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Join us at The Grey Lodge in NE Philly (map) next Wednesday, December 5th at 8pm for an evening of Phillies Quizzo to raise money for Philabundance. Show off your Phillies knowledge with a team of 4 (or fewer) and you can win prizes like t-shirts, posters, DVDs, bar tabs and more!

We’ll also have raffles featuring a Roy Halladay autograph and cash prizes.

The event is sponsored by Holy Family University Athletics.

RSVP here on our Facebook page and show up early to be sure you get a seat upstairs.

This past week the Mid-Atlantic was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy – some people lost power, some lost trees, but some neighbors lost everything. The Jersey Shore in particular was ravaged by the storm and it’s going to take years to rebuild our beloved shore communities.

If you haven’t already done so, take a moment to think about how you can help. Volunteer efforts probably won’t start until next week, so at this point the immediate need is money. Please consider making a donation to the Red Cross to help victims of the storm who have been displaced from their homes and are living in shelters. These folks are Phillies fans and they need our help.

The Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation has partnered with Prevent Child Abuse PA to host A Night in Paris at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Join us for a romantic evening reminiscent of old Paris! A Night in Paris will be an evening of culinary delights and live jazz to raise funds for Prevent Child Abuse PA.

Enjoy dishes from Chef J.C. Nuñez paired with aperitifs and fine wines. Plus, there will be a special performance by two celebrity dancers from ABC’s hit show, Dancing with the Stars. Exciting live and silent auction items will be available for bidding.

The event will be celebrity driven, as Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies will invite his friends from MLB, the NFL, NBA and NHL along with musicians, actors and television personalities to attend. These celebrities will join our key sponsors in an exclusive VIP area that features cigars and wine tastings.

Proceeds from A Night in Paris will benefit Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania with sponsorships ranging from $25,000.00 – $5,000.00 and individual tickets for $300.00 each. (That might seem like a lot, but if you can afford it, this is easily the best chance to actually talk to your favorite Phillies. They are super chill and approachable during charity events and everyone is having a great time.)

For more information on tickets or sponsorships, please send us an email.

The Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation has partnered with Prevent Child Abuse PA to host A Night in Paris at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Join us for a romantic evening reminiscent of old Paris! A Night in Paris will be an evening of culinary delights and live jazz to raise funds for Prevent Child Abuse PA.

Enjoy dishes from Chef J.C. Nuñez paired with aperitifs and fine wines. Plus, there will be a special performance by two celebrity dancers from ABC’s hit show, Dancing with the Stars. Exciting live and silent auction items will be available for bidding.

The event will be celebrity driven, as Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies will invite his friends from MLB, the NFL, NBA and NHL along with musicians, actors and television personalities to attend. These celebrities will join our key sponsors in an exclusive VIP area that features cigars and wine tastings.

Proceeds from A Night in Paris will benefit Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania with sponsorships ranging from $25,000.00 – $5,000.00 and individual tickets for $300.00 each. (That might seem like a lot, but if you can afford it, this is easily the best chance to actually talk to your favorite Phillies. They are super chill and approachable during charity events and everyone is having a great time.)

For more information on tickets or sponsorships, please send us an email.

Check out this video, sent to us by ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships, a nonprofit in Philly that works with low-income students to engage them in extra-curricular activities.

Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels play chess for a good cause, and it looks like Cliff ends the game quickly.

On the latest Phillies Nation TV, we discuss the weird season Jimmy Rollins is having and the incredible year Tyler Cloyd is having. We play “Buy or Sell” on a number of topics and answer some reader questions from facebook and Twitter.

Jay Floyd also gives us a minors breakdown.

Enjoy!

This year, the Phillies will hold their Phillies Phestival benefiting the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter on Thursday, July 26. Since 1984, the Phillies have raised over $12 million to combat the progressive neuromuscular disorder, known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. Most of the money has been raised through this annual event which features your favorite Phillies in autograph and photo booths, games for kids, memorabilia auctions and lots of yummy food.

To thank fans who support this worthy cause, Phillies Nation will be sponsoring the event through an ad in the event program. The ad will offer a special prize to attendees who visit the secret URL displayed. It’s just a small token of thanks to those Phillies fans who like to get involved with helping others.

You can find more information about the Phillies Phestival on our Facebook page as well as additional information on the Phillies Nation Foundation which supports the causes of Phillies fans around the world.

On this edition of Phillies Nation TV, Corey and I discuss the imminent return of Chase Utley and how he’ll impact a lineup that has shown promise lately.

I report from Wifflepalooza in Aston, PA, where Phillies Nation fielded a team. It was all for a good cause, so us losing badly wasn’t that big a deal.

Natalie Egenolf joins us for reader comments and questions and we discuss our AL All-stars. See if you agree. And in the final segment, we dive into the trade deadline candidates for the Phillies and other teams throughout baseball.

On June 2, 1947, The Philadelphia Phillies came to the Egypt Park to play the Egypt team of the old Twilight League. They came to entice Curt Simmons, a 17 year old Whitehall High School pitcher from Main Street in Egypt, to play for the Phillies. Curt Simmons went on to a 20 year career with the Phillies, Cardinals, Cubs and Angels, winning the World Series with the Cardinals in 1964. This game put the new Egypt Memorial Park on the map. The park was officially dedicated as a living memorial to the men and women of World War II on June 6, 1948.

On June 2, 2012 the town of Egypt will host a festival honoring this event which will feature Curt Simmons himself and other Phillies legends.

Continue reading Curt Simmons Day & Egypt Memorial Park Festival

You read that right; you can win 2 DIAMOND CLUB tickets to the Phillies/Cubs game on April 27 at 7:05. Here is how to win:

1. Go to the BQ Basement Systems Facebook page and give them a “LIKE.”

2. After giving BQ a “like,” all you have to do is open up your wallet for a great cause. Donate $5 (or more) to a wonderful charity, Autism Speaks. BQ is giving 100 percent of the proceeds of this giveaway to this worthy cause.

3. So, give BQ Basement Systems a LIKE on Facebook, and donate $5 or more to Autism Speaks and that’s it! You’ll be automatically entered to win the tickets.

(A random drawing will take place on Wednesday April 25 at 8pm. You’ll be notified through facebook, so keep an eye open to see if you’ve won!)

Good luck, from Phillies Nation!