Squirrels set to Salute Just About Everything

RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, continue unveiling their promotional schedule for the inaugural 2010 season with the introduction of a wide-ranging array of theme nights at The Diamond. The team will hold Tributes to the Marshmallow (June 1st), Hushpuppies/Fryers (June 15th) and of course the Nut (May 18th). A salute to everything awful will take place on Awful Night (July 26th), while Tattoo Night (May 28th) will celebrate ink of all kinds.

Flying Squirrels 2010 Promotional Schedule Unveiling:

Monday, January 25th - FIREWORKS
Tuesday, January 26th - Giveaway Items
Wednesday, January 27th - National Entertainment Acts
Thursday, January 28th - Theme Nights
Friday, January 29th - Community Involvement Nights

"We specialize in the outlandish and zany," said a grinning Todd "Parney" Parnell, Flying Squirrels Vice President & COO. "We are definitely going to present some nights that are going to be head-scratching to a lot of folks, but at the same time they are going to be a heck of a lot of fun."

Even canine fans will have a night, as the team hosts Bark in the Park Night on May 19th, and welcomes all dogs to the ballpark. When Squirrels Fly Night (May 4th) will give a nod towards events that no one ever thought would happen, while on Will it Fly? Night (August 23rd) the Squirrels will attempt to launch objects not meant for flight into the sky. Fans will battle food (July 28th), and there will be Christmas in July (July 30th).

Friday the 13th (August 13th) brings a Salute to Superstitions and the Squirrels take it back to the old school on 70's night (June 29th). Auto-racing enthusiasts will have a special night as the team presents a Tribute to Racing on June 8th.

Fun will be used to create awareness on both Going Green Night presented by International Truck Sales of Richmond (April 20th) and Breast Cancer Awareness Night (May 15th). Prostate Cancer Awareness will also be stressed during the team's Father's Day Celebration presented by Central Virginia Waste Management Association on June 20th.

FLYING SQUIRRELS 2010 THEME NIGHTS:

• Tuesday, April 20th - Going Green Night presented by International Truck Sales of Richmond
• Wednesday, April 21st - Going Green Night presented by Central Virginia Waste Management Association
• Tuesday, May 4th - "When Squirrels Fly" Night
• Saturday, May 15th - Breast Cancer Awareness Night
• Tuesday, May 18th - A Tribute to the Nut
• Wednesday, May 19th - Bark in the Park Night (Dogs Welcome)
• Friday, May 28th - Tattoo Night
• Tuesday, June 1st - A Tribute to the Marshmallow
• Tuesday, June 8th - A Tribute to Racing
• Tuesday, June 15th - Tribute to Hushpuppies/Fryers
• Thursday, June 17th - Fishing Night
• Saturday, June 19th - Military Appreciation Night
• Sunday, June 20th - Father's Day Celebration/Prostate Cancer Awareness
• Tuesday, June 29th - 70's Night
• Saturday, July 17th - Faith Night
• Sunday, July 18th - Superhero Night
• Monday, July 26th - Awful Night
• Wednesday, July 28th - Fan vs. Food
• Friday, July 30th - Christmas in July
• Friday, August 13th - Friday the 13th - Salute to Superstitions
• Monday, August 23rd - Will it Fly? Night

Individual game tickets for the Flying Squirrels 2010 season will go on sale on Monday, March 15th. Season-ticket packages including mini-plan options are currently available. For more information or to purchase ticket packages, call the Flying Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or visit the Flying Squirrels offices at The Diamond. Flying Squirrels merchandise is available at both the Squirrels Nest Merchandise Store at The Diamond and on-line at the Squirrels Pro Shop at SquirrelsBaseball.com. The Squirrels Nest hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM - 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM.