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RiverRats Win Final Home Game Of 2012 Season…Fireworks!

August 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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McBride Stadium Final Game, GWC

It was a great night at McBride stadium as RiverRats fans watched their team win their final game at home.

The stadium filled with cheers (and bells provided by the Salvation Army) each time the team scored or the other team struck out.  It was a perfect night for baseball with clear skies, a slight cool breeze and families and friends enjoying the game.

Rivie sporting pink bra in support of Breast Cancer Research…

Rivvie the RiverRat sported a lovely pink bra with a nice polka dot bow in support of Breast Cancer Research.  One lucky fan won a basket of goodies from the raffle held by the breast cancer awareness table.

Children were involved in activities in the field in including musical chairs and a quick round of water balloon toss.  One fan got really excited about winning, leaping into the air (see picture below).  They also received several giveaways from sponsors including baseballs, pizza coupons, stress balls, balloons and more.

RiverRats fireworks, final game 2012, GWC

Fans cheered the victorious winners of last night’s game and the team proudly marched off to the dugout.  Host families were honored again this year for providing a home to one of the players, at the end of the game.

Everyone anticipated the fireworks display which was sponsored by Reid Hospital, and well they should have as they turned out to be spectacular.  All in all a great evening.  Season tickets are available for next year.  Thanks to our own RiverRats team for a great year!

(To see more pictures of the RiverRats final game you can go to GoWayneCounty on our Facebook site).

 

Leaping in the air after the water balloon toss…GWC

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Fireworks Following RiverRats Game Tonight, July 4th, 2012

July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There will be a Fireworks display tonight after the RiverRats game against the Chillicothe Paints. First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. See you there!

See video below of fireworks from a past RiverRats display (opening game 2011).  HAPPY JULY 4TH!

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RiverRats Opening Game May 29th Tickets Now Available

May 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Take me out to the ballgame!  The season is here already and the first two home games are in just a couple of weeks.  See the schedule below for summer fun at the RiverRats 2012 season. (Home games are in blue).  Visit the RiverRats website for more details.

 

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Homerun Haunt At McBride Stadium Saturday October 22, 2011

October 17, 2011 by 1 Comment
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Final Home Game Of Richmond RiverRats Season Plays To Packed Stadium

August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ashley Madill Celebrates Victory

Rivie entertains the crowd

Excitement was in the air as hundreds of people lined the streets with cars and walked to the final home game of the season, packing the stadium. (See video below)

Some said as they enjoyed the game that they had intended to go all summer and didn’t realize that the final game was here so soon.  And what a game to end the season at home.  After going into an extra inning the RiverRats won it all with bases loaded and scoring a run to win the night.

The crowd cheered for the victory, but the excitement didn’t end there.  Several host families were honored for their efforts this summer in housing and caring for one or more players.

Finally came the fireworks and they were awesome!  Gleeful cheers could be heard from children all over the stadium (young and old) who were astonished by the display both in brightness and the overpowering force.  Just as they seemed to end another round would go up to the amazement of all present.

What a great season!  We are proud to have the RiverRats as our home team. Season tickets are already on sale for next year- so plan ahead to see exciting baseball played right in our own backyard.

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So Many Choices For A Fun Weekend In Wayne County

August 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Friday

Summer Concert Series 2010

The Chanticeer Quartet

Today the Quartet will perform live at Morrisson-Reeves Library, Richmond IN,  August 5, 2011 at 2 p.m.  Admission is free.

Richmond RiverRats Final Game This Friday & FIREWORKS!!

The RiverRats last home game is Friday, August 5th beginning at 7:05pm. Get your tickets early…765-935-7287. A few box seats remain…….$7 each. General Admission tickets are $5. Fireworks will follow the game.  See you at the ballpark when you come out to support our home team!

Summer Concert Series Offered by Richmond Parks & Recreation

Starts this weekend.  Free music on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park. Friday night the Groove Doctors  will be on stage at t 7:00pm.   The rest of August will include the following concerts starting at 8:00 p.m.: August 12th- Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio,  August 19th- Zanna-Doo!,  August 26th- Cook and Belle.  Bring chairs or a blanket and chill to the sounds of outdoor music wafting through the park

First Fridays Cruise-in At The Depot District

Bringing back Cruising! Live music will be playing in the 4th Floor Blues Club Beer Garden/Parking Lot. Entry is FREE! (Beer Gardens & Food available). Call 765-966-5654 for more info.

