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Phils name giveaways, parties, ‘dog’ dates

Jimmy Rollins and Jamie Moyer bobble figures. "Whammy hands." Two Ballgirls Days with a dunk tank. Jewish Heritage Night and Italian Heritage Night. And the return of Hula Night.

Jimmy Rollins and Jamie Moyer bobble figures. "Whammy hands." Two Ballgirls Days with a dunk tank. Jewish Heritage Night and Italian Heritage Night. And the return of Hula Night.

Those are just some of the special offerings the Phillies have planned for fans this season, according to the team's just-unveiled promotion and special events schedule.

On a related note, want to go Opening Day (March 31) or to a Red Sox game (June 16-18)? You'll have to buy tickets through a multigame plans, which are now on sale, or get lucky in an online lottery. (Register by Feb. 25 by going to www.phillies.com and clicking on "Tickets," then "Ticket Opportunity.")

Tickets for individual games go on sale Feb. 21.

Some promotional highlights:

Pre-opener exhibitions: Toronto Blue Jays, 7:05 p.m. March 28, and 1:05 p.m., March 29 (Scouts Day, in which Boy and Girl Scouts can run the bases - if they sign up in advance. Also a Dollar Dog Day.)

Opening Day: 3:05 p.m. March 31. Ceremonies, mini NL East Champion pennants.

"Opening Night": 7:05 p.m, April 2. Retro baseball T-shirt giveaway. Also a Dollar Dog Night.)

Fireworks: July 9, 7:05 p.m.; July 11, 7:05 p.m.

Businessperson's Specials (1:05 p.m. unless noted): April 3 (alternate home uniform debut); April 17; June 5; June 18; July 10; Aug. 7; 4:05 p.m. Sept. 10).

Dollar Dog Dates (7:05 p.m. unless noted): 1:05 p.m. March 29; April 2; April 15 (Jackie Robinson salute); April 29; May 13; May 26; June 3; Aug. 7; and Sept. 9.

Rooftop Thursdays: Every Thursday home game has exclusive party area on the Ashburn Alley rooftop. Look for "theme nights" on Phillies ticket page online.

Ethnic-themed nights (food, entertainment, more): Asian Pacific Celebration, April 18, 7:05 p.m. (Mets); Irish Heritage Celebration, May 16, 7:05 p.m. (Blue Jays); Italian Heritage Celebration, July 12, 7:05 p.m. (Diamondbacks); Hula Night, July 13, 1:35 p.m. (Diamondbacks, features Shane Victorino "Flyin' Hawaiian figure); Jewish Heritage Celebration, Aug. 21, 7:05 p.m. (Nationals); Latino Family Celebration, Sept. 12, 7:05 p.m. (Brewers).

Jackie Robinson salute: April 15, 7:05 p.m. (Astros).

Giveaways: Jimmy Rollins MVP baseball & collectible tin, for fans 14 and under, April 12, 7:05 p.m. (Kids' Opening Day); NL Champions cap, for children 14 and under, April 13, 1:35 p.m.; schedule magnet, all fans, April 16, 7:05 p.m. ; Jamie Moyer bobble figure, for all fans, April 30, 7:05 p.m.; Chase Utley Growth Chart, for children 14 and under, May 3, 7:05 p.m. (Youth Baseball Celebration includes young players in pregame parade); adjustable visor, for women 15 and over, May 4, 1:35 p.m. (Mother's Appreciation Day); Paint-the-Phanatic Figurine, for children 14 and under; May 18, 1:35 p.m. (Phanatic's Birthday); Fightin' Phils Cap, for all fans, May 27, 7:05 p.m.; men's cap, for men 15 and over, June 1, 1:35 p.m. (Father's Appreciation Day); Jimmy Rollins MVP bobble figure, for all fans, June 4, 7:05 p.m.; delivery truck, for children 14 and under, June 17, 7:05 p.m.; Back-to-School Lunch Pail, for fans 14 and under, Aug. 24, 1:35 p.m.; 2009 schedule magnet, for all fans, Sept. 28, 1:35 p.m. (Fan Appreciation Day).

Appreciation dates: Teacher Appreciation Night, May 2, 7:05 p.m. Mother's Appreciation Day, May 4, 1:35 p.m. Father's Appreciation Day, June 1, 1:35 p.m. Fan Appreciation Day, Sept. 28, 1:35 p.m.

Senior Stroll the Bases: June 5, 1:05 p.m.

Sound of Philadelphia Celebration: June 20, 7:05 p.m., Philadelphia International Records cohosts event featuring musical performances.

For more information, go to www.phillies.com.

Contact staff writer Peter Mucha at 215-854-4342 or pmucha@phillynews.com.