April 30 - May 3 and May 5: Astros Urban Youth Academy Free Baseball and Softball Instruction
The Houston Astros Urban Youth Academy (UYA) continues free baseball and softball instruction for all Astros UYA members. Hours of instruction are offered on Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Jimmy Wynn Training Center and on Field No. 1. The UYA is located at Sylvester Turner Park, 2801 Victory, Houston, TX, 77088. UYA membership is open to kids ages seven - 17. For more information, contact the Academy office at 281-260-9166 or by email at bdenton@astros.com.
May 1 - 2 and May 4 - 9: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
May 4: On the Home Front - Military Families
The Astros and the USO are hosting On the Home Front. One Friday a month, the Astros welcome several military families with a loved one serving away from home to a special Astros experience that includes a batting practice visit and tickets to the game. Each participant's ticket is loaded with $15 that can be spent at most concession and retail stands at Minute Maid Park.
May 6: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros have partnered with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
May 7 - 10 and May 12: Astros Urban Youth Academy Free Baseball and Softball Instruction
The Houston Astros Urban Youth Academy (UYA) continues free baseball and softball instruction for all Astros UYA members. Hours of instruction are offered on Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Jimmy Wynn Training Center and on Field No. 1. The UYA is located at Sylvester Turner Park, 2801 Victory, Houston, TX, 77088. UYA membership is open to kids ages seven - 17. For more information, contact the Academy office at 281-260-9166 or by email at bdenton@astros.com.
May 7: Astros Whataburger Fielder's Choice School Program
The Astros Whataburger Fielder's Choice program invites area schools to participate in an area-wide contest by submitting essays written by students addressing the importance of making the right choices. On May 7, select Astros players, front office personnel, team mascot Junction Jack and representatives from Whataburger will visit the four winning schools across the Houston area to personally encourage students to make good choices during the Fielder's Choice school assembly.
May 12: Houston RBI Tryouts
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is Major League Baseball's youth baseball and softball initiative designed to provide underserved youth with the opportunity to play baseball and softball, encourage academic success and teach the value of teamwork. Houston RBI baseball and softball tryouts will be held at the Astros Urban Youth Academy, May 12th beginning at 9:00 a.m. For general information or to register, contact Houston RBI at rookiemh70@hotmail.com.
May 14 - 17 and May 19: Astros Urban Youth Academy Free Baseball and Softball Instruction
The Houston Astros Urban Youth Academy (UYA) continues free baseball and softball instruction for all Astros UYA members. Hours of instruction are offered on Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Jimmy Wynn Training Center and on Field No. 1. The UYA is located at Sylvester Turner Park, 2801 Victory, Houston, TX, 77088. UYA membership is open to kids ages seven - 17. For more information, contact the Academy office at 281-260-9166 or by email at bdenton@astros.com.
May 16 - May 23: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
May 19: Houston RBI Tryouts
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is Major League Baseball's youth baseball and softball initiative designed to provide underserved youth with the opportunity to play baseball and softball, encourage academic success and teach the value of teamwork. Houston RBI baseball and softball tryouts will be held at the Astros Urban Youth Academy, May 19th beginning at 9:00 am. For general information or to register, contact Houston RBI at rookiemh70@hotmail.com.
May 19: Methodist Blood Drive
The first of three community blood drives hosted by the Astros and ARAMARK and run by The Eileen Murphree McMillin Blood Center at The Methodist Hospital is Saturday, May 19 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Depot located on the second floor of Union Station. The blood drive is open to everyone 17 and older, weighing at least 110 pounds, and in generally good health. All who donate or attempt to donate receive a special Astros T-shirt and the first 25 people to donate blood will receive a pair of tickets to a future Astros home game. Donors need not possess a game ticket to donate blood; however, they must have a game ticket if they plan to attend the 6:15 p.m. game against the Texas Rangers.
May 19: Sunshine Kids Meet and Greet
The Astros are welcoming a group of 60 people from the Sunshine Kids to Minute Maid Park for a pregame meet and greet with Astros players and coaches on May 19. The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer and their families. Established in 1982, the Sunshine Kids is committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients.
