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Phillies announce offseason community events | phillies.com: Official Info
With a little over a month remaining until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the Phillies will take part in various offseason community events throughout the Delaware Valley.
Appearances include autograph signings with new players Placido Polanco and Brian Schneider, school visits by pitcher Cole Hamels and infielder Chase Utley, banquets, luncheons and events that benefit local charities, among others.
Fans are encouraged to check phillies.com for event updates.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, January 11
* Cole Hamels Congratulates Local School (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC), West Chester, PA. 10:00 a.m. Pitcher Cole Hamels will visit a local elementary school to congratulate one of its students for writing the winning essay in the "I Pitch for Dairy" contest, which encourages children to have at least three servings of dairy daily. Also attending: Broadcaster Tom McCarthy and the Phillies Ballgirls. The event is in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association.
Tuesday, January 12
* Williamsport Crosscutters Hot Stove Banquet, Genetti Hotel, 200 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA. 6:30 p.m. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Susquehanna Health Foundation. Attendees include: Assistant General Manager Scott Proefrock, Director of Minor League Operations Steve Noworyta, Hitting Coach Milt Thompson, Broadcaster Tom McCarthy, Alumnus Dickie Noles and the Phillie Phanatic. For tickets, visit
Williamsport Crosscutters: Home.
Wednesday, January 13
* PAL Luncheon, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Noon-2:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Police Athletic League. Attending: Broadcasters Larry Andersen and Scott Franzke and the Phillie Phanatic.
Monday, January 18
* Celebrity Book Reading, African American Museum, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 11:00 a.m. Phillies Hitting Coach Milt Thompson will be one of the celebrities reading a book to a group of children. The Phillie Phanatic and Phillies Ballgirls will also be in attendance. The event is free and in partnership with Citizens Bank. For more info, visit
aampmuseum.org.
Wednesday, January 20
* Be a Phanatic About Reading Visit at Local School, (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Woodbury Heights, NJ, 2:00 p.m. The Phillie Phanatic will honor the school's top performing classroom in the Phillies Be a Phanatic About Reading program. More than 100,000 students take part in the program.
Thursday, January 21
* Be a Phanatic About Reading Visit at Local School, (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Sellersville, PA, 1:30 p.m. The Phillie Phanatic will honor the school's top performing classroom in the Phillies Be a Phanatic About Reading program. More than 100,000 students take part in the program.
Monday, January 25
* Player Autograph Signing (limited to first 500 guests), Majestic Clubhouse Store, Citizens Bank Park, One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA. 6:00-8:00 p.m. New Phillies catcher Brian Schneider will be on hand to meet fans. Also includes a special appearance by the Phillie Phanatic and the debut of the 2010 Phillies Ballgirls. Broadcaster Chris Wheeler will autograph copies of his new book, A View from the Booth. Check phillies.com for event updates. Free parking in Lot P »
Tuesday, January 26
* Chase Utley Takes Part in Be a Phanatic About Reading Visit, Philadelphia, PA, 10:00 a.m. (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Utley will talk to students about the importance of reading and help honor the school's top performing classroom. The Phillie Phanatic will then act out scenes from The Phillie Phanatic's Phantastic Journey. More than 100,000 students currently take part in the Phillies reading program.
* Be a Phanatic About Reading Visit at Local School, (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Magnolia, NJ, 2:00 p.m. The Phillie Phanatic will honor the school's top performing classroom in the Phillies Be a Phanatic About Reading program. More than 100,000 students take part in the program.
* Garry Maddox Bowling Tournament, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the La Martinique Bowling Lanes in Stratford, NJ. Proceeds benefit the Maddox Youth Golf and Academics Program (YGAP). For lane reservations call Kerry Williams at 856-756-0222. Attending: Catcher Brian Schneider, Broadcaster Larry Andersen, Alumnus Darren Daulton, the Phillie Phanatic, and Director of Publicity John Brazer.
Wednesday, January 27
* Be a Phanatic About Reading Visit at Local School, (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Newark, DE, 1:45 p.m. The Phillie Phanatic will honor the school's top performing classroom in the Phillies Be a Phanatic About Reading program. More than 100,000 students take part in the program.
* Lehigh Valley IronPigs Banquet, Billera Hall on the campus of DeSales University, 6:00 p.m. Banquet: 6:45 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit IronPigs Charities. Tickets: $75 each or $675 for a table of ten. Championship tables, allowing entrance to a private pre-event reception and opportunity to mingle with event VIPs, are also available. For seat or table reservations, call 610-841-PIGS or go to
www.ironpigsbaseball.com. Attending: Manager Charlie Manuel, Catcher Brian Schneider, Assistant General Managers Chuck Lamar and Scott Proefrock, Director of Public Affairs Scott Palmer and the Phillie Phanatic.
Thursday, January 28
* Be a Phanatic About Reading Visit at Local School, (NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.) Morrisville, PA, 2:45 p.m. The Phillie Phanatic will honor the school's top performing classroom in the Phillies Be a Phanatic About Reading program. More than 100,000 students take part in the program.
* Reading "King of Baseballtown" Banquet & Fundraiser, Reading Crowne Hotel, 1741 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA. Proceeds benefit Reading Phillies Baseballtown Charities. Attending: Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel, General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr., Assistant General Manager Benny Looper, Director of Public Affairs Scott Palmer, and the Phillie Phanatic. For more information, visit
readingphillies.com - Official site of the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Saturday, January 30
* Player Autograph Signing (limited to first 500 guests), Majestic Clubhouse Store, Citizens Bank Park, One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA. 12:00-2:00 p.m. New Phillies player Placido Polanco will be on hand to meet fans. Also includes a special appearance by the Phillie Phanatic. Check phillies.com for event updates. Free parking in Lot P »
Sunday, January 31
* Legends of the Fall: 2009 Phillies Video Yearbook DVD Screening, The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ. 7:30 p.m. Fans can watch the latest DVD about the Phillies 2009 National League championship season on the big screen. Also features a Q&A with the film's writer and producer, Video Dan Stephenson, and special appearances by the Phillies Ballgirls. For tickets or more info, contact the Pitman Theatre at 856-384-8381.
Monday, February 1
* Philadelphia Sportswriters Banquet, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. Banquet: 6:30 p.m. More info and tickets are available by calling 609-702-7473, emailing
pswadinner@yahoo.com or at
PSWA Dinner. The Phillies will receive the PSWA's "Team of the Year" award for the third straight time. Attending: General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and Manager Charlie Manuel. Alumus Dickie Noles will be honored with the Humanitarian Award, for "performing above and beyond the call of duty in service to others".