Live Music At Little Sheba’s This Weekend:

Little Sheba’s and Zini’s Place is getting ready for a Rocking weekend with “The Singing Fireman,” Brian Benedict on Friday Night and “The Young Davey,” Dave Sizemore on Saturday Night.  Good food and free live entertainment.

Check the GoWayneCounty.com calendar

…for the many more events this weekend.  And don’t forget BAND DAYS at the State Fair are today with the finals tonight in Indianapolis.  If you can’t make it to the competition you can listen to the finals on 98.3 tonight.   Many Wayne County bands are competing including Hagerstown, Centerville, Fountain City, Cambridge City and Richmond, so Good Luck to you all!

If you get any great pictures of the band competition please send them to Karole@gowaynecounty.com so we can post them for others to see!  Have a safe and happy weekend.

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What’s Happening This Steamy Weekend In July….

July 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Tonight:

Richmond RiverRats Home Game- Kids Carnival!!

Game starts at 7:05 p.m.  Bring the kids and have a ball!

Saturday:

Annual Reid Ride Benefit: Shoes For Kids

Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. with the ride starting at 7:30 a.m.  Organizers hope to reach up to 600 riders this year which would be significantly higher than last year.   In 2010 Reid Ride was able to purchase over 2000 pairs of shoes for kids in Wayne County and this year they hope to do even more.  The ride will end with celebratory music played by G101.3.  If you would like to donate to this cause just click to go to site.

Jam And Dance

In connection with the Tribute to Louis Armstrong Concert tonight, Lamplight Inn at the Leland will host “Jam and Dance” sessions in the Leland Ballroom, located at 900 South A Street, one block from the Murray Theatre.  The pre-concert music will play from 5:00 to 6:00, and post-concert music will begin at 9:30.  The dance floor will be open, and J&J Winery will offer a cash bar and light snacks.

“The Music and Spirit of Louis Armstrong”

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A jazz concert starring trumpeter Byron Stripling backed by a jazz quintet, will be presented on Saturday July 23 at the historic Murray Theatre in Richmond, Indiana.  A young Armstrong made some of his first recordings at Richmond’s Gennett Records in 1923 with the King Oliver Creole Jazz Band.  In 1941, by then quite famous, he returned to perform on the Murray Theatre stage, and this concert celebrates the 70th anniversary of Armstrong’s Richmond appearance, and starts at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are 20.00.

Spirit Academy & Paranormal Investigation

Held at the Wayne County Historical Museum.  It will take place JULY 23rd 1:00 to 10 p.m.  The two early sessions are sold out, however all are invited to hear speaker Marilene Isaacs later in the evening “An Evening With Spirit at 8:00 p.m.  This event is for adults and children over 13 years.

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RiverRats To Play Home Game July 2, 2011

June 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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(Information from RiverRats site)

Picture by Brad Cox, photographer

Last night the RiverRats shut out Slippery Rock 8-0 to sweep a two game set.

The RiverRats  will  travel to Lorain County (OH) for a two game series and then return home on Saturday, July 2nd. Game time Saturday is 5:05pm. It’s Mascot Olympics Night at the ballpark!

Looks like you can fit a ball game in before the fireworks display at Roosevelt Hill on Saturday!  What a great way to spend the 4th of July weekend.  Let’s go out to the ball game!

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Odd Ball….

June 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Look at the picture below and see if you can explain the odd ball…..

River Rats Opening Night, Picture by Jack Humphrey, editor GWC

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What Is Happening This Steamy Weekend In Wayne County…

June 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Saturday, June 11

Great Strides Benefit Ride & Hog Roast For Cystic Fibrosis

Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Tally Ho Pub in Richmond.  See full story and details of the day at GoWayneCounty.com. Riders come out and support a worthy cause and enjoy a ride around the county and surrounding areas.

City Fit: Glen Miller Park

10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. See demonstrations and participate in activities which involve getting fit- for all ages.  There will be special kids programs as well. Also cooking demonstrations by Reid Hospital and much more!  See full article at GoWayneCounty.com.

The 2011 Wayne County Fair Queen Contest

Saturday June 11th at 7 P.M. at Centerville High School.  It is free to attend, so go on out and cheer on your favorite 4H’er.  Watch for more events to come as GoWayneCounty.com covers pre-fair information and reports live from the Fairground!

