Minnesota Twins Homestand Highlights: Monday, March 31 - Sunday, April 6, 2008

03/26/2008 -- Monday, March 31 vs. Los Angrles Angels (6:05 p.m.) - Opening Day
Opening Night presented by Target

BREAKFAST ON THE PLAZA - Home Opener activities get underway at 6 a.m. when the Twins, in partnership with the Twins Radio Network and metro affiliate AM1500 KSTP, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission and Centerplate, present the 13th annual "Breakfast on the Plaza." Fans are invited to drive through the Metrodome Plaza on Kirby Puckett Place between 6 and 9 a.m. to receive complimentary Hormel hot dogs, Archer Farms coffee and granola bars courtesy of Target, Land O' Lakes Milk, Cub Foods Granola bars and Toaster Pastries and Old Dutch Chips as well as FSN posters, Star Tribune newspapers and 2008 pocket schedules. Free tickets for the opening series will also be given away randomly.

NOONTIME RALLY - Fans are encouraged to attend an Opening Day rally at the IDS Crystal Court in downtown Minneapolis emceed by Twins Radio Network's John Gordon and featuring several Twins players and coaches.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME CONTEST - Prior to the game out on the Plaza, the Twins will kick off their search for the best performance of Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Open tryouts will take place in front of a panel of judges on near Gate H from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, April 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. Several finalists will be chosen from the initial tryouts, and will perform for a panel of celebrity judges on Sunday, April 6 between noon and 12:30 p.m. Contestants will be judged on the basis of talent, creativity and their love of the game, baseball and the Twins. No pre-registration is required but participants are encouraged to arrive early to ensure the opportunity to audition.

PREGAME - Pregame activities for Opening Day will get under way at approximately 5:30 p.m. on the Metrodome field.

National Anthem: The cast of the traveling production of Jersey Boys, which is currently playing at the Orpheum Theatre, will perform the National Anthem on Opening Day.

Ceremonial First Pitch: Bethel University student Matthew Miller will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Miller is Minnesota's finalist for the Above & Beyond Citizens Honor awarded by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for saving 10 lives during the 35W bridge collapse on Aug. 2 last year. Matthew will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC on Tuesday, March 25.

7th Inning Stretch: Take Me Out to the Ballgame will be performed by Nicklas Nelson and his family. Nine-year-old Nick, of Rosemount, Minnesota, suffers from a rare affliction called Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome and recently made the difficult decision to have his right leg amputated so he could better play with friends.

GIVEAWAY - The first 40,000 fans receive a Twins 2008 magnet schedule courtesy of Target.

GIVEAWAY - The first 15,000 fans receive a My29 WFTC TV Opening Day cap.

Tuesday, April 1 vs. Los Angeles Angels (7:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Target

TICKET OFFER - The Our Family Brand Half-Price Tuesdays - Home Run Porch tickets, normally $20, are just $10. Also includes a discount on an Our Family Brand product.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME CONTEST - Prior to the game out on the Plaza, the Twins will kick off their search for the best performance of Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Open tryouts will take place in front of a panel of judges on near Gate H from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, April 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. Several finalists will be chosen from the initial tryouts, and will perform for a panel of celebrity judges on Sunday, April 6 between noon and 12:30 p.m. Contestants will be judged on the basis of talent, creativity and their love of the game, baseball and the Twins. No pre-registration is required but participants are encouraged to arrive early to ensure the opportunity to audition. More details can be found at twinsbaseball.com.

SPECIAL PREGAME CEREMONY - There will be a special pregame ceremony prior to the game honoring former Twins centerfielder Torii Hunter for his 2007 Gold Glove award.

GIVEAWAY - The first 10,000 fans receive a Twins 2008 magnet schedule courtesy of Target.

