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Roger Allen Park Celebrating 35 Years

Terry O’Reilly CELEBRATING 35 Years
Roger Allen Park
Rochester, NH, April 18, 2016 - Roger Allen Park is celebrating 35 years of providing a place “Where All Kids Play”, in Rochester NH. Please join Boston Bruin legend Terry O’Reilly in the celebration at the Elks Lodge #1393 on May 7, 2016 at 5:30 PM. Terry will be available to sign sports memorabilia, provided for a live auction, by Phil Castinetti of Sportsworld out of Saugus Massachusetts.
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“This day commemorates all that we have accomplished since opening day”. - Gerry Gilbert, President, Roger Allen Park Association
For the better part of a century, youth sports, and particularly baseball, have formed an integral part of the social fabric of the City of Rochester. This event is to celebrate those who have volunteered and contributed to the longevity of Roger Allen Park.
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What started on Opening Day as two Little League fields, is now home to Roger Allen Baseball - with a total of 12 fields, including Howie’s Field of Dreams for special needs players, Rochester Girls Softball with 5 softball fields, Rochester Youth Soccer Association with 5 soccer fields, and Rochester Youth Football League who have a full-sized football field and smaller field for Flag Football. All of this is the result of many years of hard work and devotion by many people.
The following best summarizes what Roger Allen Park is all about. When asked by Fox News correspondent, “what is the best thing about playing on Howie’s Field of Dreams at Roger Allen Park?”
“Playing”. - Mason Obrey, Buddy Ball participant.
Some of the proceeds from the event will go to support Roger Allen Park and End 68 Hours of Hunger.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Patte Dellisola at 603-818-2099 or email at pdellisola@msn.com.
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