Sunday Scoop 2/22/15 - What's Happening This Week or Coming Up Soon

Kidzsignments Announces Dates for Flemington Sale

 Kidzsignments Children's Consignment Sales has announced the dates for their Flemington, NJ fall sale. The sale will be held from March 26-28. Returning consignors may sign up here.

New consignors may sign up starting on February 23. 

The Edison,NJ sale will take place March 12-14. Sign Up as a consignor by February 28 using the code SAYSMOM and receive a Kidz Cash  card to use at the sale.

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The Pinkerton Mystery

 What: An Interactive Theater Performance

Where: The New York Historical Society

          170 Central Park West (at 77th Street)

          New York, New York

When: Sunday March 8, April 12, and April 26 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Who: Ages 8 and up

Live In Theater debuts their very latest immersive and interactive mystery theater experience especially for families at the New-York Historical Society. In this premiere production set in 1875, families will travel throughout the Museum galleries and interact with actors in The Pinkertonian Mystery to solve a crime inspired by the fictionalized criminal mastermind known only as “El Diablo” and the real-life Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Families will be enlisted to help and compete to nab “El Diablo.” 

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March Events at iPlay America

What: iPlay America

Where: 110 Schanck Road

            Freehold, NJ

When: March, 2015 

Kingsland Road

Wednesday March 13, 2015 6:30 PM

Kingsland Road is an English Boy band that came in ninth in season 10 of the X Factor. They released their first album and started their first US tour in January.

General Admission (standing room) tickets $15.00

VIP Meet and Greet tickets $55.00

The Nerds St. Patricks Day Parade

Friday March 13, 2015 9:00 PM

A St. Patricks Day event for ages 21+

Cover $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door

Kalin and Myles

Saturday March 14, 2015 7:30 PM

This hip hop duo with over 55,000 YouTube subscribers released their first album Chasing Dreams in 2012.

Parmalee

Thursday March 19, 2015 

A country group that was a finalist for the 2014 Academy of Country Music newcomer of the year award, they recently toured with Jake Owen

Now through May 31, purchase specially marked 12-packs of Pepsi for an offer for 2 for 1 ride passes to iPlay America!

For more information about any of this events or about iPlay America in general go to http://www.iplayamerica.com/

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Thunder Announce Promotions for 2015 Season
The Trenton Thunder the Double A affliliate of the New York Yankees
play at Arm and Hammer Park, 1 Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 

  

2015 promises to be a fun-filled summer at ARM & HAMMER Park and your Thunder are proud to announce many of the great giveaways and promotions that fans will enjoy this season.

26 fireworks shows, 26 entrance giveaways, and much more highlight the first round of promotions announced by the Thunder today.

Spring Baseball starts on Opening Night when the first 2,500 fans, ages 18 and older, will receive Opening Night Welcome Mats presented by ARM & HAMMER. The opening homestand, April 16-22, will also feature two magnetic schedule giveaways (Friday, April 17 and Monday, April 20) presented by MCIA, Kids Replica Brett Gardner Jerseys presented by TD Bank (Sunday, April 19), fireworks on Saturday, April 18 and our first Education Day at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 22.

The Thunder help kick off the summer with Family Fun Weekend from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3. Fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs, four popcorns and four sodas for just $48 for any of the three games during Family Fun Weekend when individual game tickets go on sale on March 14. The Kids Zone will also be completely free for all kids ages 12 and under. Sunday, May 3rd the first 1,000 fans, ages 5-15, will receive Boomer Mini Bats to help celebrate Boomer's birthday. When the Thunder host Erie on Tuesday, May 5th, the first 1,000 fans ages 18 and older will receive Thunder sombreros in celebration of Cinco De Mayo.

Baseball card fans will get their chance to receive Thunder Team Card Sets on Friday, May 15, courtesy of Verizon Wireless. The first 1,500 fans ages 6 and over through the gate will get the 2015 commemorative card set.

Sundays at ARM & HAMMER Park will provide additional opportunities for kids to take home Thunder giveaways. Kids T-shirts (May 17), Drawstring Bags (May 31) and Batting Helmets, presented by St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center (June 7) will be given away to the first 1,000 fans through the gate; ages 5-15.  Also returning for the 2015 season is Kids Run the Bases presented by TD Bank following every Sunday 1pm and 5pm game.

