Andrew
07-20-2004, 11:49 PM
Paramount's Great America Newsletter #10
Special Olympics Host Power Pull at PGA on July 24
On Saturday, July 24th, the Special Olympics of Northern California (Silicon Valley Region) is hosting the 3rd Annual Power Pull in the Hollywood Plaza at Paramount's Great America.
This popular fundraising event brings law enforcement personnel, local businesses and corporations together to “pit” their pulling skills against oversized vehicles. Teams are still invited to register and the entry fee to participate is a $1,000 tax-deductible donation to the Special Olympics.
More than 1,700 Special Olympic athletes will benefit from the proceeds of the “Power Pull.” Spectator entrance to the event is free with Park admission. For more information or to register a team, please call Connie Lewis at 408-392-0170 xt. 202.
Visited Great America? Tell us about it and win $1,000
Tell us about your most recent trip to Great America through our anonymous Guest Satisfaction Survey (http://www.parkfeedback.com/research/survey.aspx?s=feednews) and you could win free tickets or one of a hundred prizes worth between $25 to $1000. It's fast, it's free and it's a great way to make the park better for your next visit!
Wild Wings Bird Show Comes to Bonfante Gardens
Bonfante Gardens and Paramount Parks offers guests a bird's eye view of exotic and entertaining birds with Wild Wings, a new family-friendly show now playing daily through Labor Day at Bonfante Gardens in Gilroy.
From Macaws and Baksian Cockatoos to an Andean Condor and Eurasian Eagle Owl, Wild Wings features twenty different birds from around the world. The 30-minute performance includes a singing Yellow Naped Amazon, an owl that soars over the audience and the only free flying, black red-tailed cockatoo in the United States. Plus, kids learn fascinating facts about the birds and the habitat in which they live.
“Wild Wings is a fun and educational show that brings a variety of exotic birds face-to-face with park guests,” said Barb Granter, vice president of Bonfante Gardens. “Each performance is unique and ever changing, so guests will want to catch the show more than once this season.”
After the show, the audience is invited to the stage to learn more about the birds from professional bird trainers. Wild Wings is performed several times daily and runs through September 6. The show is free with park admission (VIP Passholders receive free admission to Bonfante Gardens. You must bring your VIP Pass).
For more information about Wild Wings or Bonfante Gardens visit http://www.bonfantegardens.com or call 408-840-7100.
"Celebrate Healthy Babies" Fair comes to PGA August 8
PGA invites you to learn about immunizations, child safety, nutrition and more during this event presented by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 8th, and features baby dance contests, raffles and games. For more information, please call the Santa Clara County Public Health Department at 1-800-310-2332 or visit www.sccphd.org (http://www.sccphd.org/site/0,4760,sid=12072,00.html). Free with Park admission.
Memories: Scary Psycho Mouse Keeps Them Laughing
“Last year I took my three nephews to Great America. I'd been before, but this trip was special because I was able to go on some of the rides myself. I used to be much heavier than I am now and until this trip, had to be content to walk the Park while everyone else enjoyed the rides. But not this time! I got to experience them for myself and I had a blast!
The best was when we decided to ride this seemingly innocent ride called Psycho Mouse. We got in line and while we waited, we heard lots of screaming. The closer I got, the more I wondered what I was getting myself into. Once I got on Psycho Mouse, I didn't know whether to scream or laugh! The ride was so awesome. I was weak in the knees after it was over and we still talk about it today. Every once in a while we take out the picture and laugh!”
- Ramona H. from Sunnyvale, CA, will receive two tickets to Paramount's Great America! Winners are randomly selected. Submit your entry (http://www.parkfeedback.com/news/memories.aspx)!
Ozomatli and Kinky to perform at Great America
Coors Light Rock Prendido presents Ozomatli and Kinky who co-headline an eclectic evening of music in PGA's Redwood Amphitheatre on August 7th (8pm). Plastilina Mosh joins the line-up with music that combines disco, funk, punk, new wave and hip hop. Click here (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1c0038b9e40757b2?brand=&artistid=729938&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=40) for advance tickets. Concert tickets are valid for Park admission after 5pm.
