PRESS RELEASE March 28th South Central Sportz Baseball Opening Day and Port City Links Health, Education, Science Fair and Carnival - bring your youth group, senior group, for a fun day in the park!

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Updated March 20, 2015

Contact: Mary Auzenne

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713-705-3358 (text or voice)

Port City Links STEM Fair & Carnival at South Central Sportz Opening Day in Sunnyside Park 

Families of the Sunnyside community will come together for YOUTH BASEBALL and a FUN and EDUCATIONAL DAY IN THE PARK as a result of partnership sponsors: The Houston Astros, Schlumberger, A-Rocket Moving, H-E-B, City Council Member Dwight Boykins, Constable May Walker, South Central Sportz, and Port City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Underwriters include Womack Development, Urgent Psychiatric Care, and Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry. Confirmed Special Guests (as of this printing) will include Congressman Al Green, Darryl Wade of the Astros, City Council Member Dwight Boykins, Constable May Walker and HISD School Board Member and Schlumberger Director of Community Affairs Paula Harris.

What:  South Central Sportz's 14th Annual Baseball Opening Day featuring the Port City Links 10th Annual Health, Education, Science Fair and Carnival.

 When:  Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where:  Sunnyside Park at 3502 Bellfort, Houston, Texas 77051

Major Underwriters: 
Schlumberger - Paula Harris Director of Community Affairs and HISD School Board Trustee;
A-Rocket Moving and Storage - DeAndre Sam, CEO
Co-Sponsor: City Council Member Dwight Boykins 

Donors: Astros, Gerald Womack, Womack Development & Investment Realtors, Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry, Urgent Psychiatric Care, Houston Airports, Angela Daniel.

BACKGROUND

“Youth ages 4-14 will participate in the exciting South Central Sportz Opening Ceremonies this year at 10 a.m. for the Spring Baseball Season. Several surprise guests are planned to be on hand for the festivities. We look forward to the 14th season opening at Sunnyside Park” said Cravon Rogers, President of South Central Sportz.

“Schlumberger is proud to be an Astros Community Partner, and we are especially proud that we have partnered with the Port City Links and South Central Sportz for 7 years to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) along with promoting youth baseball in the community,” said Paula Harris, Director of Community Affairs at Schlumberger and HISD School Board member.

 According to Irene Johnson, President of the Port City Links, “this community event, which is cosponsored by City Councilmember Dwight Boykins, has expanded each year with the Port City Links Health, Education, and Science Fair as an exciting offering, now including Carnival features such as FREE Rock Climbing, Face Painting, Carnival Games, Puppet shows, Science Fair Projects, FREE Summer Camp and Health Education Booths; as well as health screening booths. MD Anderson, METRO, The Aquarium, Radio One, Houston Museum of Natural Science, NASA, HISD are just a few of the over 40 organizations with booths participating! Special Presentations by the MD Anderson “Too Kool to Smoke” Puppet Show and the Ensemble Theater. The Confucius Institute from Texas Southern University will have Tai Chi demonstrations, Chinese games, and “How To” Calligraphy booths. Schools are invited to participate in “Health, Education, and Science Fair Attendance Contest” -- visit booths and win equipment and supplies for your school! Over 500 participants of all ages attend this annual community-wide event!”  Many booths will have giveaways for children and adults as well as drawings for door prizes of bikes and HEB gift cards. Visit 20+ booths and win a prize!

The Baseball Games and Carnival are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

THERE IS NO COST FOR A BOOTH!  See below - contact the Port City Links as soon as possible regarding booth reservations and information. Make a Difference: Team Sponsorships, Carnival Ride Sponsorships still available!

For more information, please contact Mary Auzenne at 713-705-3358

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