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The Altoona Curve announced the creation of Pints for Vets, presented by Ward Trucking and Sugarlands Distilling Company, earlier this week.
The new beer, wine, and spirits sampling event will be held at Peoples Natural Gas Field on Saturday, May 18, with proceeds benefiting Band of Heroes Outdoors, a nonprofit organization that combats PTSD and veteran suicide through hunting, fishing and enjoying the therapeutic aspects of the outdoors.
The event will feature a guest celebrity appearance by Tennessee whiskey legends, Mark & Digger from the Discovery TV series "The Moonshiners," as well as non-alcoholic vendors and live music from the PennSoulvanians. Altoona Curve concession stands will be open for food options. All attendees will receive a tasting glass upon entry and can sample and purchase a wide variety of beer, wines, and spirits from more than 30 local vendors.
Appreciation Night
The Curve announced the opening of the 2024 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year Competition.
Three nominated teachers will be named Teachers of the Year with a special on-field ceremony on Teacher Appreciation Night, presented by 1st Summit Bank, on Saturday, April 27, at Peoples Natural Gas Field when the Curve host the Akron RubberDucks at 4 p.m.
"We are excited to once again partner with 1st Summit Bank to honor our local teachers," Curve GM Nate Bowen said. "Everyone has a favorite teacher that helped them through hard times and to get where they are today, and we are happy to honor some of the great Teachers we are blessed to have in central Pennsylvania."
Teacher Appreciation Night will honor individuals who exude enthusiastic passion and creative skills to educate our next generation. The three winners of Teacher of the Year will receive a $100 cash prize as well as special gifts from the Curve and 1st Summit Bank. All nominated teachers will be invited to take part in a pregame on-field ceremony.
Nominations for Teacher of the Year will be accepted through March 31.