughout the summer and spend quality time with their families, the Bakersfield Condors have created the "Fit & Fun Condors Essay and Drawing Contest." Creating the essays and drawings will be an enjoyable process for Kern County students and will fortify important writing and creative skills learned in school.

The essay and drawing contest is open to children, pre-school through 6th grade. Individuals may submit an original drawing or an essay that addresses any of the following topics: Staying Fit: "What activities am I going to do this summer to stay fit and healthy?"; Summer Family Fun: "What fun activities am I going to do with my family during the summer?"; and Condors Visit: "Why should my classroom receive a visit from a Condors player or mascot?"

The top 100 submissions will win a replica Condors youth jersey. One grand prize winner will be awarded a classroom party with a Condors player or mascot as well as a youth jersey. The deadline is May 30 and all essays and drawings must submitted to the Condors front office, at 1001 Truxtun Ave. or mailed to: Condors Essay and Drawing Contest, P.O. Box 1806, Bakersfield, CA 93303.

2008-09 Ticket Information:

It's not too early to secure your seats for the 2008-09 season! The Condors offer full season ticket plans as well as mini plans, which include the Weekender Plan, the Saturday Assist Plan and the Pick 6 Plan. Click here to see further details on each of the Condors plans. In addition to great Condors hockey, the first 100 new ticket plan holders will receive a free Condors youth jersey for every two seats purchased. Stop by the Condors office or call 324- PUCK (7825) to purchase your seats now!

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