Players Visit Pediatrics Unit of Memorial Hospital Wednesday

Condors Mascot Honorary Bell Ringer for Salvation Army Thursday

This Week in Condorstown:

Tuesday, Dec. 18: Mascot Baby Cal will join the 106.1 KRAB Radio van at the Fastrip Food Store, located at 4013 South H Street, from noon to 1 p.m. Stop by for a chance to win prizes and giveaways.

Wednesday, Dec. 19: Condors players will join mascot Baby Cal to bring holiday cheer to the children in the pediatric unit of Memorial Hospital at 12:30 p.m. They will bring Condors goodies, read to the kids and sign autographs. Players attending are Todd Griffith, Mike Hofstrand, Andrew Ianiero, Evan Kotsopoulos, Eric Sonnenberg and Kevin Truelson.

Wednesday, Dec. 19: Mascot Baby Cal will be distributing toys along with the Corporation for Better Housing at the Camellia Court Recreation Center, located at 1760 Cheatham Ave. from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Corporation for Better Housing, the event goes from 5 - 8pm, and was organized with the intent to distribute thousands of toys to the children of Southeast Bakersfield.

Thursday, Dec. 20: The Condors Coach's Show will be pre-recorded this week, as the team departs for Stockton for Friday's game. The Condors Coach's Show airs from 6 to 7 p.m. with Condors players, Head Coach Marty Raymond and the "Voice of the Condors" Kevin Bartl on the All-New KGEO AM1230.

Thursday, Dec. 20: Look for mascot Baby Cal in front of the Sam's Club at 5625 Gosford Road from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ringing as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army for their annual holiday red kettle drive.

Week In Review:

Monday, Dec. 10: Mascot Colonel Claw'd was present at Del Rio Elementary School dancing with students during the school's choir assembly. During the ceremony, Community Relations Manager Brian Marsh presented a check to the Del Rio Elementary School Choir for their fundraising efforts.

Thursday, Dec. 13: Player Mark Derlago and mascot Baby Cal attended the Jamison Center's Christmas show, an annual play starring children temporarily residing at the Center. After the show they visited with the kids, posed for pictures and signed autographs.

Saturday, Dec. 15: Mascot Baby Cal and Condors front office staff members helped Stay Focused Ministries distribute the toys collected during the Condors Toy Drive on Dec. 12. The Condors annual Toy Drive has brought in nearly 1,000 toys in its four-year history.

Condorstown Connection:

The Condors have road games on Dec. 21 against the Stockton Thunder and Dec. 27 against the Phoenix RoadRunners before coming home to host Stockton at The Nest on Saturday, Dec. 29.

The Condors have moved on to the third round (quarterfinals) of the ECHL Logo Contest at www.hockeylogos.blogspot.com. After a first round victory over the South Carolina Stingrays, the Condors advanced with a triumph over the Dayton Bombers now and await their next opponent.

Sign-ups are continuing for the Condors Kids Club. The cost for the 2007-08 10th Anniversary Season is just $25, and membership includes tickets to four games (listed below), one-of-a-kind opportunities to meet Condors players, access to the Flashco Kids Zone and exclusive prizes provided by the Bakersfield Californian, Bright House Networks and Wells Fargo Bank. Have more than one child? Don't worry, the Condors have a new Sibling Special, which allows for every child, after the first, to sign-up for only $15 all season long! For more information on sign-ups click here.

Kids Club Ticket Dates:
Saturday, Jan. 5 - Diego & Poster Giveaway
Friday, Feb. 8 - Veggie Tales & Christian Rock Concert
Sunday, Feb. 24 - Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon
Friday, Mar. 28 - Street Hockey Set (Stick & Puck) Giveaway

Want to be a 2007-08 ticket plan holder? Stop by the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Ave. or call 324-PUCK (7825) to purchase your seats now!

Looking for an exciting way to raise money? The Condors are offering several different options for your non-profit organization to raise money through ticket sales. For more information, contact the Condors office at 324-PUCK (7825) and speak with one of our sales associates.

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