The Tickets Are Counted!

Thanks to Bears intern, Nadera, the raffle tickets for tonight's $25,000 grand slame give away are officially counted!

Fans, when you enter the ball park tonight you will be handed a raffle ticket - be sure to hold on to it, because that is your pass to cash! If a bears player hits a grand slam, you may be entered to win $25,000. But you got to be in it, to win it - so be here tonight!

Calling All Veterans

Attention Veterans: The Newark Bears would like to invite you to join in on our special Veterans Day celebration taking place at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Sunday Sept. 14th. If you would like to participate in our exciting on-field ceremony and activities, please contact Stephanie at srosman@newarkbears.com or by calling 973-848-1000 x110.

Help Clay

Hey Fans, our friend Clay from Rally Entertainment needs your help! From Clay:
I was recently selected as a finalist to represent the Chicago Cubs in the Gillette Rookie Reporter Showdown.
I have a chance to be an on field reporter at the 2008 World Series.If you have a chance please vote for me at: www.clayforcubs.com The contest is based entirely on Internet votes. You can vote once per day until September 14. You also can register to win 2 World Series tickets.

The Bears really enjoyed having Clay and the entire Rally Family out on opening day. Good Luck

Miss Liberty Coming to the Den Tonight???

The one and only Miss Liberty has been in touch with members of the front office this afternoon. Although she has an extremely busy schedule, she is going to try and stop by tonight's Weird NJ Night celebration! Apparently, she has a previous engagement with her NFL commitments, but because she loves Weird NJ and the bears so much - so she is going to try and rearrange a few things. Hopefully she makes it in time - if not, we will have to surely get her back here another time.

The Boardwalk Eating Challange

Hey fans, what's more Jersey summer the Bears Baseball?? The Boardwalk! In honor of Thursday's Weird NJ Night, the Bears are hosting a pre-game Boardwalk Eating Challenge. 3 contestants will have to complete the triple threat boardwalk series: a hot dog, cotton candy, and a funnel cake! Whom ever finishes all 3 the fastest, will be our champion!

If you are interested in competing, please contact Stephanie at Srosman@newarkbears.com. Good luck!

Dodge Ball Teams Announced

In honor of Ruppert's birthday tomorrow, Aug. 10th, the bears are hosting the 3rd annual mascot dodge ball game. Each year, the area's greatest mascots gather to compete in one of the greatest games of all time in honor of the Bears lovable mascot: "I am really looking forward to this year's game. Over the last two years, my team has gone 2-0 in the dodge ball game, and I have also had a history of dominating the mascot race on my birthday, so tomorrow should prove to be a great day," said Ruppert.

The following teams will face off:

Visitors:
Batman
Yargo
Paddington Bear
Sparkee
Max Reader
Jack the Jackal

Home Team:
NJ Devil
Mr. C
NJIT Highlander
Vinny the Beaver
Rapid T. Rabbit
Rip N' Ruppert

Special thanks to our friends at High 4 mascots!




The dodge ball game takes place before the start of tomorrow's 1:35 pm game - don't be late!

Getting into the Olympic Spirit

A particular Bears staffer got into the Olympic spirit early this afternoon by practicing his best rhythmic gymnastics routine. Check it out (be sure to put up the volume!)


For more great Olympic moments, make sure you come to Summer Olympics night tonight starting at 7:05!

Who will win olympic gold?

Hey fans, the Newark Bears are getting to the Olympic spirit with Summer Olympics night taking place this Friday (8/8/08)! We are giving a chance for fans to win Olympic gold! If you are interested in being one of our lucky competitors at Friday's event, please contact Stephanie at Srosman@newarkbears.com ASAP. Good luck!

Lunch Boxes Arrive!

Back to School night is Friday Sept. 12th - and the Bears are giving away these awesome Tin Lunch Boxes courtesy of the NJEA. Their design is really great, it will surely become a collector's item!

Tickets for that game are still available by calling 1-866-55-4BEAR

Promotions Practice

With camp day right around the corner (July 23, July 31, Aug 12, & Aug 14)the front office went out on the field this morning to test the range of the sling shot. It proved to be a little too powerful for a water balloon toss - but it was still a lot of fun.

MJ Rocks the Den!

I hope everyone had as much fun as we did at last night's Michael Jackson 50th Birthday party celebration. In case you missed it, here is a great fan cam video of the Moonwalk contest:

Something Not About Birds...

Do you think your dog is the cutest in the neighborhood???!! Prove it!

On Saturday July 19th, the bears are holding Bark in the Park - and we are looking for the cutest dog we can find to be apart of our "First Fetch" promotion. So, if you think your dog has what it takes, e-mail a picture a few words why to srosman@newarkbears.com. Bark on!

MJ to Return to the Den - July 18th!

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls - that's right, "MJ" himself will be at the ball park on Friday July 18th to celebrate his 50th birthday! In case you forgot, MJ stopped by last season as well for Plastic Surgery Night. Here are some highlight's from last year's event...we can only imagine what is in store for the 2008 edition.

Strike Out Cancer!

The Cancer Treatment Centers of America sponsored Strike Out Cancer day at the Den this past Sunday. It was a very touching event, and the Bears were proud to be apart of it. Following the game, the CTCA lead a survivors stroll around the bases. Here are a few words from the participants..



Also, don't forget you continue to help the Bears strike out cancer this coming weekend by participating in the Newark Relay for Life. It's not too late to sign up!

Congrats are in Order!

Big weekend at the ball park and many congratulations are in order. First, Bear's Pitcher Rich Scalamandre proposed to his girlfriend on the field after Friday's game. In case you missed it, Rich put together a special slide show for the video board, and then got down on one knee. Don't worry..she said yes!

After the June 18th game, Manager Wayne Krenchicki secured his 1,000th managerial win. 661 of those 1,000 wins have come in the Atlantic League. Finally, special congrats to former bears player Val Majewski - he was picked up by the Astros organization, and is now a member of the AA Corpus Christie Hooks. Congrats to all!

StarFish To Perform on Sunday!

Our friends from the band Starfish will be performing before the Bears game this coming Sunday June 22nd. Their performance will follow the kids clinic also taking place that morning. Bring the whole fam for a great day at the ball park!

Introducing...Mr. Newark Bear 2008, Kevin!

We have a winner. Mr. Newark Bear 2008 is Kevin! Kevin's talent, formal wear ,and Q & A was on par and scored him the crown during last night's pageant. Although the competition was fierce, Kevin wooed the judges and the crowd with a split and a one armed cart wheel on the dug out during the dance contest - that might have been what set his scores over the top. Congrats Kevin, we look forward to your reign.

Bob & Larry in the House

Bob & Larry from Veggietales arrived in the office today in preparation for tomorrow night's Star 99.1 family celebration. They said hi to general manager John Brandt, and got a tour of the ball park.

Tickets are still available for tomorrow night's event and pre-game picnic with the characters. For more information, call the hot line at 1-866-55-4BEAR!

Michael Jennings Stops By!

NY Giants wide receiver Michael Jennings stopped by the Den yesterday. He spoke to the young fans on the importance of staying in school. Come back soon, Michael!

Are you the next Mr. Newark Bear?

On Friday June 13th the Bears will be crowning the first ever Mr. Newark Bear! Do you think you've got what it takes? Contestants will have to participate in a series of in-game challenges and will be judged by local pageant queens, including Ms Teen NJ USA, Michelle Leonardo! The winner takes home some great prizes, and the title of Mr. Newark Bear. Interested in participating? Contact Stephanie at srosman@newarkbears.com.