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Curve will honor teachers

The Altoona Curve announced the opening of the 2023 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year Competition on Thursday. Three nominated educators will be named Teachers of the Year with a special on-field ceremony on Saturday, April 22, at home when the Curve host Bowie. Teacher Appreciation Night will honor individuals who exude enthusiastic passion and creative skills to educate our next generation. The three winners of contest will receive a $100 cash prize as well as special gifts from the Curve and 1st Summit Bank. Nominations will be accepted through March 31 and can be made on ...

Ex-Pirate Walker still feels at home in Altoona

For many Pirates, Altoona plays an integral part in their journey to get to the Major Leagues. Former Pirate and current AT&T SportsNet broadcaster Neil Walker is no different, though, his time in this city means more than most. Walker returned to Altoona to be the feature speaker at the ...

CurveFest to be held Feb. 25 at PNG Field

The Altoona Curve announced the return of CurveFest, presented by Ravine, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Feb. 25. A spring celebration of the 25th season of Curve baseball will give fans their first opportunity to purchase single-game tickets, and the first 200 fans who purchase in-person at Peoples Natural Gas Field will receive an exclusive long sleeve Curve 25th season shirt, presented by Ravine. As well, fans that hold season tickets and mini-plans will have their first opportunity to pick up their tickets for the 2023 season. Fans that purchase tickets at CurveFest for ...

Curve gala set for Saturday

If you go When: Saturday Where: Jaffa Shrine, 2200 Broad Ave, Altoona Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., event will conclude at 10 p.m. Price: $100 for two tickets (individual tickets cannot be purchased), includes dinner and beer/wine open bar Theme: Roaring 20s-themed outfits encouraged Benefits: Altoona Curve Charities By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror The Altoona Curve are entering their 25th season in 2023 and are throwing it back in a big way to kickstart the season with their Inaugural Curve Charities Roaring Twenties Gala Saturday night at the Jaffa Shrine. The gala ...

Bucs add 17 to spring roster

From Mirror reports PITTSBURGH —The Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday announced an additional 17 players will attend big league camp as non-roster invitees. Four of the organization’s top five, and nine of the team’s top 30 ranked prospects according to MLB Pipeline, will attend big league camp as non-roster invitees in Bradenton, Florida. The first workout for pitchers and catchers will take place on Feb. 15. The first full squad workout will take place on Feb. 20. A total of 65 players will now be in big league camp. Some of the noteworthy names include: n Catcher Henry ...

CurveFest slated for Feb. 25

The Altoona Curve announced the return of CurveFest on Monday, and it’s scheduled for Saturday Feb. 25 from 10 a.m.—1 p.m. at Peoples Natural Gas Field. A spring celebration of the 25th season of Curve baseball will give fans their first opportunity to purchase single-game tickets and the first 200 fans who purchase in-person at PNG Field will receive an exclusive long sleeve Curve 25th season shirt. As well, fans that hold season tickets and mini-plans will have their first opportunity to pick up their tickets for the 2023 season. Fans that purchase tickets at CurveFest for ...