11/15/2011 - Somerset Patriots Toy Drive

Toy Drive Set For Saturday, December 10th Bridgewater, NJ- The Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots and manager Sparky Lyle have announced that they will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Fans will be able to bring unwrapped toys to the Somerset Patriots Team Store located at the ballpark throughout the day. All toys will be donated to Foster Adoptive Family Services of New Jersey for those less fortunate. Lyle will be at the event to meet fans, sign autographs, and take pictures from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Patriots will welcome Santa Claus, who will take pictures with children at the ballpark. Fans will have the opportunity to take photos and get autographs from Somerset Patriots Mascot Sparkee and his pal Slider. “This is a special holiday event that both Sparky and our entire staff looks forward every year. We have a tremendous group of fans that help us collect hundreds of toys for those less fortunate and help bring a little holiday cheer to those who need it, ” said Patrick McVerry, President/ General Manager of the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club. On December 10th, the Patriots will also host a Holiday Kickoff with Somerset Sluggers Kids Club members. Somerset Sluggers will be able to participate in special raffles and activities at the event. There will be holiday themed snacks available for all participants.