Bobbleheads remain popular with Thunder fans as collectables that honor outstanding players that dressed in a Thunder uniform. The first bobblehead giveaway will take place on Friday, July 24 when fans will receive a CC Sabathia bobblehead, presented by TD Bank. On Wednesday, August 5, Thunder fans will have their second opportunity of the season to receive a special bobblehead doll when fans will receive Dellin Betances bobbleheads, presented by Hyundai. The Thunder will also distribute a bobblehead (player TBD) on Friday, September 4, presented by Verizon Wireless. All bobblehead giveaways are for the first 2,000 fans, ages 14 and older.

Your Thunder are a proud affiliate of the New York Yankees and fans will have a great chance to catch up on former Thunder players when the first 1,000 fans ages 6 and over through the gate on Tuesday, June 30 will take home the latest edition of Yankees Magazine.

July 10-12 is Beach Weekend at ARM & HAMMER Park and the Thunder will help you enjoy the great weather by giving the first 2,000 fans, ages 6 and older, Thunder sunglasses on Friday, July 10. On Saturday, July 11 the first 1,000 fans, ages 18 and older will receive Cooler Bags and on Sunday, July 12 the first 1,000 fans ages 18 and older will receive Beach Towels, presented by ARM & HAMMER. Sunday, July 12 will also be a special day for kids, as the Thunder will give all fans ages 12 and under free ice cream!

The Thunder announced many of their 2015 theme nights including Star Wars Night (May the Fourth [Be With You]), Medical Professionals Night (May 14), Armed Forces Night (May 16), Girl Scout Night (May 19), Breast Cancer Awareness, featuring special pink jerseys that will be auctioned for charity and a pink hat giveaway to the first 1,500 women ages 18 and older, presented by RAI, (June 5), Irish Heritage Night (July 23), Scout Sleepovers (July 10 and July 24), Faith & Family Nights (June 6 and July 25), CrossFit Night (July 28), Visit Princeton Night presented by the Princeton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (August 15), Jewish Heritage Night (August 25) and Football Kickoff Night (September 2).

On Monday, July 27, the first 2,000 fans ages 6 and over will take home special Thunder Posters courtesy of White Eagle Printing when the Thunder host the Portland Sea Dogs.

Football Kickoff Night will give the first 1,000 fans, ages six and up, deflated footballs and encourage all fans to wear their favorite football jerseys to the game.

Friday, August 21 will give the first 1,500 kids ages 5-15 special Clocks in a Can, presented by NJEA, when the Thunder host the Richmond Flying Squirrels. "It's a clock that is in a can," Thunder GM Will Smith explained. "I've never seen anything like it."

2015 will also mark a landmark season with six nights of free food. All fans will get free hot dogs on April 18, April 19 and September 7. All fans will get free ice cream on June 10 and August 31. Kids, 12 and under, will get free ice cream on July 12 as part of our Beach Weekend.

The Thunder invite all dog lovers to bring their canines with them to the game twice in 2015. The first will be held on Wednesday, July 1 as part of our Batdog Celebration. Fans will have a second opportunity to bring their four-legged friends to the ballpark on Sunday, August 16 for Bark in the Park, presented by Dogs & Cats Rule, for a special 5:00 pm start.

The 2015 season will give fans great giveaway options when the Reading Fightin Phils come to town. When Reading visits ARM & HAMMER Park on Tuesday, June 16 the first 1,000 fans ages 14 and over will receive team socks. The first 1,000 fans ages 18 and over through the gate on Wednesday, June 17 will receive reversible bucket hats. The Fightin Phils return to ARM & HAMMER Park in early August and on Tuesday, August 4, the first 1,000 fans ages 6 and older will get special Handclappers.

Super Value Tuesdays are back for another season with every Tuesday night game featuring Kids Eat Free & $1 Dogs thanks to Black Bear Franks. Thirsty Thursdays will return on Thursday nights and fans can enjoy a great $2 beer special until the middle of the 5th inning.

All giveaways, promotions and event dates are subject to change.

Your Thunder, the Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, will begin the 2015 season on April 9 in Erie against the Seawolves.  The first home game at ARM & HAMMER Park is on Thursday, April 16.  Season tickets, group outings, Pic-A-Plans, and Mini Plans are on sale now.  Single game tickets will go on sale on Saturday, March 14.  For more information about tickets, fans should call 609-394-3300 or visit trentonthunder.com. 
 

