SALEM - The Oregon Department of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will host DAV Day at the Ballpark on May 23 when the Portland Beavers baseball team hosts the Nashville Sounds. The date coincides with Military Appreciation Night. As such, the first 1903 fans through the door will receive Military Caps.

DAV Day at the Ballpark is now in the 9th year. The program provides veterans from VA Medical Centers and Nursing Homes the opportunity to attend a ballgame. Over 54 cities across America participated in the event last year.

Director Jim Willis of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) extended appreciation to the Portland Beavers by stating, "America's game showcases the fighting spirit that forever lives within our veterans. My deepest appreciation is extended to those that provide a patriotic observance of those that wore the uniform."

Major League Baseball (MLB) fans from the Pacific Northwest can catch-up with DAV Day at the Ballpark in Seattle on April 18 when the Mariners host the Detroit Tigers. The Mariners-Tigers game is scheduled as Veterans Appreciation Day. On July 11, the Mariners will also host the Texas Rangers.

The Portland Beavers are the Triple-A Minor League baseball club for the San Diego Padres. Portland will play host to the Minor League All-Star Game on July 15 with a weekend of fan fest events beginning on July 11.

Willis added, "Head out to the ballpark this summer and get involved. Attending community events is important and veteran involvement is significant."

To learn more about DAV Day at the Ballpark go online at www.dav.org/news/MLB.aspx. For more information about Military Appreciation Night, call Alison Mathes of the Portland Beavers at (503) 553-5443 or email ticketsales@pgepark.com. For tickets, please call the team's ticket office and say you are a DAV member.
 

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Important Update!

-- Military Appreciation Night - Saturday May 23rd
-- Welcome Home War on Terror Veterans (OIF/OEF) - Saturday June 13th
-- DAV Day the Ballpark - Friday June 26th

Call Jen Manlig of the Portland Beavers Baseball Team (503) 553-5443