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By Lisa Boykin BattsTimes Life f ditorThe Wilson lobs have plenty going on at Fleming Stadium this summer, not only with a record i t home games hut also with entertainment outside the baseball diamond as well.Activities are planned for most age groups with themed nights, food and drink specialsand fireworks shows And don't forget the fun games on the fieldbetween innings The season kicks off on Sunday at 0 p.m. against the Riquay-Varina Twins The first 500 fansthrough the gates will receive a 2015 schedule magnet courtesy of Wayback Burgers That night there will be a postgame fireworks show It's the first of five fireworks events planned this season, according to Thomas Webb, general manager Other fireworks shows will be offered May 2k (the first Thirsty Thursday of the season), July 2 and 4 and July 24, which is mascot mania night and team photo giveaway night Webb said theymmmm jmwanted to make their big nights even bigger. Fireworks sponsors include Thomas Law Attorneys, Brewmasters, Coastal Beverage, Wilson/ Triangle Orthopedics and Sweet Creations.“Fireworks bring people to thepark,” he said. “Fveryone loves fireworks.”This season there will be special events as well as weeklyevents.On Jana Lake $1 Mondays,hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn and select draft beers are $1. On $2 Tuesdays, beer and fountain drinks are $2.Thirsty Thursdays bring fountain drink and beer specials, Webb said. Also, fresh produce is available for purchase.This season, a Tasty Thursday VIP area is being implemented. For $25, guests receive a game ticket and access to the VIP area They also get one free beer and discounted beer prices. Local restaurants or chefs will be offering appetizers. First up is the Wilson Community College culinary program. Graduates will showcase their skills to VIPV ;Slugger takes part In some of the fun garnet between Innings. Brad Coville | Timescustomers, Webb said. Chick-fil-A, Pups Steakhouse, Zaxby’s and Brewmasters are among those participating this season.Fans sitting in the VIP section will take part in a meet and greet with players and be able to watch the game broadcast on TV. They will also receive a swag bagA number of special events areplanned this summer includinga Super Hero Night on Tuesday, the CPL opening night against the Peninsula Pilots. If you dress up as a super hero that night, you will receive free admission.“We want to see the whole crowd dressed up as their favorite super hero,” Webb saidBefore the game starts, kids can parade around the bases in their costumes. Webb said they want to make them feel special and part of the game.There will also be community vendors in the concourse with a trunk or treat line.“It’s almost like Halloween in May for the kids,” he said.On June 8, elementary students who participated in Head Around the Bases (sponsored by Lee Motor Company) will parade around the bases before the game starts. The Tobs will celebrate the end of schlt;xjl on June 10 with a special celebration and half-price admission for students.Some of the season’s other events include the fourth annual Beer and Barbecue Festival JuneBeverageCompany; Burger Bash present* ed by Wayback Burgers on June-11, a Dollar Dog Night June 26 sponsored by T.L. Herring and ] Carolina Packers; Picnic in the f Park June 30 for the season's lt;only daytime game; Vaughan's * Jewelers Diggin’ in the Diamond on July 11; a sportsman s expo ., presented by Farm Bureau, U.S.. Cellular and Lee Motor Com- ] pany July 16; and Pink NightJuly 23.Again this season, the Tobs will be collecting food at HomeHun for Hunger. Fans who take five non-perishable food items i receive free admission to the game that night. The food willbe distributed to food pantrieshere. Sponsors are lae Motor Company, Vick Family Farms and The Wilson l imes, last year, more than 50,000people attended f obs games, Webb said This year’s goal is55,000.For a complete schedule, visithttp://www.wilsontobs.com.6 sponsored by Thomas Law At- i.lt;» wiisornmKscom i Wj /bio
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