Wednesday, April 2 vs. Los Angeles Angels (7:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Target

TICKET OFFER - Hormel Dollar-A-Dog Night and Rasmussen College Student Night* presented by B96 - $1 Hormel hot dogs (limit two per person, 20,000 total per game at concession stands only). $4 Cheap Seats ticket for students with ID.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME CONTEST - Prior to the game out on the Plaza, the Twins will kick off their search for the best performance of Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Open tryouts will take place in front of a panel of judges on near Gate H from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, April 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. Several finalists will be chosen from the initial tryouts, and will perform for a panel of celebrity judges on Sunday, April 6 between noon and 12:30 p.m. Contestants will be judged on the basis of talent, creativity and their love of the game, baseball and the Twins. No pre-registration is required but participants are encouraged to arrive early to ensure the opportunity to audition. More details can be found at www.twinsbaseball.com.

GIVEAWAY - The first 10,000 fans receive a Twins 2008 magnet schedule courtesy of Target.

Thursday, April 3 vs. Los Angeles Angels (12:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Target

TICKET OFFER - The Meal or No Meal Deal presented by KQRS FM - Free Dome Dog and soft drink with the purchase of a Home Run Porch ticket OR $5 off a lower reserved ticket.

TICKET OFFER - Treasure Island Senior Day - Fans 55 and over receive $5.00 discount on lower reserved or upper club ticket for any weekday day game. Coupon for buy-one, get-one free buffet at Tradewinds Buffet at Treasure Island.

Friday, April 4 vs. Kansas City Royals (7:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Cub Foods

WELCOME HOME LUNCHEON - The Minnesota Twins, in partnership with the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and American Bank, will take part in the annual Twins Welcome Home Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Saint Paul - Riverfront.

TICKET OFFER - Cub Foods Fantastic Fridays presented by Land O' Lakes and 5 Eyewitness News - Purchase a Home Run Porch ticket and receive a coupon for a free half-gallon of milk or orange juice from Land O' Lakes redeemable at Cub Foods. Music on the Metrodome Plaza before the game. Autographs on the Metrodome Plaza from Twins alumni (select dates).

GIVEAWAY - The first 30,000 fans receive a grocery list magnet schedule courtesy of Cub Foods.

Saturday, April 5 vs. Kansas City Royals (1:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Cub Foods

TICKET OFFER - DQ Sensational Saturdays presented by KARE 11 - Purchase a Home Run Porch ticket and receive a coupon for a buy-one-get-one free Blizzard Flavor Treat from DQ.

TICKET OFFER - The Our Family Brand Saturday Tailgate Party - presented by FSN - $32/$37 premium games. Upper club ticket and a pass to pregame tailgate event and barbeque, Baseball cap, Autographs from Twins alumni, Must be purchased at least 72 hours prior to game date.

GIVEAWAY - The first 15,000 fans receive a 2008 poster schedule courtesy of Hardware Hank.

Sunday, April 6 vs. Kansas City Royals (1:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Cub Foods

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME CONTEST - Take Me Out to the Ballgame finalists will perform for a panel of celebrity judges between noon and 12:30 p.m. Contestants will be judged on the basis of talent, creativity and their love of the game, baseball and the Twins. More details can be found at twinsbaseball.com.

GIVEAWAY - Kemps Kids Day presented by KARE 11 - $20/$7 - Two kids receive FREE admission in the Home Run Porch or Cheap Seats with the purchase of one adult ticket in same section. Free Kemps IttiBitz or Kemps single.

GIVEAWAY - The first 15,000 fans receive a 2008 poster schedule courtesy of Hardware Hank.

Coming Soon...

April 12 - Play Ball! Minnesota Conference - The fourth annual Minnesota Youth Baseball & Softball Conference will be held on Saturday, April 12, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. The conference, presented by Play Ball! Minnesota and the Twins Community Fund, is an opportunity for coaches, administrators and volunteers to hear top instructors talk about various aspects of the game.

April 30 - Grant Notification Date - Applicants for Fields for Kids, Tournament, and Camp Scholarship Grants will be notified of the approval or denial of their application by this date.

Source: MLB

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