Oakland Athletics homestand highlights

Oakland Athletics homestand highlights: Seattle Mariners (Aug. 13-15), Houston Astros (Aug. 17-19), & Texas Rangers (Aug. 20-22)

August 10th, 2018

TUESDAY, AUG. 14 | 7:05 P.M.
GREEN STAMPEDE HOMEWORK CLUB: Elementary school students will visit the Coliseum to receive help with their homework from tutors and aides. After the students have finished their homework, they will be able to stay for the A's game.
AUTISM AWARENESS NIGHT: The A's will host their annual Autism Awareness Night. Fans can receive a special discount when they purchase tickets at athletics.com/ autismawareness. A portion of special ticket proceeds will benefit the School of Imagination, a full-inclusion school in Dublin. The A's will host a "quiet section" seating area option.
FRIDAY, AUG. 17 | 7:05 P.M.
CHRIS HATCHER FIELD VISIT: A's pitcher Chris Hatcher will host a family from Operation Care and Comfort for a pregame field visit.
BILL KING SCHOLARSHIP: The A's will present a local undergraduate college student seeking a career in journalism or broadcasting with a $5,000 scholarship for tuition or school expenses. The A's Booster Club financially supports this annual scholarship in memory of A's legendary broadcaster Bill King.
GREEN STAMPEDE HOMEWORK CLUB: Elementary school students will visit the Coliseum to receive help with their homework from tutors and aides. After the students have finished their homework, they will be able to stay for the A's game. 
SATURDAY, AUG. 18 | 1:05 P.M.
STREAK TEAM REUNION: The A's will honor the 2002 A's Streak Team with a pregame ceremony. Alumni from the Streak Team will be available to media in front of the home dugout following Bob Melvin's media availability. 
STREAK TEAM T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY: 15,000 fans will receive a Streak Team T-shirt giveaway, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort.
STREAK TEAM PHOTO SESSIONS: A's alumni from the Streak Team will take photos with fans prior to the game for a $20 donation to the Oakland A's Community Fund. 
SUNDAY, AUG. 19 | 1:05 P.M.
TAKE THE FIELD WITH THE A'S: Kids from North Oakland Little Leauge/South Oakland Litte League (NOLL/SOLL) will participate in Take the Field with the A's, presented by Bank of America, a program that gives youth baseball and softball teams the chance to live out their Major League dreams by joining A's players on the field during the national anthem.
YOGA DAY: The A's have teamed up with Lululemon to host Yoga Day at the Coliseum. Fans with a special ticket will participate in a yoga session on the field from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by a pregame yoga mixer in The Treehouse.
CHAD PINDER FIELD VISIT: A's outfielder Chad Pinder will host families from School of Imagination for a pregame field visit.
MONDAY, AUG. 20 | 7:05 P.M.
JDRF WALK KICKOFF: The A's and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will host a private event to celebrate JDRF's upcoming One Walk, which will take place on Oct. 21 in San Ramon. Catherine Aker, A's vice president of Communications and Community, is serving as the Corporate Chair and A's Manager Bob Melvin is the Honorary Chair for the annual walk. A's pitcher Ryan Dull has a team participating in the One Walk.
MAKE-A-WISH DAY: The A's will host 12 kids from MakeA-Wish Bay Area for a day with the A's. The fun-filled day will include experiences like the Stomper Car ride, Take the Field with the A's, Play Ball announcer, Junior announcer, and Steal a Base. 

TUESDAY, AUG. 21 | 7:05 P.M.
GREEN STAMPEDE HOMEWORK CLUB: Elementary school students will visit the Coliseum to receive help with their homework from tutors and aides. After the students have finished their homework, they can stay for the game.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE NIGHT: The A's will host their first Native American Heritage Night, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort. Fans with a special ticket, available at athletics.com/nativeamerican, will receive an exclusive Native American Heritage Night T-shirt, designed by local Native American artist Jesse Hernandez.