Get Out & Laugh on Saturdays!

Come to The Laugh Lounge at the Quality Inn in Richmond.   According to the tourism bureau, these professional comedians are hilarious.  Call for your tickets today just $10.00. This Saturday features “Nervous Vurn & Munchie” (Bob & Tom show) Call 765-588-4604 for more information.

Check out the GoWayneCounty.com calendar for even more exciting things happening in Wayne County this weekend.  If you don’t see your event there…let us know.  Submit your event on our site and we will post it to the calendar.  Or leave a comment on this story.

RiverRats

Home game tonight against the Chillicothe Paints. Gametime is 7:05 pm.  See you at the ballpark tonight! Tickets are just $5 each! YMCA Tee Ball Night at the ballpark and much more!  Come enjoy the light breeze and our wonderful home team. (RiverRats, Facebook).

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Thousands Of Children Enjoy A Day At The First Home Game Of The RiverRats

June 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
Kids pouring in to RiverRats game

Kids pouring in to RiverRats game

As busloads of children streamed into McBride Stadium today, the excitement was building.  Thousands of children from all over Richmond were able to get a seat for the first home game of the RiverRats.

Different organizations provided fun activities for kids like corn hole, by Reid Hospital, a demonstration on pollenation provided by Cope Environmental Center and games organized by the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department.  Other businesses handed out cool things such as West End Band which provided “shades” and Meijer in Richmond gave out water bottles.

And GoWayneCounty.com was there handing out bubbles and other fun things for kids.  You can see by the pictures and quotes that the kids really enjoyed themselves.

Tomorrow night is opening night for the RiverRats which means among many exciting things FIREWORKS!  Go Wayne County will be there so be sure to come sign up for a great basket of prizes donated by area merchants worth over 100.00!!

Left to right: Miko, Taigyn, and Cameron- Good friends from Charles School

The RiverRats mascot is charged up and ready to go- taking some of the first pictures of the season today with young fans. (see below)

So get out tomorrow Wayne County and lets Play Ball!!  (you can find more pictures of this special Kids Day on the Go Wayne County Facebook site).

Also check back with GoWayneCounty.com for video of the exciting day.  Thanks to all the businesses and especially the RiverRats staff for bringing this very special day for kids to our community!

Kody, 7 years old from Highland Heights, snagged one of the first pictures of the seaon with the RiverRat

"I'm really excited, because I can't wait to see the game!" shared Phoebe Kenny from Westview shown here in blue eating her lunch.

Tyler Lairson after victorious home opener

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Sights and Sounds of Spring in Wayne County…

March 21, 2011 by 2 Comments
Having Fun With A Bead Activity At "Spring Fling"

It’s Spring!

Riverrat Signing Up For Gift Basket 2010

The other day I was walking onto the stadium grounds to meet Deanna from the RiverRats.  She was donating a gift certificate for four tickets to a game this season as a door prize for the Dream Keeper’s Dance.  And Spring was in the air.

As I walked onto the grounds the sights, smells and sounds of Spring hit me.  I could almost see the spectators in the stands and hear cheers, the clank of a bat hitting the ball, and smell corn popping.  It’s not that far away as the teams are going into Spring training season.  And the grass is already turning that bright green Easter basket color.

Having Fun With A Bead Activity At "Spring Fling"

A couple of weeks ago the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department sponsored a “Spring Fling.”  Different agencies were there to display all the exciting programs they have available for Spring and Summer this year.

Cope Environmental Center and Hayes Arboretum have outdoor adventures for children and adults to enjoy.  The YMCA has sports events to join like softball and soccer.  The Parks Department, of course, is offering all kinds of fun adventures for children and families this year.  And sign up for Lemonade Days was available which included a bag with instructions on how to have a safe and successful lemonade stand.  (Lemonade Days is Sunday, May 1st).

"Spring Fling"

The children enjoyed all the fun climbers and games that were offered by the parks department and it’s a reminder that Spring and Summer games are just around the corner.

In the video below you can witness for yourself the sounds of Spring by our house.  Across the road at the Cope Environmental Center the “peepers” (little mud frogs) are announcing the first days of Spring with their little, sometimes deafening, songs.

Happy Spring everyone!

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