This weekend at the Yard

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
ORIOLES VISITED JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN'S CENTER
On Friday, Orioles pitcher ANDREW CASHNER, catcher AUSTIN WYNNS, and the Oriole Bird visited children in the Johns Hopkins Children's Center to hand out Orioles hospital gowns, donated by the Starlight Gowns Program. The nationwide program is on track to deliver more than 200,000 new Starlight Gowns to hospitalized kids in the U.S. this year alone. The event was closed to media. Footage and photos will be made available later today. 
BIRDLAND COMMUNITY HEROES: Abigayle Levin & Lexi Thomas
The Orioles will honor ABIGAYLE LEVIN, and LEXI THOMAS, founders of Flowers for Powers as Friday's Birdland Community Heroes. After founding Flowers For Powers five years ago, Levin and Thomas have delivered flowers and smiles to thousands of people in need. They are focused on delivering flowers to infusion centers, hospice centers, nursing homes, and in-home patients, to cheer up those in need. The Orioles Charitable Foundation will also make a $2,500 donation to Flowers for Powers.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
TREY MANCINI AT POINT BREEZE CREDIT UNION
On Saturday, Orioles infielder/outfielder TREY MANCINI will appear at the Point Breeze Credit Union in Bel Air, Md., (410 South Atwood Rd.) from noon to 1:00 p.m. Mancini will sign autographs and greet fans. The event is free of charge and open to the public and the media. 
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUE AWARD CEREMONY
The Orioles will recognize the 2018 Minor League Award winners during an on-field ceremony prior to Saturday's game against the White Sox. Orioles Director of Scouting GARY RAJSICH, Director of Minor League Operations KENT QUALLS, and Orioles Special Advisor and Community Liaison BROOKS ROBINSON, will present the awards to the players and staff members. Award winners will be available to the media on Saturday at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Auxiliary clubhouse. 
PREGAME CEREMONY: USO Check Presentation
The Orioles Charitable Foundation will present a check for over $15,000 to the United Service Organization (USO) from proceeds raised through the online auction for the Fourth of July jerseys and caps, and a silent auction that featured players' favorite things baskets, and many one-of-a-kind autographed items provided by Orioles players. Proceeds from the auctions will directly support USO programs for deployed troops, military families, wounded, ill, and injured troops and their caregivers, and families of the fallen. The USO will also be at the community booth by Gate C during Saturday's game. 
ORIOLES LIGHTWEIGHT HOODIE GIVEAWAY
The first 35,000 fans, 15 and over, will receive an Orioles Lightweight Hoodie prior to Saturday's game against the White Sox.
BIRDLAND COMMUNITY HERO: Dr. Julie R. Brahmer
DR. JULIE R. BRAHMER, Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program at The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, and Board Member for the LUNGevity Foundation, will be recognized as Saturday's Birdland Community Hero. In addition to being a global thought leader in the emerging field of immunotherapy, Dr. Brahmer has served on LUNGevity's esteemed Scientific Advisory Board since 2013. She also serves as a LUNGevity Foundation Peer Reviewer who lends her scientific expertise to help review the letters of intent and applications that are submitted to the foundation by researchers. Dr. Brahmer volunteers at various Breathe Deep walks in the area, speaking with participants, and walking alongside survivors and their families. The Orioles Charitable Foundation will also make a $2,500 donation to the LUNGevity Foundation. The Orioles will host the Breathe Deep Baltimore 5K on Saturday, October 6 at Oriole Park. For more information, visit www.orioles.com/lungevity. 
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
BRUNCH AT THE BALLPARK
Fans who purchased a special ticket package will be attending the first-ever, sold-out "Brunch at the Ballpark" at Oriole Park on Sunday. The ticket package features an exclusive pregame brunch on the Center Field Roof Deck from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., as well as an Orioles coffee mug, a $10 gift card to the Orioles Team Store, and a game ticket. The pregame brunch includes breakfast biscuits, a build-your-own scrambled egg station, cinnamon French toast, home fries, muffins, fruit, coffee, and bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary's.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY NIGHT
As part of nearly a dozen University Nights at Oriole Park this season, the Orioles will welcome students, alumni, and supporters of Georgetown University on Sunday. Ticket packages include a game ticket and a co-branded Orioles cap featuring Georgetown's colors and logo. For a complete list of University Nights, or to purchase a ticket package, visit www.orioles.com/university. 
PREGAME CEREMONY: Maryland Food Bank Check Presentation
In a special pregame ceremony on Sunday, the Orioles and United Concordia Dental will present checks to the Maryland Food Bank in support of the 32nd annual OriolesREACH Food & Funds Drive that took place at Oriole Park in August. Orioles fans contributed nearly $24,000 and 2,000lbs of food for Maryland families during this year's drive. United Concordia Dental will also present a check for $10,000, which will support the Food Bank's efforts to combat hunger statewide. 
ORIOLES REPLICA BP CAP
The first 20,000 fans, 15 and over, in attendance at Sunday's game will receive an Orioles Replica BP Cap presented by DAP. 
BIRDLAND COMMUNITY HERO: Bill McCarthy
Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, BILL McCARTHY, will be honored as Sunday's Birdland Community Hero. For over nine years, McCarthy has served as the executive director, leading an agency of more than 2,000 employees and 17,000 volunteers who provide care and services for people who live in poverty, older Marylanders, children and families in crisis, immigrants, and individuals with intellectual disabilities. Each year, across its 80 programs and 200 locations, McCarthy helps to lead Catholic Charities in serving over 160,000 individuals and families. The Orioles Charitable Foundation will also make a $2,500 donation to Catholic Charities of Baltimore.
MILITARY APPRECIATION PROGRAM
Military members from The Baltimore Station will enjoy the game in a suite, experience a meet-and-greet with an Orioles player and receive a t-shirt and cap as part of the Orioles' Military Appreciation Sunday Suite Program, presented by T. Rowe Price.