Click Here For The Complete Promotional Schedule

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What: The Perfect Suite  

Where: Yankee Stadium

             1 E 161 Street

             Bronx, New York

If you ever wanted to view a Yankee game from a private suite  this is your chance. Suite #33 located right behind homeplate is the "Perfect" Suite . The suite includes 22 seats with up to 10 additional standing room only tickets available as well. 

 

Special Features
·Private Restroom
·Impeccable furnishings and finishes, including spacious granite counter tops, leather sofas and seats, limestone and carpet flooring
·Fully retractable wide-expanse window
·23" wide premium cushioned exterior seats with teak arms
·Four (4) flat screen, high definition televisions
·Wi-Fi throughout
·Refrigerator and ice maker
·Individual temperature controls
·Ample closet and storage space
·ADA accessible

Amenities
·Private Entrance, Elevators and Concourse
·Preferred Parking
·Access to the SAP Suite Lounge and Conference Room
·Distinctive premium menu options
·Personal Luxury Suite attendant
·Daily Game Notes, Newspapers and other select Yankees Publications
·Athlete and celebrity appearances and memorabilia packages available
·Partial ticket packages available for selected games

If you are interested in renting the "Perfect" Suite for a game and would like to discuss pricing and availability call Andrew Levy at  (917) 770-2695 or Tim O'Neill at  (973) 214-0440

or e-mail  alevy@wywhp.com

Below is the Yankees 2015 home schedule. Not all dates may be available. At this time only full suite rental is available. Once the season starts individual tickets for some games may become available.

 

 APRIL
Wednesday, April 8 Toronto 7:05 p.m.
Friday, April 10 Boston 7:05 p.m. (Premium)
Sunday, April 12 Boston 8:05 p.m. (Premium)
Friday, April 24 New York Mets 7:05 p.m. (Premium)
Sunday, April 26 New York Mets 8:05 p.m. (Premium)
Monday, April 27 Tampa Bay 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28 Tampa Bay 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29 Tampa Bay 1:05

MAY
Friday, May 8 Baltimore 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, May 10 Baltimore 1:05 p.m.
Friday, May 22 Texas 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 Texas 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, May 24 Texas 8:05 p.m.
Monday, May 25 Kansas City 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26 Kansas City 7:05 p.m.

JUNE
Friday, June 5 Los Angeles Angels 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 Los Angeles Angels 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 Los Angeles Angels 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17 Florida 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24 Philadelphia 1:05 p.m.

JULY
Friday, July 3 Tampa Bay 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, July 4 Tampa Bay 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, July 5 Tampa Bay 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7 Oakland 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8 Oakland 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, July 9 Oakland 1:05 p.m.
Friday, July 17 Seattle 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, July 18 Seattle 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, July 19 Seattle 1:05 p.m.

AUGUST
Tuesday, August 4 Boston 7:05 p.m. (Premium)
Friday, August 7 Toronto 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 Toronto 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, August 9 Toronto 1:05 p.m.
Monday, August 17 Minnesota 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18 Minnesota 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19 Minnesota 1:05 p.m.
Friday, August 21 Cleveland 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 Cleveland 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, August 23 Cleveland TBD
Monday, August 24 Houston 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26 Houston 1:05 p.m.

SEPTEMBER
Friday, September 4 Tampa Bay 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, September 5 Tampa Bay 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, September 6 Tampa Bay 1:05 p.m.
Monday, September 7 Baltimore 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8 Baltimore 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, September 9 Baltimore 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, September 10 Toronto 7:05 p.m.
Friday, September 11 Toronto 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, September 12 Toronto 4:05 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 Toronto 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, September 24 Chicago White Sox 7:05 p.m.
Friday, September 25 Chicago White Sox 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, September 26 Chicago White Sox TBD
Sunday, September 27 Chicago White Sox TBD
Monday, September 28 Boston 7:05 p.m. (Premium)
Tuesday, September 29 Boston 7:05 p.m. (Premium)
Wednesday, September 30 Boston 7:05 p.m. (Premium)

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Tune in tomorrow for another Talking Topic.