Reading, PA – The Reading Phillies are hosting their 12th annual Toys for Tots event at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, November 1 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. New, unwrapped toys will be collected for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Program and the Children’s Home of Reading. A live band, vehicle convoy/show, blood mobile and much more will also be part of the event.
The right field food court will be the focal point of the day’s festivities, as the Marines will collect new, unwrapped toys and gifts to be distributed in time for the holidays.
Among the highlights of the day will be the annual appearance of Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be complimentary hot chocolate, hot dogs and soda. The band “Axis” will perform on the Classic Café stage. For fans interested in donating more than toys the Miller-Keystone Blood Mobile will also be open at 11:00 AM (no appointment needed). Reading Phillies mascots will appear throughout the day as will Slapshot of the Reading Royals.
The Eastern PA Toy Run, a motorcycle, Jeep, classic car and military vehicle convoy that will gather at Classic Harley-Davidson on RT 183 in Bern Township, will also be arriving during the event. All bikes are welcome in the Toy Run. Riders must have a toy to participate but no stuffed animals please (stuffed animals may be donated, just not via the Toy Run). Staging takes place at Classic Harley-Davidson at 9:00 AM. The convoy departs on a 25-mile parade to the stadium at 10:00 AM. For more information on the Eastern PA Toy Run please contact Classic Harley-Davidson at 610-916-7777.
New this year is “Santa’s Choice Vehicle Show”. Prizes will be awarded to vehicle owners at noon in the following categories: Best of Show, motorcycle; Best of Show, Jeep; Best of Show, car.
The Reading Phillies will open a souvenir stand in the food court for fans to get a head start on holiday shopping. The stand will also feature several “buy one get one” items for fans to donate to Toys for Tots on the spot.
For fans wanting to purchase season tickets and mini-plans, the Phillies ticket staff will be available.
The event is made possible by Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Rock Hits Y-102, Classic Harley-Davidson, Goodman Vending, Stroehmann/Maier’s, Van Bennett Foods, Berks Packing and Pepsi.
R-Phils to add three new hats and one new uniform to on field clothing lineup
The Reading Phillies will introduce four new items to the player’s uniform collection on November 4. These items, which will be worn on field in 2010, are also sure to be a home run among fans who want to show their passion for the team and ballpark.
“The popular base identity the team has been wearing on the field since 2008 will remain unchanged,” said R-Phils General Manager Scott Hunsicker. “However, the new additions will celebrate America's Classic Ballpark while raising the level of excitement and pride.”
The unveiling will occur on Wednesday, November 4 at rphils.com.
