Final week to submit your Fit & Fun Condors Essay or Drawing to win a youth jersey

Condors players to join charity poker tournament Thursday

100 children to win Condors youth jersey through essay and drawing contest:

The deadline for the "Fit & Fun Condors Essay and Drawing Contest" is this Friday. Children in 6th grade or younger are invited to write an essay or create a drawing to win a Condors youth jersey, valued at $100.

Contestants 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?"

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.

This Week in Condorstown:

Tuesday, May 27: Condors F Andrew Ianiero will visit William Penn Elementary School, 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 Andrew Ianiero will compete in the KUZZ 107.9 and Golden West Casino Charity Texas Hold 'em Tournament along with KUZZ 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.

Mark Your Calendars:

Thursday, June 4: Condors mascot Colonel Claw'd will make two appearances at the Sheriff's Activity League Barbeque Fundraiser, one at noon and the other at 5 p.m. The barbeque, which runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. will be held on the corner of 22nd and L street. The funds raised will benefit local youth programs. For more information call 391- 7771.

Bring the Condors to you:

The Condors are teaming up with Goodwill Industries for another summer of the Condors Care-A-Vans.  You can help the Condors Care-A-Van decide where to go and what to do. If you live in a Kern County community outside of Bakersfield and know of a community event the Condors Care-A-Van can be a part of, or an organization that would like to assist the Care-A-Van contact the Condors front office at 324- PUCK (7825).

If you would like the Condors to visit you at your summer school, day camp or nonprofit organization please call the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) or visit Bakersfieldcondors.com, click on the Condorstown heading and go to appearance request.

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 start at just $42. Click here to see further details. 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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