{"id":3569,"date":"2008-04-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-04-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T05:00:00","slug":"diffrentstrokesstargarycolemantoappearattheduckpondyesitstrue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/madison-mallards\/2008\/04\/03\/diffrentstrokesstargarycolemantoappearattheduckpondyesitstrue\/","title":{"rendered":"Diff\u2019rent Strokes star Gary Coleman to appear at the Duck Pond? Yes, it\u2019s true!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Madison, WI \u2013 April 3, 2008.  Today\u2019s announced promotions include U.S. Cellular Maynard Bobblehead Night &#038; Covance &#8220;Eighties&#8221; Night with a special appearance by Gary Coleman! (pictured)  On Friday, August 1, the former Diff\u2019rent Strokes star will be on-hand to sign autographs, pose for pictures, and throw out the first pitch!  We\u2019re also giving away the first-ever Mallards Slinky to the first 1,000 fans. Read on for more details about all of these promotions!  All suites are on sale now &#038; single-game tickets will be available for purchase on Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m.  The Mallards open their eighth season on Thursday, May 29 at 7:05 p.m. against the La Crosse Loggers.    <\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, July 29 \u2013 U.S. Cellular Maynard Bobblehead Night presented by WKOW (First 1,000 14 &#038; under)<\/p>\n<p>Calling all bobblehead fanatics: Maynard G. Mallard is back and better than ever!  This is THE promotion you WON\u2019T want to miss!  These instant collectibles typically disappear less than 30 minutes after gates open, so you\u2019ll want to arrive early.  Looking at the Mallards Doppler 10,000, the weather forecast calls for 100 percent sunshine &#038; temperatures in the low 80\u2019s.  Sounds like a perfect day to tailgate!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also \u201cTwo for Tuesdays!\u201d  We\u2019re offering 2 for 1 domestic taps, soda, and hot dogs through the 5th inning! (The same promotion will run on Monday\u2019s as well.) <\/p>\n<p>Friday, August 1 \u2013 Covance &#8220;Eighties&#8221; Night w\/ Special Appearance by Gary Coleman! &#038; Mallards Slinky Giveaway (first 1,000 fans)<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019chu talkin\u2019 bout, Willis?  Diff\u2019rent Strokes star Gary Coleman will be appearing &#038; available for pictures &#038; autographs!  Coleman starred on the show from 1978 to 1986 &#038; is also known for his roles on The Jeffersons, The Facts of Life, &#038; Good Times.    <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s Slinky, it\u2019s Slinky, for fun it\u2019s a wonderful toy.  It\u2019s Slinky, it\u2019s Slinky, it\u2019s fun for a girl and boy.\u201d   The first 1,000 fans will also receive a Mallards Slinky courtesy of Covance!<\/p>\n<p>Fan voting for the Opening Day Giveaway has begun!  This year\u2019s choices include Mallards canvas pictures, static window clings, drink coasters, &#038; stress balls.  Vote for your choice every day!           <\/p>\n<p>Opening Day is only 56 days away and counting! There is no better time than now to reward your employees, impress clients, or party with some friends by reserving a suite at the \u201cDuck Pond\u201d this summer! Learn more by calling us at 246.4277!<\/p>\n<p>Group tickets are on sale and single-game tickets will be available for purchase on April 26 at 9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Mallards open their eighth season at the \u201cDuck Pond\u201d against the La Crosse Loggers on Thursday, May 29 at 7:05 p.m. Be sure to come early as we have a plethora of activities planned when the gates open at 5:30 p.m.! <\/p>\n<div id=\"images_news\"> <img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/www.mallardsbaseball.com\/images\/stories\/site_images\/news\/gary-coleman.jpg\" align=\"left\" width=\"28%\" vspace=\"3\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/www.mallardsbaseball.com\/images\/stories\/site_images\/news\/maynardbobblehead08.JPG\" align=\"left\" width=\"28%\" hspace=\"3\" vspace=\"3\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madison, WI \u2013 April 3, 2008. 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