RED CLAWS, WEATHERVANE

TEAM UP FOR KIDS ON MAY 26

Crusher to Join Fans for $1.99 Kids Meal, Free Sundaes

PORTLAND, ME - The Maine Red Claws, presented by Quirk Chevrolet, in association with the Weathervane Seafood Restaurant in South Portland, are proud to announce Crusher will be on hand May 26 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM to help celebrate the beginning of summer. All Crusher’s Kids Club members who turn out for the event will receive a $1.99 meal and free sundae as they dine with their favorite basketball playing crustacean. The Weathervane Seafood Restaurant is located at 380 Gorham Road in South Portland, near the Maine Mall.

Maine children under 12 who are not already a member of the club will be able to sign up during the event to receive the discount. Parents may also print out an application from the Red Claws website www.maineredclaws.com. There is no cost to join the club, and parental permission is required. 

Crusher’s Kids Club, presented by Oakhurst Dairy, is open to all Maine children 12 years old and under. Members are treated to events throughout the year with Crusher, Oakhurst’s mascot Oakie the Acorn and Red Claws players. During the 2009-10 season, Kids Club members were treated to several on-court opportunities, including rocking around the Christmas tree at center court and doing the chicken dance during a break in the action. Members also receive a monthly e-newsletter, wristband and sticker as well as the opportunity to receive discounts for area businesses.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY APPEARANCES:

May 13: Read to Achieve Program, Presented by KeyBank at Portland High School
May 14: Living Healthy with the Maine Red Claws, Presented by Harvard Pilgrim at Wells Elementary School
May 16: American Heart Association Walk at Payson Park, Portland
May 20: United Way Day of Caring
May 20: Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Quirk Chevrolet, Portland
May 22: Patriot 5K, Gray
May 26: Crusher’s Kids Club Event at Weathervane Restaurant
June 5: Casey Family Services Event at Portland Expo
June 6: Lady Red Claws Tryouts at Portland Expo
June 10: Easter Seals Walk, Portland
June 12: Run for Honduras, Falmouth
June 12: Center for Grieving Children Walk, Portland
June 13: Tour de Cure, Windham
June 13: Old Port Festival
June 19: Windham Summerfest Parade, Windham
June 22: Read to Achieve Program, Presented by KeyBank at Winslow Public Library,
June 26: Capital City Parade, Augusta
June 27: AAA Event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway