5-11-2022 8:33pm

MAY 14TH: LET'S PLAY BALL!

Jeff Barto Editor

LET'S PLAY BALL! OVERVIEW

Let’s Play Ball! is a family-focused/community-focused fundraising event hosted by The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc., in partnership with The Baseball Warehouse, LLC, the League of Dreams, Inc., and supported by The Ed Reed Foundation. The event will be held on Saturday, May 14, on the campus of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Road in Towson (21204).

Let’s Play Ball! will celebrate BCPS administrators and educators and middle school Allied Sports athletes during a day filled with camaraderie. The activity will culminate BCPS Administrators Week (Monday, May 9 - Friday, May 13), and will bring students, families, and colleagues together along with a few special guests, such as The Oriole Bird, Baltimore Ravens Poe, and Sparky the Fire House Dog from Paw Patrol.

The event is free except for purchases from participating food trucks.

Ed Reed Foundation logo

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Saturday, May 14, 2022

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology

938 York Road, Towson 21204

11:30 a.m. -4 p.m.

Live music| Food trucks | Activities and learning booths -- across the Carver Center campus

12 - 1:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremony

BCPS Allied Sports Skills Clinic

Closing Medal Ceremony Recognition and Celebration

Facilitated in partnership with Frank Kolarek and Mike Bordick, League of Dreams, Inc.; Mike Sye and Brad Kressman, BCPS Office of Athletics; and Kristen Huber, Advance Business Systems

Location: football field (Kenilworth Road entrance)

1:40 p.m.

Opening Ceremony for TEAM BCPS Administrators vs TEAM BCPS Educators Softball Game

Facilitated by The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc.

Location: baseball/softball diamond (York Road entrance)

2 p.m.

Team BCPS Administrators vs Team BCPS Educators Softball Game

Coached by All-Star Major League Baseball Legends

Mike Bordick | 14-year MLB career, MLB All-Star and Orioles Hall of Famer
Scott McGregor | 12-year MLB career, Aberdeen IronBirds Pitching Coach
Terry Crowley |13-year MLB career, 5-time World Series Champion, Twins and Orioles Hitting Coach

Facilitated in partnership with Matt Morris and Mike Bordick, The Baseball Warehouse, LLC

Location: baseball/softball diamond (York Road entrance)

3:45 p.m.

Closing Championship Trophy and Medal Ceremony Recognition and Celebration

Facilitated by The Education Foundation of BCPS, Inc.; Matt Morris of The Baseball Warehouse, LLC; Jon Lamb of Lamb Awards and Engraving; and Kristen Huber of Advance Business Systems

Location: baseball/softball diamond (York Road entrance)

PARKING

Spectator Parking – Attending spectators will enter the Carver Center campus from its Kenilworth Road entrance. Carpooling is recommended as on-site parking will be limited.

Overflow Parking – Overflow parking will be located at Baltimore County Public Schools’ headquarters/Greenwood, 6901 N. Charles St. in Towson. Please park on the lower-level parking lot in front of Building E. BCPS will provide shuttle buses to and from Carver Center.

PROCEEDS

Let’s Play Ball! proceeds will fund 21st Century Instructional Initiative grants used to facilitate unique programs for BCPS students; fund scholarships; and support special initiatives that advance education outcomes, such as the Exchangeree: Gizmos and Gadgets Galore (two collaborative educator resources centers).