Homer Simpson night at Portland

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Homer Simpson night at Portland
07/18/2007 10:00 PM ET
Portland Beavers

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Beavers kick off a four-game homestand against the Las Vegas 51s on Friday at PGE Park.
On Friday, the Beavers will celebrate The Grand Reopening of PGE Park presented by Fred Meyer, followed by Homer Simpson night on Saturday. The Beavers conclude their four-game series with a Businessperson Special on Monday at 12:05 p.m.
Under new team owner Merritt Paulson, the Beavers will host The Grand Reopening of PGE Park presented by Fred Meyer on Friday with a number of special in-game events and activities. Greeted by Beavers and Portland Timbers players, the first 1,000 fans will receive prize envelopes with cash prizes or Fred Meyer gift cards. One lucky fan will win $100,000 if a Beavers player hits a grand slam in the seventh inning. Wrapping up the festivities, fans will be treated to a special fireworks show following the game.
On Saturday, the Beavers host Homer Simpson Night presented by PDX 49. Inspired by Portland native Matt Groening, Homer Simpson will make a special appearance at PGE Park to throw out the first pitch. The first 2,000 fans at Saturday's game against Las Vegas will receive a t-shirt courtesy of Volkswagen.
Tickets for the homestand against Las Vegas, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are available at the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (503) 224-4400. Convenient and affordable group packages are available by calling (503) 553-5555. SPECIAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS (Homestand 8): Friday, July 20 The Grand Reopening of PGE Park presented by Fred Meyer - Beavers vs. Las Vegas - 7:05 p.m. The Beavers celebrate the beginning of a new era under owner Merritt Paulson with The Grand Reopening of PGE Park presented by Fred Meyer as they begin a four-game series against Las Vegas. Included in the festivities, the first 1,000 fans will receive prize envelopes with cash prizes or gift cards and one lucky fan will win $100,000 if the Beavers hit a grand slam in the seventh inning. On a Comcast Family Feast Friday presented by Zenner's, fans will be welcomed into PGE Park by Beavers and Portland Timbers players, and Portland Trail Blazers guard Jarrett Jack will throw out the first pitch. Capping off the activities, fans will be treated to a special fireworks display.
Saturday, July 21
Homer Simpson Night - Beavers vs. Las Vegas - 7:05 p.m. Iconic television hero Homer Simpson makes a special visit to PGE Park for Homer Simpson Night presented by PDX 49 as the Beavers continue their series against Las Vegas. The first 2,000 fans on Saturday receive a t-shirt courtesy of Volkswagen. Homer Simpson will throw out the first pitch on a Fred Meyer Saturday presented by 98/7 KUPL.
Sunday, July 22
Go Red for Women Day - Beavers vs. Las Vegas - 2:05 p.m. In conjunction with the American Heart Association, the Beavers host Go Red for Women Day at PGE Park. The first 500 fans wearing red will receive a special red baseball as the Beavers take on the 51s on an American Family Insurance Kids Sunday presented by Soft Rock K103. Prior to the first pitch, kids have the opportunity to get player autographs on the Fred Meyer Family Deck. After the game, kids are invited to run the bases at PGE Park, presented by Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle's Restaurant.
Monday, July 23
Businessperson Special - Beavers vs. Las Vegas - 12:05 p.m. The Beavers wrap up their four-game homestand against Las Vegas with a Businessperson Special presented by News Radio 1190 KEX. Enjoy a summer afternoon with Beavers baseball at PGE Park with food and beverage specials, including four tacos for $5. Gates open at 11 a.m.