wednesday,july 3, 2013 - County Times - Southern Maryland Online

CommunityThe County TimesWednesday, July 3, 2013 30Blue Crabs Unveil Complete EntertainmentSchedule For 48-Hours Of All-Star FunEarlier this year the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs werenamed hosts to the 2013 Atlantic League of Professional Baseball’sAll-Star Game. With that has come months of preppingand planning for the biggest event in Southern Maryland history.The first step in making this a memorable experience,was transforming the game into two days of non-stop fun foreveryone. Now the Blue Crabs are excited to share what theyhave in store with the entire community.Beginning on Tuesday, July 9 the circus comes to town!As part of the All-Star Celebration presented by Turkey Hill,“Circurious” a 90-minute cirque show will welcome the AtlanticLeague to the Southern Maryland community. Withgates opening at 6:30 p.m., fans will have a chance to minglewith the Blue Crabs and the rest of the Atlantic League All-Stars and team mascots in true circus style - set with singers,dancers, contortionists, aerialists, acrobats and carnival fare.Bobby McKey’s Dueling Pianos bar will also provide a musicaltwist as two pianists show off their talents on the field forthe first hour of the celebration. Player introductions and theFreedom Division and Liberty Division managers’ speecheswill then commence at 7:30 p.m. and wrap-up just in time forOn June 8, 2013 the St. Mary’s Academy Class of ’63 celebrated their 50th reunion“Circurious,” which will take the spotlight on a giant stagesetup in the infield of the ballpark for an unforgettable performancebeginning at 8 p.m. The evening will be capped offwith a fireworks extravaganza that fans will not soon forget.The following day, Wednesday, July 10, will pick-up rightwhere Tuesday’s fun left off as Regency Furniture Stadiumtakes host to the Atlantic League All-Star Game presented byThe Communities of St. Charles. To start the excitement everyonewill be welcomed to join the fun for a pre-game blockparty presented by Backyard Amusements, which will opento the public at 4:30 p.m. Backyard Amusements will provideclowns, face painters, a dunk tank, inflatables, games andmuch more for the whole family to enjoy as part of a familyfriendlytailgate. In addition “The John Luskey Band” willbe performing for patrons listening pleasure throughout theblock party and the top two contestants in each age bracketof the Atlantic League All-Star Youth Home Run Derby presentedby the Civista Health Foundation will square off to seewho will be crowned the youth home run king!When gates open to the public at 5:30 p.m. the first2,000 fans will be welcomed to the ballpark with a specialSt. Mary’s Academy50th Reunion1st Row: Joan Adams, Rose Allen Dement, Waverly Medley, Leone Gatton, Margaret Bailey2nd Row: Charlene Adams, Brenda Patterson, Carole Wible, Donna Farrell, Diane Delahay, Betty Ritter3rd Row: Pat Schiesser, Gladys Long, Mary McCall, Donna Jarboe, Ann Maycommemorative giveaway. National performing acts MyronNoodleman, the Inflatamaniacs and Dave the Horn Guy willalso appear throughout the game and guest Comedians from“Color Me Funny”, who have delivered four of Baltimore’sbest comedy showcases, will serve as guest managers duringthe game. At the conclusion of the game, the Blue Crabs willwrap-up the festivities with the biggest fireworks and laserlight show in franchise history as “The Sam Grow Band”plays alongside to cap off the week’s events. Atlantic LeagueAll-Stars will too take their jerseys right off their backs to beauctioned to fans with proceeds going to the Civista HealthFoundation.The 48-hours of fun will feature something for the wholefamily, whatever age they may be. Tickets are still availablefor both events, but going extremely fast. Tickets are just $15for the celebration and $15 for the game itself. Fans can purchasetickets by logging onto www.SOMDbluecrabs.com, bycalling 301-638-9788, or by stopping by the Regency FurnitureStadium Box Office located at 11765 St. Linus Drive.Claudia PickerelScholarshipGets DonationSt. Mary’s County to Show and Share the Love forLocal Parks and Recreation this JulyLeonardtown, MD – Why do you loveyour local parks and recreation? St. Mary’sCounty Recreation & Parks and the NationalRecreation and Park Association (NRPA) believepeople in the county can and are seekingthe most creative answers during nationalPark and Recreation Month. This year, St.Mary’s County Recreation & Parks’ programof activities for Park and Recreation Monthencourages everyone to show and share thelove for parks and recreation.The 2013 theme of “I [heart] my Parkand Recreation” encourages individuals,families, friends, and park-lovers everywhereto venture to their local parks and recreationareas to experience the many benefits theyoffer. These include programs to inspirehealthy, active lifestyles and activities to appreciatenature and the environment. Paramountto this year’s theme is fill-in-the-blanksocial media. Log onto www.facebook.com/stmarysmdrecreation to say why you loveMrs. Elsie Lawrence representative from the Banneker Class of 1958- presented thePresident of St. Mary's County NAACP, Ms. Andrea Bowman, with a $1,000 donationfor the Claudia Pickerel Scholarship fund.your local parks and recreation. A random entrywill be chosen to receive a 24-Punch Passto the Great Mills Swimming Pool.St. Mary’s County will celebrate Parkand Recreation Month through various recreationand summer camp programs. To learnhow to show the love during Park and RecreationMonth, visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate and www.NRPA.org/july-love.The National Recreation and Park Associationis a national not-for-profit organizationdedicated to advancing park, recreationand conservation efforts that enhance qualityof life for all people. Through its network of30,000 recreation and park professionals andcitizens, NRPA encourages the promotion ofhealthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, andconservation of natural and cultural resources.For more information, visit www.NRPA.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagshippublication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.