May 20: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros have partnered with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
May 20: Astros Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Drive
The Astros will host an equipment collection drive benefiting the Houston Parks and Recreation Department's free youth baseball and softball programs on Sunday, May 20. Bring new or gently used equipment to Minute Maid Park. The first 200 fans donating equipment will receive a player card signed by J.D. Martinez, the Astros BTF nominee. All donated equipment will directly benefit HPARD youth baseball and softball programs.
May 21 - 24 and May 26: Astros Urban Youth Academy Free Baseball and Softball Instruction
The Houston Astros Urban Youth Academy (UYA) continues free baseball and softball instruction for all Astros UYA members. Hours of instruction are offered on Monday - Thursday from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Jimmy Wynn Training Center and on Field No. 1. The UYA is located at Sylvester Turner Park, 2801 Victory, Houston, TX, 77088. UYA membership is open to kids ages seven - 17. For more information, contact the Academy office at 281-260-9166 or by email at bdenton@astros.com.
May 22: Astros Greenest Classroom School Visit
The Astros Play Green® in Education initiative teaches students at an early age about the environment and to assist them in building a lifetime of responsible actions that make a positive difference. On May 22, one lucky classroom will have a player visit their school as part of the Astros Greenest Classroom online contest.
May 26: Houston RBI Tryouts
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is Major League Baseball's youth baseball and softball initiative designed to provide underserved youth with the opportunity to play baseball and softball, encourage academic success and teach the value of teamwork. Houston RBI baseball and softball tryouts will be held at the Astros Urban Youth Academy, May 26th beginning at 9:00 am. For general information or to register, contact Houston RBI at rookiemh70@hotmail.com.
JUNE
June 1 - 3 and June 5 - 7: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
June 1: On the Home Front - Military Families
The Astros and the USO are hosting On the Home Front. One Friday a month, the Astros welcome several military families with a loved one serving away from home to a special Astros experience that includes a batting practice visit and tickets to the game. Each participant's ticket is loaded with $15 that can be spent at most concession and retail stands at Minute Maid Park.
June 2: Methodist Blood Drive
The second of three community blood drives hosted by the Astros and ARAMARK and run by The Eileen Murphree McMillin Blood Center at The Methodist Hospital is Saturday, June 2 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Depot located on the second floor of Union Station. The blood drive is open to everyone 17 and older, weighing at least 110 pounds, and in generally good health. All who donate or attempt to donate receive a special Astros T-shirt and the first 25 people to donate blood will receive a pair of tickets to a future Astros home game. Donors need not possess a game ticket to donate blood; however, they must have a game ticket if they plan to attend the 6:15 p.m. game against the Cincinnati Reds.
June 3: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
June 3: MLB Pitch, Hit and Run
Pitch, Hit and Run is an exciting baseball skills competition that provides boys and girls, ages 7 - 14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running talents. Winners advance through four levels of competition with the chance to compete in the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. The 2012 area finals will be held June 3 at Minute Maid Park.
June 18 - 20 and June 22 - 28: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
June 23: UMPS CARE
The Astros are working with UMPS CARE, as several kids in foster care will be special guests of the umpires as part of UMPS CARE Charities. The kids will be given tickets to the game, enjoy a pregame meet and greet with the men in blue and be treated to a special goodie bag. UMPS CARE Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by Major League Baseball umpires to provide financial, in-kind and emotional support for America's youth.
June 24: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
JULY
July 6 -8: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
July 6: On the Home Front - Military Families
The Astros and the USO are hosting On the Home Front. One Friday a month, the Astros welcome several military families with a loved one serving away from home to a special Astros experience that includes a batting practice visit and tickets to the game. Each participant's ticket is loaded with $15 that can be spent at most concession and retail stands at Minute Maid Park.
July 7: Sunshine Kids Meet and Greet
The Astros are welcoming a group of 60 people from the Sunshine Kids to Minute Maid Park for a pre-game meet and greet with Astros players and coaches on July 7. The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer and their families. Established in 1982, the Sunshine Kids is committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients.
