Four Condors season tickets to be given out at House of Hope drawing Friday

Condors to visit Owens Intermediate, Fruitvale Jr. High, Evergreen Elementary and Liberty High School

This Week in Condorstown:

Monday, April 28: Condors mascot Colonel Claw'd will challenge students from Owens Intermediate School to a game of noodle hockey, a hockey game played with foam noodles in lieu of sticks, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Condors front office staff members will also be on hand to explain the importance of physical exercise and healthy living.

Wednesday, April 30: Turn your dial to the all new ESPN Radio AM1230 to catch Head Coach Marty Raymond, Alternate Captain Andrew Ianiero and the "Voice of the Condors" Kevin Bartl as they discuss the Condors season with Jake Stevens on "There It Is!" at 8 a.m.

Friday, May 2: Tune into KGET TV-17 Sunrise at 6:20 a.m. to see Colonel Claw'd assist in the House of Hope early bird drawing. One lucky person will be drawn to win four season tickets to the Condors 2008-09 season. In addition to the Condors tickets, participants in the House of Hope raffle will have the chance to win a brand-new home as well as other great prizes. All proceeds raised by the House of Hope raffle stay local to provide better healthcare for children and families throughout Kern County, call 395-1259 to get your tickets now.

Mark Your Calendars:

Wednesday, May 7: Mascot Colonel Claw'd and Condors front office staff members, along with representatives from Diamond Technologies and Mercy and Memorial Hospitals, will present Ian Stevenson of Fruitvale Jr. High School with a state-of-the-art computer. Stevenson was drawn from nearly 4,000 students that participated in the Condors T.H.I.N.K. Program, which awards students for academic achievement.

Thursday, May 8: Mascot Colonel Claw'd and a Condors player (TBD) will assist at the red ribbon cutting ceremony at the grand opening of a new roller hockey rink at Saunders Park at 3 p.m. The roller hockey rink is located at 3300 Palm Street and will soon have open stick time as well as roller hockey leagues. For more information, contact Bakersfield Parks and Recreation at 326-FUNN (3866).

Thursday, May 8: Mascot Colonel Claw'd will attend the Evergreen Elementary School Carnival at 6 p.m. In addition to many other activities and games, the Condors Slapshot will be available for children and adults to test out their hockey skills.

Saturday, May 10: Condors front office staff members will be out doing their part to keep our community beautiful through the Adopt- A- Highway program. Staff members and Baby Cal are set to clean Ming Avenue from Old River Road to Gosford Road starting at 9 a.m.

Saturday, May 10: Condors Captain Sean Venedam will attend a dinner fundraiser for Liberty High School's James Liles, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The dinner and auction for Liles, who has been at the UCLA medical center for the past three weeks, will be held in the Liberty High School Cafeteria beginning at 5 p.m. One of the many auction items available will be a Condors gift basket.

2008-09 Ticket Information:

It's not too early to secure your seats for the 2008- 09 season! Stop by the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or call 324-PUCK (7825) to purchase your seats now!

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