Promises2Kids Hosts the 8th Annual Backpack & Flash Drive for Kids

Promises2Kids presents the 8th Annual Backpack & Flash Drive for Kids at PETCO Park during the San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs game on August 19, 2009. Promises2Kids will be collecting backpacks and flash drives at every entrance to benefit the thousands of foster children, who were once victims of abuse.

The donations of backpacks and flash drives are essential in providing each child with a system to keep all of their schoolwork and computer assignments organized. On average, a foster child will live in at least seven different homes before they turn 18 years old, and these donated items will be key in helping them return to school this fall with school supplies that will help them succeed in the classroom. For more information please visit www.promises2kids.org or call (858) 278-4400.

Promises 2 Kids, formerly the Child Abuse Prevention Foundation, is a 27-year-old nonprofit organization that has led the fight against child abuse and neglect in the County of San Diego since 1981.

4th Annual Stay Classy Tailgate Party

Miller Lite presents the 4th annual Stay Classy Tailgate Party on July 18 at PETCO Park. This all-day music festival features beer gardens, carnival games, VIP Padres access and a thrilling after party at The Fleetwood. Musical entertainment includes: Del the Funky Homosapien, Cage the Elephant, The kneehighs, and Vokab Company. Tickets are $11 from Hune 17-26, $15 from June 26-July 10, $20 from July 10-July 17 and $25 on the day of. Proceeds will benefit the Stay Classy Campaign for Abandoned Youth. $1 from each ticket automatically goes toward the cause: a shelter for homeless kids in San Diego that have been abandoned, sexually exploited and subjected to domestic violence. Presale tickets are available at www.stayclassy.org.

Baseball, BBQ and Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Looking for a place to pre game for the infamous Padres vs. Phillies game? On June 1st. Phil’s BBq will be hosting Phil’s BIG BBQ Tailgate party from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Padres vs. Phillies game in Tailgate Park. For only $20, participants receive a ticket to the game, amazing BBQ dinner and admission into Phil's philanthropic tailgate party. Phil’s BBQ will be donating 100% of the proceeds to Big Brothers, Big Sisters: OPERATION BIGS, a mentoring program for children with deployed parents. On top of donating all of their proceeds, Phil’s BBQ will also be donating 1,000 tickets to Big Brothers, Big Sisters so that the programs’ kids and sponsors can attend this event. Show your support and don’t miss out on a good time. Give back to those who are in need and purchase tickets at Phil’s BBQ in Point Loma today!

Grand Hyatt Grand Slam Home Run Derby

To show their love and support for the San Diego Padres, the Manchester Grand Hyatt is offering a special promotion. Bring your Padres game ticket to the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and receive a discount on guest rooms, restaurants, food and beverage outlets, spa and local catering services. Each home game ticket is worth an automatic 10% off! In addition, for every Padres Home Run hit per game at Petco Park:

• 1 Home Run Receive 20% off
• 2 Home Runs Receive 30% off
• 3 Home Runs Receive 40% off
• 4 Home Runs Receive 50% off
• Grand Slam Automatic 50% off

Offer valid April 6, 2009 to March 31, 2010. For more information please call 619 232 1234.

Briny Baird Tees Off From the Deck at the Omni San Diego Hotel

PGA golf pro, Briny Baird, will take 10 tee shots from the 34th floor deck of the Omni San Diego Hotel on May 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. aiming for a bulls-eye in right-center field at Petco Park. If Baird hits the bulls-eye, P.F. Chang's will offer EVERYONE IN AMERICA a free order of their signature Lettuce Wraps! P.F. Chang's will also donate up to $20,000 to the San Diego Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society depending on where Baird's expert shot lands. For more information please call the Omni San Diego hotel at (619) 231-6664.

Padres Fans Value Corner

The San Diego Padres are offering great deals all season long at the Fan Value Corner!

Enjoy budget-friendly offers such as:

• Flex 13 Plan: Choose 13 padres home games you want to attend in select seating categories and save up to 24% over day of game prices
• Coca-Cola Value Weekends: Get an Upper Reserved ticket, hot dog and a Coke, all for only $12 for any Friday through Sunday regular season home game
• Padres 5 for $5 Value Deal: Enjoy a hot dog, regular soda, popcorn, peanuts and a cookie, all for only $5 at any regular season home game

For a full list of offers from the Fan Value Corner visit SDGO's Play Ball Itinerary.

Let's Play Ball!

The 2009 World Baseball Classic is traveling to San Diego March 14 - March 19, 2009.

The World Baseball Classic, a premiere international baseball tournament, features 16 national teams which include players from most of the Major League Baseball Teams. The games will be played in Toronto, Mexico City, San Juan and Tokyo with second round games being played March 14-19 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami and our very own PETCO Park! The semifinals and finals will be held on March 21 and 23 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. For more information and tickets please email tickets@padres.com