Tag: sports

⚾ Partnering to Make a Difference: Eli Lilly & The Cannon Baller Foundation

Written by Brian Perry on April 4, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Eli Lilly and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced that Lilly will be the presenting sponsor of the Cannon Baller Foundation, which is built upon five pillars identified by the team and stakeholders after three years of working in and giving back to the community at and around Atrium Health Ballpark. Some highlights… 🎓 Lilly will create a Cannon Ballers Scholarship Program with a direct gift to a graduate who has worked with the Cannon Ballers. They will also donate more than 1,500 meals to Title I students who attend one of the team’s three Education Games. 🌳 Break-A-Bat, Plant-A-Tree...

Hospitality Group Believes in Making It “From Scratch”

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Scratch Made Hospitality has opened three new food concepts at Gibson Mill Market in the last few months, but they have been creating great food from scratch since right before COVID started. But even a pandemic couldn’t slow these motivated chefs down! 👨‍🍳 When they say, scratch-made, they mean it! From the ice cream at Churn Buddies to the noodles and sauces at Kuni’s Kitchen, owner Ryan Bybee and his business partner David Herzing say, “We believe where our food comes from matters most!” The much anticipated Barcos Sports & Raw Bar opened in Gibson...

⚾ New for 2023: 10 Game Mini-Plans

Written by Brian Perry on January 31, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The Cannon Ballers first home game is just a few months away on April 18th. Now is the time to reserve your tickets to a great evening out at the ballpark. New this year are mini-plans that include a collection of 10 games covering the entire season (approximately 2 per month). Plan holders have the option to exchange up to three dates, but the exchange must be made 48 hours prior to the game, and may not have the exact same seats. Benefits include: ⚾ Best seat location ⚾ Savings on regular ticket pricing ⚾ Online account management ⚾ Exclusive member events ⚾ Priority access to playoff tickets Visit...