Monday March Madness begins Tonight

Condors Joe Dustin to visit the California Brain Injury Association

This Week in Condorstown:

Monday, March 3: The Bakersfield Condors kick off Monday March Madness tonight! The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive the first magnet of the five-piece March Monday Madness Magnet Collectors Series, featuring Condors goalie Michel Robinson. It is also a CW Bakersfield and 106.1 KRAB Radio High School/College ID Night. All college and high school students receive $1.00 admission by presenting their student ID to the Rabobank Arena Box Office.

As part of March Monday Madness tonight is a Mucho Season Ticket Giveaway Monday. For each goal the Condors score, one lucky fan in attendance will be randomly selected to win season tickets for the 2008-09 season. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 4: Turn your dial to the All-New KGEO 1230AM to catch the "Voice of the Condors" Kevin Bartl as he discusses March Monday Madness and the Condors playoff run on "There It Is!" at 7:45 a.m.

Tuesday, March 4: Condors D Joe Dustin will visit the California Brain Injury Association, located at 2658 Mt. Vernon Avenue at 2 p.m. Dustin will meet men and women who have suffered head injuries and encourage them in their rehabilitation process.

Thursday, March 6: The Condors Promo Girls will be selling raffle tickets at the California Truckers Association Annual Lamb Fry, which will be held at Wool Growers ( 620 E 19th Street) beginning at 6 p.m. All proceeds from The Lamb Fry will directly benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation, CHP Widows and Orphans Fund and other charitable organizations.

Friday, March 7: 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 Richardson Center during their Celebrity Reader Program, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Friday, March 7: Condors mascot Colonel Claw'd has been invited to take part in Wingland Elementary School's Celebrity Reader Program at 12:30 p.m. The Colonel will act out scenes from a book as a front office staff member reads aloud.

Saturday, March 8: The Condors host the defending Kelly Cup Champion Idaho Steelheads for SpongeBob Squarepants Night courtesy of Bright House Networks, 101.5 KGFM and Diamond Technologies. SpongeBob will meet and entertain fans at the game, and will be available for photos in the Condors Photo Booth during the intermissions. Also it's a Bright House Networks Family Night, all Bright House Networks subscribers will receive $7.00 admission by presenting the coupon available in their cable bill. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m.

Week in Review:

The Condors made their presence in the community known this past week with several appearances. On Wednesday, D Scott Balan and Community Relations Manager Brian Marsh were the guest speakers at the Shafter Rotary Club discussing the team's goals and achievements, both on and off the ice. On Saturday the Condors attended Northwest Baseball's Opening Day Ceremonies at Sam Lynn Ballpark. Young baseball players and family members won prizes on the Condors prize wheel and scored goals on the inflatable Slapshot.

Also throughout last week, Condors mascot Colonel Claw'd acted out scenes from Dr. Seuss books at North Beardsley, Roosevelt and Virginia Avenue Elementary Schools, in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. On Saturday afternoon, the Colonel attended Read Across Bakersfield, held at the Fox Theater, there he greeted the children giving out hugs, high-fives and Condors goodies.

Mark Your Calendars:

Tuesday, March 18: The 9th Annual Tip-A-Condor will be held at the Crystal Palace (2800 Buck Owens Blvd), starting at 6:30 p.m. Fans are invited to come for a great meal served by the Bakersfield Condors players as well as watch them perform for charitable "tips," including singing karaoke and dancing on stage. There will also be live and silent auctions with all proceeds from the night going to the Kern County Shrine Club. Tickets can be purchased at the Condors Front Office Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Condors are out for blood! The Bakersfield Condors and Houchin Blood Bank are teaming up this March to help save lives. Anyone that donates blood during the month of March will receive a voucher for $1.00 admission to the Condors game on March 31. All donors will also be entered into a drawing to win great prizes including a team signed Condors jersey, the chance to drop the ceremonial first puck at a Condors game and other great Condors gear.

Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and opens at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 322-2525, online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location.

Season tickets, mini plans and group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324-PUCK (7825)

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