July 8: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
July 23 - 29: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
July 29: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
AUGUST
August 6 - 12: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
August 10: On the Home Front - Military Families
The Astros and the USO are hosting On the Home Front. One Friday a month, the Astros welcome several military families with a loved one serving away from home to a special Astros experience that includes a batting practice visit and tickets to the game. Each participant's ticket is loaded with $15 that can be spent at most concession and retail stands at Minute Maid Park.
August 11: Methodist Blood Drive
The third of three community blood drives hosted by the Astros and ARAMARK and run by The Eileen Murphree McMillin Blood Center at The Methodist Hospital is Saturday, August 11 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Depot located on the second floor of Union Station. The blood drive is open to everyone 17 and older, weighing at least 110 pounds, and in generally good health. All who donate or attempt to donate receive a special Astros T-shirt and the first 25 people to donate blood will receive a pair of tickets to a future Astros home game. Donors need not possess a game ticket to donate blood; however, they must have a game ticket if they plan to attend the 6:05 p.m. game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
August 11: Sunshine Kids Meet and Greet
The Astros are welcoming a group of 60 people from the Sunshine Kids to Minute Maid Park for a pre-game meet and greet with Astros players and coaches on August 11. The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer and their families. Established in 1982, the Sunshine Kids is committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients.
August 12: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
August 12: UMPS CARE
The Astros are working with UMPS CARE, as several kids in foster care will be special guests of the umpires as part of UMPS CARE Charities. The kids will be given tickets to the game, enjoy a pregame meet and greet with the men in blue and be treated to a special goodie bag. UMPS CARE Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by Major League Baseball umpires to provide financial, in-kind and emotional support for America's youth.
August 17 - 19: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
August 19: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
August 28 - September 2: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
SEPTEMBER
September 1 - 2: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids,14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
September 2: Home Sweet Home - Military meet and greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
September 10 - 16: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
September 11: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
September 11: Astros Adopt-A-Firehouse
For the fifth consecutive year, Astros players are adopting a firehouse corresponding to their uniform number as part of the Astros Adopt-A-Firehouse program. A joint initiative between the Astros and the Houston Fire Department (HFD), players make special visits annually to HFD fire stations touring the station, signing autographs, and spending time with firefighters and their families.
September 16: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
September 21 - 26: Coca-Cola Astros Buddies Kids Club
Buddies members can visit the Community Clubhouse located on the main concourse at Minute Maid Park, pick up their premium membership items, and receive cool monthly trinkets at all Astros home games. Kids, 14 and under, that are not yet members can also join and be a part of the 2012 Astros Buddies Kids Club celebrating the Astros 50th anniversary at any Astros home game.
With two memberships to choose from - the free Rookie membership and the loaded $20 MVP membership - there's affordable fun for everyone. MVP members gain access to the members-only autograph sessions and a kids' press conference with players. In addition to these exclusive experiences, MVP members receive four free tickets, a collector's baseball cap, rainbow jersey drawstring bag, and a wall banner, all celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Join today at www.astros.com/buddies.
September 21: On the Home Front - Military Families
The Astros and the USO are hosting On the Home Front. One Friday a month, the Astros welcome several military families with a loved one serving away from home to a special Astros experience that includes a batting practice visit and tickets to the game. Each participant's ticket is loaded with $15 that can be spent at most concession and retail stands at Minute Maid Park.
September 23: Home Sweet Home - Military Meet and Greet
This season, the Houston Astros are partnering with USO Houston for the Astros Home Sweet Home Program presented by Budweiser. Each Sunday home game, the team welcomes a small group of active, recently returned military personnel and their guests to a special Astros experience highlighted by a player meet and greet. They watch the game from a suite and are introduced to the crowd prior to the seventh inning singing of "God Bless America."
September 24: Whataburger Take a Player to School presented by Whataburger
One lucky student has the chance to take an Astros player to school on September 24 through the Astros Take A Player to School contest presented by Whataburger. The contest opens in the summer and parents can visit www.astros.com/whataplayer to enter young fans, grades 1-8. The winner receives an opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the September 24 Astros-Cardinals game along with four suite tickets.
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