Orbit and 'Topes Host Toy Drive as Part of Next Homestand

The Albuq uerque Isotopes return after a brief four-game road trip to begin a homestand against the New Orleans Zephyrs, Triple- A affiliate of the Florida Marlins. Fans coming to Isotopes Park starting May 8 will experience another series of fun-filled promotions including T-Shirt Night, a Zooperstars! appearance, a special Mother's Day Carnation Giveaway, Orbit's Birthday Bash, and a School Day Matinee. In celebration of Orbit's birthday on Sunday, fans are invited to bring a new unopened toy that Orbit will take to Carrie Tingley Hospital for the children to enjoy. There will be bins set up at each gate for people to deliver their presents. No wrapping necessary!

ISOTOPES T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY COURTESY OF DEFINED FITNESS Add to your Isotopes wardrobe and be one of the first 3,000 fans to Isotopes Park on Friday, May 8 to pick up your Albuquerque Isotopes T-Shirt, thanks to Defined Fitness.

ZOOPERSTARS! APPEARANCE AT THE LAB COURTESY OF MARK'S SUNSHINE GMC Come and enjoy Harry Canary and the ever-popular Zooperstars! return to Isotopes Park on Saturday, May 3 for the first of two appearances to entertain fans with their hilarious theatrics. The event is presented by Mark's Sunshine GMC.

MOTHER'S DAY CARNATION GIVEAWAY COURTESY OF SAVON AND ORBIT'S BIRTHDAY BASH On Sunday, May 10, the first 1,000 Moms will receive a carnation courtesy of Savon Cash and Carry Florists. Also, several of Orbit's mascot friends will be on hand to help him celebrate his birthday. The crowd will sing Happy Birthday to Orbit during the game and a cake will be presented to him on the field. Fans are invited to bring a new unopened toy that Orbit will take to Carrie Tingley Hospital for the children to enjoy. There will be bins set up at each gate for people to deliver their presents. No wrapping necessary! SCHOOL D A Y M A T I - NEE Albu- querque's homestand finale on Monday, May 11 will have a youthful spirit in the crowd, as area school kids will get to enjoy a break from their studies and enjoy a day at Isotopes Park. Included in their ticket price they will receive a sack lunch and watch Albuquerque Police and Fire Departments give various safety demonstrations.

Tickets for any Isotopes game may be purchased at the Isotopes Park Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or on-line www.albuquerquebaseball.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

'Topes Looking For Concessions

Volunteers"

Albuquerque Isotopes and Ovations Food Services are looking for volunteer groups interested in earning money for their organization by working in concession stands at Isotopes Park. Working 'Topes games a great and fun way for volunteers to earn money for their group. Last season, one industrious volunteer organization earned a total of $30,000 by working concessions at Isotopes games.

Those interested should contact Shannon Sanchez with Ovations Food Services at (505) 222-4032 or ssanchez@albuquerquebaseball. com. The 'Topes' regular season begins on April 9 against the Omaha Royals, Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Tickets for any Isotopes game may be purchased at the Isotopes Park Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or on-line at www.albuquerquebaseball. com or www.ticketmaster.com. For more information or for a complete list of 2009 promotions visit www.albuquerquebaseball. com.