Archives for January 2014

Retired NBA Star Rick Barry Scheduled to Sign Autographs at Bridges Scoreboard Restaurant in Griffith IN

GRIFFITH, IN. — Retired NBA star Rick Barry is scheduled to sign autographs at Bridges’ Scoreboard Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. The restaurant is located at 121 N Griffith Blvd in Griffith, IN. Autograph tickets are currently on sale. Advance autograph tickets are $30 (1 autograph) or $50 (2 autographs). Tickets at the door are $40 (1 autograph). Photos of Rick Barry will be on sale for $10 each.

Photo shows Hall of Famer, Rick Barry, speaking to Harry Cicma in a 2011 interview..

Photo shows Hall of Famer, Rick Barry, speaking with Harry Cicma in a 2011 interview.

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Bobby Valentine Named Guest Speaker at Southington Chamber of Commerce Event

SOUTHINGTON, CT. — The Southington Chamber of Commerce has named former Red Sox and Mets baseball manager Bobby Valentine their guest speaker at their upcoming celebrity supper scheduled on Jan. 7th at the Aqua Turf Club located in Plainsville, CT. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 for chamber members and $35 for guests. A silent sports auction hosted by Awards of Elegance will also take place.

Photo shows former Mets & Red Sox, baseball manager, Bobby Valentine, Speaking in 2009 at Western New England College as part of the Center for International Sport Business "For the Love of the Games" speaker series.

Photo shows Bobby Valentine, speaking in 2009 at Western New England College as part of the Center for International Sport Business “For the Love of the Games” speaker series.

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Steve Garvey Named Keynote Speaker at Government Fleet Expo

SAN DIEGO, CA. — Baseball great, Steve Garvey, has been named keynote speaker at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference to be held in San Diego, California. Garvey will deliver the breakfast keynote address on Tuesday June 3, 2014 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. The Government Fleet Expo & Conference is an event where public fleet professionals from across the country network, share ideas and learn new ROI strategies.

Photo shows baseball legend and motivational speaker, Steve Garvey.

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Mitch Williams Named Keynote Speaker at Penn State Annual First Pitch Dinner

STATE COLLEGE, PA. — Former Major League pitcher and current MLB Network analyst, Mitch Williams, has been named the keynote speaker at the Penn State annual First Pitch Dinner to be held on February 1, 2014. The event will host a kid’s clinic from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning followed by a practice from noon to 2 p.m. A VIP reception and silent auction are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 6 p.m. Penn State head coach Rob Cooper will also provide remarks during the banquet.

Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Mitch Williams, speaking with Dan Patrick on Sept. 9, 2013.

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