Pelicans announce special events calendar for 2009 season

MYRTLE BEACH - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans announced their line-up of theme nights, group nights and special events scheduled for BB&T Coastal Field in 2009.

According to a news release, the theme nights kickoff with the season opener on April 9, when the Pelicans will remember long-time pitching coach Bruce “DC” Dal Canton. DC will be honored in a pre-game ceremony including the retirement of his number and honorary guests who were close to DC throwing out the first pitch.

The Pelicans will welcome students from area schools to back-to-back afternoon games on School Kids Days (May 26 & 27). Volunteers including members of the Pelicans front office staff will be chopping their hair off for a worthy cause on Locks for Love Night (August 12). Other events geared towards benefiting the community include Christmas in July (July 31) to help Toys for Tots and Lindsey’s Little Miracles Night (May 23).

The Pelicans will welcome back man’s best friend during Bark in the Park (May 15) to benefit the Grand Strand Humane Society. Other special events taking place at the ballpark this summer include the Father’s Day Fantasy Camp (June 21), Patriotic Jersey Auction (July 4) and the Belly Buster Eating Contest (July 23).

Below is a complete list of 2009 themes, group night and special events:

* April 9 - Home Opener/FIREWORKS/Bruce Dal Canton Memorial Ceremony/ Autism Advocates Awareness Night
* April 12 - Easter Sunday/ Candy Egg Hunt
* April 13 - Splash’s Birthday/After the Masters Monday
* April 15 - Jackie Robinson Night/ Healthy Living Night/Hotel Hospitality Night
* April 16 - Motorboatin Night
* April 20 - Wild, Wild West Night/Ohio Homestand
* April 21 - Ohio Homestand
* April 22 - Pelicans Essay Contest/Ohio Homestand
* April 27 - Pennsylvania Homestand
* April 28 - Pennsylvania Homestand
* April 29 - Star Trek Night/ MB Chamber After Hours/ Pennsylvania Homestand
* May 1 - Boston “T” Party/ Community Assistance Center Night
* May 2 - 4th Annual Pink Ribbon Night to benefit Caring in Our Lifetime/ Boy Scout Sleep Over/ Splash’s Student All Stars
* May 15 - Bark in the Park to benefit Grand Strand Humane Society
* May 16 - Girl Scout Sleep Over/ Tom Gardiner Night/ Splash’s Student All Stars
* May 17 - Salute to #2: Honoring Famous Runner-Ups/ Splash’s Student All Stars
* May 22 - Landscapers Night
* May 23 - Lindsey’s Little Miracles Night
* May 24 - Splash’s Student All Stars
* May 26 - School Kids Day
* May 27 - School Kids Day
* May 28 - Salute to Punctuation Night/ Knights of Columbus
* June 9 - Salute to the Braves Night/ First Tee of Myrtle Beach
* June 10 - Classic Videogame Night
* June 11 - Project Lighthouse Night/ Horry County Disabilities Fundraisers
* June 15 - Glass Half Empty Night
* June 16 - Glass Half Full Night
* June 17 - Myrtle Beach Guide Night
* June 19 - Military Appreciation Night/ American Cancer Society - Relay for Life Night
* June 21 - Father’s Day Fantasy Camp/ Red Cross Night)
* July 4 - Red, White and Blue Jersey Auction/ Conway Night
* July 8 - Camper Appreciation Night
* July 9 - Salute to Our Northern Neighbors
* July 18 - Parrothead Night/ Shriners Night
* July 19 - Miracle League Night/ Guns N’ Hoses Night
* July 20 - Big Truck Night
* July 21 - Triple Crown Night
* July 22 - Myrtle Beach Guide Night/ Ocean Lakes Camp
* July 23 - Belly Buster Eating Contest
* July 30 - 80’s Night
* July 31 - Christmas in July/ Toys for Tots Drive
* August 1 - Star Wars Night/ Surfside Community Night
* August 6 - Infomercial Night
* August 7 - Back to School Backpack Drive to benefit Fostering Hope presented by Chick-fil-A
* August 8 -Carolina Forest Night
* August 11 - Team BINGO
* August 12 - Locks for Love Night
* August 21 - Autism Advocates Awareness Night
* August 23 - Dinger’s Summer Reading Program presented by McDonald’s
* August 24 - College Football Night
* August 26 - Wii Raffle
* August 27 - Girls Night Out/ Bachelor Auction
* September 4 - Hats off to Fans Night!

The Pelicans will be hosting Fan Fest at BB&T Coastal Field on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 10 a.m. National Anthem and public address tryouts will be held during the event.

Single-game tickets, season tickets, mini-plans, flex books and group outings can be purchased during Fan Fest.

Tickets are still available for the season opener on Aril 9 and for the Jerome Bettis appearance on April 14.

For more information contact the Pelicans at (843) 918-6000 or toll-free at (877) 918-TIXX, visit the Pelicans Box Office at BB&T Coastal Field or log on to http://www.myrtlebeachpelicans.com.