Stay tuned for our next issue on July 30!
Special Olympics Host Power Pull at PGA on July 24
On Saturday, July 24th, the Special Olympics of Northern California (Silicon Valley Region) is hosting the 3rd Annual Power Pull in the Hollywood Plaza at Paramount's Great America.
This popular fundraising event brings law enforcement personnel, local businesses and corporations together to “pit” their pulling skills against oversized vehicles. Teams are still invited to register and the entry fee to participate is a $1,000 tax-deductible donation to the Special Olympics.
More than 1,700 Special Olympic athletes will benefit from the proceeds of the “Power Pull.” Spectator entrance to the event is free with Park admission. For more information or to register a team, please call Connie Lewis at 408-392-0170 xt. 202.
Visited Great America? Tell us about it and win $1,000
Tell us about your most recent trip to Great America through our anonymous Guest Satisfaction Survey (http://www.parkfeedback.com/research/survey.aspx?s=feednews) and you could win free tickets or one of a hundred prizes worth between $25 to $1000. It's fast, it's free and it's a great way to make the park better for your next visit!
Wild Wings Bird Show Comes to Bonfante Gardens
Bonfante Gardens and Paramount Parks offers guests a bird's eye view of exotic and entertaining birds with Wild Wings, a new family-friendly show now playing daily through Labor Day at Bonfante Gardens in Gilroy.
From Macaws and Baksian Cockatoos to an Andean Condor and Eurasian Eagle Owl, Wild Wings features twenty different birds from around the world. The 30-minute performance includes a singing Yellow Naped Amazon, an owl that soars over the audience and the only free flying, black red-tailed cockatoo in the United States. Plus, kids learn fascinating facts about the birds and the habitat in which they live.
“Wild Wings is a fun and educational show that brings a variety of exotic birds face-to-face with park guests,” said Barb Granter, vice president of Bonfante Gardens. “Each performance is unique and ever changing, so guests will want to catch the show more than once this season.”
After the show, the audience is invited to the stage to learn more about the birds from professional bird trainers. Wild Wings is performed several times daily and runs through September 6. The show is free with park admission (VIP Passholders receive free admission to Bonfante Gardens. You must bring your VIP Pass).
For more information about Wild Wings or Bonfante Gardens visit http://www.bonfantegardens.com or call 408-840-7100.
"Celebrate Healthy Babies" Fair comes to PGA August 8
PGA invites you to learn about immunizations, child safety, nutrition and more during this event presented by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 8th, and features baby dance contests, raffles and games. For more information, please call the Santa Clara County Public Health Department at 1-800-310-2332 or visit www.sccphd.org (http://www.sccphd.org/site/0,4760,sid=12072,00.html). Free with Park admission.
Memories: Scary Psycho Mouse Keeps Them Laughing
“Last year I took my three nephews to Great America. I'd been before, but this trip was special because I was able to go on some of the rides myself. I used to be much heavier than I am now and until this trip, had to be content to walk the Park while everyone else enjoyed the rides. But not this time! I got to experience them for myself and I had a blast!
The best was when we decided to ride this seemingly innocent ride called Psycho Mouse. We got in line and while we waited, we heard lots of screaming. The closer I got, the more I wondered what I was getting myself into. Once I got on Psycho Mouse, I didn't know whether to scream or laugh! The ride was so awesome. I was weak in the knees after it was over and we still talk about it today. Every once in a while we take out the picture and laugh!”
- Ramona H. from Sunnyvale, CA, will receive two tickets to Paramount's Great America! Winners are randomly selected. Submit your entry (http://www.parkfeedback.com/news/memories.aspx)!
Ozomatli and Kinky to perform at Great America
Coors Light Rock Prendido presents Ozomatli and Kinky who co-headline an eclectic evening of music in PGA's Redwood Amphitheatre on August 7th (8pm). Plastilina Mosh joins the line-up with music that combines disco, funk, punk, new wave and hip hop. Click here (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1c0038b9e40757b2?brand=&artistid=729938&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=40) for advance tickets. Concert tickets are valid for Park admission after 5pm.
Stay tuned for our next issue on July 30!